| Good morning. It's Monday, April 25. Thousands of cars and trucks zip by on U.S. Highway 17-92 on most days, but morning and evening rush hours get busy. State transportation officials hope to ease that congestion by widening a 4-mile stretch of U.S. 17-92 between Winter Springs and Sanford. Despite decades of public-awareness, the nation still has little to show in the battle to overcome addiction. The failure, scientists believe, stems from a misguided mentality that addiction is a moral flaw – and that overcoming it is a matter of willpower. The Orlando Pride won their home opener on Saturday night, see photos of fans and tailgaters prior to the game. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great day. Florida DOT crews plan to start widening U.S. Highway 17-92 through a four-mile stretch in Seminole County. [More] Maitland may be on the verge of sweeping changes, with council members poised to fire longtime city manager Jim Williams and downtown development in the works. [More] The family of Perry Cohen, one of two Tequesta teens who went missing at sea last July, said Sunday they would urge that a cell phone belonging to the other boy, Austin Stephanos, remain in the hands of law enforcement until it's thoroughly examined by experts for any possible evidence. [More] The science of addiction – what happens in our brains when we're exposed to and abuse drugs – has made enormous progress in the past few decades. But putting those lessons into practice is proving a bigger challenge. [More] My parents are older. Downsizing is simply an inevitable, if emotional, chapter in the book of life we all write for ourselves. What caught me off guard was the sight of the old yellow baseball bat. [More] Amid frustration over another call by officials, Orlando City suffered a 3-2 loss at the New York Red Bulls. [More] Former Groveland South Lake and Florida State star kicker Roberto Aguayo's accuracy and confidence have helped make him a strong NFL Draft prospect. [More] Before the game, Hassan Whiteside looked for them in their seats, just to check. There they all were, too. There was the uncle who was wrongfully imprisoned for 25 years watching Whiteside play Saturday for the first time. [More] When the school day ends on Monday it signals the start of spring practice for high school football teams across Central Florida. [More] Advertisement Carl Edwards completes his Hail Mary in the final turn, punting teammate Kyle Busch aside for Sprint Cup victory at Richmond International Raceway [More] "Game of Thrones" starts its sixth season shrouded in mystery that raises fan expectations. [More] Beyonce has released her sixth album, "Lemonade," via Tidal on the heels of Saturday's HBO premiere of her musical special of the same name. [More] Orlando Sentinel arts critic Matthew J. Palm reviews two one-act comedies from Opera Orlando. [More] Cameraman Tee Taylor has worked at Orlando's Channel 6 since 1970 and become a trailblazing legend. [More] Turtle Fest is first addition to Sea Life Orlando. [More] | 
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