| Good morning. It's Thursday, Jan. 11. In our top story, the opioid epidemic has affected so many, and a study has detected a potential correlation between the issue and the number of children placed in the foster-care system. In other news, a crackdown on illegal immigrants targeted 7-Eleven stores nationwide, including four in Central Florida. And finally, the Sentinel has announced the launch of ProSoccerUSA.com -- a website dedicated to complete coverage of all MLS teams. Find out more here. A study shows that as the rate prescription opioids increased between 2012 and 2015, so did the rate of child removal from home due to parental neglect, including parental drug abuse. [More] Federal authorities raided four Orlando-area 7-Eleven stores were raided Thursday as part of a nationwide crackdown on hiring illegal immigrants. [More] Bill Nelson, who could be facing Rick Scott in his Senate re-election race this year, immediately called Zinke’s move a “political stunt orchestrated by the Trump administration to help Rick Scott, who has wanted to drill off Florida's coast his entire career.” [More] The body of missing Apopka fisherman Nicolas Kayler was found Wednesday morning in Lake Okeechobee. [More] An Orlando charity deserves help from low-wage employers that create its need [More] The Orlando Magic lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 110-103 as Aaron Gordon and the defense struggled [More] After historic season, will bandwagon UCF fans turn into ticket-buying UCF fans? [More] UF senior shooting guard Egor Koulechov scored a game-high xx points despite battling plantar fasciitis. [More] Florida State was unable to overcome a sluggish second half against Louisville despite a late push from senior forwards Terance Mann and Braian Angola, resulting in a 73-69 loss to the Cardinals in the Donald L. Tucker Center on Wednesday night. [More] Florida State running back Jacques Patrick announced he will not enter the 2018 NFL draft on Wednesday. [More] The 7th annual Florida Key Lime Pie Festival on Saturday in Merritt Island is ready to take on the world record for the largest Key lime pie. [More] The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents concerts highlighting works by Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn. [More] Green Meadows Petting Farm near Kissimmee, which has delighted and educated young kids for nearly three decades, is closing its doors. The land the attraction rented was sold, so now it needs to find a new space. [More] Frances Berwick, who oversees E! as president of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment’s lifestyle networks disputes Cat Sadler’s account of salary disparity. [More] The New York Times has canceled a public event with James Franco days after the Golden Globe winner was accused of sexual misconduct. [More] | 
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