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Orlando man has 1 million reasons to smile this spring

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Claims prize from the new FLORIDA 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game!

The Florida Lottery announces that Tuan Nguyen, 45, of Orlando, claimed a $1 million prize in the new FLORIDA 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $770,000.00.

Nguyen purchased his winning ticket from Publix, located at 4250 North Alafaya Trail #148 in Oviedo. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.

The new $30 game, FLORIDA 100X THE CASH, launched on February 26, and features eight top prizes of $15 million – the largest Scratch-Off top prize ever offered by the Florida Lottery! The game also offers 20 prizes of $1 million. Overall odds of winning are one-in-2.59.

Scratch-Offs are an important part of the Lottery’s portfolio of games, generating more than $784 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) in FY 2016-17, and comprising approximately 68 percent of ticket sales.

Irish eyes smile early on Orlando man

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Wins $1 Million Prize in $5,000,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off Game

The Florida Lottery announces that Emilio Graveran, 51, of Orlando, claimed a $1 million prize in the $5,000,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game just in time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $745,000.00.

Graveran purchased his winning ticket from 7-Eleven, located at 10254 Curry Ford Road in Orlando. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.

The $20 game, $5,000,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER, features six top prizes of $5 million, 30 prizes of $1 million, and more than $752 million in total cash prizes! This game offers more than 16.8 million winning tickets, and overall odds of winning are one-in-2.99.

Scratch-Offs are an important part of the Lottery’s portfolio of games, generating more than $784 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) in FY 2016-17, and comprising approximately 68 percent of ticket sales.

Orlando man claims first $1 million prize in FLORIDA 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game

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Franklin Aguilar (right) poses with his friend (left), and oversized check after
claiming a $1 million prize in the FLORIDA 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game.

The Florida Lottery announces that Franklin Aguilar, 41, of Orlando, claimed the first $1 million prize in the new FLORIDA 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $770,000.00.

Aguilar bought the winning ticket with his friend. “We like to buy tickets together and share our winnings” Franklin explained. “When we saw the new Scratch-Off game we thought we’d give it a chance. We were shocked when we scratched the ticket to reveal our big win!”

Aguilar purchased his winning ticket from 7-Eleven, located at 6758 Conroy Road in Orlando. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.

The new $30 game, FLORIDA 100X THE CASH, launched on February 26, and features eight top prizes of $15 million (the largest Scratch-Off top prize ever offered by the Florida Lottery)! The game also offers 20 prizes of $1 million. Overall odds of winning are one-in-2.59.

Scratch-Offs are an important part of the Lottery’s portfolio of games, generating more than $784 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) in FY 2016-17, and comprising approximately 68 percent of ticket sales.

Gov. Scott: Lockheed Martin to Expand and Create 500 New Jobs in Orlando

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Governor Scott today announced Lockheed Martin, a global security and aerospace company, will be expanding in Orlando and creating 500 new jobs. The average wage of the 500 new jobs will be $87,064. The company will also invest more than $50 million in their Orlando facility. Lockheed Martin currently employs over 14,000 Floridians at 73 locations.

Governor Scott said, “I am proud to announce Lockheed Martin is continuing to invest in Florida by creating 500 new jobs as part of their expansion in Orlando. Lockheed Martin is already a major job creator for our state, and our commitment to cutting taxes and making Florida business-friendly is making it easier for this global business to continue to create thousands of opportunities for Florida families.”

Lockheed Martin employs approximately 100,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced, technology systems, products and services.

Frank St. John, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control executive vice president, said, “With this expansion, Lockheed Martin is further solidifying its already robust presence in Florida and supporting our business growth. The Research & Development II building underscores our customer commitments to provide the most modern facilities for our talented workforce to produce critical capabilities for the U.S. and allies for years to come.”

Peter Antonacci, CEO of EFI, said, “Lockheed Martin’s continued investment in Florida sends a strong message to aerospace and aviation business leaders that Florida is the most business-friendly state in the United States for aerospace and aviation companies.”

Cissy Proctor, Executive Director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, said, “Lockheed Martin is globally recognized and attracts a diverse group of talent to our state. This expansion is an outstanding contribution to our state’s thriving economy and is a significant win for the families in the Orlando area.”

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said, “More than 60 years ago, Lockheed Martin opened its first location in Central Florida, planting the roots that have transformed Orlando into the innovative city it is today and solidifying Central Florida as the world’s epicenter for modeling, simulation and training. We welcome the company’s continued investment in Orlando which is an example of our success in creating long-term partnerships that bring high quality jobs to residents, and is a testament to our dynamic business environment and our high quality of life.”

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs said, “I’m delighted to join in today’s groundbreaking ceremony. Already we’re a global leader in the modeling, simulation and training industries, and as the world’s number one defense contractor, Lockheed Martin is a huge part of that success. Today’s announcement tells the world that we have a skilled workforce and an economic climate in which high-tech manufacturing and development can succeed. And it tells our local community that we’re building an economy with depth, diversification, and opportunity.”

Tim Giuliani, president and CEO of the Orlando Economic Partnership, said, “Lockheed Martin has been an important part of Orlando’s economic growth for more than 50 years not only because of the company’s innovations in technology but because of its commitment to supporting our community’s STEM education initiatives. The Partnership is honored that Lockheed has chosen to expand in Orlando. Our region’s high-tech industry, strong engineering programs and talent pipeline highlight why this remains the ideal location for Lockheed’s continued success.”

Eastbound I-4 On-Ramp from Universal Boulevard to Close for Five Months

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The eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) on-ramp from Universal Boulevard will close for five months, beginning around 2 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 19.

A detour map is available to view or download online at: fdot.tips/universal. The detour for this on-going closure is to use the eastbound I-4 on-ramp from Kirkman Road (State Road 435).

The closure of the eastbound I-4 on-ramp from Universal Boulevard allows construction crews to continue building the new I-4 and Kirkman Road interchange. A lot of work already has been completed on the west side of the interchange, including new westbound I-4 exit ramps to southbound and northbound Kirkman Road. Crews are focusing on improvements planned for the east side of the interchange. Closing the Universal Boulevard on-ramp will help crew members work safely and allow the work to move ahead efficiently.

Modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving through the work zone.

For questions, please contact Steve Olson, communications manager, at (386) 943-5479 / [email protected] or David Parks, I-4 ultimate public information officer, at [email protected].

W. Pineloch Avenue Closure for SunRail Crossing Replacement

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W. Pineloch Avenue will be closed in both directions closed in both directions at the railroad crossing near Wadsworth Avenue from 7 a.m. Saturday, February 24, to 7 p.m. Sunday, February 25. The closure is necessary to replace the crossing, including removing steep and sloped asphalt between the two tracks, which will improve safety and provide a smoother ride for vehicles crossing the tracks.

Detour route signage will be placed at key locations in the area to direct drivers around the work zone. Access to businesses will be reduced and truck traffic will not be allowed through residential areas. The detour information for the closure is as follows:

  • Westbound W. Pineloch Ave. traffic will be directed to turn right onto S. Orange Ave. and then left onto W. Michigan St., then left on Lake Holden Terrance, left on W. Illiana Ave., right onto Wadsworth Ave., then right to go back onto W. Pineloch Avenue. Local traffic will be permitted to continue west on W. Pineloch Ave. to the closure.
  • Eastbound W. Pineloch Ave. traffic will be directed to turn left onto Wadsworth Ave., left onto W. Illiana Ave, right onto Lake Holden Terrace, right onto W. Michigan St., right onto S. Orange Ave., then left to go back onto W. Pineloch Ave.

Please note that schedules may change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Updates can be found on the Florida Department of Transportation’s Central Florida website. For questions, please contact Communications Manager Steve Olson, at 386-943-5479 or [email protected].

Detour Scheduled for Old Goldenrod Road at Hoffner Avenue

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Motorists should be aware of an upcoming seven to 10-day detour on Old Goldenrod Road at State Road (S.R.) 15/Hoffner Avenue in Orlando for work at the intersection, weather permitting. Traffic will be directed around the closure using S.R. 551/South Goldenrod Road as a detour (see map attached.) Electronic message boards have been installed to inform motorists about the new traffic pattern.
The work is part of a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) project to widen and reconstruct Hoffner Avenue from a two-lane street to a four-lane divided roadway from Conway Road to north of Lee Vista Boulevard.
Schedule updates are available on the FDOT Central Florida website, www.cflroads.com.
For construction-related questions, please contact Shemir Wiles, Public Information Coordinator, 321-319-8130 or [email protected]. Media inquiries should be directed to FDOT Communications Manager Steve Olson at 386-943-5479 or [email protected].
FDOT advises drivers to slow down in construction zones; the life you save may be your own.

Gov. Scott: Orlando Area Continues to Lead State with Most Jobs Created in the Last Year

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that the Orlando area had the highest job creation in the state, adding 39,500 new private-sector jobs in the last year for the fourth month in a row. The unemployment rate in Orlando was 3.5 percent, down 0.9 percentage point from one year ago. Statewide, Florida businesses created 13,900 new jobs in November and the unemployment rate remained at 3.6 percent, the lowest rate in more than a decade. Since December 2010, Florida businesses have created 1,465,800 new private-sector jobs. 

Governor Scott said, “I am proud to announce that Orlando led the state with the most jobs created this past year, adding more than 39,000 new jobs for families. We are proud to see job creators continue to grow in Central Florida and look forward to another great year of more opportunities being created so families can succeed in Florida.”

Orlando led the state in job growth over the year in the following industries:

  • Professional and business services with 10,200 new jobs;
  • Financial activities with 5,600 new jobs; and
  • Manufacturing with 5,100 new jobs.

In November, the Orlando area remained second among state metro areas in job demand with 37,783 job openings. Orlando also remained the second-highest metro area in demand for high-skill, high-wage STEM occupations with 11,033 openings.

In the last year, 199,000 people entered Florida’s labor force, a growth of 2.0 percent. This rate is nearly three times the national labor force growth rate of only 0.7 percent. In November, 16,990 Floridians were placed in jobs by CareerSource Central Florida and the state’s other 23 local workforce boards. 

To view the November 2017 employment data visit www.floridajobs.org/labor-market-information/labor-market-information-press-releases/monthly-press-releases.

FDLE arrests Orlando man on 13 counts of child pornography

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Agents with the Orlando Cyber Crime Task Force of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement today arrested Kevin Todd Jones, 52, of 319 S. Boyd Street, Orlando, on 13 counts of possession of child pornography.
Agents received a tip about Jones downloading suspected child pornography and began an investigation. After obtaining a search warrant, agents went to Jones’ home and conducted an on-scene forensic examination. They found evidence of child pornography on digital devices, which were seized for additional forensic analysis.
Jones was taken to the Orange County Jail with a no-bond status. The case will be prosecuted by the State Attorney’s Office, 9th Judicial Circuit.