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Is there a secret formula to winning the lottery?

Many successful companies have them: secret formulas to their success. So does the lottery have a secret formula too?
11:33 AM, May 18, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Many successful companies have them: secret formulas to their success. So does the lottery have a secret formula too?

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18-year-old Alexa Parsons, a senior from Creekside High School and recipient of a $1,000 scholarship, was nominated by her dad Mike for her academic success and work with at-risk youth.
10:41 PM, May 17, 2013

Here's a look at our Hero Next Door Student Scholarship winners so far! Tune into Good Morning Jacksonville this week to see the last three scholarships given out live. The last scholarship for $5,000 will be awarded on Wednesday.

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Is there a secret formula to winning the lottery?

Many successful companies have them: secret formulas to their success. So does the lottery have a secret formula too?
11:33 AM, May 18, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Many successful companies have them: secret formulas to their success. So does the lottery have a secret formula ...

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No drinking and boating

This sign is posted at a boat launch on Lake Lanier where boating accidents claimed the lives of three children last summer in Buford, Ga.(Photo: David Goldman, AP)
7:52 AM, May 18, 2013

It's not just the highways: With the summer recreational boating season just getting underway, several states are moving to cut down ...

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Powerball pot may get up to $1 billion

11:28 AM, May 18, 2013

The estimated jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing has swelled to a record $600 million for the popular lottery game, but one ...

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The skinny on fitness video games

7:04 AM, May 18, 2013

Playing video games used to be a pretty sedentary pastime, but motion gaming changed all that. Now there are games specifically ...

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Former Jacksonville pastor pleads guilty to molestation charges

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A former pastor at Christ's Church on Greenland Road has pleaded guilty to three counts of lewd and lascivious molestation on a victim older than 12 but younger than 16.

11:00 PM, May 17, 2013
In a major milestone, Aimee Copeland, the Georgia graduate student who contracted flesh-eating bacteria after a zip-lining accident, is learning to use two state-of-the art prosthetic hands.

Aimee Copeland gets new high-tech hands

In a major milestone, Aimee Copeland, the Georgia graduate student who contracted flesh-eating bacteria after a zip-lining accident, is learning to use two state-of-the art prosthetic hands.

10:27 PM, May 17, 2013

Clay County boy killed in tragic electric reclining chair accident

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. -- A 4-year-old in Clay County died Thursday in a tragic accident.

10:30 PM, May 17, 2013
Many successful companies have them: secret formulas to their success. So does the lottery have a secret formula too?

Is there a secret formula to winning the lottery?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Many successful companies have them: secret formulas to their success. So does the lottery have a secret formula too?

11:33 AM, May 18, 2013
A new coach and a new logo: Its been a busy off-season for the Jacksonville Jaguars and momentum is building now that Nike has unveiled the new uniforms.

Jaguars' new look jerseys are hard to find in stores

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A new coach and a new logo: It's been a busy off-season for the Jacksonville Jaguars and momentum is building now that Nike has unveiled the new uniforms. But the new look, introduced more than more weeks ago, is hard to find.

11:25 PM, May 16, 2013

Tim Tebow speaks at The Providence School

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Tim Tebow was in town Friday night, speaking at The Providence School.

10:57 PM, May 17, 2013
The clock is ticking for animals at Animal Control and Protective Services in Jacksonville.

ACPS is overcrowded and animals face being euthanized

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The clock is ticking for animals at Animal Control and Protective Services in Jacksonville.

6:33 PM, May 17, 2013
On Friday, First Coast News had to say goodbye to one of its own. Ken LeSesne retired today after 41 years.

First Coast News sales manager Ken LeSesne retires after 41 years

On Friday, First Coast News had to say goodbye to one of its own.

7:12 PM, May 17, 2013

Duval County Public Schools budget shrinks due to turning over charter school funds

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Duval County School Board has begun the budget process for next school year.

11:06 PM, May 16, 2013
This sign is posted at a boat launch on Lake Lanier where boating accidents claimed the lives of three children last summer in Buford, Ga.(Photo: David Goldman, AP)

States cracking down on drunken boating

It's not just the highways: With the summer recreational boating season just getting underway, several states are moving to cut down on boating under the influence.

6:52 AM, May 18, 2013

Florida Offers Tool to Find Best Homeowners' Insurance Rates

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida consumers have a new tool to help them shop for the best property insurance rates.

4:58 PM, Aug 8, 2011
From your table, its quiet elegance. In the kitchen, something akin to controlled chaos.

As they see it: Dinner service at Orsay

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- From your table, it's quiet elegance.

5:46 PM, May 17, 2013
A big blue tarp over a foreclosed home is one thing, but a an open door has an Arlington neighborhood frustrated.

Foreclosure frustration about vacant and vandalized homes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A big blue tarp over a foreclosed home is one thing, but a an open door has an Arlington neighborhood frustrated.

7:55 PM, May 17, 2013

Powerball pot would near $1 billion if no one wins on Saturday

The estimated jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing has swelled to a record $600 million for the popular lottery game, but one official estimated today that if it goes unclaimed the prize would zoom to nearly $1 billion.

11:28 AM, May 18, 2013
At the height of downtown Jacksonvilles booming banking days, underground tunnels leading to vaults were built.

Jacksonville's old tunnel system is still home to some businesses

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- At the height of downtown Jacksonville's booming banking days, underground tunnels leading to their vaults were built, partly in order to keep money out of the public eye.

7:27 PM, May 13, 2013
Austin Glendenning, 25 - deceased

One dead, 2 arrested in Jacksonville

A home intruder was killed early Thursday morning after allegedly breaking into a home and getting shot by Donald Palmer, 23, who lives at the residence with his mother.

4:34 PM, May 17, 2013
Sheriff John Rutherford has a message for Jacksonville criminals: Im going to offer all your friends a $1,000 dollar bounty to turn you in.

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office gun bounty program makes a comeback

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Sheriff John Rutherford has a message for Jacksonville criminals.

11:01 PM, May 17, 2013
The country of Cuba is only 90 miles from the Florida Keys but in many ways we are worlds apart.

First Coast Cuba: Our connections and should we go?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The country of Cuba is only 90 miles from the Florida Keys but in many ways we are world's apart. Communism is still the law the land, trade sanctions still exist and diplomatic relations are strained.

7:02 PM, May 17, 2013

Landing gear issue leads to plane's belly landing

An airline official said a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.

9:39 AM, May 18, 2013

Water rescue at Hanna Park leaves one dead

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Mike Beckman reported that a man in his 60s swam out to rescue his 10-year-old grandchild from the water.

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