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Japanese 7-Eleven convenience store chain operator turns down Couche-Tard takeover offer
Read full article: Japanese 7-Eleven convenience store chain operator turns down Couche-Tard takeover offerThe parent company of the Japanese 7-Eleven convenience store chain is turning down a takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard of Canada.
Owner of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain gets takeover bid from Canada’s Couche-Tard
Read full article: Owner of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain gets takeover bid from Canada’s Couche-TardThe owner of 7-Eleven convenience stores has received a buyout offer for from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard.
Bodycam video shows Orange County deputy shoot, kill man in convenience store
Read full article: Bodycam video shows Orange County deputy shoot, kill man in convenience storeOrange County Sheriff’s Office released bodycam video on Tuesday that shows a deputy fatally shoot a man who carried a gun into a 7-Eleven near Orlando in July.
Sheriff’s office IDs man shot, killed by Orange County deputy inside 7-Eleven
Read full article: Sheriff’s office IDs man shot, killed by Orange County deputy inside 7-ElevenA man who was shot and killed by deputies during a struggle over a gun inside a 7-Eleven on Friday has been identified by the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Man with gun shot, killed in convenience store by Orange County deputy, sheriff says
Read full article: Man with gun shot, killed in convenience store by Orange County deputy, sheriff saysAn Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputy fatally shot a man who carried a gun into a 7-Eleven near Orlando, according to Sheriff John Mina.
Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Read full article: Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protectionChicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, the parent of DVD rental operator Redbox, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Winning Powerball jackpot ticket worth $1.3 billion sold in Portland, Oregon
Read full article: Winning Powerball jackpot ticket worth $1.3 billion sold in Portland, OregonA Powerball player in Oregon has won a jackpot worth more than $1.3 billion, ending a winless streak that had stretched more than three months.
Chick-fil-A, Walmart, 7-Eleven could soon use drones to deliver your food. Here’s how it works
Read full article: Chick-fil-A, Walmart, 7-Eleven could soon use drones to deliver your food. Here’s how it worksOn Tuesday, the drone company working with these retailers reportedly showcased a new autonomous drone “ecosystem" that will roll out later this year.
7-Eleven worker sentenced for robbing mini-mart chain locations in Central Florida
Read full article: 7-Eleven worker sentenced for robbing mini-mart chain locations in Central FloridaThe DOJ announced on Monday that the man had been involved in five separate armed robberies of 7-Eleven stores in Orange and Seminole counties.
WATCH: Volusia deputies smash windows of SUV to get suspect who fled from law enforcement
Read full article: WATCH: Volusia deputies smash windows of SUV to get suspect who fled from law enforcementBody camera video shows law enforcement smashing the windows of an SUV at a 7-Eleven in Holly Hill to arrest a man who fled a couple of traffic stops, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Driver shoots man who reached into car, hit him in face at Florida gas station, police say
Read full article: Driver shoots man who reached into car, hit him in face at Florida gas station, police sayPolice say a man was shot after reaching into a vehicle and hitting a victim in the face at a 7-Eleven gas station in Auburndale.
Florida officials warn contaminated gas could damage cars. Here’s where it was sold
Read full article: Florida officials warn contaminated gas could damage cars. Here’s where it was soldA widespread fuel contamination could damage cars as Tropical Storm Idalia rolls towards the state, Florida officials said on Sunday.
Teen arrested in Winter Garden hit-and-run that critically injured skateboarder, police say
Read full article: Teen arrested in Winter Garden hit-and-run that critically injured skateboarder, police sayA 17-year-old boy was arrested Friday in connection with a hit-and-run that critically injured a teen on a skateboard in Winter Garden last month, police said.
Suspect caught in Georgia after death of man found shot near Orlando 7-Eleven, police say
Read full article: Suspect caught in Georgia after death of man found shot near Orlando 7-Eleven, police sayPolice in Orlando say a man has been arrested in Georgia on charges related to a shooting victim found near a 7-Eleven last week.
Is this your ticket? Winning share of $494M Mega Millions lottery jackpot sold in Fort Myers
Read full article: Is this your ticket? Winning share of $494M Mega Millions lottery jackpot sold in Fort MyersFlorida lottery officials announced that one of two Mega Millions lottery winning tickets was purchased in the Sunshine State from Oct. 14′s drawing.
Apopka man sentenced for 7-Eleven robbery, identity theft
Read full article: Apopka man sentenced for 7-Eleven robbery, identity theftA 31-year-old Apopka man was sentenced Thursday to seven years and six months in federal prison in connection with a 7-Eleven robbery and identity theft, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
7-Eleven offers $100K reward for arrest in deadly holdups
Read full article: 7-Eleven offers $100K reward for arrest in deadly holdupsThe 7-Eleven convenience store chain is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a gunman in a deadly string of Southern California store robberies.
2 men arrested after string of robberies in 3 counties, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: 2 men arrested after string of robberies in 3 counties, Volusia deputies sayInvestigators believe they have the men responsible for at least three robberies at mini-marts across three Central Florida counties, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Timber Creek High School placed on lock-out due to armed robbery nearby, deputies say
Read full article: Timber Creek High School placed on lock-out due to armed robbery nearby, deputies sayTimber Creek High School was placed on lock-out Friday afternoon because an armed robbery at a 7 Eleven drew a police presence to the area, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Orlando man claims $1 million prize on scratch-off ticket
Read full article: Orlando man claims $1 million prize on scratch-off ticketThe Florida Lottery announces that Matthew Stevens, 37, of Orlando, claimed a $1 million prize from the $5,000,000 CASHWORD Scratch-Off game at the Orlando District Office.
‘I’m guilty, you got me:’ Man arrested for 2 robberies hours apart, Polk County deputies say
Read full article: ‘I’m guilty, you got me:’ Man arrested for 2 robberies hours apart, Polk County deputies sayDAVENPORT, Fla. – A man faces charges after he admitted to holding up two 7-Eleven stores within about two hours, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Victor Santana Ramos, 28, was arrested on Tuesday at a home in Davenport, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. “I’m guilty, you got me,” Santana Ramos said, according to deputies. They added that the Santana Ramos also had a gun tucked into his waistband when deputies first made contact with him. These charges stem from the robbery in Polk County only, according to the sheriff’s office.
Man drops victim off at hospital after shooting him in head, Orlando police say
Read full article: Man drops victim off at hospital after shooting him in head, Orlando police sayORLANDO, Fla. – A man shot another man in the head during an argument at a 7-Eleven Saturday morning then dropped the victim off at a hospital, according to the Orlando Police Department. Police said Dodson grabbed his friend’s gun from that man’s backpack and shot the other man in the head. Dodson was seen in surveillance footage dropping the victim off at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital, according to authorities. The victim was in stable condition at last check and was able to tell officers what happened. Dodson was arrested hours after the shooting on charges of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Gas station clerk spent thousands of dollars on customers' stolen credit cards, police say
Read full article: Gas station clerk spent thousands of dollars on customers' stolen credit cards, police sayCASSELBERRY, Fla. – A 7-Eleven gas station clerk stole credit and debit card information from mostly elderly customers, called their banks to attempt to gain control of their accounts and made thousands of dollars in fraudulent purchases, according to the Casselberry Police Department. When she went to run her next errand, she realized her mistake so she returned to the gas station, but an employee said the shift had since changed and they didn’t have her card, according to the report. The second victim said Smith used his credit card to make purchases at Own It Now Sales, Sam’s Club, Apple.com and Lowe’s, totaling $1,840.35, records show. Police said for many of the purchases, they were able to locate security footage or witness testimony proving that it was Smith using the stolen card. They also brought in her probation officer who was able to identify her voice in recordings from calls made to the credit card companies, the report said.
Suspects arrested in attempted murder shooting at Titusville gas station, police say
Read full article: Suspects arrested in attempted murder shooting at Titusville gas station, police sayTITUSVILLE, Fla. – Two suspects are in custody for their involvement in a shooting at a 7-Eleven gas station that left a man with life-threatening injuries, according to the Titusville Police Department. As the victim and Lewis were fighting, Britt shot the victim from behind, a news release said. Britt and Lewis ran from the disabled vehicle, with Britt entering someone’s home, but have both since been taken into custody, records show. According to an arrest report, Britt recently released a rap song on SoundCloud that featured lyrics about the victim. Lewis is facing charges of principal in the first degree to attempted first-degree murder, battery and resisting arrest without violence.
7 teens arrested in Osceola County store robberies, deputies say
Read full article: 7 teens arrested in Osceola County store robberies, deputies sayOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. Seven teenagers are in custody after a string of convenience store armed robberies in Osceola County, sheriffs officials said. Videos show the group robbing the store at 5880 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee and at 8010 Osceola Polk Line Road in Davenport, according to a Osceola County Sheriffs Office news release. [MORE COVERAGE: Teens used Taser stolen from unmarked vehicle to commit armed robbery, police say]Hours later, several vehicles were burglarized and an armed robbery was reported in the Gramercy Farms subdivision. He is being held in the Osceola County Jail. He is being held in the Osceola County Jail.
Man shot 9 times at 7-Eleven in Orlando drives to get help and survives, police say
Read full article: Man shot 9 times at 7-Eleven in Orlando drives to get help and survives, police sayA man was shot nine times in the parking lot of an Orlando 7-Eleven, survived the attack and later was able to identify the suspected attacker and put him behind bars, according to detectives.
Man shot while pumping gas in Orlando
Read full article: Man shot while pumping gas in OrlandoORLANDO, Fla. A man was shot and wounded while pumping gas early Monday in Orlando. The shooting happened at the 7-Eleven at 4355 Silver Star Road. Orlando police said the man was pumping gas when several rounds were fired. The man was struck in the leg, and his car was riddled with bullets, police said. A 27-year-old was shot at the same gas station in July.
3 charged in connection with Osceola County shooting
Read full article: 3 charged in connection with Osceola County shootingThree people were arrested Tuesday in connection with a shooting that happened earlier this month at a 7-Eleven in Osceola County. Detectives said Kione White, 23, attacked the victim and Christian Colon, 25, shot the victim. Authorities determined Lachaunda Woods, 31, supplied the handgun used to shoot the victim, according to a news release. Colon is charged with attempted murder, Woods is charged with carrying a concealed firearm, tampering with evidence and accessory after the fact to a first-degree felony. White is charged with battery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
2nd suspect arrested in Orlando homicide
Read full article: 2nd suspect arrested in Orlando homicideORANGE COUNTY, Fla. A second suspect was arrested Friday from a homicide in Orlando on July 29, according to the police department. Orlando Police said officers arrested shooting suspect Deon Sykes for the homicide at the 7-Eleven parking lot on the 5500 block of Orange Blossom Trail. Artevious Benton is accused of being an accomplice and was arrested on Wednesday, according to police. Investigators said he was arrested for his involvement in the shooting. Officers said they are still looking another suspect.
Cocoa man wins $1 million prize on scratch-off lottery ticket
Read full article: Cocoa man wins $1 million prize on scratch-off lottery ticketTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Friday, the Florida Lottery announced the winner of a $1 million top prize ticket sold in Central Florida. Stephen Smith, 43, of Cocoa, claimed a lump-sum payment of $790,000.00 after winning on a THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game. Smith purchased his winning ticket from a 7-Eleven in Melbourne. “The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket,” officials said. The $30 game launched in February and features 155 top prizes of $1,000,000 and over $948 million in cash prizes, lottery officials said.
27-year-old shot in Orlando 7-Eleven parking lot, police say
Read full article: 27-year-old shot in Orlando 7-Eleven parking lot, police sayORANGE COUNTY, Fla. The Orlando Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at a 7-Eleven overnight into Friday. According to officers, they arrived at 4355 Silver Star Road for a report of shots fired call. When units arrived on scene, several shell casings were discovered in the parking lot, officials with OPD said. According to authorities, a 27-year-old man was found at a nearby apartment complex. The man was taken to a hospital in critical condition but is now listed as stable, officers said.
Police investigate suspicious package on Orange Blossom Trail
Read full article: Police investigate suspicious package on Orange Blossom TrailOrlando police have blocked off a busy intersection Friday morning due to a suspicious device at a 7-Eleven. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.
Police block Orlando streets over suspicious device
Read full article: Police block Orlando streets over suspicious deviceORLANDO, Fla. Orlando police have blocked off a busy intersection Friday morning due to a suspicious device at a 7-Eleven. Police have taped off the area around Orange Blossom Trail and Gore Street. Our units are working a suspicious package at 901 S OBT, the 7/11, OPD tweeted. Please use alternate routes.SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE: Our units are working a suspicious package at 901 S OBT, the 7/11. pic.twitter.com/3l8Xt9jrRr Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) July 10, 2020#breaking: Large police presence OBT & Gore.
Kissimmee man scratches his way to $1 million top prize
Read full article: Kissimmee man scratches his way to $1 million top prizeThe Central Florida scratch-off winners just keep coming. Alfonso Rangel Noguera, 41, won the $1 million top prize on the Gold Rush Classic Scratch-Off game, according to Florida Lottery officials. The Kissimmee man purchased his winning ticket at the 7-Eleven at 3300 West Carroll Street in Kissimmee. Noguera elected to receive the one-time, lump-sum payment of $705,000. The $5 scratch-off game launched in January 2019 and has overall odds of winning of 1 in 3.97, lottery officials said.
Osceola County deputies ask for publics help in identifying armed 7-Eleven robbery suspects
Read full article: Osceola County deputies ask for publics help in identifying armed 7-Eleven robbery suspectsOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. The Osceola County Sheriffs Office is asking for the publics help in identifying three men who committed an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven gas station. According to a news release, deputies responded to the 7-Eleven located at 6070 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway Monday just before 4 a.m. for a reported armed robbery. Deputies said three males entered the business, pointed a handgun at an employee and demanded money. Officials said the suspects fled the area on foot, but its unknown if they left in a vehicle. Anyone who can identify the suspects or with information related to this case or any other similar incidents, please contact the Osceola County Sheriffs Office at (407) 348-2222 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477, where information leading to a felony arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 dollars, officials wrote in a news release.
7-Eleven cancels Free Slurpee Day due to coronavirus
Read full article: 7-Eleven cancels Free Slurpee Day due to coronavirusNow its taking away our free Slurpees. 7-Eleven announced on Twitter the rumors are true and that Free Slurpee Day on July 11 (7/11) will not be happening in 2020 because of the uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Annually on July 11, 7-Eleven celebrates its birthday by giving customers free Slurpees, marking the companys busiest day of the year with millions of visitors, according to USA Today. 7-Eleven promises there are still ways to get a free Slurpee in July as it looks to help with social distancing. 7Rewards members will get a coupon for a free medium Slurpee which is redeemable in July.
$5 scratch-off game turns into $1 million prize for Orlando Man
Read full article: $5 scratch-off game turns into $1 million prize for Orlando ManORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando man turned $5 into $1 million with a lucky scratch. Espinosa Toledo, 45, bought a $5 Gold Rush Classic Scratch-Off game and won the top prize of $1 million, Florida Lottery officials announced. The winning ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven at 13451 Landstar Boulevard in Orlando, and the retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the ticket. Toledo chose to receive his winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $705,000, officials said. Gold Rush Classic launched in January 2019 and has 1 in 3.97 odds of winning, according to the Florida Lottery.
1 stabbed in robbery at Orange County 7-Eleven, deputies say
Read full article: 1 stabbed in robbery at Orange County 7-Eleven, deputies sayORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A person was stabbed early Thursday during a robbery outside a 7-Eleven convenience store in Orange County, deputies said. The stabbing happened around 1:36 a.m. at the 7-Eleven located at 3974 S. Orange Blossom Trail. According to authorities, two assailants approached the victim and demanded money. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital in stable condition, investigators said. No other details have been released.
7 of our favorite Leap Day 2020 freebies, deals
Read full article: 7 of our favorite Leap Day 2020 freebies, dealsSo, happy birthday, Leap Day, kids! Olive GardenThis Leap Day, Olive Garden is gifting its “Leapling” guests, whose birthdays are on Leap Day, four FREE Dolicinis to make up for those lost birthdays. The beloved doughnut chain “is celebrating its leap to National Delivery by celebrating those who make possible the most special deliveries of all – Leap Day Babies!” Krispy Kreme’s website says. Anyway, follow the instructions on social media and make your beer purchase between Feb. 26 and Feb. 29. What are your Leap Day plans?
$396,900,000 Powerball ticket sold in Florida
Read full article: $396,900,000 Powerball ticket sold in FloridaOne person in Florida is a whole lot richer Thursday morning. The winning $396,900,000 Powerball lottery ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven on Bonita Beach Road in Bonita Springs, according to lottery officials. The winning numbers for Wednesday’s drawing were 9, 12, 15, 31 and 60, with a Powerball of 2. The jackpot is now back to $40 million, with the next drawing taking place Feb. 1.