Florida officials "Flip the Switch" on 2013 Florida State Fair
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL -
Florida officials flipped the switch early Thursday morning at the Florida State Fair. Governor Rick Scott, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater gathered at 6:36 a.m. at the fairgrounds and ceremoniously powered-up rides on the midway. The event officially signaled the opening of the 2013 Florida State Fair.
This year's theme, Viva Florida 500, commemorates Juan Ponce de Leon's arrival on Florida's east coast. Fair-goers can experience the exhibit, "Florida-500 years in the making," in the center of the Hall of Fame Building.
In addition to the all-time favorites of pig races and fried delights, visitors can experience many new venues like a ranching exhibit and learning garden.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:44 PM EDT2013-05-19 16:44:16 GMT
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As many as 60 people were injured in Virginia Saturday when a car drove into a group of hikers marching in a parade. No fatalities have been reported, but injuries range from superficial to critical.
As many as 60 people were injured in Virginia Saturday when a car drove into a group of hikers marching in a parade. No fatalities have been reported, but injuries range from superficial to critical.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:01 PM EDT2013-05-19 16:01:35 GMT
It's all about the odds, and one single ticket in Zephyrhills, Florida has beaten them all by matching all the numbers to win the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million.
It's all about the odds, and one single ticket in Zephyrhills, Florida has beaten them all by matching all the numbers to win the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:18 AM EDT2013-05-19 14:18:18 GMT
Early English lottery ticket
According to the History of Lottery researchers, after the first English lottery approved by King James I in 1612 that granted the Virginia Company of London the right to raise money.
According to the History of Lottery researchers, after the first English lottery approved by King James I in 1612 that granted the Virginia Company of London the right to raise money.
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:04 AM EDT2013-05-19 13:04:58 GMT
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Winter Haven Police are asking the public to help identify a suspect who robbed an off-duty Polk County Sheriff's Deputy Friday at a Winter Haven grocery store.
Winter Haven Police are asking the public to help identify a suspect who robbed an off-duty Polk County Sheriff's Deputy Friday at a Winter Haven grocery store.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:01 PM EDT2013-05-19 16:01:35 GMT
It's all about the odds, and one single ticket in Zephyrhills, Florida has beaten them all by matching all the numbers to win the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million.
It's all about the odds, and one single ticket in Zephyrhills, Florida has beaten them all by matching all the numbers to win the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million.
