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Publix grocery chain expanding into its 8th state next year

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:54:11 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida-based grocer Publix will soon be welcoming customers in a new state.The company announced that it will be opening its first store in Kentucky on Wednesday, Jan. 10, in Louisville.Publix said the new 55,701-square-foot store will have a drive-thru Publix Pharmacy and an adjacent 3,200-square-foot Publix Liquors offering beer, wine and spirits. Kentucky will have the first Publix Liquors location outside the state of Florida. Publix launches online flower shop "When our founder, George Jenkins, opened the first Publix store, he wanted to create a better grocery store — one that kept associates and customers top of mind," Publix CEO Todd Jones said in a previous news release. "More than 90 years later, we’ve kept true to our values, including supporting the communities in which we live and work. We look forward to sharing the Publix difference with Kentuckians.” Publix plans to build at least four more stores in Kentucky: two in Lexington and an...

How did two tickets sold at the same gas station win the Mega Millions jackpot?

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:54:11 GMT

(KTLA) — It's not unheard of for there to be two (or three) tickets that win a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot. Usually, those split tickets are sold in separate states, like the $502 million Mega Millions jackpot hit by tickets in California and Florida last year. But the most recent Mega Millions jackpot win, a $394 million prize hit over the weekend, was even more uncommon.A Chevron station in Encino, California, sold not one, but two winning tickets that matched all six numbers in Friday night’s drawing including the gold Mega Ball, according to a press release from lottery officials.  Waffle House server receives $1,000 tip from Broncos player So how did this happen?"We won’t know exactly how this happened until the prize is claimed," Carolyn Becker, deputy director of public affairs for the California Lottery said in a press release. “There are any number of explanations; perhaps one person wanted to try their luck on two different rows for whatever reason, or maybe ...

High school basketball coach recovering after assault; player, brother arrested

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:54:11 GMT

WILLIS, Texas (KIAH) -- A high school basketball player and his brother have been arrested after they allegedly attacked his basketball coach following a game last week, according to Texas authorities. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, the alleged assault happened after the Willis High School boys basketball team played against Conroe High School in Conroe, Texas, about 40 miles north of Houston. After returning to Willis High School from the game, a player and his family confronted the coach. The conversation allegedly escalated, and the 17-year-old player reportedly punched the coach in the face. At the same time, authorities reported that his 22-year-old brother began assaulting the coach. Another coach and bystanders broke up the fight, and the family left the scene. Man, woman accused of keeping kitten in duct-taped sandwich container The coach suffered injuries to his hands, neck, arms and face from the assault, deputies said. The coach later told authori...

Austin Police to give update on shooting spree case Tuesday

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:54:11 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is planning to give an update Tuesday afternoon on last week's shooting spree that left six people dead and others injured. APD said it will hold a press conference Tuesday at 3 p.m. to "provide an update regarding the incidents that occurred on Dec. 5." KXAN will live stream the press conference in the video player at the top of this story and on Facebook. Central Texas shooting spree suspect faces 10 charges, including 4 for capital murder APD Interim Chief Robin Henderson, APD Homicide Unit, APD Aggravated Assault Unit, and Austin ISD PD Chief Wayne Sneed will be at the conference. Dec. 5 was the day several shootings happened in Austin. Shane James, 34, is accused of being responsible for each one. James is accused of killing six people and injuring three others during a string of violent incidents in Bexar County and Austin Dec. 4 and Dec. 5. He faces 10 charges, including multiple capital murder and aggravated assault charges, co...

Gingerbread Buc-ee's store on display at Georgetown tax office

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:54:11 GMT

Editor's Note: The video at the top of this story is courtesy of Williamson County.GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — What's more "Texas" than a gingerbread house that's Buc-ee's themed? You can now go see one in Williamson County. The county posted a video to social media showing off the intricate cookie creation at the tax office in Georgetown. The gas station display is super realistic (aside from all the sugar) — complete with the iconic beaver sign, gas pumps, toy cars and even Tesla Superchargers. Interesting things to know about Austin’s Trail of Lights The county said Deanna Vaters with the tax assessor/collector's office is the creative mastermind behind the display. She said in the video posted by the county that Buc-ee's is always the place where her family stops to get their vacation started. "We took pictures of the Buc-ee's we were currently in, which is the Bastrop Buc-ee's, this is their layout... and that was our theme for the year," Vaters said. The Buc-ee's gingerbread...

Vermont to launch mobile sports wagering in 2024

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:54:11 GMT

VERMONT (NEWS10) -- Legalized sports wagering will launch in Vermont on January 11, 2024. The Department of Liquor and Lottery has selected DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics Sportsbook to operate mobile sports wagering platforms in the Green Mountain State through a competitive bid process. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed a bill legalizing online sports wagering in June, allowing the Department of Liquor and Lottery to contract with operators and conduct a sportsbook through mobile platforms in Vermont. The State will receive a percentage of each operator’s Adjusted Gross Sports Wagering Revenue, including an operator fee. “I first proposed Vermont legalize sports wagering several years ago, and it’s good to see it come to fruition,” said Governor Scott.  “Vermonters and visitors alike will soon be able to access a regulated sports wagering marketplace, which will come with important consume...

Chipotle plans approved for Saratoga Springs site

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:54:11 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The site plans for a new Chipotle location have been approved by the Saratoga Springs Planning Board. The restaurant is planned for the site of 12 Ballston Avenue, next to Saratoga Strike Zone. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! In the November 30 Planning Board meeting, the Chipotle plans were approved with the condition that an easement be filed, reviewed, and approved by the Planning Board. Then, the building permit will be issued for the site.The site currently has a vacant 2,703-square-foot building that was formerly Paddy Duggan's Irish Pub. The company plans to demolish the building and build a new 2,344-square-foot restaurant. New toy store opens in South Glens Falls In total, the site at 12 Ballston Avenue is 0.32 acres. According to the plans, the restaurant location would have 23 parking spaces, a driveway off of Ballston Avenue, and a driveway off of Hamilton Street. The Mexican food chain ...

Office of Cannabis Management issues recall on gummies

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:54:11 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has issued a recall on "Jenny's Zee Zee gummies 2:1 THC/CBN adult-use cannabis product." The products were sold through licensed cannabis dispensaries throughout New York State. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to the OCM, the product did not undergo the required testing for consumer safety and product quality. The recall is a precautionary measure due to the batch not being properly tested. There have been no reports of adverse effects caused by the consumption of the product made to the OCM. Specific product information includes the following:- Product Name: Jenny’s Zee Zee gummies 2:1 THC/CBN  - Batch/Lot Number: ZZ-23--07-13-0001 - Expire/Use by Date: All dates affected  - Distribution Dates: 09/04/2023-11/01/2023 Incarcerated individual assaults officer at Saratoga County Correctional Facility Anyone who purchased the product betwe...

Incarcerated individual assaults officer at Saratoga County Correctional Facility

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:54:11 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An incarcerated man at the Saratoga County Correctional Facility was arrested for assaulting a corrections officer at the facility. Godfrey Waldron, 44, Saratoga Springs, is charged with second-degree assault. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On Monday, December 4, deputies from the Saratoga County Correctional Facility say Waldron assaulted a corrections officer at the Saratoga County Correctional Facility, causing injuries to the officer's face. The officer was treated by the nursing staff before being taken to Malta Med Emergency Care for additional treatment. Waldron was arraigned in the Milton Town Court. He was remanded back to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail. He is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

$10,000 reward to find St. Louis hate crime suspect

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:54:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The FBI is looking for a man who is accused of committing a hate crime on a Metro bus. They say he violently attacked a transgender victim last spring. Investigators have released video and images to help find the suspect. They are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.The suspect boarded the bus at Chippewa and Grand on Thursday, April 13, at around 3:30 p.m. Surveillance video shows the suspect talking with the victim near the rear of the bus. After a few minutes, the suspect stands up and starts to punch and kick the victim dozens of times. He then points a gun at the victim and drags them out of a seat before leaving the bus.You can see the violent video of the altercation here. Viewer discretion is advised.The FBI says that the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous. Submit a tip to help find the suspect at tips.fbi.gov.