Stephen Hayes Dacus has been approved to be the new chief executive of the operator of 7-Eleven, the first foreigner to lead the Japanese convenience store chain.

Orlando officers responded to an area near an apartment complex for an investigation on Thursday evening, according to the police department.

The first foreigner tapped to head 7-Eleven is confident the Japanese convenience store chain will continue to attract thrifty customers, even in an economic slowdown.

A man faces charges of aggravated assault and battery after police say he pulled a knife on a 7-Eleven employee.

One person was injured after a shooting at a 7-Eleven in Orlando on Monday morning, according to a news release.

Tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton caught many Floridians by surprise as they prepared for heavy wind, rain, and storm surges.

The parent company of the Japanese 7-Eleven convenience store chain is turning down a takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard of Canada.

The owner of 7-Eleven convenience stores has received a buyout offer for from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard.

Orange 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.

No injuries were reported after a vehicle crashed into the front window of a 7-Eleven, according to Lake Mary police.

A 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.

An 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.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, the parent of DVD rental operator Redbox, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

A pedestrian and a 7-Eleven employee were struck by a vehicle when it crashed through the front of the Orlando convenience store, according to the police department.

A 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.

The Powerball lottery drawing has been delayed to complete procedures required before the numbers are announced.

On Tuesday, the drone company working with these retailers reportedly showcased a new autonomous drone “ecosystem" that will roll out later this year.

If you bought a Powerball ticket in Ocoee, you may want to check your numbers.

A man with a gun struck a clerk and robbed a 7-Eleven in Daytona Beach, according to police.

The DOJ announced on Monday that the man had been involved in five separate armed robberies of 7-Eleven stores in Orange and Seminole counties.

Body 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.

The shooting happened shortly after noon at a 7-Eleven at 6401 S. Chickasaw Trail, police said in a release.

A man was shot and killed at a 7-Eleven in Orlando by someone known to him, according to police.

Police 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.

In a release, police said that they responded to the 7-Eleven early Friday morning after receiving reports about the shooting.

An arrest has been made in a fatal shooting and carjacking at a Palm Bay gas station, according to police.

A widespread fuel contamination could damage cars as Tropical Storm Idalia rolls towards the state, Florida officials said on Sunday.

A man was shot and killed at an Orange County gas station, according to sheriff's officials.

A Volusia County man was arrested on Monday after police said he robbed a 7-Eleven with a machete.

A man with a gunshot wound walked into a 7-Eleven store in Orange County, according to sheriff’s officials.

An RV erupted in flames at a Brevard County 7-Eleven on Saturday evening, according to Palm Bay Fire Rescue.

An Altamonte Springs man won a $2 million prize from a Florida Lottery quick pick ticket, officials announced.

An Osceola County woman claimed a $1 million prize off a Florida Lottery scratch-off game, officials announced Monday.

A 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.

Police in Orlando say a man has been arrested in Georgia on charges related to a shooting victim found near a 7-Eleven last week.

Police in Orlando are investigating a shooting that killed a man Friday afternoon.

A Volusia County man won $1 million from a scratch-off game, according to Florida Lottery officials.

No one in Florida won the sole Powerball jackpot, however, 26 players in the state took home a smaller piece of the prize.

Florida lottery officials announced that one of two Mega Millions lottery winning tickets was purchased in the Sunshine State from Oct. 14′s drawing.

A 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.

At over $1 billion, the Mega Millions jackpot is among the largest lottery prizes ever up for grabs.

Police in Hawaii are investigating after a man’s left hand was severed by a sword at a Waikiki 7-Eleven.

The 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.

7-Eleven Slurpee Day is no longer just one day.

Investigators 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 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.

A 61-year-old Orlando man won the $10 million prize from the Powerball Double Play, according to Florida lottery officials.

A fight broke out at a 7-Eleven leading to one man being shot early Tuesday, according to the Orlando Police Department.

The 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.

A shooting is investigated in Orange County.

Man is believed to be involved in a reported incident.

A man is arrested in connection with an Amber Alert in Florida.

DAVENPORT, 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.

ORLANDO, 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.

CASSELBERRY, 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.

TITUSVILLE, 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.

OSCEOLA 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.

A 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.

ORLANDO, 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.

Three 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.

ORANGE 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.

TALLAHASSEE, 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.

ORANGE 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.

Orlando 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.

ORLANDO, 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.

The 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, 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.

Now 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.

ORLANDO, 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.

ORANGE 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.

So, 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?

One 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.