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Local Vets Center gets fresh start

8:44 PM, May 1, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Allied Veterans Center is no longer. The center officially changed its name to the "5 Star Veterans Center".

Okla. gambling scandal suspect surrenders in Fla.

7:17 AM, Apr 24, 2013

An Anadarko technology company owner and his wife accused of being involved in an illegal gambling operation in Florida have surrendered to Florida authorities. 

Sweepstakes donor's checks to NC politicians scrutinized

12:30 AM, Apr 24, 2013

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Two top state elections officials want an investigation of $235,000 in donations to dozens of North Carolina candidates from a sweepstakes cafe operator.

Political donations near $100,000 from alledged gambling scandal funds

10:07 AM, Apr 19, 2013

New campaign finance records are showing that those linked to an alleged gambling scandal pumped nearly $100,000 into campaign accounts this year.

Arcade suit seeks to block part of Fla. gaming law

8:53 AM, Apr 19, 2013

The operators of two Broward County arcades have filed a lawsuit seeking to block enforcement of part of new law banning simulated slot machines or other casino-style games. 

Internet cafe shutdown causes security job loss

10:35 PM, Apr 17, 2013

A city ordinance required all Jacksonville internet cafes to have a security guard officer present and now that a statewide law has shutdown all cafes, many of those officers are also out of work.

Former internet cafe employees rally at Worksource

8:42 PM, Apr 17, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The recent ban on internet cafes has put thousands in Florida out of work. Dozens on the First Coast gathered at a Northside Worksource office to rally and file for unemployment.

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