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UNC basketball vs. Florida State: Score prediction, scouting report for ACC road game
UNC basketball’s Hubert Davis discusses Tar Heels’ win vs. Wake Forest
Following UNC basketball’s win vs. Wake Forest, head coach Hubert Davis described RJ Davis’ performance and what he saw from the Tar Heels.
UNC basketball faces another tough road test this weekend.
The third-ranked Tar Heels (16-3, 8-0 ACC) are rolling through ACC play with an 8-0 mark for the first time since the 2015-16 season. UNC will take that perfect mark to Florida State (12-7, 6-2) on Saturday (2 p.m., ESPN) to face the Seminoles at the Donald L. Tucker Center.
The Tar Heels have won three of the last four against FSU, including a 78-70 win in December at the Smith Center. But the Seminoles have won three of the last four at the Tucker Center.
Here’s a look at some other things to know and a score prediction for the Tar Heels’ trip to Tallahassee.
Will UNC or Florida State do a better job of creating havoc?
After taking a 14-point lead early in the second half at UNC, FSU imploded from that point with seven turnovers and a six-minute scoring drought. The Tar Heels, who have turned into one of the best defensive teams in the nation, turned the Seminoles’ 12 turnovers into 18 points. In ACC play, FSU is No. 1 in defensive turnover percentage (20.2%) according to KenPom.com. The Noles have logged double-digit steals in two of the last three games and are No. 1 in average height. FSU has the length and athleticism to bother any squad in the country.
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Cormac Ryan’s stretch for UNC basketball
Despite continuing to roll his right ankle, Cormac Ryan has appeared to find his offensive groove for the Tar Heels. As Hubert Davis has pointed out throughout the season, Ryan has contributed in other ways when his shot hasn’t been falling. But for the first time this season, Ryan has reached double-digit points in three straight games, and he’s done it in a variety of ways. Ryan made 3s against Louisville and got to the free-throw line against Boston College and Wake Forest.
Florida State’s Jahmir Watkins shining for Seminoles
VCU transfer Jahmir Watkins is coming off a career-best performance in Florida State’s win at Syracuse. Watkins dropped 27 points and pulled down 11 rebounds against the Orange in an 85-69 victory. He had 17 points and eight rebounds in the first game against UNC in Chapel Hill. Watkins is on track to become the first player in program history to lead the team in points, rebounds, assists and steals.
UNC vs. Florida State score prediction
Florida State 73, UNC 72: These aren’t the same Seminoles that fell apart in the second half at the Smith Center. The Tar Heels are the best team in the ACC, but they won’t go undefeated in the league. In a tough road environment, I’ll take FSU in an upset.
Staff writer Rodd Baxley can be reached at rbaxley@fayobserver.com or @RoddBaxley on X/Twitter.
A massive wildfire in Putnam County in northern Florida left Amtrak passengers stranded on a train for more than 24 hours.
One train heading to New York City was forced to turn around, arriving back in Miami Monday night, including one passenger who said he had been on that train for about 38 hours.
He says he and other passengers were left uncertain about what was going on.
“Angry, confused, uncertain, in the dark,” said John Reardon.
Reardon, who lives in New York City, says he boarded the train around 7 a.m. Sunday to go back home. He said around 3 p.m. Sunday, the train stopped near Jacksonville.
“Finally, after about 5 hours, they said we’re not going to New York, we’re going back to Miami,” Reardon said. “One stop at a time.”
Amtrak said for the safety of its passengers, the train couldn’t continue going north because of the fire.
“Amtrak sends a notification to the phone saying, ‘Hey, there’s an issue with the wildfire, it’s too close to the railway,’” said passenger Katrinia Wheeler.
Multiple crews are battling multiple fires in two Florida counties, leaving at least 3,000 acres burned.
“I saw that there was a lot of smoke coming from the woods, and then I saw the fire trucks and emergency services,” Wheeler said.
The train that left Miami at 7 a.m. on Sunday returned around 9 p.m. on Monday, leaving passengers frustrated.
Amtrak corporate says they made the decision out of safety for their customers and said customers would receive full refunds and vouchers.
The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots.
Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Winning Fantasy 5 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 06-09-19-34-35
Evening: 08-09-12-25-31
Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 19 drawing
Morning: 03
Matinee: 08
Afternoon: 04
Evening: 01
Late Night: 07
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
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Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
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Winning Pick 2 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 4-0, FB: 3
Evening: 0-6, FB: 6
Check Pick 2 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 2-9-1, FB: 3
Evening: 3-7-0, FB: 6
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 9-7-8-0, FB: 3
Evening: 3-6-7-8, FB: 6
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 3-9-3-5-1, FB: 3
Evening: 1-3-1-8-7, FB: 6
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Where can you buy Florida Lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at any authorized retailer throughout Florida, including gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. To find a retailer near you, go to Find Florida Lottery Retailers.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $599 or less: Claim at any authorized Florida Lottery retailer or Florida Lottery district office.
- Prizes for $600 to $1 million: Must be claimed in person at any Florida Lottery district office for games that do not offer an annual payment option.
- Prizes greater than $1 million and all prizes with an annual payment option: Must be claimed at Florida Lottery headquarters, except Mega Millions and Powerball prizes, which can be claimed at any Florida Lottery district office.
You also can claim your winnings by mail if the prize is $250,000 or less. Mail your ticket to the Florida Lottery with the required documentation.
Florida law requires public disclosure of winners
If you’re a winner, Florida law mandates the following information is public record:
- Full name
- City of residence
- Game won
- Date won
- Amount won
- Name and location of the retailer where the winning ticket was purchased.
When are the Florida Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Florida Lotto: 11:15 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Jackpot Triple Play: 11:15 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Fantasy 5: Daily at 1:05 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 8:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 2:45 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 11:45 p.m.
- Pick 2, 3, 4, 5: Daily at 1:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
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