Florida
Killer of 6-year-old boy who was freed after serving only 8 years rearrested in Florida on new charges: officials
The recently freed maniac who stabbed a 6-year-old boy to death in a random Kentucky home invasion in 2015 was rearrested in Florida on Thursday afternoon, officials announced.
Ronald Exantus — who was released last week after serving just eight years for the heinous killing — was booked into Marion County Jail for violation of parole and failing to register as a convicted felon, according to prison records and the state’s attorney general.
“My office has been working with State Attorney Gladson’s office in Marion County since we were alerted that this dangerous individual who murdered a child by repeatedly stabbing him in the head was in Florida,” AG James Uthmeier wrote on X Thursday.
failure to register as a convicted felon, officials announced Thursday. Marion County Jail
“[T]he Marion County Sheriff’s Office and 5th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office obtained a warrant for the arrest of Ronald Exantus for failure to register as a convicted felon,” he continued.
“State officials are now working to send him back to Kentucky.”
Exantus had been serving mandatory reentry supervision in Florida since his release from a Kentucky prison, according to WKYT.
The heartless maniac was released by Kentucky’s Department of Corrections on Oct. 1 — overriding the parole board’s recommendation that he complete his already light sentence behind bars, the outlet reported.
and stabbed the boy repeatedly in the head with a kitchen knife. Find a grave
In 2018, Exantus was sentenced to only 20 years in prison for the 2015 home invasion killing of 6-year-old boy Logan Tipton, whom he stabbed repeatedly in the head with a kitchen knife while the child slept in his bed.
Several of Logan’s family members were also stabbed during the invasion and witnessed the blood-curdling murder of the helpless boy.
Lawyers for Exantus successfully argued in court that he was criminally insane and thus not liable for the grisly killing. He was instead convicted of assault charges and was sentenced to two decades behind bars.
However, he was outrageously released after serving only eight years of that sentence.
The Tipton family expressed fear and rage at the release of their beloved Logan’s killer. The child’s father vowed to settle the score if he ever saw Exantus again.
“He told [my daughter] that he was going to kill every one of us. So now I’ve gotta be on extra guard to protect my kids because I will not lose another one,” dad Dean Tipton told Fox56.
“I’ve had my talks with God cause I’m not afraid to tell you all, I told the court — if I ever cross paths with him, I will kill the man. I will kill him where he stands,” the dad said.
Florida
Florida Lottery Powerball, Cash4Life, Fantasy 5 results for Dec. 1, 2025
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
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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 Monday, Dec. 1, 2025
Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 1 drawing
05-18-26-47-59, Powerball: 01, Power Play: 3
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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Dec. 1 drawing
14-25-38-47-55, Powerball: 19
Winning Cash4Life numbers from Dec. 1 drawing
12-18-19-40-60, Cash Ball: 02
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Winning Fantasy 5 numbers from Dec. 1 drawing
Midday: 02-19-28-29-31
Evening: 05-13-14-24-28
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from Dec. 1 drawing
Morning: 02
Matinee: 06
Afternoon: 13
Evening: 01
Late Night: 07
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 2 numbers from Dec. 1 drawing
Midday: 7-0, FB: 9
Evening: 7-4, FB: 1
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from Dec. 1 drawing
Midday: 0-8-8, FB: 9
Evening: 6-2-8, FB: 1
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from Dec. 1 drawing
Midday: 2-8-0-5, FB: 9
Evening: 6-7-2-0, FB: 1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from Dec. 1 drawing
Midday: 1-0-4-0-4, FB: 9
Evening: 8-9-9-8-5, FB: 1
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.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. daily.
- 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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Florida
Toddler dies by drowning in Pembroke Pines amid record deaths in Florida: Police
A toddler died by drowning on Sunday in Pembroke Pines, according to authorities.
The child, who was about 1-and-a-half years old, was found unresponsive in the area of Southwest 118th Avenue and Southwest 7th Street, Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue said.
They were rushed to Memorial Hospital West, but “despite all lifesaving efforts, we are saddened to confirm the child died,” police said.
Authorities did not provide more information about what led to the drowning, besides that there was no indication that the incident was criminal in nature.
So far in 2025, 112 children have died in the state of Florida due to drowning, according to the Florida Department of Children and Families. That is six more children than last year, and the most reported by the department since 2007.
According to Water Smart FL, DCF’s initiative offering vouchers for swimming lessons, drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death to children ages 1 to 4.
“Drowning is fast, silent, and can happen to anyone. It can happen in the few minutes a distraction can take you away from the water to answer the phone or run inside for a towel,” officials warn on the program’s website.
Florida
Florida hires Tulane’s Jon Sumrall as football coach with six-year, $44.7 million deal
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida hired Tulane’s Jon Sumrall as football coach Sunday, settling for its second choice after Lane Kiffin picked LSU over the Gators.
Sumrall finalized a six-year, $44.7 million contract that comes with incentives, according to a person familiar with the search. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because financial details were not released. The deal averages $7.45 million annually.
The 43-year-old Sumrall will remain with the 22nd-ranked Green Wave for the American Conference title game next week and through the College Football Playoff if Tulane makes the 12-team field.
The Gators also agreed to terms with longtime NFL executive Dave Caldwell as their general manager. Caldwell won a Super Bowl during his five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and built a roster that made the AFC title game in eight years (2013-20) with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He also spent time with Atlanta, Indianapolis and Carolina.
Caldwell is expected to help manage Florida’s salary cap and evaluate talent — essentially taking some things off Sumrall’s plate as college football moves closer to adopting NFL-style front offices.
Sumrall played linebacker at Kentucky (2002-04) and returned to his alma mater for a three-year stint before becoming Troy’s head coach in 2022. He won consecutive Sun Belt championships in two seasons with the Trojans and then enjoyed similar success at Tulane.
Sumrall is 19-7 in two years in New Orleans and led the Green Wave to the American championship game both seasons. So he has made four league title games in four years as a head coach. The Gators are hoping he’s Urban Meyer 2.0 and not Billy Napier 2.0.
“Not many coaches win big at two different non-Power programs, and even fewer do it as quickly as Jon has done it,” Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin said. “He joins rare company — coaches like Urban Meyer, Brian Kelly and Willie Fritz — who’ve delivered immediate success at multiple stops. Jon’s track record of rapid turnarounds speaks directly to his leadership and the culture he establishes.”
Sumrall had been considered a possibility at Auburn, Arkansas and Ole Miss. Florida made a late push when Kiffin’s interest in the Gators waned. Florida fans are likely to view him as a consolation prize, another gamble from a Group of Five conference.
Sumrall replaces Napier, who was fired in mid-October and went 22-23 over four seasons in Gainesville. Napier was nicknamed “Sun Belt Billy” because he often looked in over his head in the powerhouse Southeastern Conference.
Going back to Louisiana for another G5 coach? And a defensive guy to boot? That’s a bold move for Stricklin, who is sure to draw the ire of the Florida faithful for failing to land Kiffin.
He was roundly booed at a championship celebration to honor men’s basketball coach Todd Golden and his title-winning team in April. Now, the fan base is calling for his job.
A website titled FireScottStricklin.com documents Stricklin’s shortcomings, and some fans organized a rally Sunday outside Florida Field to promote Stricklin’s “immediate removal.”
But Stricklin seemingly has the support of the Board of Trustees, which gave him a three-year contract extension in June and allowed him to conduct a coaching search that included roughly 10 interviews without interference.
There were rumors and reports about boosters getting involved and straining relationships with Kiffin and his camp. But Stricklin made it clear he was the only one making the hire. Kiffin chose LSU after a public tug-of-war involving all three schools.
Kiffin’s family members took scouting trips to Gainesville and Baton Rouge, and he met with administrators and fundraisers on several occasions. The trip to Gainesville was underwhelming, according to people familiar with the search, and high school football in the area left plenty to be desired.
Florida even turned to Heisman Trophy winners Steve Spurrier and Danny Wuerffel during its pursuit of Kiffin, who eventually slowed communication with UF officials to the point where the Gators decided they had to move on in a crowded market.
Now, Sumrall will be counted on to lead a downtrodden program back to prominence in the powerhouse Southeastern Conference.
Tulane’s numbers are far from gaudy: The Green Wave rank 39th in the country in total offense and 64th in total defense. Sumrall is expected to hire outside coordinators to help him rebuild in Gainesville.
The Gators (4-8) clearly have talent and ended a dismal season with one of their best performances, a 40-21 victory against rival Florida State in the Swamp in which running back Jadan Baugh ran for a career-high 266 yards and two touchdowns and DJ Lagway threw for three scores.
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