THE best friend of a reality TV star killed in a hit and run on Thursday alleges police have left her family “in the dark” about the motorist who fled the scene.

Netflix’s Million Dollar Beach House star Sara Burack, 40, was found unconscious by a roadside in The Hamptons in New York shortly before 3 am on Thursday, authorities have confirmed.

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Netflix star Sara Burack with her close friend Paulette Orlando-Cosair before her death[/caption]

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Sara Burack has died having been involved in a hit-and-run incident in The Hamptons[/caption]

She was taken to hospital with severe injuries and died hours later surrounded by those closest to her.

Sara’s close friend Paulette Orlando-Corsair told The U.S. Sun she was with her pal during her final moments and is appealing for help to find the driver.

She said, “I don’t know what she was doing at the time, she would just galavant, she lives near there and could have been visiting someone.

“I don’t know if she just stepped out into the street and someone just mowed her down.

“At that time of night you’re not really thinking a car is gonna come by, maybe she wasn’t paying attention. I don’t know what happened.

“I know people that saw her that night, she was in good spirits. There’s no doubt in my mind, she didn’t jump in front of a car.”

Asked about the police investigation, she said, “We’ve been left in the dark here.

“I’m p****ed off at them because she died and it was already written about an hour later, her father didn’t even know what was going on, I’m really upset at that.

“The father is not well at home alone. I was with her mother at the hospital.”

Orlando-Corsair also insisted Burack was not pronounced dead shortly after the accident, saying she kept fighting and “lingered on for quite a while.”

“She was on life support and after she was taken off she still lived for another half an hour,” her friend continued.

“The doctors said, ‘We don’t know if she can hear you but you can talk to her.’

“We kept on saying, ‘Sara, we’re here for you, you’re not alone.’ I wanted her to know she wasn’t alone.

“It’s just sickening. How can you hit someone and just take off like that?

“It was a very commercial area, there’s several eating establishments, a gas station, all the things.

“I don’t know if they’ve found the person yet or they’re still looking. They haven’t told me anything.”

Paulette went on, “I’m wondering if it was a drunk driver. The Hamptons is notorious for DWI. That’s our crime here.

“I would pray that anyone who saw this or knows anything about it to please contact the town of Southhampton police, which is ironically two minutes from where this happened.

“They can just walk in there, even if they want to tip anonymously. Leave a paper at the police station.”

She begged, “Please do it. Someone died in a horrendous way.

“Her brain was so damaged, she had multiple fractures, so much swelling, brain bleeding, her liver was damaged, her leg was broken in two places.”

Both a New York State Police Accident Reconstruction Unit and detectives from the Southampton Town Police Department investigated the scene.

The U.S. Sun has made several attempts to contact the Town of Southhampton Police Department.

Burack had previously said her family ran a commercial construction and material sales business that she spent years working for before moving into the luxury real estate market.

“I have always been intrigued by real estate projects and decided to become a broker after my experience as a summer property manager in the summer house I would rent,” she told Hamptons.com.

Burack was a household name for fans of Netflix reality show Million Dollar House, which saw real estate agents pitted against one another.

“The competition is fierce – and the drama undeniable – as a group of young and hungry agents try to seal the deal on luxury listings in the Hamptons,” according to the description of the show on Netflix’s website.

Burack had described the show as a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of the rich and aspiring.

“Viewers will be taken into the world of the Hamptons where they will see not only beautiful multimillion-dollar beach homes and estates, but will be shown summer in the Hamptons,” she told Hamptons.com.

“With scenes from broker open houses, polo games, yacht life and more, there is sure to be an awww from viewers!”

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call police at 631-702-2230 or 631-728-3400.

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Sara, seen here in 2013, was found unconscious by police[/caption]

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Sara Burack, left, with Viet N’Guyen at an event in East Hampton in 2014[/caption]

RETAIL credit card users are more likely to become bankrupt it has been revealed after a key reason makes it harder to pay off debt.

A major change has led to retail credit cards having record high interest rates of a whopping 30.45 per cent.

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American’s with retail credit cards are facing a huge problem[/caption]

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Sky high interest rates are making it hard to pay off bills[/caption]

While store credit cards have always had higher interest rates recent but a recent change has caused the rates to skyrocket.

Retail credit cards tend to have higher rates because because people who have them usually have lower credit scores and are considered more risky by banks.

Banks raised interest rates in anticipation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau capping credit card late fees but this never ended up coming into effect.

The move left interest rates for retail credit cards at record high levels after card companies didn’t roll back higher rates after their victory in federal court.

Consumers are now struggling to pay off debt with substantial late fees and huge interest rates.

The number of people with retail credit card debt that file for bankruptcy has reportedly been rising at a faster rate since 2021.

Between 2023 and 2024 the number of cases that included retail credit card debt rose 12 per cent according to CNBC.

This was in comparison to the number of new cases which rose by only 5 per cent.

An industry trade group, the Consumer Bankers Association, told CNBC: “Retail credit cards play an important role in helping consumers manage everyday expenses and build credit.

“Consumers have thousands of options to shop for rates, take advantage of balance transfer offers, and access hardship assistance when needed.

“America’s leading retail banks remain focused on competitive card options that provide transparency and responsible lending, and that support customers through a wide range of financial tools to help them make ends meet.”

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was due to introduce the credit card late fee rule.

This would have capped the rate that banks could charge borrowers at just $8, down from $32 at the time.

Four major credit card companies, Bread Financial, Synchrony, Capital One and Citigroup announced that they would raise interest rates in response.

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Retail credit cards now have an average interest rate of 30.45 per cent[/caption]

The rate increases were due to average at about 10 per cent but in some cases were as high as 36 per cent.

The credit card late fee rule was never introduced however but the bumped up interest rates remained in place.

Now the number of people with retail credit debt filing for bankruptcy is rising faster than new filings overall.

Interest rates are now at a record high average of 30.45 per cent with retail credit card holders paying back massive amounts on borrowed cash.

Late fees and other additional fees now also apply as CNBC report some banks are charging for paper statements to be delivered.

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AN unknown lottery player landed a six-figure jackpot prize from a popular game this month.

The clock is ticking for them to come forward and claim the money, which could vanish soon.

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Two players won lottery jackpots worth over $150,000 on the same day (stock image)[/caption]

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The prizes must be claimed soon or they will be forfeited (stock image)[/caption]

Lottery officials in Florida have issued a warning for the $110,604.59 Fantasy 5 game win, which came from a ticket during a June 19, 2025, drawing, per The News Tribune.

Fantasy 5 is a daily draw game from the Florida Lottery that gives players a chance to win prizes by selecting five numbers between one and 36.

The drawings take place at either midday (1:05 pm ET) or nighttime (11:15 pm ET), all seven days of the week.

During the evening drawing on June 19, the unidentified player’s ticket matched all five numbers of 7, 16, 21, 30, and 36.

Odds of that happening are one in 376,992.

Florida Lottery officials confirmed that the life-changing prize was still unclaimed on Friday, and bought at an Embassy Food Grab & Go convenience store and gas station in Port Richey, about 40 miles northwest of downtown Tampa.

Additionally, the anonymous player wasn’t the only winner on June 19.

During the mid-day drawing, someone else landed a jackpot worth $54,361.91.

It was sold at a Publix in Coral Gables, a neighborhood near downtown Miami.

Gamblers in Florida have 180 days from the date of a drawing to claim their winnings.

That means both players must come forward by December 16, 2025, to claim the cash.

Should they not make it in time, 80% of both of the winnings ($88,483.67 and $43,489.52) will go to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund to benefit public school districts and scholarships.

The remaining 20% ($22,120.91 and $10,872.38) would go back into the prize pool with the Florida Lottery.

Assuming the players make it in time, they must take three steps.

STEP BY STEP

First, and most importantly, they must sign the back of their ticket to validate the win.

Secondly, given that the prize amounts in both cases were over $599, they must fill out claim forms and schedule an appointment at a Florida Lottery District Office in-person.

Lastly, they must decide whether or not to take the money through a one-time lump sum distribution or through annuity payments over several years.

The lump sum is the most popular option, as it provides the player with all the cash up front, whether they want to spend, invest, or save it.

TAX IT

There are still significant taxes to consider.

The federal government taxes all lottery wins above $5,000 at a rate of 24%, and Florida is one of the few states that does not have a tax on wins.

That means the evening Fantasy 5 winner would really only walk away with around $84,000.

For the mid-day player, it’d be around $41,300.

These numbers are rough estimates and will vary based on other tax considerations.

Americans should also remain aware of other unclaimed lottery prize pots.

For example, a $1.1 million ticket is about to expire soon in Illinois should the player not step forward.

At least 12 others have yet to identify themselves for a combined prize total of $300 million.

Responsible gambling 

Remember to gamble responsibly
A responsible gambler is someone who:

• Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
• Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
• Never chase their losses
• Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressed
• National Council on Problem Gambling – https://www.ncpgambling.org/
• Gamble Aware – www.begambleaware.org

For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 1-800-522-4700 or go to ncpgambling.org/chat

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