
Miami woman wins $2 million prize playing Florida Lottery scratch-off game
She bought her winning ticket from Government Discount on NW 7 Street in Miami.
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She bought her winning ticket from Government Discount on NW 7 Street in Miami.
Florida Lottery scratch-off games have generated nearly $19.5 billion for the state's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero reports on Mega Millions fever across South Florida.
Thirteen Mega Million jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
Moises Hernandez hit it big with a million dollar win.
According to Mega Millions, 13 jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
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It's the 10th largest jackpot in Mega Millions history.
The $5 BONUS LETTER CROSSWORD game has more than $76.6 million in cash prizes.
Florida Lottery scratch-off games have generated nearly $19.5 billion for the state's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
Charles Larocco, 67, chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.
To participate in the contest, watch WFOR or WBFS from 7:00pm-7:30pm (for the duration of the contest) to find the "Word of the Day" displayed on the screen.
Florida Lottery scratch-off games have generated nearly $19.5 billion for the state's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
The winning ticket was sold at a Publix on Federal Highway in Pompano Beach.
Florida Lottery scratch-off games have generated nearly $19.5 billion for the state's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
Miguel Villavicencio chose to receive his winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment.
The winning numbers drawn on Monday night were 1-25-57-62-64 and Powerball was 15.
The Florida Lottery said Mega Millions has created 149 millionaires in Florida, including five jackpot winners.
Pamela Funk chose to receive her winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,370,000.
The odds of winning the jackpot are about 1 in 303 million.
Only two Mega Millions jackpots have been won so far this year.
A South Florida woman claimed a $1 million top prize from the $5 MONOPOLY DOUBLER Scratch-Off game
A state economist said sales are down and could stay that way for a few years.
Tuesday's winning numbers were 12-41-43-52-55 and the Mega Ball was 9.
The next Mega Millions drawing is Friday night.
Thursday will be mainly dry and warm with above average highs in the low 80s
The UTD says the threats include ICE raids on school campuses and the proposed closure of the U.S. Department of Education.
The incident occurred shortly before 3:30 p.m. outside Cacique Restaurant at 112 W. Flagler St.
Citizens' largest concentrations of policies are in South Florida.
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Thursday will be mainly dry and warm with above average highs in the low 80s
The UTD says the threats include ICE raids on school campuses and the proposed closure of the U.S. Department of Education.
The incident occurred shortly before 3:30 p.m. outside Cacique Restaurant at 112 W. Flagler St.
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State Rep. Berny Jacques, R-Seminole, says corporate investors are pricing out Florida families.
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The UTD says the threats include ICE raids on school campuses and the proposed closure of the U.S. Department of Education.
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Dr. Fabiola Ortega with Elite Smiles Pediatric Dentistry said after looking into the research, she doesn't have any concerns.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
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Kennedy pledged to do "whatever" Trump wants on abortion pills, as the nation's top health official.
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Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
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