Florida lottery players had plenty to celebrate after Tuesday’s draw, with two Fantasy 5 players walking away as the day’s biggest winners. While the Mega Millions and Jackpot Triple Play jackpots rolled over once again, the buzz was all about the Fantasy 5 wins that landed in South Florida and on the Space Coast.
Let’s start with the hot spot in Miami-Dade. A ticket sold at the Naranja Shell station on South Dixie Highway—yes, the same spot where the Arepas Venegara Venezuelan restaurant is located—matched all five numbers in the midday Fantasy 5 drawing: 4, 11, 16, 19, and 25. That lucky slip of paper is now worth $51,953. Not bad for a routine stop for gas or maybe a quick bite to eat.
The excitement didn’t stop there. A second Fantasy 5 winner popped up in West Melbourne, with a ticket sold at Publix taking home the evening drawing prize. While the jackpot didn’t climb into the millions, Fantasy 5 wins like this are a great reminder that Florida Lottery games don’t always require chasing sky-high payouts to deliver life-changing moments.
Meanwhile, the big-name draws are heating up.
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Mega Millions: No jackpot winner this time, which means the top prize has climbed to a massive $423 million for Friday’s draw.
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Jackpot Triple Play: Still waiting for a jackpot hit as well, and it’ll stand at $525,000 heading into Friday night.
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Cash4Life: Though it didn’t deliver a headline-grabber in this round, players are still chasing that dream prize of $1,000 a day for life.
For those lucky winners holding the Fantasy 5 tickets, the next step is cashing in. These prizes can’t just be claimed at the corner store where you bought them—you’ll need to head to a Florida Lottery office. The offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Miami office is conveniently located in Miami Lakes at 14621 Oak Lane. Appointments aren’t required, but if you prefer to plan ahead, you can call 305-364-3080 or even shoot an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to set up a time.
What makes Tuesday’s wins even more exciting is how ordinary the day seemed before those numbers dropped. It was just another regular Tuesday, people grabbing groceries at Publix, filling up their cars, or stopping in for snacks—and yet, two of them walked away with nearly $52,000 each. That’s the magic of the lottery: ordinary moments turning into extraordinary paydays.
Here are a few takeaways from this week’s action:
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Fantasy 5 remains a strong favorite. The odds are better than the mega-jackpot games, and the payouts can still be impressive.
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Big jackpots are rolling. With Mega Millions hitting $423 million, all eyes will be on Friday night’s drawing.
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Local stops matter. Whether it’s a neighborhood gas station or a Publix supermarket, any location can sell that winning ticket.
So, while everyone’s buzzing about the hundreds of millions up for grabs in the national draws, it’s worth remembering that Florida’s own games deliver steady excitement. For two players, Tuesday wasn’t just another day—it became one they’ll never forget.
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