After a bit of a dry streak, South Florida lottery players finally saw some action this week. Wednesday night brought a wave of excitement across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties as several games delivered fresh winning moments.
The standout? A lucky Fantasy 5 ticket snagged at a Publix in North Miami, located at 12800 Biscayne Blvd. Someone chose the winning combo — 3, 10, 12, 15, and 33 — and walked away with a sweet $112,040 prize. That’s no small win, especially considering how often players in the area have been chasing jackpots lately.
But the thrill doesn’t end there. Big prizes are still on the table for the weekend. The Florida Lotto rolls into Saturday with a jaw-dropping $33.5 million top prize. And if that’s not enough to make you double-check your numbers, the Powerball jackpot is also heating up, hitting $50 million after no tickets matched all six numbers in Wednesday’s drawing. For anyone who hasn’t grabbed a ticket yet — this might be the time.
Let’s not forget about one of the state’s fan favorites: Cash4Life. Just last Friday, South Florida had another big winner. A Quick Pick ticket sold at a 7-Eleven in Pompano Beach scored the incredible “$1,000 a Week for Life” prize. Imagine that steady stream of money for the rest of your life — talk about financial peace of mind.
Here are some quick highlights to keep in mind if you’re playing in Florida:
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🎉 Fantasy 5 win: $112,040 ticket sold at Publix in North Miami.
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💰 Cash4Life streak: Pompano Beach 7-Eleven winner takes $1,000 a week for life.
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🔥 Upcoming jackpots: $33.5 million Florida Lotto & $50 million Powerball on Saturday.
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🕗 Claiming your prize: Lottery offices open weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For anyone lucky enough to be holding a winning ticket, there’s a process to claim the prize. South Florida players can head over to the Florida Lottery’s Miami district office, located in Miami Lakes at 14621 Oak Lane. You can give them a call at 305-364-3080, or even send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you’d like more details. Appointments are available, but not required — just make sure you show up during business hours.
It’s always interesting to see how quickly fortunes can shift in the lottery world. One week there’s silence, and the next, players are lining up to cash in. South Florida seems to be on a lucky streak again, and with two major jackpots climbing higher for the weekend, it’s safe to say the buzz is only getting stronger.
Whether you’re a casual player who grabs a ticket here and there or a die-hard who plays every draw, this week has been proof that persistence pays off. So if you’re feeling lucky, grab your tickets, check your numbers, and maybe — just maybe — you’ll be the one smiling with a giant check in hand next.
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