Tallahassee’s third annual March for Women’s Rights is Saturday, January 19th. This year’s march aims to highlight the challenges and triumphs of women and get them to commit to action. Sister marches will take place across Florida and the U.S. [Read more…] about Third Annual Women’s March on Tallahassee
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Clewiston Man Claims $5 Million Top Prize Playing the GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery announces that Anthony Roach, 31, of Clewiston, claimed a $5 million top prize in the GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Clewiston Man Claims $5 Million Top Prize Playing the GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off Game
Farm Share to Provide Immediate Food Assistance to In-Need Floridians Impacted by Partial Government Shutdown
As the partial federal government shutdown continues into record-setting territory at 23 days and counting, hundreds of thousands of federal employees do not know when they will receive their next paycheck and how they will support their families. Farm Share, a Florida-based food nonprofit, stands ready to assist these families by providing them with healthy and nutritious fruits, vegetables, rice, proteins, and other non-perishable food products. [Read more…] about Farm Share to Provide Immediate Food Assistance to In-Need Floridians Impacted by Partial Government Shutdown
Secretary of State Announces Recipients of the 2019 Florida Folk Heritage Awards
Secretary of State Michael Ertel announced today the recipients of the 2019 Florida Folk Heritage Awards. The Folk Heritage Awards are given to outstanding folk artists and advocates who have made longstanding contributions to the folklife and cultural resources of Florida. [Read more…] about Secretary of State Announces Recipients of the 2019 Florida Folk Heritage Awards
Tallahassee Woman Claims $500,000 Top Prize From The EXTRA PLAY Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery announces that Judy Ware, 52, of Tallahassee, claimed a $500,000 top prize in the EXTRA PLAY Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. She purchased her winning ticket from TLSE Petro 5, located at 380 West Tharpe Street in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Tallahassee Woman Claims $500,000 Top Prize From The EXTRA PLAY Scratch-Off Game
The Gold Rush Is Back With Four New Scratch-Off Games from the Florida Lottery
Following the success of the newest $20 Scratch-Off game, $5,000,000 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC, today the Florida Lottery introduced the GOLD RUSH CLASSIC family of Scratch-Off games. The four new games range in price from $1 to $10, and feature more than $1.4 billion in cash prizes and more than 65 million winning tickets! All Lottery retailers are expected to have these new tickets in stock and available for purchase within 72 hours.
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Seminole County Man Claims $1 Million Prize in the $5 MONOPOLY™ JACKPOT Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery announces that Christopher Baird, of Chuluota, claimed a $1 million prize in the $5 MONOPOLY™JACKPOT Scratch-Off game at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Seminole County Man Claims $1 Million Prize in the $5 MONOPOLY™ JACKPOT Scratch-Off Game
Diverse Leaders, Groups Call for Continued Focus, Support for Areas, People Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Three months after landfall, residents still struggling with urgent recovery needs
Three months from the day Hurricane Michael devastated vast areas of Northwest Florida, REBUILD 850 co-chairs Allan Bense, Will Weatherford, and Gwen Graham today emphasized the importance for all Floridians to continue efforts to assist recovery in the hard-hit area. They announced the addition of former Florida Emergency Management Director Bryan Koon as director of damage assessment, highlighting the urgency of the mission, for the all-volunteer initiative.
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Fort Myers Woman Claims $2 Million POWERBALL® Prize
The Florida Lottery announces that Kathy Kern, 60, of Fort Myers, claimed a $2 million prize from the POWERBALL®drawing held on October 20, 2018. The winning ticket matched all five of the white ball numbers but did not match the Powerball.
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Miami woman claims $1 million top prize playing the $5 HOLIDAY BONUS Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Maria Gandarilla, 64, of Miami, claimed a $1 million top prize in the $5 HOLIDAY BONUS Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.
