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Congressman Rutherford Receives Legislator of the Year Award

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Award recognizes his work on STOP School Violence Act

Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) recently received the 2018 Security Industry Association (SIA) Legislator of the Year award for his work authoring H.R. 4909, the STOP School Violence Act of 2018, which was signed into law in March as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018. Upon receiving the award, Congressman Rutherford released the following statement: [Read more…] about Congressman Rutherford Receives Legislator of the Year Award

Trenton man turns $5 into $500,000 after playing GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game

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Robert Hagan III (blue shirt) poses with his family and oversized check after claiming
a $500,000 top prize in the $500,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game.

The Florida Lottery announces that Robert Hagan III, 29, of Trenton, claimed a $500,000 top prize in the $500,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He purchased his winning ticket from Airport Shell, located at 5985 West Highway 40 in Ocala. [Read more…] about Trenton man turns $5 into $500,000 after playing GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game

Jasper woman claims $1 million prize in $5,000,000 MONOPOLY FLORIDA EDITION Scratch-Off game

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The Florida Lottery announces that Mary Hughes, of Jasper, claimed a $1 million prize in the $5,000,000 MONOPOLY™ FLORIDA EDITION Scratch-Off game at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $770,000.00. [Read more…] about Jasper woman claims $1 million prize in $5,000,000 MONOPOLY FLORIDA EDITION Scratch-Off game

Naples man is $1 million richer after playing $10,000,000 WORLD CLASS CASH Scratch-Off game

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The Florida Lottery announces that Juan Arevalo, 44, of Naples, claimed a $1 million prize in the $10,000,000 WORLD CLASS CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $748,000. [Read more…] about Naples man is $1 million richer after playing $10,000,000 WORLD CLASS CASH Scratch-Off game

Gov. Scott Awards 99-Year-Old World War II Veteran Sidney Walton with Veterans Service Medal

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At the Florida Governor’s Mansion, Governor Rick Scott today presented the Governor’s Veterans Service Medal to Sidney Walton, a 99-year-old World War II veteran. Since 2013, Governor Scott has awarded nearly 15,000 veterans with the Governor’s Veterans Service Medal. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Awards 99-Year-Old World War II Veteran Sidney Walton with Veterans Service Medal

Secretary Detzner Seeks Nominations for Florida Folk Heritage Awards

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Secretary of State Ken Detzner today announced that the Florida Department of State is seeking nominations for the 2019 Florida Folk Heritage Awards. The annual awards recognize individuals who have made exemplary contributions to Florida’s traditional culture. [Read more…] about Secretary Detzner Seeks Nominations for Florida Folk Heritage Awards