The Florida Lottery announces that James Smith, 53, of Jacksonville, claimed a $500,000 top prize in the $500,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Jacksonville man turns $5 into $500,000 playing GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game
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Shark bites plummet, fatalities remain average in 2018
While several high-profile shark bites made headlines last year, the total number of shark attacks globally took a nosedive. The University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File reported 66 unprovoked shark bites in 2018, down from 88 in 2017 and 26 percent lower than the most recent five-year average of 84 incidents annually. [Read more…] about Shark bites plummet, fatalities remain average in 2018
Orlando man claims $1 million prize playing FLORIDA 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Pete Webb, 55, of Orlando, claimed a $1 million prize in the FLORIDA 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game, at Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Orlando man claims $1 million prize playing FLORIDA 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game
Clearwater man claims $2 million top prize playing the $10 HOLIDAY BONUS Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Jason Chambers, 59, of Clearwater, claimed a $2 million top prize in the $10 HOLIDAY BONUS Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Clearwater man claims $2 million top prize playing the $10 HOLIDAY BONUS Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery to Launch New Draw Game
The Florida Lottery is proud to announce that on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, it will launch the new Draw game JACKPOT TRIPLE PLAY with ComboTM. The new game will replace the LUCKY MONEY™ game that is ending on January 29, 2019. [Read more…] about The Florida Lottery to Launch New Draw Game
Third Annual Women’s March on Tallahassee
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
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
