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Grouper, hogfish fishing reopens May 1 in Atlantic, Monroe County waters

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The following species will reopen to recreational harvest May 1 in Florida state and federal waters of the Atlantic: hogfish; gag, black, red, yellowmouth and yellowfin grouper; scamp; red hind; rock hind; coney; and graysby.

Hogfish will remain open through Oct. 31, 2018, on the east coast of Florida as well as south and east of Cape Sable on the Gulf coast. The other species will remain open through Dec. 31, 2018, on the east coast of Florida and all state waters off Monroe County.

More information about hogfish and grouper bag and size limits, gear restrictions and fishing seasons, including a map of the Atlantic and Gulf grouper fishing boundaries, is available online at MyFWC.com/Fishing; select “Saltwater Fishing” then “Recreational Regulations.” 

Seffner man's GROUPER purchase pays off with free LUCKY MONEY ticket

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The Florida Lottery announces that Jamar Davis, 25, of Seffner, claimed his $325,000 share of the $650,000 LUCKY MONEY™ jackpot from the August 11, 2017, drawing at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. The other jackpot-winning ticket, purchased in Ponte Vedra, has not yet been claimed. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $245,390.98.
Davis purchased the Lottery’s new permanent GROUPER® offering at Circle K, located at 36516 Eiland Boulevard in Zephyrhills. His purchase included a free LUCKY MONEY Quick Pick ticket that ended up winning him the jackpot.
Total ticket sales for this LUCKY MONEY jackpot generated more than $746,000 for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
The next LUCKY MONEY drawing will be Friday, August 18, 2017, at 11:15 p.m. ET, with a $550,000 jackpot. The LUCKY MONEY drawings are broadcast on 17 carrier stations throughout the state. Winning numbers are available on the Lottery website, at retailers statewide and by phone at (850) 921-PLAY.