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Polk County man claims share of $1.4 million LUCKY MONEY™ jackpot

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The Florida Lottery announces that Roy Leath, 59, of Lake Wales, claimed his $700,000 share of the $1.4 million LUCKY MONEY™ jackpot from the February 20, 2018, drawing at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. The other jackpot-winning ticket, sold in Miami, has not yet been claimed.

Leath chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $495,762.76. He purchased his ticket at Cash Mart, located at 333 South First Street in Lake Wales. The retailer received a bonus commission of $1,000 for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.

The next LUCKY MONEY drawing will be held tomorrow, February 27, 2018, 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.

RoadWatch Advisory: Daytime lane closures, traffic shifts on SR 60 east of Lake Wales

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Wednesday, March 29, and Thursday, March 30

POLK COUNTY

SR 60 near Boy Scout Road east of Lake Wales: Crews are making emergency repairs to SR 60 near Boy Scout Road during the day Wednesday, March 29 and Thursday, March 30.

On Wednesday, March 29, Westbound traffic will reduce to one lane and shift onto the inside eastbound lane.  Eastbound traffic will use the outside eastbound lane.

On Thursday, March 30, Eastbound traffic will reduce to one lane and shift onto the inside westbound lane. Westbound traffic will use the outside westbound lane.

Use caution, be prepared to merge and expect delays.

 

RoadWatch Advisory: SR 60 reduced to one lane in each direction East of Stembridge Road in Lake Wales

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State Road 60 east of Stembridge Road:  Emergency Repair: Crews have closed the westbound lanes of State Road 60 east of Stembridge Road due to a depression in the roadway resulting from a jack and bore operation.  Both westbound and eastbound traffic reduces to one lane in each direction and shifts onto the existing eastbound lanes.  Motorists should expect the reduced lanes and traffic shift to last until afternoon on Friday, February 3. Crews will schedule additional asphalt repairs later. Use caution, watch for changes in the traffic pattern and expect some delays.