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It was the biggest Lotto jackpot of the year, but there was plenty of room in Santa's sack to carry the prize. After months without a jackpot winner, the big prize was finally won Christmas Eve, $50 million to a single winner near Tallahassee.
While Gov. Rick Scott has said in the past that he does not want the state's budget to rely on more gambling, he would like lawmakers to increase ticket sales of the Florida Lottery to boost money for schools.
Florida Lotto and Powerball players are hoping they'll have better luck this Wednesday to win lots of cash for their holiday shopping.
Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $116,790.02, and one of those winners is from Pompano Beach, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.
Just in time for the Holidays, the Florida Lotto is approaching the highest payout of the year heading into Saturday;s drawing. The estimated top prize is $39 million, just a million shy of the largest jackpot of the year.
Three winners of the "Fantasy 5" game, including one in South Florida, will collect $73,472.68, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.
Five winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $45,765.17 each, and two of those winners are from South Florida, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.
Florida Lotto and Powerball players are hoping they'll have better luck this Wednesday to win lots of cash.
It's been 25 years since Florida voters first approved a lottery in the Sunshine State. Since that approval, Florida officials say the lottery has contributed $23 billion towards education through the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
Better luck next time for South Florida lottery players who shelled out their hard earned cash for a chance to win the $245 million Powerball jackpot.
Lots of South Florida Powerball players are plunking down a few extra dollars for tickets in hopes of winning Wednesday night's $245 million jackpot.
Florida Lotto and Powerball players are hoping they'll have better luck this Wednesday to win lots of cash.
Florida Lotto and Powerball players are hoping they'll have better luck this Wednesday to win lots of cash.
The payday just got greater for the next winner of the Florida Lotto.
If you bought a ticket for Wednesday night's "Fantasy 5" game in either Miami or North Miami, you may want to check it.
Someone in South Florida is grinning ear to ear, if they checked their winning Mega Money lottery ticket Saturday. That's become someone who bought a ticket in Miami was the sole winner Friday night, and can claim a prize worth $2 million.
Sometimes in life you have to make your own luck, but one burglar in Broward County took this saying too far.
Can you afford to ignore $87,297? If not, now is the time to check that drawer full of old Florida lottery tickets. There's one out there that could put a lot of cash in your pocket, but if it's not found by 11:59 pm. Monday, it'll be nothing more than a piece of paper.
Nobody in Florida won the $220 million Powerball lottery Wednesday but the Florida Lotto jackpot rolled over again.
There are 220 million reasons why to play the Powerball lottery Wednesday. The jackpot is estimated at $220 million.
One ticket matched the four winning numbers plus the Mega Ball number, winning $2 million, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.
Florida Lotto and Powerball players are hoping they'll have better luck this Wednesday to win lots of cash.
A lucky winner of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $198,468.82, and that ticket was purchased in Miami, the Florida Lottery said Friday.
If your secret vice was spending a buck a week on the dream of winning the Powerball jackpot, you'll soon be out of luck unless you're willing to double your investment.
Florida Lotto and Powerball players are hoping they'll have better luck this Wednesday to win lots of cash.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation as police search for a possible suspect.
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she's removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio's Senate seat.
Cole Anthony scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half and the Orlando Magic tied their largest comeback in franchise history to beat the Miami Heat 121-114 after trailing by 25 points.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation as police search for a possible suspect.
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she's removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio's Senate seat.
Cole Anthony scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half and the Orlando Magic tied their largest comeback in franchise history to beat the Miami Heat 121-114 after trailing by 25 points.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
From merry lights to holiday yard decorations, we want to see what you've got.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she's removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio's Senate seat.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.
Thirty years after Florida required schools to teach African American history, how the subject is taught remains inconsistent across Florida classrooms, a review by The Associated Press has found.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim keeps the theme of the week going with longtime political reporter Marc Caputo.
Jim interviews the Chair of the Republican Party of Florida about the wave of Floridians being tapped to take over the Trump administration.
A week after interviewing Republican State Rep. Danny Perez of Miami, who is the new Florida House Speaker, Jim goes one-on-one with Fentrice Driskell, the Florida House minority leader.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
For many, it's a tough decision when balancing health and finances.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Fan-captured video from Saturday's performance showed Wilson hyping Scott on stage to deliver his 2023 hit song "FE!N" in front of thousands of festivalgoers.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.