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Published on May 07, 2024
Miami Shores Resident Hits Jackpot with $214 Million Powerball Ticket from Local PublixSource: Unsplash/dylan nolte

Someone in Miami Shores is swimming in money after scooping up the massive $214 million Powerball jackpot. The golden ticket was traced back to a local Publix, located at 9050 Biscayne Boulevard, according to WSVN. Whoever holds this ticket matched all five white balls- 7, 23, 24, 56, and 60, and the crucial Powerball 25, in Monday's draw.

The lucky chap has yet to step forward but they won't walk away with the whole pie. After federal taxes, they're looking at a lump sum of around $76,070,000, a serious cut from the advertised jackpot. For those who missed out, hope isn't lost—there's another chance to win big, with the upcoming Powerball drawing pegged at $20 million this Wednesday.

While the winner remains a mystery, they're under the gun with a 180-day countdown to claim their fortune at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. They have until November 6 to make their move, as per the details released by the Local 10 News. Meanwhile, the Publix that sold the ticket isn't leaving empty-handed; they're pocketing a tidy $100,000 bonus for their role in this luck of the draw.

Beyond making someone a multimillionaire, this Powerball run has done some good by injecting $13.5 million into Florida's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund. It's a reminder that when folks play the lottery, it's not just about daydreams of wealth; it also props up education initiatives in the Sunshine State. Keep your eyes peeled for the next drawing, and perhaps, a new round of millionaires in the making.

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