A quick grocery stop in Miami Gardens just turned into a mid five-figure windfall for one Florida Lottery player.
Food Market 24 in Miami Gardens sold one of two winning Fantasy 5 tickets in Friday evening’s draw, with each ticket worth about $57,754, pending official validation.
According to the Miami Herald, the Fantasy 5 evening numbers drawn on June 26 were 17, 24, 29, 34 and 35, and two tickets hit all five. The Herald also reported a Jackpot Triple Play top prize that night of $1,550,000 and noted that the next Mega Millions jackpot was listed at roughly $511 million. Lottery officials say winning five-number tickets must go through standard validation before any payouts are made.
How to Claim the Prize
Guidance from the Florida Lottery states that prizes of $600 or more generally have to be claimed at a district office rather than at the retailer where the ticket was purchased.
The Miami district office is listed at 14621 Oak Lane in Miami Lakes and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winners can contact the office at 305-364-3080 or email [email protected] to set an appointment. The Lottery advises winners to sign the back of the ticket and bring valid photo identification along with completed claim forms when they visit.
More Wins at Supermarkets and Corner Stores
This latest Fantasy 5 score is part of a broader pattern of big wins coming out of neighborhood markets and supermarkets across Miami-Dade this year. Hoodline recently highlighted the trend in a story about Miami’s biggest Fantasy 5 paydays, showing how routine shopping trips can end with serious prize money.
If you think you are holding one of the winning tickets, sign the back immediately and contact the Miami district office as soon as possible. Draw-game prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing, according to the Florida Lottery draw-games FAQ, and officials recommend reviewing the Winner’s Guide before heading in. For more details on claiming procedures and required documentation, check the Florida Lottery’s winner resources or call the Miami office.
