Florida Lottery players in three corners of the state woke up a lot richer after Friday’s Fantasy 5 drawings, with top‑prize tickets popping up at familiar neighborhood spots. A Quick Pick sold at a 7‑Eleven in north Tampa matched the midday Fantasy 5 numbers for about $60,201, while two more Fantasy 5 tickets from the evening drawing, one sold at Star Seven Grocery in Lauderhill and another at a Publix in Indian Harbor Beach, are each worth roughly $59,227. To collect, winners will have to bring their signed tickets to a Florida Lottery district office, and the big national prize is still in play, with the Mega Millions jackpot rolling over to an estimated $430 million for Tuesday’s drawing.
According to the Miami Herald, the midday Fantasy 5 winning numbers were 8, 16, 18, 19 and 24, which lined up for the Tampa 7‑Eleven ticket. The evening draw produced 2, 21, 22, 24 and 25 for the two South Florida winners. The Herald also noted that none of Friday’s lucky Fantasy 5 players managed to snag the bigger Mega Millions or Jackpot Triple Play jackpots. The estimated $430 million Mega Millions top prize for Tuesday’s draw comes from the latest figures posted by the California Lottery.
Where the winning tickets were sold
The Florida Lottery’s top‑prize winners file lists all three lucky tickets and their retail locations. The midday Fantasy 5 winner was sold at 1551 7‑Eleven #32744, 17621 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, for about $60,201. The two evening Fantasy 5 winners, each worth around $59,227, came from Star Seven #55, 2996 NW 55th Ave., Lauderhill, and Publix #1058, 270 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbor Beach. All three entries appear in the Lottery’s official winners list and were still marked unclaimed as of the most recent update.
The Florida Lottery’s Winner’s Guide explains that draw‑game prizes of $600 or more generally must be claimed in person at a district office, and winners have 180 days from the drawing date to file a claim. Players are instructed to sign the back of their ticket, bring valid photo ID along with a completed claim form, and be ready for federal tax withholding on prizes over $5,000. The Miami Herald and Lottery listings include district office locations and contacts, such as the Miami Lakes office at 14621 Oak Ln., Miami Lakes (305‑364‑3080) and the Tampa district office in Centerpoint Business Park, 1911 U.S. 301 N., Tampa (813‑744‑6134).
Why supermarkets and convenience stores keep showing up
Chains like Publix and 7‑Eleven move an enormous volume of lottery tickets compared with a single corner shop, so their names pop up again and again on the winners list. Local coverage has pointed out that pattern in recent months, flagging multiple midrange Fantasy 5 payouts tied to supermarkets and convenience stores. The Lottery’s public winners files tell a similar story, with a steady stream of top‑prize hits linked to high‑traffic retail locations.
If you think one of these winning tickets is sitting in your wallet or on your fridge, sign it immediately, keep it somewhere safe and call the nearest district office to plan your claim. The Florida Lottery’s Winner’s Guide walks through paperwork, payment options and tax rules, and officials recommend that winners talk with financial and tax professionals before making any big money moves.
