One lucky Fantasy 5 player who stopped into a Fort Lauderdale Kwik Stop on Tuesday is now sitting on a $105,603 ticket. The winning Fantasy 5 evening ticket, sold at a shop on SW Fourth Avenue, was the only major-draw winner anywhere in Florida that night.
One ticket matched all five numbers
According to the Miami Herald, the winning Fantasy 5 evening numbers were 13, 21, 22, 26 and 27. A single ticket hit all five, good for a payout of $105,603. The Herald identified the winning retailer as the Kwik Stop at 2300 SW 4th Ave in Fort Lauderdale and reported that the score came in Tuesday's evening drawing.
How to claim the prize
Per the Florida Lottery, draw-game prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date. A prize in this range is handled at a district office, not at the store where the ticket was sold. The Lottery lists the Miami District Office at 14621 Oak Lane in Miami Lakes and notes that offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winners can either schedule an appointment or walk in for service.
The store and local angle
State business records show a Kwik Stop Food Store at 2300 SW Fourth Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, matching the location tied to the winning ticket. The sale will likely bring a little buzz to the neighborhood convenience stop, but Lottery rules mean the real action moves to the state once the winner comes forward. The store is not where the cash changes hands; the Florida Lottery handles the actual payout.
Next steps for the winner
If you are holding that ticket, the Florida Lottery's guidance is simple: sign the back immediately, make copies for your records, and then contact the Miami District Office to set up a claim appointment and confirm what identification and paperwork you will need. Per the Florida Lottery, federal tax reporting and withholding rules may apply to lottery prizes, so it is wise to review the Lottery's materials or talk with a tax adviser before you start planning how to spend it.
