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Hernando County woman wins $900,000 from lottery quick pick ticket

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BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — A Hernando County woman won $900,000 from the Jackpot Triple Play drawing on Dec. 20, 2024.

The Florida Lottery said Lenora Carpenter purchased a Jackpot Triple Play Quick Pick ticket from Publix at 19390 Cortez Boulevard in Brooksville. Carpenter chose to receive her earnings in a lump sum of $534,009.60.

Publix will receive a $1,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.

Bradenton community responds after 20-year-old volleyball star dies from disease that affects 2 in a million

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20-year-old volleyball star dies from disease that affects 2 in a million