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Manatee County man won $2 million from lottery scratch-off game

Manatee County man won $2 million from lottery scratch-off game
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla — A Manatee County man wins $2 million top prize from a lottery scratch-off ticket.

The Florida Lottery said that Jesus Morales, 28, of Bradenton, claimed a $2 million prize from the $2,000,000 100X CASHWORDS Scratch-Off game.

The Lottery said he opted to receive a lump sum payment of $1.28 million after taxes.

Morales purchased the ticket at the Ellenton Quick Mart at 2413 U.S. Highway 301 North in Ellenton. The Quick Mart will get a $4,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

Pasco schools tell parents kindergartners must be potty-trained before class starts

District leaders were receiving reports at the start of the school year that nearly every elementary school had about 10 students who could not independently use the restroom.

Pasco schools tell parents kindergartners must be potty-trained before class starts