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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.

Three people injured after boat crashes into rocks on Hillsborough River: FWC

A bystander jumped in to help after a 19-foot vessel crashed into rocks near Ignacio Haya Linear Park on Sunday night, sending three people to the hospital.

Three injured in Hillsborough River boat crash near Ignacio Haya Linear Park