800M Mega Millions Winner Found in Florida | Jacksonville News

A single $800 million Mega Millions ticket sold at a Wawa near Sarasota, Florida, has shattered records after 37 straight drawings without a winner—numbers 34, 48, 49, 59, 70, and Mega Ball 12. The store’s staff are being told to stay silent, while the winner can choose between an annuity or a $344.2 million lump sum before taxes. This is Florida’s largest jackpot since a $1.6 billion win last year. Though odds are nearly impossible, lottery proceeds fund education. The winner has 180 days to claim, with 60 to decide on cash. Florida law usually requires public names, but winners over $250K can remain anonymous for 90 days. Meanwhile, two other tickets won smaller prizes in Illinois and New York—and the jackpot resets for Friday’s draw, reminding us that dreams, however slim, keep players coming back. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/058957c4b2799425