The holidays have arrived early for one lucky resident in Indian River County, as the Florida Lottery announced a significant win right here in Vero Beach just days before Christmas.
On Monday night, a **Fantasy 5** ticket purchased at a popular local grocery store matched all five winning numbers, securing a life-changing jackpot for the ticket holder.
The winning ticket, worth an impressive $119,682.01, was sold at the Publix located at 810 South US Highway 1 in Vero Beach.
This specific Publix location, situated in the South Vero Square shopping center, is a frequent stop for locals residing in the southern part of the county. The win comes at a festive time, adding a layer of excitement to the holiday shopping rush.
Fantasy 5 remains one of the daily draw games most favored by Floridians due to its straightforward premise: players must match 5 numbers from a pool of 1 to 36. When a player matches all five, they take home the top prize, or a share of it if there are multiple winners. In this instance, the Vero Beach player appears to have secured a substantial six-figure payout.
Florida Lottery officials have issued a reminder for all players who purchased tickets at this location for the Monday drawing to check their numbers immediately. Winners of Florida Lottery draw games must claim their prizes within **180 days** of the drawing date.
While the identity of the winner remains unknown until the prize is claimed, this victory highlights a streak of luck in the Sunshine State. In addition to the local win, lottery officials noted that a player in Sunrise, Florida, won a $1 million second-tier prize in the Powerball drawing on the same evening.
For the winner in Vero Beach, the next step involves visiting a Florida Lottery district office to validate the ticket and collect their holiday windfall. Residents are encouraged to check their wallets and glove compartments—that slip of paper from Publix could be worth nearly $120,000.
