Residents of Vero Beach might want to check their pockets, wallets, and car consoles, as a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket was recently purchased right here in Indian River County. During the August 24 evening drawing, a lucky local shopper struck it big, but the prize currently remains unclaimed.
The winning ticket, which is worth a notable $34,436.04, was sold at the Publix Super Market located at 2040 58th Avenue in Vero Beach. For those who frequently shop at this mainland Publix location, now is the perfect time to double-check those daily lottery slips.
A winning Fantasy 5 ticket worth $34,436.04 was sold at the 58th Avenue Publix in Vero Beach for the August 24 evening drawing. The winning numbers were 9-11-20-32-35, and the local prize has yet to be claimed.
Vero Beach was one of just three cities in Florida to sell a top-tier winning ticket for that specific evening draw, alongside a Publix in Ocala and a 7-Eleven in Tampa. As of August 27, all three of these substantial prizes have remained untouched. Fantasy 5 drawings occur twice a day, seven days a week, with draws taking place at 1:05 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.
If you happen to be holding the lucky Vero Beach ticket, there are specific steps you must take to secure your winnings. Since the prize is well over the $600 threshold, it cannot be redeemed at a standard grocery store customer service counter.
Here is what the Florida Lottery requires for claiming prizes of this tier:
- Where to Redeem: Prizes ranging from $600 to $250,000 must be redeemed at a designated Florida Lottery district office.
- Timeframe: Winners have a strict 180-day window from the date of the draw to officially claim their funds.
- Required Documentation: You must present a completed winner and entity claim form, along with a valid form of identification issued within the past five years, such as a Florida driver’s license.
Check your numbers, Indian River County! A local resident is currently holding onto a slip of paper worth more than $34,000.
