Florida Lottery sales drop as costs rise for necessities
Economists reported that ticket sales came in at $9.417 billion during the 2023-2024 fiscal year, which ended June 30. That was down from $9.8 billion in the previous fiscal year and was $132.5 million less than anticipated.
A massive Powerball win draws attention to a little-known immigrant culture in the US
An immigrant from Laos who has been battling cancer won an enormous $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot in Oregon earlier this month.
Jackpot claimed: What AP knows so far about the $1.3 billion Powerball win
Someone in Oregon has claimed the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot won last weekend, which is the eighth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.
Powerball ticket sold in Oregon nets $1.326B jackpot, Florida player gets $1M prize
A Powerball ticket sold in Oregon matched all six numbers in the delayed Saturday drawing to win the $1.326 billion jackpot as another sold in Pinellas County scored a second-tier prize.
Powerball drawing delayed, pre-draw procedures not met, officials say
The Powerball drawing scheduled for Saturday at 10:59 p.m. has been delayed due to one participating lottery needing additional time to complete required pre-draw procedures, according to a news release.
Powerball jackpot reaches $1.23B as long odds mean lots of losing, just as designed
Powerball is about to match a record for lottery drawings with a stretch of more than three months without a jackpot winner.
$1M winning Powerball ticket sold in Orlando. Hereโs where the lucky store is located
No one claimed the top prize in the $1 billion Powerball jackpot drawing, but a $1 million winning ticket was sold right here in Orlando.
Handpicked numbers were the golden ticket to the $1.13B Mega Millions jackpot in New Jersey
Someone in New Jersey who bought a single ticket overcame the odds and won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, breaking a winless streak that dated to last December.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $865 million as long winless drought continues
The Powerball jackpot has increased to an estimated $865 million after yet another drawing without a big winner, continuing a winless streak that dates to New Yearโs Day.
Mega Millions jackpot soars to nearly $1 billion. Hereโs how to play and your odds of winning
The winning numbers for a nearly $1 billion Mega Millions lottery prize will offer sudden riches to any lucky player who matches them and almost certain disappointment for everyone else.
Over $1B in jackpots up for grabs between Powerball, Mega Millions drawings
Estimated jackpots for Powerball and Mega Millions have respectively reached $412 million and $607 million ahead of their drawings this week, signaling that more than $1 billion in lottery winnings could soon be on its way to the nationโs luckiest.
How many people have won the Powerball jackpot in Florida? More than most states
According to the Powerball website, that chance of winning the jackpot prize sits at one in roughly 292 million โ close to 0%.
DID YOU WIN? Here are the winning numbers as Powerball jackpot grows to $1.55B
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.73 billion after no one matched the gameโs six numbers and won the giant prize.
$1.4 billion Powerball prize is a combination of interest rates, sales, math โ and luck
The upcoming $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot is the worldโs fifth-largest lottery prize due to higher interest rates, long odds, fewer ticket sales per drawing, and luck.
Powerball jackpot rises to $925 million after another drawing without a big winner
The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $925 million after no one beat the immense odds and won the giant prize.
Monday nightโs $785M Powerball jackpot is 9th largest lottery prize. Odds of winning are miserable
The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $835 million after no one beat the immense odds and won the giant prize.
$1M Powerball prizes go to 5 winning tickets in Florida. Hereโs where they were sold
Though the latest Powerball jackpot was not won in Florida, five tickets sold in the Sunshine State still turned out second-tier $1 million prizes.
How hard is it to win the lottery? Odds to keep in mind as Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots soar
Your chances of winning the lottery are extremely slim โ even as more and more eye top prizes soaring to jaw-dropping heights.
Dreams spurred by $1B Powerball, $720M Mega Millions jackpots, but expert warns: Take it slow
The new jackpot for Wednesdayโs drawing would be the seventh highest in U.S. history and the third largest for Powerball.
More are participating in the lottery as the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots soar
Convenience stores are swamped as the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots soar to some of their largest in the history of the games.
WATCH LIVE at 11 P.M.: Record $747M Powerball jackpot up for grabs during lotto drawing
A $747 million Powerball jackpot will be up for grabs for players willing to risk $2 against the long odds of winning the big prize.
Feeling lucky? Powerball jackpot up to $502 million for Monday drawing
After one lucky person brought home $1.35 billion playing Mega Millions, you could have the chance to win big in Mondayโs Powerball drawing.
City of Palm Bay declares local state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
The City of Palm Bay has declared a local state of emergency, Tuesday, as Tropical Storm Nicole gets closer to Central Florida.
Crash into ditch off ramp to SR-528 near Orlando International Airport sends 2 to hospital
A crash into a ditch off an eastbound ramp to State Road 528 near Orlando International Airport sent two people to the hospital, according to the Orlando Fire Department.
WATCH LIVE AT 10:59 P.M.: Record $1.9 billion jackpot up for grabs in Powerball drawing
The estimated $1.9 billion Powerball jackpot is nearly $400 million larger than the previous record jackpot and will keep growing until someone finally wins the prize.
Record $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot fans ticket sales
The Powerball jackpot has reached a record estimated high of $1.6 billion, leading longtime players and first-timers alike to flock to buy tickets ahead of Saturday nightโs drawing.
Mega Millions jackpot is at $494 million for Friday, Powerball rises to $454 million for Saturday
There is a lot of money up for grabs this weekend as the Mega Millions jackpot rose to $494 million for this Friday's drawing and $454 million for Powerballโs Saturday drawing.
Dozens of Seminole County homes under boil water notice due to main break
People living in or near Howell Estates, specifically those close to Manchester Circle and Newcastle Court, are advised to boil all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or washing dishes. A rolling boil for one minute is sufficient, the county said.