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ORLANDO, Fla. - Saturday’s Powerball jackpot has soared to a whopping $1.7 billion after no one hit the jackpot Wednesday night. However, a $1 million ticket was purchased at a Publix in Florida , and several other winners from the Sunshine State also walked away with thousands in lottery earnings.

Florida lottery winners

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Several winners walked away with earnings on Wednesday in Florida.

One of the winners earned a $1 million ticket that was purchased at a Publix in Fort Myers. The grocery store, which is located at 11600 Gladiolus Drive, will get a bonus for selling the lucky ticket.

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In addition, there were 10 $50,000 winners and two $100,000 winners in the Sunshine State.

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