Over the years, Publix locations in Florida have sold winning Powerball and Mega Millions lottery jackpots. But corporate policy states Publix will not comment on lottery winners.

At least two billion-dollar jackpots from Powerball and Mega Millions are tied to a Florida Publix.

Looks like a trip to the grocery store really paid off for a Publix shopper: A Florida Lottery ticket purchased there is worth almost $30,000.

For the Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, Fantasy 5 Midday drawing, a ticket from a mystery Publix shopper matched five numbers. The said Publix is on the southeast coast, in Broward County near the Florida Everglades.

In addition, a Fantasy 5 Midday ticket purchased from a Shell gas station and convenience store in Port St. Lucie, Florida, also was worth about $30,000 in the sa

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