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Florida woman now a millionaire after claiming winning lottery ticket from Publix

By Dani Medina
Published  September 12, 2023 3:14pm EDT
Florida
FOX 35 Orlando

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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. - A South Florida woman is now a millionaire after claiming a winning scratch-off ticket. 

Angelic Cokely of Lauderhill claimed a $1 million prize in the $1,000,000 A Year for Life Spectacular lottery game, the Florida Lottery announced Tuesday. 

The 43-year-old woman chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000. 

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She purchased the winning ticket from Publix at 5855 West Oakland Park Boulevard in Lauderhill. The store will get a bonus $2,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.