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Winning Florida Fantasy 5 ticket sold at Jacksonville Publix on Merrill Road for Midday draw

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March 16, 2026/05:24 AM
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Winning Florida Fantasy 5 ticket sold at Jacksonville Publix on Merrill Road for Midday draw
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A Jacksonville grocery store sale produced a top-tier Fantasy 5 winner

A winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket was sold in Jacksonville at a Publix supermarket located at 7117 Merrill Road, based on official draw reporting for the game’s Wednesday Midday drawing.

The ticket matched all five numbers drawn: 3-6-9-10-19. Fantasy 5 is a pari-mutuel game, meaning the prize amount for top winners can vary depending on ticket sales and the number of winning tickets in the same draw.

What is known—and what is not yet public

At this stage, the available verified information identifies the retailer location and the winning number combination. The Florida Lottery typically does not immediately release the winner’s identity at the time a winning ticket location is announced, particularly before a prize has been claimed and processed.

Because Fantasy 5 prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the winning drawing date, the timeline for confirmation that a prize has been claimed can extend for months. Until a claim is filed and validated, the winner’s name and prize payment details generally remain unavailable through routine public announcements.

How winners claim Fantasy 5 prizes in Florida

Florida Lottery rules set a 180-day deadline to claim Fantasy 5 prizes. Claim methods depend on the prize level and validation requirements, and the ticket itself remains the primary instrument used to confirm ownership of the prize.

  • Claim deadline: On or before the 180th day after the winning drawing date.

  • Validation step: The ticket must be presented for validation; completing the information on the back of the ticket is commonly recommended to help establish ownership if the ticket is lost or stolen.

  • Where claims are processed: Claims can be handled through authorized Florida Lottery retailers for smaller prizes, while higher prize levels typically require processing through Lottery offices or headquarters.

Local context: lottery ticket sales and retailer disclosures

Florida Lottery announcements routinely identify the retail location where a winning ticket was sold, a practice that can drive increased attention to particular stores following widely circulated winning-ticket notices. However, a winning-ticket sale notice does not indicate when or whether the prize has been claimed, and it does not establish the identity of the ticket holder.

The winning numbers for the Wednesday Midday Fantasy 5 draw were 3-6-9-10-19, and the ticket was sold at Publix, 7117 Merrill Road in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville.news will continue monitoring for confirmed claim details if and when they become publicly available through formal lottery records.