I don't want to brag and all. But lookout Southwest Florida, because there's a Florida Lottery winner in your midst! I just scored a dazzling $10 from the Florida Lottery at a Cape Coral gas station yesterday. !0 bucks! Now, I secretly hope for a cool million-dollar prize instead if I'm being completely honest. That dream didn't come true for me, but it did for another Floridian.
Meet William Keller, the North Port resident who just snagged a mind-boggling $1 million from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. Wow! One million big ones! That sure beats my small prize of a fast food combo meal.
Now, this isn't your run-of-the-mill lottery win. Keller didn't just stumble upon his golden ticket while reaching for the beef jerky. Oh no, he got his lucky break at the San Pedro Shell. And let's give a round of applause to the store – they're walking away with a sweet $2,000 bonus commission. Not too shabby for a regular day at the convenience store, huh?
Florida Lottery Winner:
The 500X THE CASH game is one of my favorites of the Florida lottery games. It's got a staggering $25 million up for grabs, and becoming a millionaire through this game? The odds are a surprisingly reasonable 1-in-4.50.
Let's face it, scratch-Off games are the rock stars of the Florida Lottery world. They're responsible for a whopping 72 percent of ticket sales last year. We're talking a mind-boggling $58.3 billion in prizes doled out, almost 1,900 millionaires minted, and a jaw-dropping $18.09 billion pumped into the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund. That's some serious good karma right there.
So, hats off to you, William Keller, for stepping into the limelight of Florida's lottery extravaganza. Could you be the next unsuspecting hero at the checkout counter? Just remember, you can't win if you don't play! Trust me I know. I'm tell buck richer now!
2023 Hurricane Guide
2023 Hurricane Guide – A Preparedness Guide that provides you the updated information you may need in the event of a hurricane.
We know too well that 2022 was not a quiet year for storms. With the damage caused by the wrath of Hurricane Ian, SWFL residents will want to be more prepared than ever.
The 2023 Hurricane Guide is sponsored by Gavin's Ace Hardware and Century Public Adjusters
Special thanks to the City of Cape Coral for their partnership with Beasley Media Group
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Meet Budman, dynamic host of Marconi Award winning radio station WXKB's WiLD Bunch Morning Show, on B1039. Budman likes to write about funny news, a good Florida man story, stupid criminals or anything involving a superhero. Budman, a comic book and pop culture enthusiast, even named his daughter Kara Zor-El, after Supergirl. His only child is his true passion beyond the mic. Being a dad is his favorite role. Budman, a true family man, balances his love for radio with quality time spent with loved ones and his trusty dogs.
