After Weird Sequence Of Events The Internet Is Now Focused On Powerball Conspiracy Theories

It was a strange series of events, and now Powerball conspiracy theories are taking over.

This morning, the winning numbers 10-33-41-47-56 and the Powerball was 10. According to USA Today, “the winning ticket was sold at a service center in Altadena in Los Angeles County.” That jackpot is for a record-breaking $2.04 billion dollars. American. So here's how we got there....

The California Lottery announced a delay. Specifically, at 11 pm it was announced that there was a “technical problem.” The drawing would be delayed.

After the drawing finally goes down this morning a winner is not named and the jackpot goes up. But wait, it doesn't. A winner IS announced. In California. Someone in Florida also won some money for getting 5 numbers but not the Powerball. They did the Power Play thing so they get 2 million.

The main Powerball conspiracy theories seem to be focused on the idea that it was California that announced that extra time was needed. Then it was California that had a big winner. But I will dispel one theory about a deal with the state getting the tax revenue. California is one of 15 states that doesn't tax lottery winnings. So that conspiracy theory has been disproven. Actually, all of these ideas are pretty far fetched. But they are entertaining.

One commenter pointed out "Pay attention to the Powerball. On the last draw, they cut out the full video of the red powerball coming down the tube. If you look closely, all the numbers inside the pool stops, but when they zoom in, the numbers inside the pool still rolls." I'm not sold on that, but many commenters also pointed out that the drawing was not shown live. Hmmmmm.

Tropical Storm Nicole Update From Lee County

Lee County officials today provided an update on Tropical Storm Nicole.

The anticipated impacts at this time, include the following.

The county is cognizant that many residents are living in damaged homes because of Hurricane Ian or may be staying in RVs or tents on their property. The following shelter options will be available.   Alico Arena is now open as a shelter and is pet-friendly. It opened at 10 a.m. today.   North Fort Myers Recreation Center will open as a shelter at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, and will be pet friendly.  Please do not go there today, as it is a polling place.

Watch the video below or read the full recap below.

The county is committed to keeping you up to date. The county has co-located the Tropical Storm Nicole information on the Hurricane Ian website.  More information is available at www.leegov.com/storm.  Follow @Lee County Government on Facebook, www.facebook.com/leecountyflbocc