Sold a $235.4M Powerball ticket on 2021-03-27.
Publix has sold a winning Powerball ticket, but that history says nothing about the ticket in your pocket — every draw is independent, and this store's odds on the next ticket are identical to those of any other licensed retailer in FL. If you do have a winner, here's what actually determines your payout.
FL does not withhold state tax on lottery winnings. Florida has no state income tax, so no state withholding applies to lottery winnings. Federal withholding of 24% still applies to prizes over $5,000. On privacy, winner identity is public record in Florida: Florida law generally requires disclosure; sources differ on whether a partial exemption applies to larger prizes, so confirm current rules directly with the Florida Lottery.
Sign the back of the ticket right away — that alone establishes you as the owner if it's ever lost or disputed. Small prizes can typically be cashed at Publix itself or any other licensed retailer in FL; larger prizes and any jackpot-tier win require an in-person visit to an official Florida Lottery claim center with the signed ticket and a valid photo ID. Take a photo and a photocopy of the signed ticket before you go, and hold off on any big decisions — lump sum vs. annuity, who to tell, whether to bring in a financial advisor — until you've had a few days to think it through.
Publix in Lutz, FL has sold 1 major lottery winning ticket worth $235.4M combined, according to LotteryMap's tracked win records.
No. Every ticket for a given game has identical odds no matter where it's purchased. A store's past winning history reflects ticket volume and chance, not a higher probability of future wins.
Publix is located at 16560 N Nebraska Ave, Lutz, FL 33549, Lutz, FL.