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Hernando County woman wins $900,000 from lottery quick pick ticket

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BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — A Hernando County woman won $900,000 from the Jackpot Triple Play drawing on Dec. 20, 2024.

The Florida Lottery said Lenora Carpenter purchased a Jackpot Triple Play Quick Pick ticket from Publix at 19390 Cortez Boulevard in Brooksville. Carpenter chose to receive her earnings in a lump sum of $534,009.60.

Publix will receive a $1,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.

'A miracle': Florida family captures dramatic rescue after 2 go overboard on Disney cruise

Two people were rescued from a Disney Cruise Line ship after going overboard this weekend. A local family from Indian Rocks Beach said they were on the ship and captured video of the moments leading up to the rescue.

"A miracle": Florida family captures dramatic rescue after 2 go overboard on Disney cruise