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Bradenton man wins $1 million playing Florida Lottery scratch-off game

500X THE CASH
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla — A Bradenton man won $1 million from a lottery scratch-off ticket.

The Florida Lottery said Gary Moore claimed the $1 million prize from the 500X THE CASH scratch-off game.

Moore purchased the winning ticket at the Circle K at 836 301 Boulevard E. in Bradenton.

The lottery said Moore recieved a one time lump-sum payment of $640,000.

The Circle K will get a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.

Friends rally behind homeowner in Largo after EF-1 tornado

Frances was out of the country when a storm blew through Largo, ripping the roof off her home in the process. Her friends, Debbie Jackson and Sam Rogers, rallied people from Sam's Facebook group, "Beach Bum Fun in the Sun," and began moving Frances' stuff out of her home and into a safer location.

Friends rally behind homeowner in Largo after EF-1 tornado