Florida Women Claim Combined $6 Million Lottery Prizes

Several women across the U.S. have recently celebrated significant lottery wins. In Florida, Elizabeth Stewart won $1 million from a $50 scratch-off ticket, opting for a lump-sum payment of $640,000 after taxes. Another Floridian, Miozotis Quintana, also won big with a scratch-off ticket, taking home $605,016. Meanwhile, Gerry Collins claimed a $5 million top prize from a $20 scratch-off ticket, choosing a lump-sum payout of nearly $2.99 million. In North Carolina, Linda Denning's last-minute decision to buy Cash 5 tickets resulted in a jackpot win of $368,962, from which she received about $265,448 after taxes. These wins highlight the excitement and potential rewards of lottery games, which continue to contribute significantly to state education funds.