St. Augustine man wins $1M on scratch-off from Murabella Publix

A St. Augustine man won $1 million after buying a $25 Florida Cash scratch-off at the Murabella Publix.

John Golbranson III, 59, chose to receive his winnings as a lump-sum payment of $795,462, according to a release from the Florida Lottery.

Golbranson had won $100 from other scratch-off games and decided to try his luck with the Florida Cash game.

"My wife and I were shocked to see it was a $1 million winning ticket. Buying a few extra scratch-offs really ended up paying off!" Golbranson said.

The Publix, located at 84 Tucscan Way, will get a $2,000 bonus commission for selling a winning ticket.

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