Duval County

Jacksonville man wins $1M just in time to buy new cars after both break down

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Lots of money came just in time for one Jacksonville man.

Curtis Fuller, 38, spent $5 for the 50X THE CASH scratch-off game and won the $1 million top prize.

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The Florida Lottery said he bought the winning ticket at the Daily’s located at 711 Duval Station Road.

The store will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling him the ticket.

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He chose to take home the one-time lump sum payment of $890,000.

“My wife’s car broke down a few days ago and two days after that my truck broke down. In addition to buying a new house, this money will help us purchase two new vehicles,” Fuller said.