Jacksonville man wins $1 million playing Mega Millions

Another day, another Jacksonville lottery winner.

The Florida Lottery announced Wednesday that Junior Francois, 48, claimed a $1 million prize following a Mega Millions drawing Oct. 5. Francois’ winning ticket matched all five of the white ball numbers but did not match the Mega Ball.

The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased at a Winn-Dixie on Fort Caroline Road.

Mega Millions has generated more than $761 million for education and has awarded more than $772 million in prizes to 60 million players. The next drawing will be held Friday, Nov. 15, with an estimated $84 million jackpot.

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