A stop at a local grocery store turned into a life-changing event for one Orange County resident this month. Florida Lottery officials announced today that Jeaquelinne Lizarazo, 56, has claimed a $1 million prize from the “500X THE CASH” Scratch-Off game.
Lizarazo purchased the winning ticket at the Publix located at 5240 West State Road 46 in Orlando. She traveled to Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee on December 8 to claim her winnings.
Like many winners, Lizarazo faced a choice between an annuity or an immediate payout. She ultimately selected the one-time, lump-sum option, taking home $640,000.00…