A Fort Pierce man claimed a $500,000 prize in the 20X CROSSWORD Scratch-Off game, the Florida Lottery announced Friday, according to TCPalm.com.

Jackie Fisher, 68, purchased the $5 ticket from Merchant Discount in the 6100 block of South U.S. 1, which is at Easy Street.

Fisher used a secured drop box at the West Palm Beach District Office to claim the prize, TCPalm.com reported, citing the Florida Lottery.

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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