Coral Springs resident wins $56,046 Fantasy 5 top prize after purchasing winning ticket at local Publix store
Coral Springs, Florida – A Coral Springs resident is celebrating a major lottery win after a carefully selected set of numbers earned her the top prize in a Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 drawing.
Shabaka Neferkara won a $56,046.76 prize after her ticket matched all five numbers drawn in the July 30 midday Fantasy 5 drawing, according to Florida Lottery records.
The winning ticket was purchased at the Publix located at 1400 Coral Ridge Drive in Coral Springs. Unlike many lottery tickets that are generated randomly through the Quick Pick option, Neferkara selected the winning numbers herself.
Her ticket matched the full winning combination of 2, 9, 21, 22, and 27, making her the only player to claim the top prize from that drawing.
After winning, Neferkara chose to receive her prize as a one-time cash payout instead of receiving payments over time. Florida Lottery records confirmed that she selected the lump sum cash option for her winnings.
The Fantasy 5 game gives players the chance to win by matching five numbers selected during each drawing. The Florida Lottery conducts Fantasy 5 drawings twice every day, seven days a week, with drawings held at 1:05 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.
Lottery officials regularly remind players that tickets should be checked carefully after each drawing, as winning numbers can result in prizes ranging from smaller payouts to major top prizes like Neferkara’s.
For Neferkara, a routine purchase at a Coral Springs Publix turned into an unexpected financial reward after her chosen numbers matched the winning combination.
The Florida Lottery continues to offer several daily games and jackpot-style drawings, with proceeds supporting education programs throughout the state. Fantasy 5 remains one of the lottery’s popular games because of its twice-daily drawings and the opportunity for players to win without waiting for a weekly drawing.
Neferkara’s win adds another significant prize claimed by a South Florida resident and highlights how a single ticket with the right combination of numbers can lead to a life-changing moment.
