JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Most people dream about having a winning lottery ticket.
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Someone in Florida had just that but just didn’t realize it.
Someone missed the deadline to claim their $36 million Mega Millions prize.
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As a result, the winner has forfeited the winnings.
The ticket was sold in Jacksonville back in August.
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According to Florida law, 80% of the unclaimed money will now go to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
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