Winning $36 million Mega Millions prize goes unclaimed in Florida

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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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