Unclaimed $36M Mega Millions Jackpot Forfeited, State Decides Fate

A $36 million Mega Millions jackpot remains unclaimed as the ticket purchased at a Publix in Jacksonville, Florida, expired without a winner coming forward before the 180-day deadline. The unclaimed funds will be transferred to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund as per Florida law, benefiting public schools, universities, and scholarships. This comes just a week after a $1.58 billion Mega Millions prize was won in Florida, with the winning ticket sold at another Publix location.