“Florida Lottery Results Tonight: Winning Numbers, Jackpot Updates, and How to Cash In Big”

The Florida Lottery is starting the holiday countdown with a cascade of prizes after Wednesday night’s drawings delivered fresh winning numbers across Powerball, Florida Lotto, Cash4Life and Fantasy 5. Below is everything players need to know before the next tickets are printed—including last night’s results, upcoming jackpot totals, draw schedules and prize-claim tips that every Floridian should bookmark. Latest Florida Lottery winning numbers
 • Powerball (Dec. 17): 25 - 33 - 53 - 62 - 66 | Powerball 17 | Power Play 4x • Powerball Double Play: 24 - 43 - 65 - 66 - 68 | PB 03 • Florida Lotto: 01 - 06 - 12 - 31 - 33 - 45 • Lotto Double Play: 12 - 17 - 23 - 24 - 48 - 53 • Cash4Life: 03 - 32 - 33 - 36 - 59 | Cash Ball 03 • Fantasy 5 Midday: 01 - 08 - 22 - 26 - 33 | Evening: 03 - 08 - 24 - 26 - 32 Jackpots heating up
 • Powerball soars to an estimated $378 million for Saturday, Dec. 20. • Mega Millions, drawn Friday night, sits at $162 million. • Florida Lotto’s rolling jackpot resets to $1 million plus XTRA. Where and when to play
 Tickets are sold until 10 p.m. ET on draw nights at more than 13,000 retailers, including Publix, Circle K and independent convenience stores. Powerball draws at 10:59 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, while Mega Millions goes live at 11 p.m. each Tuesday and Friday. Florida-only games—Lotto, Fantasy 5, Cash Pop and the Pick family—follow the Florida Lottery’s 1:05 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. schedule for midday and evening action. How to check tickets
 Players can scan barcodes with the Florida Lottery mobile app, enter numbers at FloridaLottery.com or watch draws streamed on the site’s “Watch the Drawings” page. Results also post to the lottery’s X feed seconds after the balls drop. Claiming prizes
 • $599 or less: cash out at any retailer. • $600–$1 million: visit a district office with ID and social security documentation. • $1 million+: head to Lottery HQ in Tallahassee. Mail-in claims are accepted for prizes up to $250,000; overnight a signed ticket and completed claim form via certified mail. Keep copies for your records. Tax facts and privacy
 Florida withholds 24% federal tax on prizes over $5,000; there is no state income tax. Winners’ names and cities are public record, but legislation shields personal addresses and phone numbers for 90 days on jackpots above $250,000, giving new millionaires time to set up trusts and legal guidance. Tips to boost your odds safely
 1. Join an office pool to buy more lines without breaking the bank. 2. Opt for Quick Pick to dodge common calendar numbers. 3. Always sign the back of your ticket immediately. 4. Set a budget—lottery games are entertainment, not income strategy. Next steps
 With Powerball climbing toward a pre-Christmas frenzy and Mega Millions not far behind, tonight might be the perfect moment to grab a ticket during your coffee run. Check your numbers, claim on time, and remember: one shot at life-changing money starts with a $2 slip of paper and a little Sunshine State luck.