Florida Mega Millions jackpot winner expected to be identified this week

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The Florida Lottery, however, claimed that the Fort Myers winner had stepped forward to collect the reward in a statement emailed to News Channel 8 on Tuesday.

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Currently, the jackpot stands at $67 million.

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