TAMPA, Fla. – The Florida State Fair is already gearing up for its 2025 event.

The theme for the 2025 fair is ‘Let Your Fun Shine’ and, for the first time, a mobile app highlighting attractions, new fair food, agricultural events, exhibits, and more, will be available to fairgoers.

Advanced fair tickets are available for $5 with no added fees during a 12-hour flash sale on Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. or while supplies last. 

“The Florida State Fair is always looking to bring an improved experience to our guests, and this year we are focused on encouraging every fairgoer to let their fun shine,” said Cheryl Flood, chief executive officer of the Florida State Fair. “We are incredibly excited to offer families this low price with our first flash sale of the season, and we look forward to soon providing more resources for our guests to explore new features and plan their perfect day at the fair.”

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The Florida State Fair will open to guests at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, and runs through Monday, Feb. 17.

During the fair, all guests 17 years or younger must be accompanied by an admission-paying parent or guardian, 21 years of age or older with a valid ID beginning at 6 p.m. each evening.

The accompanying adult must show a valid ID for entry and can supervise up to four persons, 17 years of age or younger. Additionally, all admission gates will close at 9 p.m. daily.

Click here to purchase tickets during the flash sale on Oct. 1.

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The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Monday, September 30, 2024

Winning Powerball numbers from September 30 drawing

09-11-30-43-69, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 2

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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from September 30 drawing

17-32-39-43-53, Powerball: 02

Winning Cash4Life numbers from September 30 drawing

14-16-44-46-52, Cash Ball: 04

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Winning Fantasy 5 numbers from September 30 drawing

Midday: 03-07-12-26-36

Evening: 10-19-21-28-30

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Winning Cash Pop numbers from September 30 drawing

Morning: 08

Matinee: 09

Afternoon: 12

Evening: 06

Late Night: 03

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Winning Pick 2 numbers from September 30 drawing

Midday: 4-8, FB: 6

Evening: 6-4, FB: 3

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from September 30 drawing

Midday: 9-9-7, FB: 6

Evening: 0-4-0, FB: 3

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Winning Pick 4 numbers from September 30 drawing

Midday: 1-0-6-0, FB: 6

Evening: 4-7-3-0, FB: 3

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Winning Pick 5 numbers from September 30 drawing

Midday: 9-4-3-8-7, FB: 6

Evening: 7-2-7-9-3, FB: 3

Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Where can you buy Florida Lottery tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in person at any authorized retailer throughout Florida, including gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. To find a retailer near you, go to Find Florida Lottery Retailers.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize

• Prizes of $599 or less: Claim at any authorized Florida Lottery retailer or Florida Lottery district office.
• Prizes for $600 to $1 million: Must be claimed in person at any Florida Lottery district office for games that do not offer an annual payment option.
• Prizes greater than $1 million and all prizes with an annual payment option: Must be claimed at Florida Lottery headquarters, except Mega Millions and Powerball prizes, which can be claimed at any Florida Lottery district office.

You also can claim your winnings by mail if the prize is $250,000 or less. Mail your ticket to the Florida Lottery with the required documentation.

Florida law requires public disclosure of winners

If you’re a winner, Florida law mandates the following information is public record:

• Full name
• City of residence
• Game won
• Date won
• Amount won
• Name and location of the retailer where the winning ticket was purchased.

When are the Florida Lottery drawings held?

• Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
• Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
• Florida Lotto: 11:15 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
• Jackpot Triple Play: 11:15 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
• Cash4Life: 9 p.m. daily.
• Fantasy 5: Daily at 1:05 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.
• Cash Pop: Daily at 8:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 2:45 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 11:45 p.m.
• Pick 2, 3, 4, 5: Daily at 1:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Florida digital producer. You can send feedback using this form.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on Florida, U.S. Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz has revisited his call for immediate action to bolster Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) resources.

“As the only former emergency management director in Congress, I have been sounding the alarm for months that this would be a problem if we just left for recess without properly funding FEMA during the height of hurricane season,” Moskowitz, representative from Florida, said in a recent release.

Moskowitz, who served as Florida’s director of emergency management from 2019 to 2021 and later as Broward County commissioner before his election to Congress, brings a unique perspective to the ongoing debate over disaster funding. He further emphasized his readiness to act: “I stand ready to return to Washington to immediately ensure FEMA has the resources to help the communities devastated by Hurricane Helene.”

Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm on Thursday night, pummeling Florida’s Big Bend region with winds of up to 140 mph and delivering catastrophic flooding and storm surge. The storm’s impact extends beyond Florida, affecting multiple states.

The timing of Helene’s landfall has thrown the issue of FEMA funding into sharp relief. Just one day before the hurricane struck, the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to extend FEMA funding through December 20. But the agency still grapples with a multibillion-dollar deficit, even after implementing new spending restrictions last month.

Moskowitz praised President Joe Biden’s immediate response to the crisis, stating, “Thank you to President Biden for sending all available resources to the impacted states.” He was also quick to criticize Congress over its failure to act sooner. “Congress should have been proactive on this issue,” Moskowitz said, highlighting the ongoing debate over disaster preparedness and funding allocation.

The congressman’s statement reflects a growing frustration with the political gridlock that often surrounds disaster relief efforts. “Congress must show that it can still deliver for the American people in their hour of greatest need,” Moskowitz added.

During his tenure as Florida’s emergency management director, Moskowitz oversaw the state’s response to various crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Michael, a Category 5 storm that devastated portions of his state in 2018.

Notable among the dissenting voices over disaster relief funding is U.S. Republican Representative Matt Gaetz, who voted against the recent stopgap measure to fund the government and provide additional disaster assistance. Gaetz’s vote, cast just a day before Hurricane Helene made landfall in his home state, has drawn criticism and raised questions about the priorities of lawmakers in disaster-prone regions.

This wasn’t the first time Gaetz has voted against a continuing resolution that included disaster relief funding. In 2022, just days after Hurricane Ian ravaged Florida, the GOP lawmaker was among several Republicans to vote against a stopgap measure that would continue funding the government and provide billions of dollars in extra disaster assistance.

Despite his most recent vote, Gaetz promised Floridians that they would still have support for Helene damage, according to a report by ABC 3.

Newsweek contacted Moskowitz and Gaetz’s office via email on Monday for comment.

Moskowitz’s statement concluded with a final call to action: “So, let’s get back to work and pass a bipartisan, long-term solution with no poison pills or politicking involved.”