Florida Publix Sells Winning Valentine’s Day Powerball Ticket: Feb. 16 Results
A Florida Publix location sold a winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million during the Valentine’s Day drawing on February 14, 2026. The ticket was purchased at the Publix located at 2551 SE Highway 70 in Arcadia. This ticket matched five numbers from the draw, celebrating the holiday with a significant prize.
February 2026 Powerball Drawings
The Valentine’s Day drawing featured a jackpot of $146 million, which rolled over to $154 million for the Presidents’ Day draw on February 16, 2026. The winning numbers for the February 16 drawing were 16, 18, 19, 56, 58, and the Powerball was 6. Also, the Power Play multiplier for this drawing was 3x.
Powerball Odds and Drawing Schedule
- Drawings take place at 11 p.m. ET on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
- Players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance of winning the jackpot.
- Ticket prices start at $2 each.
The previous drawing on February 14 had the winning numbers of 23, 43, 58, 60, 64, with the Powerball being 24 and a Power Play of 2x. Despite the absence of a jackpot winner on Valentine’s Day, two tickets, including the one sold in Florida, won $1 million each.
Upcoming Drawings and Prize Claims
The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for February 18, 2026. In Florida, winners have a specific time frame to claim their prizes, and unclaimed funds are allocated according to state regulations.
Notable Lottery Wins
Florida has a history of significant lottery wins. Most winning tickets are sold at well-known retailers, including Publix. Players in Florida can also buy tickets at most gas stations and selected grocery stores.
As the lottery game continues to grow, more opportunities arise for players to win substantial prizes. Will you be next?
