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Hernando County Man Says ‘I’m Set For Life’ After Lottery Scratch-Off Win

Frank O’Dell purchased a $1,000 A Week For Life Scratch Scratch-Off tickets and ended up winning the top prize. Frank is from Hernando County and he decided to receive his…

Scratch-Off Ticket

Scratch-Off Ticket

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Frank O'Dell purchased a $1,000 A Week For Life Scratch Scratch-Off tickets and ended up winning the top prize. Frank is from Hernando County and he decided to receive his winnings in one lump sum of $930,000.

“I’ve never been very lucky,” O’Dell said. “But I think it’s safe to say that my luck has finally changed and now I’m set for life!”

Frank bought the scratch-off ticket at Circle K, which is located at 2025 North Lecanto Highway in Lecanto. The store receives a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.

It's National Pizza Day so why not let everyone know the Top 10 pizza restaurants in Tampa Bay according to Yelp!

Thin crust, deep dish, Chicago-style, or even dessert, everybody loves pizza! It wouldn't be National Pizza Day without us giving you a list of the Top 10 best pizza joints in Tampa Bay according to Yelp! Hope you're hungry!

#10: Paul's Chicago Pizza

Located at 11002 4th St N in Saint Petersburg, Paul's takes pride in their Original thin crust Chicago Pizza. They also have Chicago Italian Beef which they get directly from the Windy City!

#9: Fabrica Pizza

You can find Fabrica at 142 S Meridian Ave in Tampa. Since 2015 they believe in tradition, inspiration and innovation. To us that equals "yummy!" BTW make sure you try their nutella pizza for dessert!

#8: Tomato Joe's Pizza

Get over to 7032 W Waters Ave in Tampa and get a slice or two of the real deal! " I finally found some NY style pizza!! I ordered a plain slice , I wish I would have gotten a whole pie .. delish!!"-Roxanne P Tampa, FL

#7: Wood Fired Pizza Wine Bar

NY meets Italy at 2822 E Bearss Ave in Tampa. Wood Fired brings together the finest ingredients with love and care and then wood fires every pie to perfection. Plus you can't go wrong with their wine selection!

#6: The Nona Slice House

Located at 997 Main St Safety Harbor, FL 34695, the Nona Slice House specializes in three different styles of pizzas: NY style, Detroit Pan, and Olde World style. Owner Jamie Culliton is the head pizzaiolo and has won two gold medals at the World Pizza Championships in Parma, Italy. You know what he is serving up is as authentic as you can get!

#5: Cristino's Coal Oven Pizza

Located at 1101 S Fort Harrison Ave in Clearwater, Cristino's outdoor patio is like a quaint Italian setting for some amazing pizza. Save room for dessert because their ricotta cheesecake is to die for!

#4: Grimaldi's Pizzeria

Does this qualify as "mall pizza?" Grimaldi's, located at 253 Westshore Plaza in Tampa, brings over 100 years of pizza-making tradition  to next level perfection! The coal-fired oven is the secret to their slices!

 

#3: Pizza Rock

A trip to Italy was the inspiration for Pizza Rock located at 401 S Parsons Ave in Brandon. Marty & Elizabeth O'Brien have discovered the right ingredients that make pizza perfection. Every bite says they are right!

#2: Magdalena's Pizza

Magdalena's on 2313 W Linebaugh Ave in Tampa has a menu that will blow your mind! The specialty pies they offer will have you coming back for more! If you want unforgettable pizza, you've found the right place!

#1: Eddie & Sam's NY Pizza

It's like a slice of the Big Apple at Eddie & Sam's NY Pizza located at 203 E Twiggs St in Tampa. They say it starts with the water that they ship down from NYC but it ends with the best pizza in Tampa Bay! Stop thinking about going there and just go! You won't regret it!

Kevin is a member of Tampa Bay‘s Hometown Morning Krewe on 995 QYK. He has been with the station for 25 years, is a Tampa native, and went to Jesuit High School and USF. Go Bulls!. He is passionate about all things Tampa Bay. Kevin writes articles on the ongoing road projects around the Tampa Bay area, awards that Tampa Bay cities and businesses have won and country music happenings around the Bay area. He is always doing many things with his wife and kids. He loves to read books and play video games in his spare time.