Digital Editor Mary Shannon Hodes likes to grab a container of buttery mini croissants on her Publix runs. "These are versatile for sandwiches at breakfast or lunch, they make a pretty addition to a holiday breadbasket, and they're the main ingredient in my favorite breakfast casserole recipe ," she says.

In January 2016, a couple from Melbourne Beach bought a ticket at a Publix store and ended up winning part of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot. At the time, this was the biggest jackpot in Powerball history. They shared the prize with winners in Tennessee and California.

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A Publix in Clearwater, Florida, sold a $1 million Powerball ticket, while two $2 million tickets were sold in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Other states also had $1 million winners.

Thinking about buying a Florida Lottery ticket for Christmas? Or maybe a Powerball ticket for the $1.10 billion jackpot? See December winners.

Publix grocery chain announced it will close its store at 208 St. James Ave. for a demo and full rebuild that will include a former restaurant space.

Customers who want to return the recalled coffee cake to any Publix store can do so. To ask questions about this recall, call Skinner Baking at 800-358-7428, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time.

Publix Super Markets has launched a "Merry Birthday" cake for December birthday babies whose birthdays often get piled on to the holiday season instead of being celebrated solo. And the combo birthday/merry cake is making many customers happy with more than 7,000 likes on Instagram alone.

Shoppers had the option to explore new territory Dec. 6, with Aiken's second Publix opening for business. The new site is 1535 Silver Bluff Road, near Woodside.

Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) has donated $15 million to nonprofits, aimed at supporting housing and shelter services.

The Metro Atlanta Toys for Tots campaign is the largest in the nation – and leaders say they're still aiming to collect another 185,000 toys before the end of the season.