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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1953, Rita Rudner was born in Miami. Her comedy show is the longest-running solo female comedy show in the history of Las Vegas.

If it's not raining where you are, don’t forget to look up tonight for the Lunar Trifecta. The harvest moon, the closest full moon to the autumnal equinox, will also be a supermoon with a partial lunar eclipse. It should be a beautiful sight.

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DeSantis Seeks Answers in Assassination Attempt

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced late Sunday that Florida will be "conducting its own investigation regarding the attempted assassination" of former President Donald Trump at his golf club in West Palm Beach.

"The people deserve the truth about the would-be assassin and how he was able to get within 500 yards of the former president and current GOP nominee," DeSantis posted on X.

Law enforcement sources identify the suspect as Ryan Routh, a 58-year-old Hawaii resident known for supporting progressive causes online and donating to Democratic candidates.

Acting U.S. Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe was in West Palm Beach on Monday to meet with Trump and law enforcement officials.

Members of Congress from both parties are urging enhanced Secret Service protection for Trump following two assassination attempts.

Florida Company’s Apple Juice Recall Expands

A recall of apple juice produced by Tampa-based Refresco Beverages has expanded to more than 133,000 cases of juice sold at stores nationwide, including in Florida. The juice has potentially harmful levels of arsenic.

The recall now includes the Nice! 100% apple juice and Clover Valley 100% apple juice brands, as well as others sold at supermarket and pharmacy chains Aldi, BJs, Market Basket, Walgreens, and Weis Markets.

The initial recall from late August only covered Great Value brand juice sold at Walmart and included just under 10,000 cases.

Most of the recalled products have "Best Buy" dates of March 2025.

Orlando Named Top Thanksgiving Getaway

Americans are already planning their Thanksgiving travels, with Orlando emerging as the top destination, according to Google data. See the report here.

Based on Google Flights searches for travel from Nov. 24 to Dec. 1, most U.S. travelers are seeking warmer weather or international destinations, with Cancun, Tokyo, London, and Miami among the top six.

New York ranks at No. 3, the only “cooler” U.S. location in the top 10.

For Christmas and New Year’s Eve travel, Orlando dropped to No. 2, while Miami climbed to No. 4.

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➤ Flagler County: An emergency worker was arrested last week on charges of sexual battery. He is accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in an ambulance while on duty. (More)

➤ Volusia County: Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his agency has spent nearly $21,000 in recent days investigating 54 bogus school threats posted on social media. He vowed to 'perp walk' both parents and students involved. (See Video)

➤ Sarasota: Rep. Greg Steube filed the STOP WEIRD Act, which would prevent federal funds from covering gender transition surgery for anyone in the custody of the Homeland Security Department. (See Details)

➤ Palm Beach County: FEMA held an open house Saturday to help county residents understand flood insurance and new flood maps that take effect Dec. 20. (See Video)

➤ Miami-Dade Police are offering a $5,000 reward for information regarding a homicide that occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday near Southwest 4th Street and Southwest 11th Avenue in Homestead. (See Details)

➤ Dry Tortugas: The four civilian crewmembers of the Polaris Dawn mission had a successful splashdown during the pre-dawn hours of Sunday after spending five days orbiting Earth and conducting the first commercial spacewalk. (See Video)

➤ Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL, an injury sustained during the team’s 20-16 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. (More)

➤ Miami football rose in the AP Top 25 poll for a third consecutive week and is now ranked as the No. 8 team in the country. (See Rankings)

➤ The Tampa Bay Rays have activated relief pitcher Colin Poche from the injured list. Poche has missed a month with left shoulder inflammation. (More)

Yesterday’s Results: MLB | WNBA

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➤ Jacksonville International Airport announced Air Canada's return with nonstop service to Toronto Pearson International Airport starting May 22. (More)

➤ Orlando-based Hawkers Asian Street Food filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday in an attempt to thwart a hostile takeover. (See Details)

➤ Florida State University and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare broke ground on a new academic health center that will bring together researchers and clinicians to transform health care in the region. (More)

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➤ A Pinellas County father of four, Leron Roberts, who has worked for the City of Largo for nearly 10 years, urgently needs a kidney donor. (More)

➤ A new study by Florida scientists found that the strength of the Florida Current, the beginning of the Gulf Stream system, has remained stable for the past four decades, which could impact global and regional climate and marine ecosystems. (More)

➤ The long-unidentified remains of a World War II service member who died in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in the Philippines in 1942 were laid to rest last week at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery. (See Photos)

➤ Palm Beach is the richest town in Florida and the wealthiest in the state, according to a new report. (See Report)

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