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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1861, Confederate troops landed on Santa Rosa Island to attack Union soldiers stationed outside Fort Pickens. After a brief but intense battle, the Confederates were forced to retreat, suffering 87 casualties.

Schools, churches, and stores across much of the state are closed today in preparation for Hurricane Milton's arrival. Evacuation orders require Floridians to be in their designated safe locations by this morning. As we brace for the storm, please stay safe and follow all emergency guidelines. We’re in this together, Florida.

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Massive Evacuations Underway as Milton Nears

Massive evacuations are underway across Florida as Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm with winds near 150 mph, approaches the state's west-central coast for an expected landfall Wednesday night.

Officials have issued mandatory evacuation orders in multiple counties, warning of potential storm surges between 10 to 15 feet and rainfall totals reaching up to 18 inches in some areas. Follow live updates here.

Governor Ron DeSantis urged residents to heed evacuation orders, emphasizing that "time is running out" to leave before the storm hits.

The impending hurricane has already caused widespread disruptions, including airport closures, theme park shutdowns, and the evacuation of over 4,600 inmates from state jails and prisons. Watch a video of Floridians fleeing.

DeSantis, Harris Clash as Hurricane Milton Looms

Gov. Ron DeSantis rejected Vice President Kamala Harris' criticism after she accused him of reportedly refusing a call from her about hurricane aid, calling her remarks "delusional" and politically motivated.

While DeSantis stated he was unaware of her call and has been in touch with FEMA and President Biden, he also emphasized he's fully focused on leveraging all available resources to prepare for Hurricane Milton.

The clash comes as Florida braces for the hurricane, expected to make landfall on Wednesday.

Trump Leads Harris by 13 Points in Florida

A New York Times/Siena College poll published Tuesday shows former President Trump leading Vice President Harris by 13 percentage points in Florida and 6 percentage points in Texas, one month before Election Day.

The same poll shows Harris with a 3-point lead over Trump nationally, 49% to 46%. See the poll here.

The poll shows Harris is viewed as the candidate representing change, especially among non-White and younger voters.

However, Trump maintains his lead among male voters and is still trusted more on economic issues.

This Food Kills Knee, Hip & Back Pain

As a naturopathic physician, my main job has been to keep my patients' joints moving freely for the better part of the last twenty years.

Or to free them up when they’re stuck.

Today, I’m going to share with you what I’ve learned over all these years...

And let you in on a “trade secret” that will help your joints feel like they just got an oil change.

Read Now: 6 Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Your Knees, Hips, & Back

➤ Charlotte County: ShorePoint Health evacuated all patients in Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte to Physicians Regional in Naples. (See Details)

➤ Pinellas County: Access to barrier islands has been shut down ahead of Hurricane Milton, including bridge access from the Dunedin Causeway down to the Pinellas Bayway. (More)

➤ St. Johns County: All schools and offices in the district will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. (More)

➤ Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties: Public schools and offices are closed today, including universities and colleges. (More)

➤ Edgewater: Residents are preparing for more flooding after weeks of heavy rainfall. City Councilwoman Charlotte Gillis and other city officials volunteered to help residents prepare sandbags. (See Video)

➤ Sarasota: The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce was named Chamber of the Year for organizations with a budget of more than $1 million by the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals. (More)

➤ Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel gave an encouraging update on quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion, saying that he's scheduled for an expert consultation this week and that everything has been “so far, so good.” (More)

➤ The Orlando Magic have signed center Wendell Carter Jr. to a three-year, $59 million contract extension. (More)

➤ The Miami Heat have named their court after franchise icon Pat Riley and will have a celebration for him at the team’s home opener ahead of the team president’s 30th season. (More)

➤ Yesterday's Results: MLB | NBA | NHL | WNBA

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➤ Orlando International Airport ceased operations this morning due to the threat of wind and rain from the storm. Officials said they will reopen when it's safe. (See Flight Status)

➤ Theme parks and attractions in and around Tampa and Orlando announced closures ahead of Hurricane Milton. (See List)

➤ Boca Raton-based Carbon Limit aims to cool cities with heat-absorbing concrete called CoolCrete, a concrete additive that also reduces carbon emissions. (More)

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6 Foods PROVEN To Eliminate Inflammation

Turmeric is probably the most well-known food PROVEN to fight inflammation and joint pain.

However, when you combine turmeric with these 5 foods, they form a private squad of firefighters in your body that help control the raging flame of inflammation and joint pain.

Not only will joint pain in your knees, back, and hips disappear, but you'll also regain mobility that you haven't seen in years.

Combine these 5 foods with Turmeric to help your body fight inflammation, faster =>

➤ The University of Florida's newest 3D printer, which arrived from Denmark, can build full-size homes and sea walls. It's one of the country’s largest and most advanced 3D construction printers. (See Photo)

➤ A new report from Florida Taxwatch warns that Florida could face budget deficits by 2028 if spending isn’t cut. (See Details)

➤ Florida Atlantic University received almost $10 million to train people with disabilities for high-tech jobs. (More)

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