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Friday, October 25, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 2003, the Florida Marlins clinched their second World Series title by defeating the New York Yankees in Game 6.

It's an exciting weekend of sports ahead, with the World Series kicking off tonight at Dodger Stadium and the Buccaneers facing the Falcons in their throwback uniforms. Check out our Sports section for more on these matchups and other games on the schedule.

Have a great weekend!

Today's sponsor is OneHope, a non-profit that is helping Christians in Cambodia.

Palm Beach OKs Vanderbilt Florida

The Palm Beach County Commission unanimously approved Vanderbilt University's plan to bring a graduate campus to downtown West Palm Beach, projecting a $7 billion economic impact over the next 25 years.

Under the proposal, Vanderbilt would spend $300 million to establish an AI & Data Science and Innovation Hub on land donated by both the city and county.

Palm Beach County will contribute 5 acres of land, while West Palm Beach will donate 2 acres along Tamarind Ave. The project is expected to create jobs and boost the local economy, with a projected return on investment of more than 20 to 1 for the county.

This agreement follows the previously scrapped effort to bring a University of Florida campus to West Palm Beach.

Martin County Negotiating for a Brightline Station

On Tuesday, the Martin County Commission unanimously approved a plan to propose two potential sites for a Brightline train station within the county.

The two locations, near the courthouse and the fairgrounds, were selected after the city of Stuart reversed a previous agreement for a station within the city.

The county hopes Brightline will opt for one of the two proposals for a quick turnaround vote in November.

The county capped its investment at $15 million and will require Brightline to build and maintain any safety fencing.

Help for Hurricane-Damaged Child Care Centers

The Florida Chamber Foundation and the Children's Movement of Florida combined efforts to help early learning programs impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

The 2024 Florida Early Learning Recovery Fund launched with an initial fundraising goal of $1 million. Funds raised will help storm-affected early learning centers reopen.

The fund, which accepts online contributions, will be administered in partnership with Florida's Early Learning Coalitions.

According to the chamber and Children's Movement, more than 1,500 childcare providers and family childcare homes in Florida sustained damage that threatened their operation following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Cambodia isn't mentioned often in the news, but the country is still reeling from the genocide of as many as 3 million people in the 1970s. The dictator Pol Pot targeted religious minorities, "intellectuals" (anyone wearing glasses could count), and professionals such as lawyers and doctors.

The losses have left the nation poverty-stricken, with low literacy, limited health care, and little sanitation safety. All are especially threatening to vulnerable children in the country.

OneHope is bringing light into the darkness. They're reaching children and youth with lessons on health and sanitation while sharing the eternal hope of Jesus in a life-changing program.

Be Doers

We're asking the Flyover Community to join us in providing Cambodian children the tangible resources they desperately need and offering newfound hope that can't be stolen from them.

A $33 gift brings Scripture, important training, and tangible hygiene products to nearly 100 young Cambodians. The first $3,000 is matched when you give here.

➤ Manatee County: At Tuesday's commission meeting, the Florida Department of Transportation presented its alternate corridor study that ruled out half the possible locations for a new bridge across the Manatee River meant to reduce traffic congestion. (More)

➤ Hillsborough County: Commissioners decided on Wednesday to transfer $60 million from the county's budget and put the funds toward emergency cleanup efforts. (See Video)

➤ Collier County: Property damage from Hurricane Milton is estimated at $280 million, including residential and commercial property.

➤ Miami-Dade County: County commissioners approved a resolution for a $75 million grant to build a convention center hotel, adding to a $500 million-plus project. (More)

➤ Orange County: Disney wants to be reimbursed for the more than $500,000 spent to prove the Property Appraiser miscalculated the taxable value of one of its resort hotels by tens of millions of dollars. (See Details)

➤ The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will wear their iconic "creamsicle" throwback uniforms on Sunday when they face the Atlanta Falcons. (More)

➤ Paolo Banchero scored 33 points in the Orlando Magic's season-opening win over the Miami Heat, becoming the first Magic player to score 30 points in the team's season opener since former star Tracy McGrady. (Watch Highlights)

➤ No. 6 Miami will debut their black uniforms for the first time this season when they host ACC rival Florida State at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday. The Hurricanes are 21-point favorites. (More)

➤ In other Top 25 action, unbeaten No. 11 BYU will take on a struggling UCF squad on Saturday. Despite UCF's four consecutive losses, BYU enters the game as a 2.5-point underdog. (More)

➤ Yesterday's Results: NFL | NHL | NBA | NCAAF | PGA | LPGA

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➤ Billionaire Richard Branson, owner of Virgin Galactic, invested in Space Coast-based Space Perspective to fly on its first human space balloon flight planned for next year. (More)

➤ The Claxton Bank, which branded itself locally as TCB, announced its expansion into Jacksonville last week and unveiled its new home downtown. (More)

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Cambodia is still recovering from the devastating genocide of the 1970s, which claimed millions of lives and left the country struggling with poverty, low literacy, and limited healthcare. Vulnerable children are especially at risk, facing poor sanitation and inadequate resources.

OneHope is stepping in to provide life-changing health and sanitation education while sharing the hope of Jesus. You can make a difference by helping us reach these children. A $33 gift provides Scripture, essential training, and hygiene products to nearly 100 young Cambodians.

The first $3,000 will be matched—join us today in bringing hope!

➤ Jeff Vinik has sold a majority interest in the Tampa Bay Lightning but will retain a minority share of the franchise. He will continue to run the team for the next three years and serve as the team's governor for NHL matters. (More)

➤ The search was suspended for a 66-year-old woman who fell overboard from Miami-based Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas near Nassau, Bahamas. (See Details)

➤ Golden Eye, a dome-shaped home in Mexico Beach, is designed to withstand 160 mph winds and Category 5 hurricanes. Built in 2015 by Monolithic Domes, it is a model of hurricane-resistant architecture. (See Photo)

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