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Thursday, November 14, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1974, Adam Walsh was born. The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act came about in response to the six-year-old's abduction from a Sears department store in Hollywood, Florida, in 1981.

November marks the 45th year of Manatee Awareness Month, established by former Gov. Bob Graham in 1979 to recognize and honor Florida's sea cows. This month also marks the official start of manatee season, which runs from mid-November through March.

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Lara Trump Touted for Rubio's Senate Seat

Sen. Marco Rubio has been announced as President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of state nomination, leaving his Senate seat open. A push is circulating for Gov. Ron DeSantis to appoint Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, as the Sunshine State's next Senator.

Alabama Senator Katie Britt, endorsed by Trump while running for her first term in 2022, publicly called for Lara Trump to fill Rubio's seat in an interview published Tuesday.

Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna echoed support for Lara Trump in a series of posts on X, writing Tuesday that Lara Trump "will keep the seat and avoid a messy primary" in 2026.

DeSantis could appoint Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunez or resign as governor and appoint himself directly to the Senate seat. Other potential contenders include Attorney General Ashley Moody and former Florida House Speaker Jose Oliva.

Gaetz Tapped for U.S. Attorney General

President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be the next U.S. attorney general. Gaetz has served since 2017 as the representative from Florida's 1st congressional district, which includes Escambia, Okaloosa, and Santa Rosa counties.

Gaetz remains the subject of an ongoing House Ethics Committee probe regarding sexual misconduct and illicit drug use. Some Republican senators have objected to the nomination and predict he'll face a tough confirmation battle.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said, "I don’t think it’s a serious nomination for attorney general. We need to have a serious attorney general. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to consider somebody that is serious.”

Mount Trashmore on Hold in Broward

Broward County commissioners decided to defer the decision on the Monarch Hill Landfill expansion to January after hearing from residents on Tuesday. You can watch a video here.

City leaders also made their case to stop the expansion, which critics have dubbed “Mount Trashmore.”

Officials are considering Waste Management's request to expand the landfill vertically and horizontally. According to the landfill operator, the site has only six years of capacity remaining if it is not expanded.

Residents who live near the landfill packed the commission meeting. Most were angry and pushed back against the proposal. Opened in 1965, the landfill spans parts of Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, and Pompano Beach.

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➤ Statewide: Florida posted a record third-quarter tourism total this year, with 34.61 million people traveling to the state, up from 34 million during the same period in 2023 and 34.55 million in 2022. (See Details)

➤ Martin County: Commissioners approved plans for a Brightline train station on Tuesday, voting unanimously to begin negotiations to build the station, adding one more stop between Orlando and Miami-Dade County. (More)

➤ St. Petersburg: According to a new report, Tropicana Field, which was damaged by Hurricane Milton, can be repaired for about $55.7 million. It may be ready in time for the Tampa Bay Rays' 2026 season. (More)

➤ Cape Canaveral: Space Florida officials identified six upgrade projects that will require $100 million a year in funding. They hope to build on this year's record number of launches. (See Details)

➤ Key Biscayne: A human head washed ashore near the 200 block of Crandon Boulevard on Tuesday morning. Miami-Dade Police reported that a person raking the beach found the head and called authorities. (See Video)

➤ Sarasota County: The EPA is seeking public comments by Nov. 25 on modifications to the Ocean Era aquaculture project permit, which would allow the raising of red drum fish in an offshore net pen in the Gulf of Mexico. (More)

➤ Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs is expected to miss multiple weeks after suffering an MCL sprain against the San Francisco 49ers last week. (More)

➤ The Orlando Magic steamrolled the Charlotte Hornets 114-89 in the team's first 2024 NBA Cup game. (More)

➤ Miami was ranked ninth in this week's College Football Playoff Rankings. However, Miami still holds the No. 4 seed and a first-round bye in the playoff as the projected ACC champion. (More)

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➤ Tampa International Airport will have a new CEO next year when General Counsel and Executive Vice President Michael Stephens takes over from Joe Lopano, whose contract ends in April 2025. (More)

➤ Manatee County-based restaurant chain First Watch, which specializes in breakfast, lunch, and brunch, is opening nearly two dozen new locations in the fourth quarter, according to CEO and President Chris Tomasso. (More)

➤ Estero-headquartered car rental company Hertz recorded an adjusted net loss of $208 million, or $0.68 loss per diluted share, for the third quarter, according to an earnings report. (More)

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➤ This month marks one year of legal sports betting in Florida, with betting activity exceeding initial expectations. (More)

➤ Fort Lauderdale parks now welcome dogs following a unanimous vote by the city commission, boosting the city's reputation as a pup-friendly town. (See Details)

➤ Meanwhile, Sistrunk Marketplace, a 40,000-square-foot food hall in Fort Lauderdale, has removed 'brewery' from its name and added video games, karaoke, and eight new eateries. (See Links)

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