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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 2000, Tim Russert famously declared the outcome of the 2000 Presidential election would depend on "Florida, Florida, Florida" during NBC coverage.

In honor of this week’s Presidential election, here are 40 Fun and Weird Facts about our nation’s presidents.

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Later today, keep an eye out for an email from our partner, GoldCo, offering free financial guidance to safeguard your retirement savings. Partnerships like these help keep Flyover Florida free for everyone. We appreciate your support and hope their offer proves valuable to you.

Today's sponsor is Arthrozene offering health advice to help with joint pain.

Two Florida Amendments Pass

Two of Florida’s six proposed constitutional amendments were approved by Floridians Tuesday—Amendment 2, the hunting and fishing rights amendment, and Amendment 5, the homestead inflation exemption.

As of Wednesday, Amendment 2 was projected to pass, adding hunting and fishing rights to the state constitution "forever." Florida joins 23 other states with constitutional provisions protecting the right to hunt and fish.

Amendment 5 proposes an annual adjustment for inflation to the value of current or future homestead exemptions for non-school taxes, beginning January 1, 2025.

Hurricane Rafael Impacts Florida Keys

According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Rafael intensified into a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday as it approached the Gulf of Mexico and passed west of the Keys.

Due to strong wind shear, dry air, and cooler water in the Gulf, the storm is expected to remain at Category 3 before weakening on its approach to the U.S. central Gulf coast this weekend.

The Florida Panhandle was spared a direct hit and has been moved out of the cone of uncertainty as Rafael has shifted west. The Keys are forecast to experience tornadoes and 1 to 3 inches of rainfall.

Florida Cities Among Most Debt-Ridden

Four Florida metropolitan areas made the list of the most debt-ridden cities in America: Miami (4th), Orlando (7th), Tampa (10th), and Jacksonville (11th).

LendingTree analyzed anonymous credit reports from 210,000 users in the 50 largest U.S. cities. Residents of these metropolitan areas hold an average of $37,827 in nonmortgage debt and an average of $12,437 in auto loan debt.

Texas cities took the top three spots, with Austin coming in first. Conversely, San Jose, California, ranks as the least debt-ridden metro area of those studied.

Boston MD: Bad Knees? Do This Once Daily For Fast Relief

Why do some seniors stay active well into their 80s and 90s, while others struggle just to climb stairs?

According to a recent Harvard discovery, it comes down to a single mistake. One that 3 out 4 people make daily because they think it soothes their sore joints. When, in fact, it makes things much worse.

The good news?

When folks stop making this mistake, their results can be dramatic. Over 180,547 people have already experienced life-changing relief using this method.

Take Karen from Pennsylvania, who's walking daily again after months of inactivity. Or Kay from Alabama, who at 73 "outwalks" her kids at Walmart. Even 81-year-old Robert has returned to hiking and walking his dog.

Ready to reclaim your active lifestyle? Watch this doctor's short video revealing the crucial mistake you must avoid. His presentation has already helped thousands find relief – and it could help you too.

Click here to discover the 30-second joint relief secret you can try at home today.

➤ Statewide: Despite a push by Florida legislators to require school board candidates to disclose their political affiliations, school board races will remain nonpartisan after voters rejected the proposed constitutional amendment. (See Details)

➤ Hillsborough County: Incumbent State Attorney Suzy Lopez defeated Andrew Warren on Tuesday. Warren was removed from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022. (More)

➤ Jacksonville: The Sheriff's Office released body camera footage from officers involved in at least two clashes with fans ejected from the Florida-Georgia game. The officers were found to be “within policy.” (More)

➤ Miami-Dade County: In a memo last week, Inspector General Felix Jimenez stated that he wants another four years on the job but hasn't received a response from the County Commission. (See Details)

➤ Miami: Construction began on a pedestrian bridge near the campus of Florida International University, more than six years after the previous bridge collapsed while it was being built. (More)

➤ Collier County: New hotels on the Paradise Coast, such as the Great Wolf Lodge South Florida, are driving a tourism boom. (See Photos)

➤ Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was limited at the team’s practice yesterday. Jags head coach Doug Pederson refused to comment on Lawrence’s status for this week. (More)

➤ Miami was ranked fourth on the first College Football Playoff Rankings of the season. However, as the projected ACC champion, they would actually land the third seed in the tournament if the season ended today. (More)

➤ The Tampa Bay Lightning saw their losing streak extend to three games after a frustrating 3-2 loss against the St. Louis Blues. (More)

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➤ The not-for-profit utility cooperative SECO Energy released its Energy Expansion and Improvement Plan, including $256 million in Central Florida projects and a new headquarters next to its current building in Sumterville. (More)

➤ Last month’s opening of the University of Miami’s medical center in Doral marked the first of three major expansions within Miami-Dade County set for completion next year. (See Details)

➤ A giant, two-story Publix Super Market is being built in Kendall across from The Falls Mall, and it may be the most modern Publix grocer to open in Miami-Dade. (See Photo)

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Doctor Reveals 30-Second Fix for Joint Pain

A Boston doctor found a simple way to fix joint pain at home. His method is based on Harvard research that reveals why some seniors stay active into their 90s.

The secret? Most people make a key mistake with their joints every day. But when they stop, they experience life-changing relief.

Over 180,000 people have tried his 30-second method. Many say their joint pain is gone. Now you can watch his free video to learn this simple fix for yourself.

Click here to see how it works.

➤ The United Way of Northeast Florida is marking 100 years of service to the community and holding a Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11. (More)

➤ An endangered ape species, a siamang, was born at ZooTampa at Lowry Park last Sunday night. The zoo called it “a sign of hope for the species.” (See Photo)

➤ Space Coast students had the opportunity to connect with astronaut Suni Williams on the International Space Station, asking questions and learning about her experience. (See Video)

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