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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1999, Olympic gold medalist Bobby Finke was born in Tampa. He won two gold medals for the U.S. in the men’s 800-meter and 1500-meter freestyle at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Within moments of the polls closing in Florida, it was clear our state had voted to make Donald J. Trump the 47th President of the United States. By 2 a.m., a projected national win confirmed Trump’s path to the White House. Our Top Stories cover the Florida Senate race along with the results of the abortion and marijuana amendments.

Today's sponsor is Gundry MD, a source for health and nutrition advice. Be sure to check them out in this edition!

Florida Votes for Trump

Donald Trump won the White House for a second time last night, taking Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia, and leading in the other swing states as of 2 a.m. ET.

Trump easily won Florida’s 30 Electoral College votes Tuesday with 56.2% of the vote, more than in either of his previous runs in 2016 and 2020.

Nationally Trump also appeared to win the popular vote. At 2 a.m. he had 66.5 million votes to Vice President Kamala Harris’ 61.6 million. In his first election, Trump won the Electoral College but lost the popular vote.

Harris campaign officials said she would make no statement Tuesday night as her supporters began leaving her watch party at Howard University.

Abortion and Marijuana Fail to Hit 60%

Florida voters rejected ballot measures on Election Day that would have legalized recreational marijuana for adults over 21 and another that would have enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution.

In both cases, the majority of voters supported the amendment, but the 60% required threshold was not met.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican legislative leaders opposed the marijuana measure and campaigned hard against it, despite former President Donald Trump expressing support for its passage.

Abortion rights have succeeded in seven states previously with ballot measures on the issue since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. This year, Florida was one of 10 states with an abortion-related ballot question.

Rick Scott Wins Florida Senate Race

Republican Rick Scott won his Florida Senate race against Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on Tuesday, securing his second term in the U.S. Senate.

The 71-year-old former governor campaigned on low taxes, reduced federal spending, and strong border security. Mucarsel-Powell, 53, focused on healthcare, immigration reform, and environmental protection.

During the campaign, Scott accused Mucarsel-Powell of supporting open borders and policies that hurt small businesses, reinforcing his appeal to conservative voters.

Whistleblowing Doctor Links Common Health Issues to Widespread "Grocery Scam"

One of America's top doctors is hoping you'll read this before you set foot in another grocery store.

Renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry has found an "invisible problem" affecting almost everything we eat. But almost nobody knows it's happening—except the big food companies responsible.

And Dr. Gundry's research shows it could be the true cause of low energy, digestive issues, and unwanted weight gain in millions of Americans over 35.

Click Here to see Dr. Gundry's report.

➤ Hurricane Rafael is set to hit Cuba as a Category 2 storm. Florida Keys residents should expect rain, strong winds, and possible tornadoes midweek, with the Gulf Coast likely seeing impacts by the weekend. (More)

➤ Statewide: A total of 8,189,384 Floridians, or 59% of the state’s voters, voted via mail ballots or early voting, with Republicans having outvoted Democrats by 844,829 voters heading into Election Day. (See Stats)

➤ Four Counties: The U.S. Department of Justice monitored voting-rights compliance in Broward, Miami-Dade, Orange, and Osceola counties during Tuesday’s elections. Nationwide, the department oversaw 86 locations across 27 states. (See Details)

➤ Palm Beach County: Former President Donald Trump voted at his home precinct on Tuesday and hosted an Election Night Watch Party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. (More)

➤ Lee County: The school district received a $2 million state grant to launch four new career programs and expand 10 existing ones to support high-demand job training. (More)

➤ Duval County: Following months of public meetings, the fate of six schools was decided on Monday when the school board voted to consolidate several elementary schools. (See School List)

➤ Controversy arose over the Buccaneers' decision to kick an extra point, sending the game to overtime in their 30-24 loss to the Chiefs. Head coach Todd Bowles defended the call, saying, “We wanted to get into overtime… We had our shots. We lost the game.” (More)

➤ The Miami Heat squandered a 15-point third-quarter lead against the Sacramento Kings, ultimately losing 111-110. This season, the Heat have a -52-point differential in the third quarter despite a positive point differential in all other quarters. (More)

➤ The Jacksonville Jaguars released safety Tashaun Gipson on Monday after he completed a six-game suspension. Gipson, who tallied 60 tackles and an interception with the 49ers last season, could attract interest from teams needing secondary depth. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NCAAF | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW

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➤ The Orlando Utilities Commission is revising its proposal on electricity pricing and customer reimbursements for generated solar power following customer and group complaints. (More)

➤ A political consultant from Brevard County has pleaded guilty to defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program, admitting to submitting false tax documents to secure over $57,000 in small business loans. (See Details)

➤ Originally set to open on Nov. 1, the Palm House in Palm Beach will now open in January, marking the U.S. debut for London-based L+R Hotels' Luxury Hotels collection. (See Photos)

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If you feel bloated, tired, or fat... try this

One of the top nutrition researchers in the world has just reported a surprising discovery. And it may prove life-changing for middle-aged and older Americans.

According to Dr. Gundry's research, one "anti-nutrient" has become widespread in American food. This unhealthy compound—rather than just "age"—is often behind people's digestive, energy, and weight problems.

Click Here to watch Dr. Gundry's short report about the toxic compound in food that causes problems in your body. And the food you can eat to block it.

➤ Colleges, organizations, and people across the state are participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), aiming to write 50,000 words by November 30. (See Details)

➤ The Red Bull Flugtag competition returns on Saturday, where inventors launch their one-of-a-kind airships off a 27-foot flight deck constructed at the Tampa Convention Center. More than 100,000 spectators are expected to attend. (See Details)

➤ Students of Anna Maria Island Elementary School were greeted with signs and cheers on Monday as they returned after being relocated for 42 days due to Hurricane Helene. (See Video)

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