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TUESDAY, December 17, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1974, actress Sarah Paulson was born in Tampa. Paulson is best known for her work in Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and American Horror Story.

The Asian Lantern Festival is underway at the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Sanford. Read more about it in our Around Florida section.

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Homebuyers Will Soon Have Access to Neighbors' Political Leanings

A new real estate platform developed by Tech startup Oyssey allows buyers to see the political affiliations of their potential neighbors and how many dogs may be living on their block.

Soft launching this month in South Florida and New York City, the platform enables buyers to search for homes, streamline contract negotiations, and access block-by-block consumer and political data.

Oyssey developed the platform after a recent class-action lawsuit settlement against the National Association of Realtors. The settlement required buyers to sign contracts with agents to tour homes and negotiate commission payments.

The company claims that social data—such as age, education, and income demographics—is believed to influence buyers more than a home's physical features.

Record Travel Expected This Holiday

According to AAA, a record 7.1 million Floridians—a 3% increase from last year—are expected to travel more than 50 miles during the end-of-year holiday period that runs from Dec. 21 through New Year's Day.

The auto club estimates that 90% of travelers will drive to their destinations, but record air travel is also predicted.

The busiest day on the roads is projected to be Dec. 22. A spokesman for AAA said that four of the top five domestic travel destinations this holiday season are in Florida, so travelers should be prepared for crowded roads and airports.

Florida Native Wins Heisman Trophy

Boynton Beach's own Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday. Hunter plays wide receiver and cornerback for the Colorado Buffaloes.

Hunter received 552 first-place votes and 2,231 points in a comfortable victory. Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty was the runner-up with 309 first-place votes and 2,017 points.

Miami quarterback Cam Ward finished fourth in the balloting for the 90th Heisman Trophy. Hunter's win marked only the fifth time this century that a non-quarterback has won the award.

Hunter gave an emotional acceptance speech, saying, "I want to say something to my father. Dad, I love you. For all the stuff you went through, man. Now look at your oldest son. I did it for you, man."

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➤ Charlotte County: Congressman Greg Steube called for answers after multiple shootings erupted across the county Sunday, including one that resulted in the death of Deputy Cpl. Elio Diaz. (See Video)

➤ Jacksonville: Law enforcement reminded residents that porch pirates can now be charged with a third-degree felony if the property they steal is valued at $40 or more. (See Details)

➤ Miami: Serial bank robber David Ziesel of Port St. Lucie was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his latest heist at iTHINK Financial. (See Photo)

➤ Orange County: Police are seeking the public's help to identify 30 individuals involved in a street takeover at South John Young Parkway and Central Florida Parkway on Nov. 30. (See Video)

➤ Orlando: Downtown for the Holidays at Lake Eola hosted a sensory-friendly night on Sunday, creating an inclusive environment for more people to join the festivities. (See Video)

➤ Sanford: The Asian Lantern Festival is underway at the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens now through Jan. 19, celebrating the theme Into the Wild. (See Photos)

➤ Jacksonville Jaguars star receiver Brian Thomas Jr. set the team’s rookie record for receiving yards in a season on Sunday. (More)

➤ The Orlando Magic’s 17-game home winning streak was snapped on Sunday after a 100-91 loss to the New York Knicks. (More)

➤ Miami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose was hospitalized on Sunday after a scary hit to the head. (More)

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➤ Space Florida has asked Brevard County to expand the wastewater treatment capacity at the Merritt Island Sykes Creek treatment plant to handle an additional 300,000 gallons per day by 2027. (See Details)

➤ Tallahassee-based Shutts & Bowen's Ben Gibson has been named the next General Counsel for the Republican National Lawyers Association. (More)

➤ If the American Eagle Outfitters CEO's Key Biscayne double penthouse fetches the asking price of $33.9 million, it would set a condo-sale record for the barrier island. (See Photos)

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➤ Neighbors who live near a Cold War-era nuclear bomb shelter in Fort Pierce are speculating about what the property's new owners are doing on the other side of the chain-link fence topped with barbed wire. (See Photos)

➤ Florida Power & Light Company (FP&L) workers decorated a fireman’s home for the holidays. (See Photos)

➤ A Florida emergency medicine pediatrician offered a list on Instagram of toys to avoid giving children this holiday season, including electric scooters. (See List)

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