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TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1974, Pioneer Hall opened at Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground at Walt Disney World, recreating a late 1800s lodge in the Northwest Territory.

It's voting day in parts of the state as national eyes turn to Florida to gauge how the Trump agenda is landing with voters. And while the GOP's control of the House isn't at risk, the races may reveal how strong Trump's influence remains within his party. Details are in today's Top Stories.

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Today's Special House Elections

Florida will hold a special election today to replace former GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz in two closely watched contests widely viewed as a test of President Trump's agenda.

In the 6th Congressional District, which covers Daytona Beach and stretches into central Florida, Republican state Sen. Randy Fine is competing against Democrat Josh Weil to fill the seat vacated by Waltz when he was appointed as Trump's national security advisor.

Trump has endorsed Fine and called into two tele-town halls for him. Weil is a public schoolteacher and has received an endorsement from Sen. Bernie Sanders.

In the Panhandle's 1st Congressional District, Florida's Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis squares off against Democrat Gay Valimont. The winner will fill Gaetz's seat, who resigned when he was Trump's initial pick for attorney general.

A recent poll suggests a tightening race in Florida's 6th Congressional District, with Weil trailing Fine by only 4%. Early voting data reveals higher Democratic turnout, indicating increased enthusiasm. However, Republican support remains solid.

Egg Beaters and Bob Evans Liquid Eggs Recall

More than 200,000 pounds of liquid egg products are being recalled nationwide because they may contain a cleaning solution with a chemical commonly used for bleaching. The recall includes Florida food service distributors.

The recall comes from Cargill Kitchen Solutions, which sells the eggs in 32-oz. cartons under the labels Egg Beaters and Bob Evans.

The Class III recall is the lowest risk classification, and there have not been any confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

Speedsters Could Lose Cars for 30 Days

A proposed law under consideration this week would allow Floridians' vehicles to be impounded for 30 days if they are caught speeding more than 50 miles per hour over the legal limit or passing another vehicle while traveling over 100 miles per hour.

The first offense could carry a fine of at least $1,000 and revocation of the driver's license for six months. Under existing law, the driver could also be imprisoned for up to 90 days.

The second offense could result in a fine of at least $2,500, prison time of up to six months, or both. The driver's license would also be revoked for one year.

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➤ Pinellas County: The stadium deal between the city of St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay Rays officially expired on Monday, as Commissioner Chris Latvala plans to ask the team to reimburse the county for expenses in preparing the deal. (More)

➤ Volusia County: The county council is expected to vote today on whether to spend over $4.6 million to buy 356 acres on State Road 44 for conservation and a motocross facility. (More)

➤ Ormond Beach: After two years of opposition from residents and leaders, Belvedere Terminals announced it will not be building a fuel terminal in the city and is considering one in Palm Coast instead. (See Video)

➤ Coral Gables: Chinese migrants are coming ashore via boat, leading to an investigation into human smuggling networks. (More)

➤ Tampa: The NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament Final Four will be in the city for the fourth time in its history from April 3-6, bringing an estimated 30,000 visitors. (See Video)

➤ Deltona: City leaders are concerned a proposed state law that could give Tallahassee control over local development decisions might invalidate the Keep Deltona Wild district aimed at limiting dense development. (See Video)

➤ Miami Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine hit a game-tying home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, the same day his father, Jeff Conine, was inducted into the team Hall of Fame. The Marlins won the game 3-2 on a walk-off wild pitch. (Watch Video)

➤ Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill hinted at a potential trade in a recent flurry of social media posts. (See Posts)

➤ Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov played his 800th career game on Sunday, a 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. (More)

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➤ The FCC has opened a probe into DEI practices at Disney and ABC, saying their "DEI practices may violate FCC prohibitions on invidious forms of discrimination." (More)

➤ Clearwater-based BayCare opened Florida's first behavioral health urgent care center in New Port Richey for patients needing mental health and substance use services. (More)

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➤ After launching his gubernatorial campaign this weekend in Bonita Springs, Rep. Byron Donalds told Fox News Sunday that there's a "pretty good" chance Gov. Ron DeSantis will eventually endorse him. (More)

➤ The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa unveiled the country's second-largest planetarium inside its digital dome theatre on Monday, featuring an 82-foot screen that shows 360-degree movies. (See Photos)

➤ Chinsegut Hill, a historic Hernando County home surrounded by a 114-acre preserve, is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and sheds light on women's history. (See Video)

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