Grand Palms developers submit plan with 292 high-rise units
A roughly $1 billion Grand Palms redevelopment proposal is at the application stage, with city review and public hearings ahead.
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NASA sets $10 billion lunar cap, awards Blue Origin rover-delivery contract
Eight companies can compete for future lunar deliveries under a 10-year contract framework capped at $10 billion. NASA also awarded Blue Origin a $94 million base contract to deliver its planned PROMISE rover.
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FSU appoints Jeff Purinton as athletics director
Jeff Purinton will lead Florida State Athletics after a 56-day gap between Michael Alford’s departure and the appointment announcement. FSU’s separate search for a head football coach remained underway.
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CENTCOM orders team for Iran’s land and Caspian routes
Task Force Iron Gate is planned as an approximately 20-person interagency coordination team based in Tampa, focused on routes across Iran’s land borders and the Caspian Sea.
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NW 74th Place remains closed after 10-foot-deep cave-in
A section of NW 74th Place remains closed after part of the road caved in about 10 feet. Broward County will handle repairs, but the closure’s duration is unknown.
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St. Petersburg voters approve up to $600 million water bond
The authorization covers stormwater, wastewater and drinking-water projects. The city estimates a tax impact of $96 annually per $100,000 of taxable value.
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Mario Diaz-Balart defeats Nicole Locklin in Florida’s 26th District
Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart defeated Democrat Nicole Locklin in Florida’s 26th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The result keeps the seat in Republican hands.
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Bartolucci tops Marco Island council election-night results
Dennis Bartolucci led six candidates in Marco Island’s vote-for-three City Council contest, with all three precincts reporting.
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West Webster closure detours Route 23 outbound trips
West Webster Avenue is closed on a Nov. 2–20 schedule, with driveway access affected for residents and an outbound-only Route 23 detour.
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Gainesville voters approve appointment rule for future vacancies
An unofficial election-night tally showed Gainesville voters backing a change that gives the remaining commissioners power to appoint replacements when the mayor’s or a commission seat becomes vacant.
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Ashley Moody wins Florida Senate special election
Republican Sen. Ashley Moody won Florida’s U.S. Senate special election against Democrat Angie Nixon, according to Decision Desk HQ. The result keeps the seat in Republican hands.
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Byron Donalds wins Florida governor race
Republican Byron Donalds won Florida’s governor race against Democrat David Jolly, according to Decision Desk HQ. The result keeps the governorship in Republican hands.
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Florida voters approve Amendment 3 property-tax changes
Florida voters approved Amendment 3, a constitutional change expanding the homestead property-tax exemption. Unofficial Division of Elections returns showed 4,917,482 votes in favor, or 61.99%, and 3,015,840 against, or 38.01%, clearing the 60% approval threshold.
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Port St. Lucie woman arrested on 29 animal-cruelty counts
Police say the 29 felony counts are based on veterinary findings for the first 29 cats evaluated after 124 cats were recovered from a Port St. Lucie home.
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Palm Coast nonresidents now pay 20% more for covered programs
Palm Coast’s 20% nonresident recreation rate took effect Oct. 28; Southern Recreation Center hours change Nov. 1.
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Milwaukee Brewers win first World Series, finish historic 2026 season
Milwaukee beat Tampa Bay 4–1 in Game 5 to win its first World Series, completing an 11–2 postseason after a franchise-record 103 regular-season wins.
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Tallahassee prosecutors plan adult case for teen accused in shooting
A 15-year-old faces 11 attempted-murder counts after a Tallahassee shooting injured 12. Prosecutors intend to pursue the case in adult court, while the transfer remains unconfirmed.
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Brewers Set World Series Records in 10–1 Win
Seven consecutive hits set an MLB postseason record as Milwaukee scored eight two-out runs, beat Tampa Bay 10–1 and took a 3–0 World Series lead.
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Trump and Melania Trump vote early in West Palm Beach
Donald and Melania Trump voted early in West Palm Beach on Oct. 24, the first day of Florida’s mandatory early-voting period.
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Mayor forecasts 100,000-plus in St. Pete over World Series
Mayor Ken Welch’s forecast covers the course of the World Series, including games, watch parties and visits to businesses. It is not a measured count; the city also announced shuttles, security plans and fan events.
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Port St. Lucie arrest; police still seek second vehicle
Police arrested Eric Saint Aude in connection with a crash that critically injured a 63-year-old man. Investigators are still seeking a possible second vehicle.
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Power-line conflicts delay Apopka pedestrian signals
Concrete curb ramps and refuge improvements at Apopka Boulevard and Sheeler Avenue were finished July 2, but pedestrian signals remained unfinished in Orange County’s October 22 update.