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Daytona Beach News-Journal

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Seminole County updates vote count in tight Congress race

The race for Congress in Florida's 7th District remains contested, with Republican Ryan Elijah's campaign signaling confidence he will emerge victorious. The Seminole County Elections Office updated its totals Nov. 4 in the contest between Elijah and Democrat Bale Dalton. The latest count showed the race tightening, but not enough to trigger a recount. The totals from Seminole and Volusia counties have Elijah up by 1,701 votes out of more than 320,000 ballots cast. "While our elections officials complete their important work, we are confident Ryan has secured the votes needed to win," Erin Isaac, a campaign spokeswoman, said in a text to The Daytona Beach News-Journal. "We will continue to watch closely, but there simply aren't enough ballots to change the outcome." Dalton's campaign released a statement taking issue with Isaac's statement. “This race remains too close to call, and it is incumbent on all of us not to pretend otherwise until all ballots are counted. We have not received verified information from either Seminole or Volusia County’s Supervisor of Elections Office on the number of outstanding ballots," Dalton said in the statement. “Every single Central Floridian deserves to have their voice heard," he said. "Having voted while deployed

Seminole County, FL · 2d

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In Ron DeSantis’s Florida, voters just elected the state’s first out transgender woman

Quinnie Pérez made history Tuesday night, becoming the first out transgender woman elected to public office in Florida after winning Seat 1 on the Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District board. Pérez will join the district's nonpartisan, volunteer board in January. The board helps promote conservation and the...

Florida · 2d

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Seminole County shifts blue in most races as turnout tops 57%

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Voter turnout was just over 57% in Seminole and Orange counties in the 2026 midterm election, with Democrats winning several local races and making gains in Seminole County compared with 2024. In 2024, Seminole County gave Republicans a clean sweep, voting for GOP candidates in...

Seminole County, FL · 2d

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A Black Market for a Purple Berry Growing in Florida

The last day of October marked the end of the saw palmetto berry harvest season and another year of poaching that has vexed law enforcement from South Carolina to the Florida Keys and across the Gulf Coast. Saw palmetto is a common plant throughout the Southeast. The short shrub with...

Florida · 1d

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St. Johns River flooding expected to worsen in parts of Central Florida, forecasters say

The St. Johns River has reached flood stage near DeLand, with levels expected to rise to 4.6 feet early next week, potentially approaching moderate flooding. Flood concerns also extend to Astor, Lake Harney, Sanford and Cocoa, where some areas face moderate to major flooding. The National Weather Service urges residents...

Deland, FL · 1d

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Apopka’s Reclaimed-Water Bottleneck Tests a Regional Supply Agreement

A regional reclaimed-water system can deliver water only as reliably as its receiving and distribution infrastructure allows. In Apopka, that constraint has become central to a dispute with Altamonte Springs over deliveries under a long-term agreement, even as Apopka works on projects intended to expand storage access and move water through its network.

Apopka, FL · 1d

Daily Commercial

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10 Lake County restaurants cited for high-priority violations

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Lake County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Lake County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Lake County restaurant inspection site . Which Lake County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 26-Nov. 1 inspections and no violations were found. Casa Daza

Lake County, FL · 3d

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Proposal infuses ‘1980’s vibe’ into derelict Orlando shopping plaza Colonial Promenade

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando’s Colonial Promenade shopping plaza may be going retro with a new plan to redevelop the derelict plaza on East Colonial Drive. The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, owner of the property is considering a proposal to redevelop and rebrand the shopping plaza. The Wideman Company presented design renderings at a committee meeting Wednesday.

Orlando, FL · 2d

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Things to Do This Weekend in Lake County: November 6–8, 2026

Montverde Day’s 46th Annual Fall Music Festival runs Friday–Saturday, November 6–7, with free admission and parking [2]. Mount Dora’s Plant & Garden Fair takes over Donnelly Park on Saturday–Sunday, November 7–8, featuring vendors, nurseries, and gardening experts [1]. A OneBlood blood drive operates during...

Lake County, FL · 11h

Herald-Tribune

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Three Florida cities among Orkin's 'rattiest cities in 2026' ranking

Several Florida cities have earned a spot on a list they probably won’t be bragging about. Three major Florida cities all made Orkin’s 2026 ranking of the 50 “rattiest” cities in the U.S., based on new residential rodent treatments recorded between Aug. 9, 2025, and Aug. 9, 2026. "There’s no single type of city or climate that’s immune to rodent pressure," said Dr. Shannon Sked, National Technical Director at Orkin, in the study. "Rats and mice are highly adaptable and can thrive in communities across the country wherever they can find food, water and shelter." Here's where Florida ranks among the "rattiest cities" in the U.S. for 2026. Where did Florida cities rank in Orkin's list of the rattiest cities? Tampa, Miami and Orlando are among Orkin’s 50 “rattiest” cities for 2026, a ranking based on the company’s residential rodent treatment data. Tampa - 22 Miami - 26 Orlando - 32 What city has the most rats in the U.S.? Los Angeles still holds the title of "rattiest city" for the second year in a row. "Los Angeles’ year-round mild weather, dense neighborhoods and abundant access to food, water and shelter create conditions where rats and mice can thrive," Orkin

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John Lowndes Upsets Incumbent Republican Jason Brodeur

The mayor of Maitland benefited from a strong showing for Democratic candidates not only in Orange, but also in Seminole County. John Lowndes, a Democrat, unseated incumbent Republican Jason Brodeur for a seat in the Florida Senate that represents Winter Park, Maitland and a portion of Seminole County. Lowndes, who...

Seminole County, FL · 3d

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Winter Springs to strengthen whistleblower protections after anonymous complaint

Winter Springs will strengthen protections for whistleblowers after an anonymous email alleged some city employees were taking work vehicles home. Winter Springs City Commissioner Mark Caruso asked the City Commission to expand its whistleblower policy. The City Commission already passed an anti-fraud policy in 2023, one of the recommendations from an audit.

Winter Springs, FL · 2d

Orlando Weekly

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Tiffany Moore Russell elected Orange County mayor

Orange County clerk of Courts Tiffany Moore Russell defeated businessman Chris Messina in a competitive, open race for Orange County mayor, winning just under 60 percent of the vote to 35 percent, as of publication, in an election featuring roughly 55 percent voter turnout countywide. Although the race is officially nonpartisan, Moore Russell is, notably, […] The post Tiffany Moore Russell elected Orange County mayor appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orange County, FL · 3d

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EDC Orlando: Road closures, parking and travel tips for festivalgoers this weekend

ORLANDO, Fla. – The beats are about to drop in Orlando as thousands of electronic dance music fans prepare to descend on Camping World Stadium for EDC Orlando. The festival is expected to bring about 100,000 additional visitors to the city this weekend, creating increased traffic and road closures near the stadium.

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Three major events in Downtown Orlando will cause road closures this Saturday

Plan ahead for downtown Orlando traffic delays this Saturday as three major events take place simultaneously.

Orlando, FL · 13h

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After Eight Years Representing Orlando, Anna Eskamani Says Goodbye to the Florida House

Election Day marks the end of an eight-year run in the Florida House for State Representative Dr. Anna V. Eskamani (D-Orlando), who is leaving office after reaching Florida’s term limit. First elected in 2018, Eskamani represented House District 47 before redistricting moved her into District 42 in 2022. Over...

Orlando, FL · 3d

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LGBTQ+ Democrat newcomer Dr. Jane Aman wins House seat

(Photo via JaneForFlorida.com) ORLANDO | Dr. Jane Aman flipped a seat in House District 37 yesterday after winning the majority vote of 59%, beating Republican Robert Prater. Aman is part of the largest LGBTQ+ legislative caucus in state history. She is a teacher at the University of Central Florida in...

Orlando, FL · 2d

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Construction begins on 252-unit Gateway Osceola apartment community

Construction has started on Gateway Osceola, a 252-unit apartment development in Osceola County, Florida. Muirfield Development announced the start of construction on the four-storey, Class A multifamily community, which will occupy approximately 12 acres in the NeoCity and NeoVation corridor near Osceola Heritage Park in the Kissimmee area. BBL Building...

Osceola County, FL · 2d

Daytona Beach News-Journal

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David Markle unseats longtime hospital authority board incumbent

The West Volusia Hospital Authority Board will see a new face for the first time in 13 years. Voters chose to elect newcomer and registered nurse David Markle, who criticized some of the board’s recent decisions, to its Group B, Seat 2 position Nov. 3 on Election Day. He beat out four-term incumbent Voloria Manning, who has been on the board since 2013 and was running for her fifth term. Markle beat Manning by about 5,800 votes, or about 7.5%. Almost 80,000 people voted in the race. What is the Hospital Authority Board? The hospital authority, which is an independent special taxing district with five commission members, was created by the Florida Legislature to provide health care access to thousands of low-income and vulnerable residents across West Volusia. That includes cities like DeBary, DeLand, Pierson, Orange City and Deltona. Commissioners are elected to four-year terms and are not paid. ▶ Results from other races: Congressional House and Senate races Registered Nurse David Markle elected to the West Volusia Hospital Authority Board after Amendment 3 concerns Because the board relies on property tax revenue to fund health care access, the West Volusia Hospital Authority Board was at risk of losing millions

Volusia County, FL · 3d

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Lake Mary Faces Dec. 22 Deadline on Forever Chemical Settlement for Tap Water

Lake Mary commissioners face a decision with a hard deadline attached: whether to stay inside a set of pending legal settlements over PFAS contamination in drinking water systems, or opt out and go it alone. City staff and the city attorney have already made their preference known, telling commissioners that sticking with the settlements is the better move, warning that walking away could mean delays and real money lost.

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