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Beef O’Brady’s stop rounds out Republican I-4 corridor campaign

Gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, alongside some of the states most prominent Republicans, urged supporters to go vote on Election day. Governor Ron DeSantis said that Republicans need to increase their voter turnout in Polk county. After years of friction, DeSantis finally endorsed Donalds this September — after the primary election.

Flooding could affect Florida polling locations

Torrential rain along Florida’s central eastern coastline has flooded roads. In some areas, election officials are attempting to find alternative polling places. Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in multiple Florida counties. Election officials are required to designate and notify voters of new polling sites in areas that were affected.

Applications open for Tampa City Council vacancy

Tampa City Council Member Luis Viera stepped down yesterday to make way for his run for State Legislature. The six remaining members of city council will appoint somone before a new councilor is elected in March. Applications to fill Viera’s seat open today, and close November ninth at noon.

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