Good Morning! On this day in 2024, Hurricane Helene came ashore as a Category 4 storm near Perry at 11:10 p.m. It is the strongest hurricane to strike Florida’s Big Bend since reliable records began in the year 1900.
Today is National Shamu the Whale Day, celebrating the star of SeaWorld’s orca whale shows. The first surviving Shamu was born in captivity on Sept. 26, 1985.
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State Expands Charter Schools
Florida’s Board of Education approved new rules on Wednesday expanding charter schools in the state by allowing them to operate inside traditional public school facilities at no cost.
The new regulations require public school districts to share their underutilized spaces—including classrooms, gyms, and cafeterias—and provide services like maintenance and security to the co-located charters.
The expansion builds on a law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis this year to open more “schools of hope,” which are charter schools meant to serve students from persistently low-performing schools.
Supporters argue this offers better educational opportunities for students in low-performing areas. Public school advocates criticized the move as “parasitic,” warning it will drain critical resources from traditional schools.
The governor highlighted González’s record of 26 years of military service, his platform of property-tax relief and public safety, and his successful fight to stop city officials from delaying local elections.
Thirteen candidates will be on the Nov. 4 ballot. Other Republicans include Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo, former Miami Commissioner Alex Díaz de la Portilla, and former Miami Mayor Xavier Suarez—the father of the city’s current term-limited mayor.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Eileen Higgins, former Miami Commissioner Ken Russell, Elijah Bowdre, and Michael Hepburn are among the Democrats running.
Eatonville Sells Historic Hungerford Property
In a landmark deal that resolves a long-running dispute, the Orange County School Board and Town of Eatonville have agreed to sell the 117-acre Hungerford property to Dr. Phillips Charities.
Following several years of legal disputes regarding potential private development of the historic property, the multimillion-dollar agreement will allow Dr. Phillips Charities, in collaboration with the Town of Eatonville, to develop the site for the community’s benefit.
The property consists of two parcels and serves as a gateway into the town founded by freed slaves during the Reconstruction. It is recognized as one of the first self-governing, all-black municipalities in the U.S.
The Orange County School Board is expected to vote to finalize the deal on Sept. 30.
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➤ Orlando: Lawyers representing the family of a man who died after riding a Universal Orlando Resort roller coaster said he likely died as a result of an injury incurred during the ride and that his disability played no role in his death. (More)
➤ Martin County: Stuart’s long-planned Brightline train station has been delayed again due to a lack of funding, with county officials projecting the earliest possible opening in 2028. (See Video)
➤ Escambia County: Commissioners passed a nearly $870 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, an 8.74% increase over last year. Funding includes a slightly lower millage rate of 6.6 and a 3% raise for county employees. (More)
➤ Hillsborough County: CFO Blaise Ingoglia released initial findings from audits conducted by the state’s DOGE task force, flagging nearly $279 million in wasteful spending in the county’s general fund. (See Video)
➤ Volusia County: Fired Miami-Dade police officer Paul Fluty was arrested in Deltona after telling police he was an officer working with the U.S. Marshals. Police were called for a man parked in a driveway looking for a little girl. (See Video)
➤ Lake Worth Beach: An oceanfront redevelopment proposal, which would include a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, a Hyatt-branded hotel, and a community pool, is drawing both excitement and pushback. (More)
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➤ No. 8 Florida State football will take on Virginia in a much-anticipated Friday night matchup. The Seminoles enter the game as seven-point favorites. (More)
➤ The Miami Heat signed 6-foot-8-inch big man Precious Achiuwa to a one-year deal this week. He’s expected to provide frontcourt depth behind Bam Adebayo. This will be Achiuwa’s second stint in Miami. (More)
➤Florida State’s beach volleyball team has joined the Big 12 as an affiliate member, effective immediately. They will play Arizona, Arizona State, Boise State, South Carolina, and TCU in conference action this upcoming season. (More)
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➤ Pending home sales in Florida rose by nearly 10% in August, the largest year-over-year gain since last November, and the second largest monthly increase since 2021. All property types saw increased buying interest, led by single-family homes. (More)
➤ Florida’s minimum wage boost to $14 an hour takes effect on Sept. 30. State voters approved the change nearly five years ago. Next year is the last scheduled minimum wage hike. (See Chart)
➤ Detwiler’s Farm Market will open its biggest warehouse, a 133,000-square-foot facility in Palmetto, on Sept. 29. The new facility will replace two smaller warehouses and serve all six store locations across Manatee and Sarasota counties. (See Video)
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➤ The Grow My Giving Foodtique celebrated its grand opening in Progress Village. The Hillsborough County storefront is a free food pantry in a building flooded during last year’s storms. (See Video)
➤ A Tampa developer wants to build a 250-foot observation wheel that would bring sweeping views of downtown. The city council will discuss what’s being called “Tampa WOW!” or “Wheel Over Water” on Oct. 9. (See Video)
➤ A Polk City widow donated her late husband’s pacemaker to give a dog or cat a second chance at life. Donations are the only way these lifesaving surgeries are performed. (See Video)
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State Expands Charter Schools
