Friday, November 6, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1956, Floridians re-elected Gov. LeRoy Collins, making him the first governor in state history to win consecutive terms. His 747,753 votes were the most any Florida candidate had ever received.

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Florida Ties Execution Record at 19

Florida executed Jesse Guardado, 64, Thursday, its 19th execution of 2026, tying last year’s state record. The U.S. Supreme Court denied his last appeal hours earlier. In his final words, he apologized to the victim’s family and his own.

Guardado confessed to killing Jackie Malone, 75, in her Walton County home in 2004. She had helped him find work and housing. He stabbed her during a crack cocaine binge and stole $80 and a jewelry box.

Advocates pointed to abuse he suffered as a boy at a state-run reform school. Outgoing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has said his goal is justice for victims’ families. Thomas Overton’s scheduled Nov. 19 execution would set a record at 20.

Flood Emergency Grows to 14 Counties

Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded Florida’s flood emergency to seven more counties, including Seminole, Volusia, and Lake, bringing the total to 14.

The flooding has killed two people and forced more than 100 rescues, and the water is still on the move.

In Arcadia, the Peace River rose from about 7 feet to nearly 14 feet in 24 hours, swamping DeSoto Veterans Memorial Park. Dennis O’Hara of the DeSoto County Emergency Operations Center said the river will stay in major flood stage for a lengthy stretch.

Brevard’s floodwater is now draining north into the St. Johns River, which is forecast to reach minor flood stage near Sanford today and crest Monday. In preparation, Seminole County is handing out 3,000 pre-filled sandbags.

Soto-Green Race Hovers Near Recount Line

Counties in Florida’s 9th Congressional District must submit results to the state today, deciding whether a recount follows. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., led Republican Dan Green by just over 1,400 votes, or 0.52%, as of Thursday.

Soto declared victory in a district state lawmakers redrew to add Indian River, Highlands, and other counties. Green, a Vero Beach resident raised in Indian River County, loaned his campaign $2.24 million.

State law requires a machine recount at a margin of 0.5% or less, and a manual recount at 0.25% or less. Osceola County elections supervisor Mary Jane Arrington said the race sits just outside recount range for now, but results from the district’s other six counties could change that.

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➤ Port Everglades: The Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma offloaded more than $27 million worth of cocaine on Wednesday, along with four detainees, following two drug-trafficking interdictions in the Caribbean Sea. (See Details)

➤ Pasco County: Gov. Ron DeSantis named interim Sheriff Jeff Harrington the county’s permanent sheriff, replacing Chris Nocco, who resigned and won Tuesday’s election for state Senate District 21. (More)

➤ Brevard County: Brightline resumed passenger service between Orlando and West Palm Beach on Thursday after flooding along the rail corridor forced a three-day shutdown. (More)

➤ Orlando: Universal Orlando confirmed a new indoor roller coaster is under construction in Epic Universe’s Dark Universe, though the park has yet to reveal the ride’s theme or opening date. (More)

➤ New Smyrna Beach: Rescue crews pulled an injured pilot from the wreckage of a single-engine plane that crashed near Turnbull Bay Road on Wednesday before airlifting him to a hospital. (More)

➤ The Villages: A prison drone alert at Coleman Federal Correctional Complex led police to arrest three men and a 16-year-old on Wednesday after discovering a pickup carrying fentanyl, saw blades, cell phones, and a drone. (See Details)

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➤ Top-ranked Miami will visit Notre Dame on Saturday without star receiver Malachi Toney, who injured his ankle in practice Wednesday and was scheduled for tightrope surgery. He’s expected to return for the postseason. (More)

➤ Florida is expected to start Tramell Jones Jr. at quarterback against Oklahoma on Saturday after benching Aaron Philo during a 27-8 loss to Georgia. Jones won his only previous start, leading the Gators past Texas on the road last month. (More)

➤ JetBlue unveiled a Florida Panthers-themed Airbus A320 named Go Cats Go on Thursday at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. (See Plane)

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➤ The original Shorty’s Bar-B-Q in Dadeland will close on Dec. 27 after 75 years of serving ribs and other barbecue favorites, while its Bird Road and Davie locations will remain open. (More)

➤ Rising Peace River floodwaters submerged Jungle Doria’s Wildlife Park in Arcadia, forcing its indefinite closure and the safe evacuation of all its animals as operators seek donations to cover ongoing care and recovery costs. (See Flooding)

➤ Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge welcomed a female zebra foal born to mother Aziza, with the still-unnamed newcomer joining the herd on the resort’s Arusha savanna. (See Zebra)

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➤ Diagnosed peanut allergies may not be allergies at all, new research suggests, prompting calls for retesting. (Hear Story)

➤ Unions joined France’s escalating student protests with a nationwide strike Thursday, as the government deployed 70,000 police. (Listen Now)

➤ British actor/commentator Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault in London, with a judge warning of significant prison time. (Hear Details)