Vigils Held for Charlie Kirk

Vigils were held across the state over the weekend for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last Wednesday at Utah Valley University.

“A lot of people are hurt. When the one speaker got up and asked everyone to raise their hands if they had cried for someone that they had never met this week, and everyone raised their hands,” Ray Hinch, a Charlie Kirk supporter in Polk County, said.

In Fort Lauderdale, mourners lit candles and prayed, followed by singing a rendition of Amazing Grace during a vigil that lasted several hours. 

“He was a friend to us. And he had such a special gift of igniting… a passion amongst the youth,” said Brianna Reeves, president of Broward Young Republicans.

State Funding Sent to Fire Departments

Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia, who serves as the state fire marshal, awarded $1.4 million in funding to Florida fire departments to ensure that they have the equipment they need. 

Of the funding, $1.04 million went to Sanford Aircraft Rescue for a new firefighting vehicle, while the Satellite Beach Fire Department received nearly $62,000 and the Inverness Fire Department more than $52,000.

An additional 13 departments received awards ranging from $5,000 to over $42,000 through the Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Grant.

“By prioritizing cancer decontamination, he’s making sure Florida’s firefighters have the tools to protect themselves from the dangers of the job,” said Bernie Bernoska, president of Florida Professional Firefighters.

Florida Ranks 9th in Household Credit Card Debt

Florida ranked ninth in household credit card debt in a recent WalletHub study, with an average of $12,624.

Hawaii ranked first, with an average of $15,052 in credit card debt per household, while Californians, ranked second, have an average of $13,847.

Alaska, New Jersey, Nevada, Georgia, Texas, Maryland, and Connecticut rounded out the top ten. 

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➤ Orlando: Goodwill Industries of Central Florida unveiled a $20 million renovation of its South Orange Blossom Trail campus on Friday. (More)

➤ Sanford: Two puppies abandoned outside Seminole County Animal Services this week have both been adopted. (See Puppies)

➤ Levy County: A plane crashed tail up outside of Williston Regional Airport on Saturday. The pilot walked away with only scratches. (See Video)

➤ Lake City: Florida Gateway College honored the late legendary softball coach Jean Williams on Saturday. She brought the Timberwolves seven National Championship wins. (See Photo)

➤ Miami Gardens: A man and a woman have been arrested for allegedly turning their home into a counterfeit luxury storefront and selling fake Louis Vuitton merchandise valued at more than $500,000. (See Inside Home)

➤ Martin County: A teacher at Spectrum Academy has been removed from classroom duties due to a social media post commenting on the Charlie Kirk assassination that officials called “disturbing.” (Details)

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➤ The Miami Dolphins lost 33-27 to the New England Patriots on Sunday despite returning a punt 74 yards for a touchdown to take the lead midway through the fourth quarter. (More)

➤ The Jacksonville Jaguars lost 31-27 to the Cincinnati Bengals. Backup Bengals quarterback Jake Browning led the victory after Joe Burrow went out with an injury in the first half. (More)

➤ Miami Marlins rookie outfielder Troy Johnston slugged a walk-off home run in the 11th inning of the team’s 6-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. (Watch Video)

➤ Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays also won on a tiebreaking homer, coming from catcher Nick Fortes, leading to a 5-4 win. (Watch Video)

Yesterday’s Results: NFL | MLB | WNBA | Soccer | Golf

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➤ Buc-ee’s reportedly paid $11.5M for a tract of land in Charlotte County that the convenience store chain plans to use for a family travel center. (More)

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➤ An Oakleaf High School flutist from Oakleaf Plantation will march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. (See Video)

➤ HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital in Clay County hosted its ninth annual neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) reunion to welcome back families and reconnect them with staff who cared for their children. (See Photos)

➤ A woman reunited with the father-son doctors at HCA Florida Westside Hospital in Plantation, who operated and saved her after she was diagnosed with a golf ball-sized brain tumor. (See Video)

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Sunday’s Results:

Have you ever yelled at someone for feeding seagulls?

1. Yes: 18%
2. No: 82%

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