Good Morning! On this day in 1884, the Florida Territorial Legislature officially established Brevard County as the state’s 25th county, named for politician Theodore Washington Brevard.
Second time’s the charm? A Dunnellon man was caught on camera attempting to steal a septic tank not once, but twice. Get all the details in Et Cetera.
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Legislature Approves Proof of Citizenship Bill
The Florida Legislature passed a bill on Thursday that would require voters to prove their citizenship at the ballot box.
“Although Florida has already enacted much of what the federal legislation contemplates, this will further fortify our state as the leader in election integrity,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a social media post.
The bill is modeled after the federal SAVE America Act strongly championed by President Trump that mandates voters verify their citizenship when registering.
DeSantis is a known supporter of the bill and is expected to sign it. However, the bill won’t take effect until Jan. 1, 2027, after the key mid-term elections.
Recounts Occur in Palm Beach Elections
Palm Beach County started recounts Friday morning after three races were too close to call after Tuesday’s elections.
After a machine recount, a manual recount was called for the South Palm Beach Town Council election,the Boca Raton mayoral election and the Lake Worth Beach charter referendum.
Under Florida law, a machine recount is triggered when the margin is 0.5% or less. If the margin falls below 0.25%, the race then moves to a manual recount.
Andy Thomson won the Boca Raton mayoral race by five votes, while the Lake Worth Beach charter referendum failed to pass by two votes after a manual recount.
Results of the Palm Beach Town Council election manual recount will be available here when completed.
Orlando Ranked Best for Green Space
Orlando has more green space per resident than any other major city, according to analysis from the travel platform BookRetreats, who ranked the city first in the world.
“The psychology of travel is changing,” says BookRetreats.com co-founder Sean Kelly. “It’s less about asking ‘Where should I go?’ and more about ‘How do I want to feel when I get there?’”
Orlando, known as The City Beautiful, offers roughly 2,777 square feet of greenery per person. That translates to more than 148 parks, gardens, and recreation areas.
Other cities around the world recognized in the top five were Chicago, Illinois, Manchester, England, Helsinki, Finland, and Oslo, Norway.
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➤Alachua County: The school board voted on Thursday to move forward with a controversial school zoning plan that will shut down two elementary schools. (More)
➤Fort Myers: The final beam was placed this week on the five-story, $435 million Lee Health hospital building and medical office, which is scheduled to open in 2028. (Details)
➤North Miami: Residents at the Sans Souci Estates Apartments had to leave on short notice due to “structural deterioration,” with one saying on Thursday, “We are technically homeless as of tonight.” (More)
➤ Gadsden County: The State of Florida Commission on Ethics recommended public censure and a fine of $1,500 for Commissioner Ronterious Green after they found he approved county contracts with a conflict of interest. (More)
➤Seminole County: A judge denied bail on Friday to two teens accused in a murder plot after viewing a video of them laughing and joking in the back of a patrol car. (See Video)
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➤ Venezuela plays Japan in the World Baseball Classic this evening at loanDepot Park in Miami. First pitch is scheduled for 9 p.m. (See Schedule)
➤FSU basketball had a chance to beat No. 1 Duke in the ACC tournament, but missed a last-second shot that would have won them the game. With little chance of making the NCAA tournament, their season is likely over. (See Final Shot)
➤Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said he’s “not sorry” for his efforts that led to Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points on Thursday night: “If you are mad, I don’t care … If you get that close to chasing greatness, that’s the point of chasing it—so you can surpass it.” (More)
➤Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks reportedly broke his foot at the NFL combine and will be unable to play until June. He’s been projected as a potential first-round pick, but now it’s unclear how much the injury could affect his draft stock. (More)
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➤ That’s So Tampa put together a roundup of the six best area pubs for St. Patrick’s Day on Tuesday, including Four Green Fields and James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery. (See the List)
➤A 10-foot python had an unusual pursuer: U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-District 25) joined scientists from the University of Florida to help capture the snake. (See Photo)
➤A man stole a septic tank using a U-Haul truck in Marion County after a failed attempt caught on camera. He was arrested in Citrus County. (See Video)
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Legislature Approves Proof of Citizenship Bill
