42 States Demand Warning for Social Media Apps

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody joined 41 other state attorneys general Tuesday in calling on Congress to require a surgeon general warning label on social media apps.

The group cited research linking social media use to depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation among youth.

The bipartisan group backs U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s view that social media is a primary cause of a mental health crisis among young Americans.

Governor Addresses Condo Affordability Crisis

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis provided additional details on proposals the state is considering to address the growing affordability crisis in condo communities.

The governor’s office indicated that potential reforms include extending compliance deadlines for inspections and reserve funding and offering low or no-interest loans to condo associations to meet code requirements under Florida law.

DeSantis intends to hold a special session before the end of the year to finalize the details, rather than waiting for the 2025 regular legislative session.

“We do need to do something this year,” DeSantis said at the Roberto Alonso Community Center in Miami Lakes. “I don’t think this is something that you can just put off until next March or April.“

Hypersonic Planes to Test in Jacksonville

The city of Jacksonville announced Monday the groundbreaking of a new hypersonic testing facility on the Westside that will test planes capable of traveling between New York and London in 90 minutes.

The facility, known as HEAT, will be built at Cecil Airport.

The aerospace company Hermeus, tasked with developing the technology to build these aircraft, said the goal is Mach 5, which is over 3,000 miles per hour and five times the speed of sound.

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➤ Tallahassee: Election investigators are looking into potential fraudulent signatures used on petitions in five counties to help put an abortion rights amendment on the state ballot. (See Details)

➤ Altamonte Springs: Lake Brantley High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday after a tip led police to find a student with a firearm on campus. The school remains on Code Yellow until further notice. (More)

➤ Orange County: Rising water from Big Sand Lake is threatening docks and possibly homes as a project to divert the water is underway. Recent heavy rainfall has delayed and complicated the project. (See Video)

➤ Fort Pierce: City officials, who unsuccessfully vied for a Treasure Coast railroad station, urged Brightline on Tuesday to reconsider their city after Stuart rescinded a previously approved plan. (More)

➤ Jupiter: Police Chief David England announced he will retire at the end of October after serving 3 1/2 years as the department leader and nearly 30 years on the force. (More)

➤ Miami Beach: Protests are expected in the area as city commissioners vote on three pro-Israeli resolutions weeks before the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks. (See Details)

➤ Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell will miss time due to a hamstring injury. The news comes just weeks after the Jaguars signed him to the richest cornerback contract in NFL history. (More)

➤ Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe hit a game-tying home run on a ball initially caught by the Philadelphia Phillies center fielder, which went over the fence after a collision dislodged it. (Watch Video)

➤ Former Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson completed a touchdown pass on Sunday that traveled 65.3 yards in the air, the third-longest pass by air yards on record. (Watch Video)

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➤ UK-based Astor Defence will open a military packaging manufacturing facility in Palm Coast in January. The firm manufactures ammunition containers and other military packaging systems. (More)

➤ Orange County and LYNX have expanded the bus network by increasing bus frequency, adding weekend routes, and making adjustments to improve commutes, offering more choices for both tourists and locals. (See Details)

➤ A bankruptcy judge Tuesday approved the sale of three hospitals in Brevard and Indian River counties to Orlando Health for $439 million in cash from Steward Health Care, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May. (More)

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➤ The 40th anniversary of the iconic TV show Miami Vice is being celebrated today at the Avalon Hotel, with Mayor Steve Meiner proclaiming Sept. 16 as Miami Vice Day. (More)

➤ A Seminole County firefighter, inspired to serve by 9/11 heroes, ran the Tunnel to Towers 5K in full gear this week at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs. (See Video)

➤ Andora, a lost dog from Pensacola, was reunited with her family after a 900-mile journey to Oklahoma. (See Photo)

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Apart from your cell phone, do you have a camera that you use regularly?

1. Yes
2. No

Wednesday’s Results:

Did you watch the Presidential Debate last night?

1. Yes: 43.2%
2. No: 34.4%
3. Parts of it: 22.4%

What city in Florida had a spring with water so clear that it led to the invention of the glass-bottom boat in the late 1870s?

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