Good Morning! On this day in 1982, Devin Hester was born in Riviera Beach. Hester played college football at the University of Miami and pro ball for several teams, including the Chicago Bears. Hester retired in 2017 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024.
Skywatchers are in for a treat as the year’s closest and brightest supermoon rises tonight. The Super Beaver Moon will reach peak illumination at 8:19 a.m. tomorrow, when the moon will be about 221,817 miles from Earth.
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Florida is World’s 15th Largest Economy
Florida’s economy is now the 15th largest in the world, according to the Florida Chamber Foundation’s latest update. Florida’s GDP now exceeds $1.7 trillion annually, surpassing Spain and ranking $25.5 billion behind Australia.
The Foundation’s long-term goal is to see the Sunshine State become one of the top 10 global economies by 2030. Its plan is outlined in the Florida 2030 Blueprint Halftime Report, presented at the Future of Florida Forum in Orlando last week.
The report was compiled after a two-year research program that engaged business and community leaders in each of Florida’s 67 counties, identifying key trends and the factors that drive their regional economies. Here’s an overview sheet.
The blueprint identifies six pillars for the state’s future economic success, including enhancing Florida’s talent pipeline to foster a better workforce, promoting job diversity, and preparing Florida’s infrastructure for growth and development.
Miami’s Complicated Mayoral Race
Thirteen candidates are vying today for the part-time job of serving as Miami’s city mayor. The role lacks the power of the county mayor and is considered symbolic. The city mayor has no commission vote but can veto legislation and hire and fire the city manager.
If no candidate wins the nonpartisan election with more than 50% support, the two candidates with the most votes will face a Dec. 9 runoff.
The election features candidates from political dynasties. Joe Carollo is on the ballot along with his brother, Frank Carollo, who is running for the city commission. Xavier Suarez is the father of the current mayor, Francis X. Suarez, and is running to succeed him.
Joe Carollo and Xavier Suarez are both former mayors. They ran against each other in 1997, in an infamous election that resulted in a judge invalidating Suarez’s victory and making Carollo mayor after finding widespread voter fraud.
In addition to deciding races for mayor and commission seats representing Districts 3 and 5, Miami residents will vote on four ballot questions, mainly aimed at shifting power from the city government to citizens.
Crowded Field in Orlando’s District 3
In today’s nonpartisan election in Orlando, five candidates are vying to replace Commissioner Robert Stuart, who is not seeking a sixth term on the Orlando City Council. The candidates include Samuel Chambers, Roger Chapin, Chris Durant, Kimberly Kiss, and Mira Tanna.
The District 3 city commission seat oversees Baldwin Park, Audubon Park, College Park, Rosemont, and other surrounding neighborhoods.
Chapin and Tanna emerged as the top two candidates, with Chapin winning the endorsement of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. Chapin, the son of former Orange County Mayor Linda Chapin, raised the most money, with over $214,000, compared to Tanna’s $57,000.
In Orlando’s District 5 city council election, Regina Hill is fighting to get her old seat back after Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended her from office last year following her indictment on felony charges.
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➤ Statewide: Municipal elections take place today throughout Florida, including in Marathon, Monroe County’s third-largest municipality by population, where seven candidates are vying for three city council seats. (More)
➤ Miami: As Jamaica’s airports reopen following Hurricane Melissa, travelers are making their way back to South Florida and sharing stories of horrible devastation and destruction. (See Video)
➤ Orlando: Passport pop-up events demonstrated interest in the new passport office location opening in the summer of 2027. The State Department confirmed that the official location is just north of Orlando International Airport (MCO). (More)
➤ Port Canaveral: Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, Disney Destiny, made a port stop on Sunday en route to Port Everglades for its inaugural sailing on Nov. 20. (See Photos)
➤ Tallahassee: A panel appointed by Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muniz issued a report that offered suggestions for moving away from what it described as the American Bar Association’s “near monopoly” on accrediting law schools. (More)
➤ High Springs: Many gathered at Catherine Taylor Park to honor those who’ve served the country in an early Veterans Day celebration. (More)
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➤ University of Miami football dropped eight spots to No. 18 in the AP college football poll this week after losing to SMU on Saturday, dimming the team’s hopes of making the playoffs. (More)
➤ Nashville SC upset Inter Miami this weekend to push their MLS Cup Playoff series to a third game. The winner-take-all matchup will be played at Chase Stadium this Saturday. (More)
➤The Miami Dolphins traded linebacker Jaelan Phillips to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a third-round draft pick. Phillips played five years for the Dolphins and was set to become a free agent this offseason. (More)
➤ Three-star edge rusher prospect Chris Carbin flipped his commitment from Georgia Tech to Florida State just hours after the Yellow Jackets’ upset loss to NC State on Saturday. (More)
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➤ The Florida Retail Federation launched a Find It In Florida campaign, encouraging residents to shop local throughout the holiday season as Christmas shopping typically ramps up starting this week. (More)
➤ The Florida Autonomous Vehicle Summit (FAVS) returns Nov. 5-7 in Orlando for its 13th year. The three-day event includes a series of tech-forward exhibits, demonstrations, break-out sessions, and networking opportunities with leaders from across the sector. (More)
➤ Disney Lakeshore Lodge, a new Disney Vacation Club resort, will open in 2027 at Walt Disney World near Orlando on the site of River Country, Disney’s former abandoned water park. (See Photos)
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➤ Comedian Nate Bargatze will soon have his own theme park, Nateland. Development details will be formally announced on Nov. 18 during Orlando’s International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo 2025. (More)
➤ The seventh annual Space Coast Police K-9 Competition is set for Nov. 14 at the USSSA Space Coast Stadium in Viera. This year’s event will allow civilians to compete in the hard dog/fast dog competition. (More)
➤ Santa Claus will be sending personalized mail to children 12 and younger in Volusia County, thanks to a partnership between the big man and Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation, and Culture Division. (See How)
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Florida is World’s 15th Largest Economy 
