Early Voting Begins in Florida

Over 650,000 Floridians have already voted by mail for the Aug. 20 primary elections, as early voting sites open for in-person voting this week, with dates varying by county.

On Monday, the state Division of Elections said that 277,922 Republicans and 265,152 Democrats had returned vote-by-mail ballots to county elections supervisors. Also, 98,078 unaffiliated and 9,360 third-party voters had cast ballots by mail.

At least seven Florida counties canceled the first day of early voting due to Hurricane Debby and rescheduled the start for Tuesday. Duval and Gadsden Counties will begin voting today.

Voters looking to vote by mail should submit their applications before Thursday, Aug. 8. Those who already signed up for vote-by-mail ballots should receive them soon.

DeSantis Reacts to Harris’s VP Pick

During a press conference in Steinhatchee on Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis took time to react to Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris’s choice of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the Democratic pick for Vice President.

DeSantis said, “Harris-Walz: the most left-wing ticket in American history. Minnesota was ground zero for the BLM riots of 2020. Harris egged it on, and Walz sat by and let Minneapolis burn.”

Walz criticized laws signed by DeSantis during Minnesota’s State of the State address last year. He said other governors boast about freedom in their states, but in reality, the laws passed are restricting it.

Florida Counties Among Healthiest in U.S.

Three of the healthiest communities in America are in Florida, according to a new ranking released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report. See how your county scored here.

Of the 3,140 counties ranked, Florida counties in the top 500 include St. Johns (No. 104), Seminole (No. 280), and Sarasota (No. 465).

U.S. News said the sixth annual 2024 Healthiest Communities ranking measures how well counties serve their residents. The analysis considers more than 90 metrics in 10 categories.

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What you didn’t know about magnesium

 A 2017 review of 18 studies confirmed that magnesium reduces anxiety, including mild anxiety, premenstrual syndrome, postpartum anxiety, and generalized anxiety. One reason magnesium might help reduce anxiety is that it may improve brain function. But you might wonder, “If magnesium is the solution, why isn’t everyone stress-free?”

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➤ Palmetto Bay: Mayor Karyn Cunningham has scheduled an emergency meeting for Thursday about questions relating to public safety and the 87th Avenue Bridge project. (More)

➤ Jupiter: Construction on the $122 million new U.S. 1 bridge over the Loxahatchee River is two-thirds complete, the Florida Department of Transportation announced last week. (More)

➤ Sarasota: About 500 residents in Sarasota were rescued after their homes flooded during Hurricane Debby. Officials announced Monday that an evacuation center for displaced residents is open at the Sarasota Technical College. (See Photos)

➤ Lake County: A processional escorted the body of Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Bradley Link from the medical examiner’s office in Leesburg to Clermont. Link was shot and killed while responding to a call Friday night. (Watch Video)

➤  Alachua County: Residents can now report damages from Hurricane Debby using the “Report Damage” tab on the county website to submit any information about property damage. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, a sinkhole that’s 35 feet wide and 15 feet deep has opened and is expanding in Alachua County, located on West Newberry Road near the Gilchrist County line. (See Photos)

➤ Panama City: Officials held two open house events on Monday to highlight changes to ordinances involving property zoning in Glenwood, Millville, and St. Andrews. (Watch Video)

➤ Milton: Northwest Florida campgrounds are taking in Hurricane Debby evacuees. Local campgrounds and RV resorts have become a beacon for those evacuating hurricanes and tropical storms. (Watch Video)

➤ Miami Marlins slugger Jesús Sánchez hit the farthest home run of 2024 on Monday—116.4 mph, a 480-foot blast that landed near the Marlins’ center-field scoreboard. (See Home Run)

➤ The Miami Dolphins have released their first unofficial depth chart for the 2024 NFL season. Star running backs Raheem Mostert and Devon Achane were listed as co-starters. (More)

➤ Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic led Germany with 18 points to help lead them past Greece in their Olympic matchup. (More)

Yesterday’s results: MLB

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➤ Orlando Health announced Monday it’s buying a majority interest in Brookwood Baptist Health, a five-hospital system in Alabama, for more than $910 million. (More)

➤ Orlando-based Italian-American restaurant chain Buca di Beppo filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, listing $50,000,001 to $100 million in liabilities. (More)

➤ Naples Soap Co.’s anti-aging skincare line, launching next year, will utilize NASA plant stem cell technology grown in a zero-gravity bioreactor in Florida to lead the commercialization of space-age cellular science for personal care products. (More)

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Did you know that magnesium can reduce anxiety and improve brain function? A 2017 review of 18 studies confirmed its effectiveness. Yet, most people are severely deficient in magnesium, even those meeting the “recommended daily dose.” High stress levels demand much more.

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➤ Hurricane Debby left a six-foot sand cliff on Flagler Beach along the ocean shore. (Watch Video) 

➤ Meanwhile, the storm caused $1 million worth of cocaine to wash up on a beach in the Florida Keys. (See Photo)

➤ Then, flooding from Debby left a catfish marooned in one man’s driveway in Gulfport. (Watch Video) 

➤ Giant inflatable pigeons will be popping up in downtown Orlando. The birds are being installed on several rooftops as part of a city project to attract more visitors. (More)

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Would you travel to space if you could?

1. Yes
2. No

Tuesday’s Results:

Have you ever visited or lived in Key West?

1. Yes: 68.8%
2. No: 31.2%

How many lighthouses are there in Florida?

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