New since the last brief
- Breaking · National Trump Announces EPA Proposal to Revise Biden-Era Methane Rules for Oil and Gas Wells
The EPA says the proposal would save $45 billion and add an estimated 210 million barrels of oil; it is a proposal, not a final rule, with at least 45 days for public comment. - Breaking · National First Venezuelan Oil Cargo Under U.S. Deal Arrives in Corpus Christi as Trump and Rubio Visit the Port
The White House says the 1 million barrels will be refined in Texas; the producer says the first cargo came at no cost to taxpayers under an August agreement. - State · Election Who's Running Statewide in Florida on Nov. 3: The Qualified Candidates, From the State's Own List
The state's list of qualified candidates for U.S. Senate, governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner, in the order the state lists them. - State · Election More Than 3.1 Million Floridians Have Already Voted in the Nov. 3 General Election
State figures compiled Tuesday show about 1.66 million early votes and 1.49 million mail ballots returned, with nearly 1 million mail ballots still out. - National · Election Trump Rallies in Corinth, Mississippi, for Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Urges Early Voting
Speaking eight days before the Nov. 3 midterm election, the president asked supporters to vote, according to the official video. - State (Panhandle) Hurricane Isaias Recovery Centers in the Panhandle Begin Closing; Santa Rosa Site's Last Day Is Wednesday
The state's in-person recovery centers in Santa Rosa, Washington, Escambia and Walton counties close between Oct. 28 and Oct. 31; Okaloosa's has no closing date yet. - Local (Hillsborough) · Feel-good Hillsborough Sheriff's Office Celebrates Its 2026 Class of Volunteer Citizen Patrol Graduates
Residents who trained in crime prevention and first aid will volunteer as an extra set of eyes and ears for the Sheriff's Office.
Still developing
- Breaking · World Localized Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Takes Effect in Oleshky So Aid Can Reach Trapped Residents
The localized truce in and around the Russian-occupied city began early Tuesday so aid can reach residents; the first lady said Tuesday evening both sides had upheld it. Updated 11:40 PM ET: first lady's statement that both nations upheld the ceasefire as of 5:30 p.m. Kyiv time added.
Earlier today
- National Federal Survey: Rate of Serious Violent Victimization Fell 25% in 2025, Preliminary Estimates Show
Preliminary Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates show serious violent victimization down 25% and property victimization down 19%; the numbers may change in the final 2027 report. - Breaking · State DeSantis Order Names John Anderson's "Seminole Wind" Florida's Anthem
Executive Order 26-222 creates a separate "Florida's Anthem" designation, directs markers in Apopka and a renamed Lake Apopka wildlife drive, and leaves the 2008 state anthem law in place. - Money U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises 7.5 Points in October as Gas Prices Ease, Conference Board Says
The Conference Board's index rose to 91.7 from 84.2; its economist said confidence remains on a long-term downward trend. - Local (Hillsborough) · Good news Two Boaters Brought Safely to Shore After Sailboat Capsizes Near Tampa's Ballast Point Pier
Sheriff's deputies righted a flipped 16-foot sailboat, brought both boaters aboard and towed the boat to shore. - State Florida's Nov. 3 General Election: Early Voting Runs Through Oct. 31, Mail Ballots Due by 7 p.m. Election Day
The Department of State's readiness update lists early voting dates, the 7 p.m. Election Day deadline for mail ballots, poll hours and photo ID rules. - Breaking · State Florida Charges 10 in "Operation Hall of Fame" Racketeering Case Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Cocaine Pipeline
Attorney General James Uthmeier and Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri announced racketeering and conspiracy charges in a case the state links to a Sinaloa Cartel cocaine pipeline into Tampa Bay; charges are accusations, and everyone charged is presumed innocent. - Money State Approves USAA Auto Insurance Rate Cuts Averaging 7% for More Than 498,000 Florida Policies
Florida's insurance regulator approved USAA auto rate decreases averaging 7%, with average changes from 0.4% to 11.2% lower. - Breaking · Local (Martin) Crash Shuts Southbound U.S. 1 Near Treasure Coast Square Mall for Hours Tuesday; Lanes Now Open
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating an early-morning crash with injuries in Jensen Beach; lanes have reopened.
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