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Education & DIY (1)
Screenshot: Ready.gov (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)Education & DIY After the Water Goes Down: Federal Safety Steps for Flood Cleanup at Home
With water still rising in parts of Brevard, Ready.gov's checklist: wait for the all-clear, wear gloves and boots, keep kids out of the cleanup and stay away from wet electrical equipment.
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Local (1)
Image: National Weather Service Melbourne (@NWSMelbourne) on XLocal (Brevard) · Weather Brevard Schools Stay Closed Tuesday as a Flood Watch Runs Into Election Day Morning
The Weather Service says 16 to 22 inches of rain have fallen in southeastern Brevard; the Red Cross opened a shelter in Cocoa, and polls open at 7 a.m.
State (2)
- State · Weather DeSantis Declares a State of Emergency for Flooding in Brevard and Six Other Counties
Executive Order 26-227 covers Brevard, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie counties. - State · Election More Than 5.4 Million Floridians Voted Before Election Day
The state's count shows 3.47 million early in-person votes and 1.94 million mail ballots.
Nation (1)
- Nation · Election Trump Posts Endorsement Slates for 42 States on the Eve of the Midterms, Including Florida
Florida's graphic lists Donalds for governor, Moody for Senate and 24 U.S. House candidates.
Youth (2)
- Youth Australia Keeps Under-16s Off Social Media Accounts. Here's How Its Rules Compare With U.S. Law
Platforms there must take "reasonable steps" to keep Australians under 16 from holding accounts. - Youth About 1 in 5 U.S. Teens Say They're on TikTok "Almost Constantly," and 64% Use AI Chatbots
A Pew Research Center survey finds AI chatbots are part of daily life for about 3 in 10 teens.
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Local (1)
- Local (Brevard) · Weather Flash Flood Emergency for Palm Bay and West Melbourne Extended as 15 to 20 Inches of Rain Floods Brevard; Schools Closed
The emergency was downgraded to a considerable flash flood warning at 2 p.m., and a flood warning for southeastern Brevard runs until 9:30 p.m. Updated 6:30 p.m..
State (1)
- State · Weather Flash Flood Warnings Spread to the Treasure Coast and the Heartland as the Peace River Rises
A flash flood warning for Fort Pierce and Vero Beach runs until 8 p.m., and the governor's emergency order covers all seven hardest-hit counties. Updated 6:30 p.m..
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Local (2)
- Local (Brevard) · Election Brevard Closes County Offices for Flooding, but the Elections Office in Viera Stays Open the Day Before the Election
Recap: voted mail ballots could still be dropped off in Viera Monday. - Local (Miami-Dade) · Election Miami-Dade Moves 19 Precincts to Temporary Polling Places for Tuesday's Election
Recap: 19 precincts vote at 12 temporary sites Tuesday.
Nation (1)
- Nation DHS Says 'Operation Guardian' in 15 States Led to More Than 230 Immigration Arrests in Trucking, Including 40-Plus CDL Holders
Recap: DHS announced the 72-hour operation Monday.
World (1)
- World UN Chief Marks Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, Says 34 Were Killed in the Past Year
Recap: Guterres says six of every seven killings of journalists go unpunished.
Crime & War (1)
- Crime (Duval) Jacksonville Officers Shoot Armed Man at Northside Apartment Complex, Sheriff's Office Says
Recap: the State Attorney's Office is investigating JSO's 16th officer-involved shooting this year.
That's tonight's brief. If you're voting Tuesday, check your route before you leave, and we'll be back with the Morning Brief on Election Day.
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