Evening Brief: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

Featured: Weather

Photo: Florida Highway Patrol (@FLHSMV) on XState · Weather Troopers, Wildlife Officers and State Teams Run Flood Rescues on Election Day as More Storms Head for South Florida
The Highway Patrol says troopers are doing high-water rescues and aerial overflights, and forecasters in Miami say localized flooding is likely again tonight.

Local (Brevard) · Weather Washout at St. Sebastian River Preserve Sends More Water Into the St. Sebastian River; County Says No Imminent Flood Threat
Brevard emergency managers say people nearby should stay alert, and a flood warning runs until 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Nation · Election Election 2026 Results: Florida and National
Launchpad's results page and ticker will post official counts as they're reported after polls close at 7 p.m. No results are in yet.

Crime & War · Nation Former Federal IT Contractor Pleads Guilty to Spying for Ethiopia
Abraham Teklu Lemma agreed to 120 to 262 months in prison, and sentencing is set for April 14, 2027.

State · Election More Than 5.4 Million Floridians Voted Before Election Day
The final pre-Election Day count shows 5,465,190 votes: 1,997,884 by mail and 3,467,306 early in person. Updated 6:30 PM.
State · Election Flooding Moves Election Day Polling Places in Eight Florida Counties; Check Yours Before You Go
Brevard's elections office says to reach New Shiloh Christian Center from Eau Gallie Blvd because part of Sarno is closed. Updated 6:30 PM.

State · Election Polls Close at 7 p.m. Here's When Florida's Results Start Coming In, and When They're Final
Recap: Counties have 30 minutes after polls close to report early and mail ballot results.

Polls close at 7 p.m. local time, and we'll post official counts as counties report them.