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Brevard County Voters to Decide Key School Board Elections Amid Challenges

Brevard County Voters to Decide Key School Board Elections Amid Challenges

Brevard County voters are set to decide three of the five seats on the Brevard Public Schools Board in the upcoming August 18 primary election. The elections are crucial as the district faces challenges such as declining enrollment, school consolidation, and teacher recruitment and retention. The district has maintained consecutive 'A' grades from the state despite these challenges. The races are nonpartisan, allowing all registered voters to participate. Board members oversee a $1.6 billion budget and make decisions on school safety, curriculum, and long-term planning. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in Districts 2 or 5, the top two finishers will advance to the general election on November 3.
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Sarasota County restaurant temporarily closed after live roaches found

Sarasota County restaurant temporarily closed after live roaches found

Sarasota County restaurant temporarily closed after inspectors found live roaches, then faced a complaint after its closure sign was removed.
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Sarasota police investigate first damaged Flock camera | Exclusive

Sarasota police investigate first damaged Flock camera | Exclusive

Sarasota police investigate first known damage to one of the city's controversial Flock cameras
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Florida Mega Millions winner: Info about $800 million ticket from Wawa

Florida Mega Millions winner: Info about $800 million ticket from Wawa

Ticket from a Wawa in Bradenton, Florida, won $800 million Mega Millions drawing Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Winner has a short deadline for cash option.
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Smith, Sargent seek Sarasota County seat. Here's our choice | Opinion

Smith, Sargent seek Sarasota County seat. Here's our choice | Opinion

Sarasota County Commissioner Mark Smith wants to be reelected. Kristina Sargent wants to kick Smith off the board. Who should voters choose?
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Palm Beach Post Primary Endorsement Recap

Palm Beach Post Primary Endorsement Recap

Whatever your choice, it's important to make your voice heard by early vote, vote by mail or by going to the polls on Aug. 18.
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Six Florida Counties Rank Among Top 10 Most Hurricane-Vulnerable Nationwide

Six Florida Counties Rank Among Top 10 Most Hurricane-Vulnerable Nationwide

A recent report released on August 11, 2026, highlights six Florida counties as among the top 10 most vulnerable to hurricanes in the United States. Lee County, which suffered significant damage from Hurricane Ian in 2022, leads the list with a vulnerability score of 67.74. The rankings, compiled by Lawn Starter using FEMA's National Risk Index, consider factors such as hurricane risk, historical storm impacts, financial repercussions, and disaster cleanup efforts. Other Florida counties in the top 10 include Bay, Charlotte, Collier, Polk, and Sarasota. The report underscores Florida's frequent encounters with tropical cyclones, with 274 named storms historically coming within 50 miles of its borders, according to Colorado State University data.
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Sarasota-filmed ‘Spring Breakers’ is getting a new sequel

Sarasota-filmed ‘Spring Breakers’ is getting a new sequel

A new ‘Spring Breakers’ sequel is in the works more than a decade after the original movie filmed scenes in Sarasota and St. Petersburg.
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South Carolina Republicans hold primary to pick Senate replacement for the late Lindsey Graham

South Carolina Republicans hold primary to pick Senate replacement for the late Lindsey Graham

South Carolina Republicans are casting ballots Tuesday in a special primary to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies
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Cory Mills Faces Domestic Abuse Allegations Amidst House Ethics Investigation

Cory Mills Faces Domestic Abuse Allegations Amidst House Ethics Investigation

Cory Mills, the Republican incumbent for Florida's 7th Congressional District, is embroiled in controversy due to serious domestic abuse allegations and an ongoing House Ethics Committee investigation. Mills has been accused of severe domestic violence, including incidents involving his wife and child. These allegations have intensified the primary race, with Mills facing competition from fellow Republicans Sarah Ulrich, Ryan Elijah, and Michael Don Johnson. Despite the controversies, Mills remains in the race, leading to a shift in the Cook Political Report's rating of his district from Likely Republican to Toss Up. The winner of the Republican primary will face a Democratic and a Libertarian candidate in the general election.
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Club for Growth PAC Endorses Michael Carbonara in Florida's 22nd Congressional District Race

Club for Growth PAC Endorses Michael Carbonara in Florida's 22nd Congressional District Race

The Club for Growth PAC has announced its endorsement of Michael Carbonara, a fintech entrepreneur, in the race for Florida's 22nd Congressional District. This endorsement comes after incumbent Democrat Lois Frankel decided to run in the newly drawn 23rd District following redistricting. The Club for Growth, a conservative political group, supports Carbonara for his commitment to innovation in emerging technologies, reducing regulatory burdens on businesses, and opposing tax increases. The endorsement is part of a broader strategy by the Club for Growth to influence the outcome of the Republican primary, where Carbonara faces competition from six other candidates, including Keiser University vice chancellor Belinda Keiser.
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Seminole County Judge Candidate Erik Swenk Accused of Misusing State Resources for Campaign

Seminole County Judge Candidate Erik Swenk Accused of Misusing State Resources for Campaign

Erik Swenk, a candidate for Seminole County Judge, is under scrutiny following an investigation by the Florida Inspector General's Office. The investigation revealed that Swenk, who is also an Office of Appeal Hearings Officer Supervisor, allegedly falsified attendance records and used his state email for campaign purposes. The report indicates that Swenk sent campaign-related emails and solicited funds using his official email, which is against department policy. Despite these findings, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement found no criminal activity warranting further investigation. Swenk has contested the timing of the report's release, suggesting it could unfairly influence his candidacy. He maintains that his actions were not intended to misuse state resources and that his official timesheets accurately reflect his work hours.