SUMMARY: In Hudson, Florida, the aftermath of Hurricane Helen continues to threaten residents with a fire igniting in a devastated neighborhood. As FEMA crews work to assist locals, a house burst into flames amidst ongoing electrical repairs, prompting emergency responders to clear debris to reach the scene. Many residents, like Marina, are still recovering from flood damage while seeking FEMA assistance. The community faces significant challenges, with power outages and a lack of information from the county, adding to the distress of the situation. Overall, the damages from flooding and fire have left the Hudson community in a dire state.

As residents in Hudson continue the long road to recovery after Hurricane Helene, another home was destroyed in one devastated neighborhood on Tuesday.

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SUMMARY: The only vice presidential debate of the 2024 campaign is set to take place in New York City between Democratic Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota and GOP Senator JD Vance of Ohio. With just 34 days until the election, current events, especially tensions in the Middle East, are expected to heavily influence the debate. Topics will likely include U.S. support for Israel and humanitarian aid to Gaza. Analysts believe that the candidates must avoid major mistakes that could harm their party’s chances. The debate format allows for open mics, potentially encouraging more engaging exchanges between the candidates.

CBS News Miami’s Jim DeFede shares his thoughts on Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate.

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SUMMARY: Broward voters who requested vote-by-mail ballots will soon receive them, but many may be ineligible or inactive, meaning they need to update their information or have been removed from the voter rolls. With the general election approaching in five weeks, voters are urged to verify their status, especially recent transplants and new citizens. Over 240,000 mail-in ballots have been processed in Broward and 260,000 in Miami-Dade. The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is October 24. Voter registration closes October 7. It’s crucial for voters to ensure their eligibility and participate in the upcoming election.

Broward County’s election department on Tuesday began mailing out more than 230,000 Vote-By-Mail ballots five weeks before the election on Nov. 5.

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