SUMMARY: Washington County is preparing for a busy election on November 5th. Elections Director Jennifer Price reports that preparations are going smoothly, with a recent event allowing the public to familiarize themselves with voting equipment. The Washington County Election Commission emphasizes the importance of instilling trust in the process. Key equipment includes a poll book for checking voter registration and ballot devices that streamline voting at any location. Security measures ensure no unauthorized votes are counted, starting each device at zero. Price anticipates a successful election season and encourages early voters to participate.

Washington County prepares for Election Day with equipment testing

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SUMMARY: More than a dozen counties in western Florida are under mandatory evacuation orders as Hurricane Melton is forecasted to be a potentially historic, once-in-a-century storm. Expected to make landfall tonight or early Thursday, it could bring over 10 feet of storm surge, life-threatening winds, and catastrophic flash flooding. Residents are evacuating, especially in areas already impacted by Hurricane Helen just weeks prior. While some businesses are boarded up and highways are congested, with travel halted at Tampa International Airport, a few residents choose to stay, feeling secure in their high-rises. Emergency efforts are ongoing as the storm approaches.

Many people in Florida have been ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Milton prepares to make landfall in what’s projected to be a disastrous storm.

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SUMMARY: As Hurricane Milton approaches Tampa Bay, residents are racing to evacuate and secure their homes. Bradley Sprag advised neighbors on Anna Maria Island to seek higher ground. Communities like Newport Richey are still recovering from Hurricane Helen, dealing with debris and damage. Cleanup crews are actively removing hazards, while inland cities like Orlando see residents filling sandbags for protection. Many Floridians are seeking refuge in hotels, which are largely sold out, as they escape the storm with their pets, food, and medications. The situation highlights the urgency and challenges posed by the impending hurricane.

Hours ago, the Arkansas National Guard sent a Black Hawk Helicopter crew to support the expected Hurricane Milton recovery effort. (Via CBS).

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