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Clearwater Beach is officially back open and ready to welcome tourists
SUMMARY: Pinellas County leaders have announced that Clearwater Beach is now open to visitors following Hurricane Helen’s devastation across the Barrier Islands. Many beach communities in the area are also ready to welcome tourists. In St. Pete Beach, businesses like Category 36 Tap House have recently reopened despite being severely affected by the hurricane. Co-owner Craig de Bernardo noted the extensive cleanup efforts supported by local volunteers. The city is organizing cleanup events on October 30 and November 2 to assist with shoreline restoration. Local businesses encourage visitors to enjoy the beaches and support the struggling community by dining out.
Clearwater Beach is officially back open! Crews spent weeks fixing up the prized beach after hurricanes Helene and Milton. Now, city leaders are welcoming people back to the sandy shoreline.
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Tropics forecast: Tropical Storm Rafael to become hurricane over Caribbean
SUMMARY: Fox 35 Storm Team meteorologist, Snow Bergen, provided a tropical weather update on Hurricane Raphael, currently with 45 mph winds moving towards Cuba. The storm is expected to strengthen to at least a category 2 hurricane before making landfall in Cuba on Wednesday. The track of the storm is critical for Florida, as it could affect rainfall and potential tornado threats. While some models suggest the storm may bypass Central Florida, others indicate possible impacts, particularly in the Florida Keys. Additionally, another storm, possibly named Sarah, could develop in the Bahamas this weekend but is not expected to become a hurricane.
FOX 35’s Noah Bergren provides an update on Tropical Storm Rafael, including its latest track, forecast, and whether it will impact Florida.
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Florida early voting wraps up with 38.14% bump from 2016 numbers | Florida
SUMMARY: In Florida, early voter turnout reached 5.35 million, a 38.14% increase from 2016. Mail-in voting saw 2.83 million ballots cast, marking a 3.74% rise since the last presidential election. Elections officials mailed 3.53 million ballots, up from 3.35 million in 2016. However, mail-in ballots are down 26.9% compared to 2020’s pandemic peak. Among mail-in votes, 34.9% were by Republicans and 41.7% by Democrats. Early voting included 2.55 million Republicans and 1.51 million Democrats. Data is updated daily by the Florida Secretary of State‘s office, with early voting beginning on October 22.
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Tracking the Tropics | Rafael expected to develop in next 24 hours
SUMMARY: In this tropical weather update, meteorologist Greg D discusses potential Tropical Cyclone 18, expected to become Hurricane Raphael later today or by early Tuesday. The storm is projected to pass near Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and western Cuba, likely reaching category 1 status before entering the Gulf of Mexico. The storm’s track will determine the impact on Florida’s west coast, with minimal effects if it follows the western cone. However, if it shifts east, rain is expected Tuesday night through Thursday. Raphael may weaken to a tropical storm as it approaches the Gulf Coast due to adverse conditions. Another area of low pressure also shows potential for development.
ABC Action News tracks tropical developments in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.
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