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Florida’s House Speaker-designate announces leadership team | Florida
SUMMARY: Florida House Speaker-designate Daniel Perez announced his leadership team ahead of the session starting March 5. Perez replaces outgoing Speaker Paul Renner due to term limits and emphasizes addressing issues for Florida families, businesses, and communities. Key members include Rep. Wyman Duggan as speaker pro tempore and chair of the Ways & Means Committee, Rep. Tyler Sirois as House Majority Leader, and Rep. Chuck Brannan as Judiciary Committee chair. Rep. Jennifer Canady will lead the Education & Employment Committee, focusing on future education. Other committee chairs include Sam Garrison (Rules & Ethics), Lawrence McClure (Budget), Will Robinson (State Affairs), and Josie Tomkow (Health & Human Services).
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South Florida 8 a.m. Weather Forecast for Sunday 11/24/2024
SUMMARY: The weather in Miami is currently beautiful but chilly, with a clear blue sky as hurricane season has ended. Meteorologist Casey Sherman reports that temperatures were in the 50s over the weekend but are slightly warmer today, with Miami at 60 degrees and the Keys in the mid-60s. A warming trend is expected over the next few days, with highs reaching 77 degrees, although still below average for the season. High pressure will keep conditions dry, with some cloud cover expected but no rain. A detailed 7-day forecast will be provided shortly.
South Florida lows have fallen into the middle and upper 50s Sunday morning.
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Tampa area workers raise concerns over road closures that could impact businesses
SUMMARY: The city of Tampa is addressing flooding concerns in South Tampa, but a proposed project is causing tension between homeowners and business owners. While residents support the necessary measures to mitigate flooding, business owners like those from Burns Steakhouse fear that closing Howard Avenue for four years will harm their operations and accessibility. They emphasize the potential job loss for nearly 2,000 employees in the area. Despite these concerns, the City Council approved the project’s advancement, which includes installing stormwater covers and assures that business access will be maintained through side streets. The city plans to gather feedback from stakeholders during the design process.
Workers in the Tampa area are concerned the road closures will impact wages and business.
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South Florida weather for Saturday 11/23/24 9AM
SUMMARY: The Northeast is experiencing a transition from recent fires to snow, providing much-needed precipitation despite potential travel disruptions. A low-pressure system is exiting the region after delivering rain and snow, particularly in areas like Maine, while a new system moves through the Pacific Northwest. South Florida enjoys beautiful, dry weather with temperatures around 73°F, although still cooler than average. Warming trends are anticipated, with highs expected to climb to 83°F by Thanksgiving. The week ahead remains rain-free and mild, as the hurricane season nears its end with calm conditions across the Atlantic.
CBS News Miami’s Next Weather Meteorologist K.C. Sherman has the latest Saturday morning forecast.
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