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Marijuana, abortion up on the ballot as election day approaches | Facing South Florida
SUMMARY: In a CBS News Miami segment, Jim DeFeti discusses Florida’s upcoming elections, focusing on Amendment Four, which aims to restore abortion rights up to viability, currently limited by a strict six-week ban. The show features a documentary highlighting a woman’s difficult journey to obtain an abortion out of state due to these new restrictive laws. The discussion includes a heated debate on the amendment’s implications, with Dr. Grazy Christie opposing it based on concerns of undefined parental consent and potential for unlimited abortion access. Supporters argue for women’s rights and access, while DeSantis’s administration faces criticism for alleged misuse of power against the amendment.
In this week’s edition of Facing South Florida:
CBS News Miami’s Jim DeFede focuses on Amendment 4, known as the โabortion amendment’, Amendment 3, known as the โmarijuana amendment’, and one of the more significant decisions Miami-Dade voters will makeโwho will be the first elected sheriff in the county in 60 years.
And, DeFede devotes the bulk of the hour to Amendment 4, focusing on a mini-documentary he produced about a young women here in Florida who was forced to leave the state to get an abortion because of the six-week ban currently in effect here. Jim also interviews a leading critic of Amendment 4 who has been featured prominently in television ads statewide urging people to vote No on 4.
Plus, Jim provides highlights from two LIVE debates held this past week in the CBS Miami studios. In the first, the candidates for Miami-Dade Sheriff, Democrat James Reyes and Republican Rosanna โRosieโ Cordero-Stutz went head-to-head on the issues and why they are qualified for the job.
In the other, a leading supporter of Amendment 3, State Senator Joe Gruters, and Dr. Jessica Spencer, the advocacy director for No on Amendment 3, debate why they think voters should pass or defeat the constitutional amendment that would make recreational marijuana legal for adults over 21 in Florida.
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Tax relief for those impacted by recent hurricanes
SUMMARY: Home and business owners in Hillsboro County, impacted by Hurricane Milton, may qualify for property tax relief. Charles Hollowell and his wife are repairing extensive damage to their home, estimating costs around $7,000, and will temporarily relocate due to mildew issues. While property taxes still apply, homeowners whose residences are uninhabitable for over 30 days can apply for a catastrophic event tax refund by submitting documentation to the County property appraiser by March 1, 2025. Additionally, this year’s property tax notices will be delayed to November 25, with an extended 4% discount period to December 31, providing extra relief.
In the wake of devastating hurricanes Milton and Helene, Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez has created a coalition of local government officials with the aim of providing tax relief for area home and business owners who have suffered property damage.
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Two named storms in the Atlantic do not seem to pose a risk to Florida
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Jason Adams provided a tropical update, discussing Hurricane Oscar, which rapidly intensified to a category 1 hurricane with 85 mph winds, impacting the Turks and Caicos. Notably, the hurricane’s force winds extend only five miles, making it unusually small. Currently moving west, it poses no threat to Florida due to a cold front creating a blocking high pressure. Oscar is expected to turn northeast and stay off the Atlantic coast. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Nen has made landfall in Belize, moving towards southern Mexico, but outside these systems, the Atlantic remains calm. Updates on Oscar will continue.
“Does not look to be any kind of a risk for us here in Tampa Bay.” Meteorologist Jason Adams gives an update about two named storms in the Atlantic.
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Florida mobile home residents getting eviction notices on top of storm damage
SUMMARY: Residents of Harbor View Mobile Manor in Newport Richie are facing eviction notices after severe damage from Hurricane Idalia. Many have lost their homes or are living without electricity, with some in dire conditionsโlike a paralyzed man stuck in a home that cannot accommodate his wheelchair. As they struggle to salvage belongings, community support has emerged, with donations of food and clothing pouring in. Pasco County Commissioner Lisa Joerger is advocating for the seniors affected, urging park owners, Equity Lifestyle Properties, to reconsider evictions. Residents are encouraged to report issues to county officials for assistance.
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