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Recapping DeSantis' trip to Italy
SUMMARY: Florida’s governor recently concluded a five-day trade mission to Italy, aimed at enhancing business, education, and research ties, which included meetings with high-ranking officials and the Italian Prime Minister. During the trip, he announced a new trade office and promoted direct shipping links between Italy and Jacksonville. Back home, he faces the challenge of scheduling special elections following recent appointments, including that of Marco Rubio to Trump’s cabinet. Upcoming elections are crucial for maintaining Republican majority, amid tensions between DeSantis’s supporters and Trump’s base. Critics questioned the trip’s cost and purpose, while supporters saw its potential economic benefits.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took a trip to Italy, and we break down what he did in Europe.
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6 die in 3 separate South Florida crashes just hours apart
SUMMARY: In South Florida, a tragic morning saw six fatalities from three separate crashes within eight hours. The first incident occurred just before 1 a.m. in Medley, where a three-car crash resulted in four deaths, including a man, a woman, and two others who later succumbed to injuries. A hit-and-run crash at Northwest 58th Street left one passenger dead, while the driver fled the scene. Additionally, a motorcycle crash on the Florida Turnpike claimed another life around 8:10 a.m. All incidents are under investigation, as authorities seek to determine the circumstances surrounding these accidents.
CBS News Miami’s Steve Maugeri breaks down the deadly traffic accidents that happened on Saturday morning.
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Pinellas leaders disappointed Rays will play in Tampa
SUMMARY: Jada Williams reports from Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, where the Rays will play their 2025 season. While some Tampa residents welcome the move, many Pinellas County officials feel blindsided and frustrated. Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of communication and respect, particularly regarding financial implications for local taxpayers. County Commissioner Chris Lala echoed these concerns, stating that the Rays didn’t engage with county leadership. Pinellas officials worry about the commitment of the Rays to their community and question the appropriateness of funding a stadium with local tax dollars, viewing the move as a purely business decision.
Some county leaders say they believe the Rays never seriously considered Pinellas options.
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South Florida weather for Saturday11/16/24 9AM
SUMMARY: The conversation starts with a discussion about fast food preferences, with mentions of Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s. Weather updates follow, indicating a pleasant weekend with highs in the low 80s, cooler mornings, and dry conditions. Miami and Fort Lauderdale have experienced their first 60s of the year. A front will pass on Wednesday, bringing a brief period of showers or storms, followed by cooler temperatures, with lows dropping into the 50s by Friday and Saturday. The forecast remains mostly dry until midweek, when tropical storm Sara’s remnants may bring moisture, leading to higher chances of rain on Wednesday.
Meteorologist K.C. Sherman has the latest forecast.
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