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Tracking the Tropics | Latest on potential development in Gulf

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www.youtube.com – ABC Action – 2024-10-03 08:13:29

SUMMARY: In this ABC Action News tropical weather , meteorologist Greg D reports on two named storms in the Eastern Atlantic: Hurricane Kirk and Tropical Storm Leslie. Kirk is forecasted to become a major hurricane while moving north, and Leslie, forming further south, may take a westward path. In the of Mexico and Western Caribbean, the of has been reduced to 30%, with models indicating a weak low pressure system. This system may cause clouds and showers starting this , with possible rain persisting into the middle of next in Florida.

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Florida early voting wraps up with 38.14% bump from 2016 numbers | Florida

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Steve Wilson | – 2024-11-04 09:44:00

SUMMARY: In Florida, early voter turnout reached 5.35 million, a 38.14% increase from 2016. Mail-in saw 2.83 million ballots cast, marking a 3.74% rise since the last presidential election. Elections mailed 3.53 million ballots, up from 3.35 million in 2016. However, mail-in ballots are down 26.9% to 2020’s pandemic peak. Among mail-in votes, 34.9% were by and 41.7% by Democrats. Early voting included 2.55 million Republicans and 1.51 million Democrats. Data is updated by the Florida Secretary of ‘s office, with early voting beginning on October 22.

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Tracking the Tropics | Rafael expected to develop in next 24 hours

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www.youtube.com – ABC Action – 2024-11-04 07:46:15

SUMMARY: In this tropical weather , meteorologist Greg D discusses potential Tropical Cyclone 18, expected to become Hurricane Raphael later or by early Tuesday. The storm is projected to pass near , the Cayman Islands, and western Cuba, likely reaching category 1 status before entering the of Mexico. The storm’s track will determine the impact on Florida’s 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 .

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Florida congressman files bills to strengthen election integrity related to border crisis | National

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | contributor – 2024-11-04 06:49:00

SUMMARY: Republican lawmakers, led by U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, have proposed two bills aimed at enhancing election integrity amid concerns over illegal . The โ€œJAIL for Alien Voters Actโ€ seeks to impose stricter penalties, five years in prison or a $10,000 fine for noncitizens who vote, aligning their consequences with those for U.S. citizens. Gaetz also introduced the โ€œNational Motor Voter Clarification Act,โ€ aimed at empowering states to noncitizens from voter rolls without federal intervention. This follows legal disputes in Virginia about voter registration and parallels ongoing debates on immigration and election integrity amid a surge in border crossings under the Biden administration.

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