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Family and friends showed up to help the Canela family clear damaged fencing and waterlogged belongings in Palm Bay on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

A canoe floats through the Casa Helena development after heavy rains flooded the area location on November 3, 2026 in Mangonia Park, Florida.

A man drives through deep water in the Casa Helena development in Magnolia after heavy rains flooded the area location on November 3, 2026 in Magnolia Park, Florida.

Depite the loss, Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon came out dancing before her concession speech during a watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in downtown Jacksonville, Fla. Nixon’s 48% of the vote was not enough, as she conceded to Republican incumbent Ashley Moody’s 51% win. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

A small plane crashesnear 1310 Turnbull Bay Road in New Smyrna Beach on Nov. 4, 2026, resulting in one trauma alert.

Volusia County Fire Rescue personnel, New Smyrna Beach firefighters and the Volusia Sheriff’s Air One crew assist the pilot of a downed plane near 1310 Turnbull Bay Road in New Smyrna Beach on Nov. 4, 2026.

Port St. Lucie Police and the St. Lucie Fire District are evacuating residents affected by ongoing flooding in the Vitalia neighborhood at Tradition, 10051 SW Sycamore Tree Way, on Nov. 4, 2026. While the heaviest rainfall has moved through, floodwaters continue to affect neighborhoods throughout Port St. Lucie, and some areas remain dangerous. Officers and emergency personnel continue working throughout the city to assist residents, respond to emergencies, and help those who need to get to safety.

Erika and Byron Donalds celebrate his election night win at the Seminole Ballroom at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in unincorporated Broward County, Fla., on November 3, 2026.

Investigators examine the site where a Lear jet crashed to the ground killing all nine people aboard on Sunday. Federal and state officials are investigating the disaster on November 2, 2026 in Greenacres, Florida.

View of the Learjet 60 crash site on Military Trail north of 10th Avenue North near Greenacres in unincorporated Palm Beach County, Fla., on November 2, 2026. The jet was carrying nine people en route to the Bahamas from Austin, Tex. All aboard died.

Crew members work to clean in the new barn facility’s animal pen area at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. After 70 years downtown, the Jax Fair moves to its new home on the Westside at 13601 Normandy Blvd.

Dozens of media outlets attended a National Transportation Safety Board press conference about the Learjet 60 crash on Military Trail at the Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center in unincorporated Palm Beach County, Fla., on November 2, 2026.

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue help a resident to a high watertransport after his car stalled in a flooded street on November 1, 2026 in suburban West Palm Beach, Florida.

A man wades through a flooded Haverhill Road after hours of heavy rain fell on November 1, 2026 in suburban West Palm Beach, Florida.

A Palm Beach County Fire Rescue firefighter helps residents into the back of a high water truck to take them home during flooding in Century Village on November 1, 2026 in suburban West Palm Beach, Florida.

Flooding reminiscent of Tropical Storm Fay in Florida in 2008: Parts of Brevard County aka the Space Coast were flooded due to heavy rains on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. Neighborhood streets in the Wickham Park area by Lake Washington Road in Melbourne, Florida, had severe flooding up to 8-10 inches, and at least one car was submerged in a ditch.

President Donald Trump punctuates his remarks with an animated expression during a rally at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach on Oct. 30, 2026.

Tara the pirate dog prepares to impress the judges. The Oct.31 Fall Festival at Riverfront Park in Cocoa included the Howl-O-Ween Petacular pet costume contest, hosted by Tails at the Barkery. Proceeds help Sunshine State Labrador Rescue.

The Charlie Ward Champions Ranch, 5601 Capital Circle SE, Tallahassee, Fla., celebrates its first outdoor multi-purpose field with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.

during the Banyan Square and splash pad ribbon cutting ceremony in Bonita Springs, Fla., on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. The event took place alongside the city’s Happy Haunts Halloween Stroll.

A group of children smile as water splashes during the Banyan Square and splash pad ribbon cutting ceremony in Bonita Springs, Fla., on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. The event took place alongside the city’s Happy Haunts Halloween Stroll.

Ronald Hill bows his head in prayer as a community prayer vigil was held at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church for the 11 victims of the mass shooting on Perry Street, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.

Kino, 4, a Dutch shepherd police dog, looks on during a media demonstration ahead of the K9s United’s fifth annual North Florida Law Enforcement K9 Competition at Bishop Kenny High School on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The competition will be held Nov. 14 and will feature K9 teams tackling obstacles and demonstrating the speed, strength and skills used on the front lines while showcasing the bond between handlers and their tail-wagging partners. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Florida Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly kicks off his Believe in Better Tour with a rally at Seville Quarter in Pensacola on Oct. 26, 2026. Jolly and his running mate, former Florida Lieutenant Governor Gwen Graham, spoke before a packed house at Phineas Fogg's during the hour-long campaign stop.

South 25th Street between South Daytona and South Flagler avenues in Flagler Beach was flooded Oct. 26 after the city experienced torrential downpours for much of the weekend.

A supporter of Byron Donalds for Florida governor records Donalds as he speaks during his Tallahassee stop on his “Defending the Florida Dream Bus Tour” on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.

Waves crash onto Midtown Beach during a period of strong current, heavy surf and a king tide on Oct. 27, 2026 in Palm Beach.

President Donald J. Trump stumps for Florida GOP candidates ahead of the Nov. 3 general election during a political rally Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 at Alico Arena in Estero.

President Donald J. Trumpleads a midterm election rally at Florida Gulf Coast University's Alico Arena on Oct. 23, 2026.

A member forensics investigation team takes photos of the crime scene where a shooting occurred on Perry Street behind Bragg Memorial Stadium just hours after the Florida A&M University homecoming game took place Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.

The Tallahassee Police Department investigates the scene of a shooting that occurred on Perry Street, behind Bragg Memorial Stadium just after the Florida A&M University homecoming game took place Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.

Nick Smith of Indian Harbour Beach looks at the tide on Monday morning at Pelican Beach Park. Oct. 26 at Satellite Beach, as beach crossovers are closed until further notice due to strong winds and king tides. The public is asked to stay off of the beaches and do not walk over or through the dunes.

Jack Cohen, 4, plays cornhole during the second annual Autumn at Whitehall family event with live music, art activities, face painting and lawn games at the Flagler Museum October 24, 2026 in Palm Beach.

Two girls enjoy a spinning ride on the YoYo as daylight fades from the sky on Wednesday Nov. 1, 2017, at the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair.

The Oct. 20 SpaceX Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission, launched at 7:04 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Space Force Base Launch Complex 40, is seen here from Viera.

Jenay Sermon, left, Janet Mobley Sermon, center, and Lakeshia Mobley stand in front of the newly unveiled mural inside of the Small Business Development Center at Florida A&M Universityhonoring the late Dr. Sybil Collins Mobley on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. Mobley was a pioneering educator, entrepreneur, and founding dean of FAMU's School of Business and Industry.

Death penalty opponents from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Daytona and others pray outside of Florida State Prison in Raiford, Oct. 20, 2026, as William Reaves Jr., 77, is executed by lethal injection for the 1986 murder of Indian River County Sheriff's Deputy Richard Raczkoski.

Florida high school divers compete in the 3A district championships at Morcom Aquatics Center in Tallahassee, Florida on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.

Eric Graham, founder of QuarryBio, wears a lab coat and safety goggles while holding laboratory equipment inside the company's laboratory during the IGNITE Tallahassee Open House and Innovation Expo on Oct. 21, 2026, in Tallahassee, Fla.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch at 7:04 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, from Cape Canaveral produced the famed “space jellyfish” effect for some viewers across Florida. This is liftoff from Daytona Beach.

Protesters listen to the rally during the No Kings rally at Cora Roberson Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Hundreds marched from the Cade Museum to the park where there was music and motivational speakers. The event was part of a nationwide No Kings initiative protesting Donald Trump and the MAGA movement and encouraging voter turnout. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]

No Kings: Vote Early mobilized communities nationwide with nearly 3,000 events planned on Oct. 17. In Brevard there were rallies in Palm Bay and in Cocoa, where a large group gathered at State Road 520 and U.S. 1.

Trysten Thresher speaks on behalf of her mother during the sentencing phase. Lee Circuit Judge Bruce Kyle on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, sentenced Pavel Naranjo Jr., 40, to over 14 years in prison for the July 19, 2017, drunken motorcycle crash that killed his passenger, 44-year-old Angela Tresenriter.

Palm Beach Symphony hosts a petting zoo of interments in the lobby during the fourth annual Free Community Block Party at The Kravis Oct. 17, 2026 in West Palm Beach.

Jacob Miller, 18 months, looks for a pumpkin during the Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope and The Royal Poinciana Plaza annual Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch to benefit local cancer patients Oct. 17, 2026 in Palm Beach.

Dancers for Palm Beach Ballet perform at sunset along the Intracoastal Waterway for guests at Cocktails en Pointe, a season kick-off fundraiser at a private home in Palm Beach Oct. 15, 2026.

Riders cruise down Main Street on the second day of Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach on Oct. 16, 2026.

Riders cruise down Main Street on the second day of Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach on Oct. 16, 2026.

Santa Rosa Online Principal Jerilyn O'Brien (in black tank) confronts Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, over his demands for schools to reopen just days after Hurricane Isaias damaged much of the area, leaving most without power and internet.

On Wednesday, Oct. 14, St. Augustine's Sea Turtle Hospital at the University of Florida’s Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience released two turtles in their care, including Wind Scorpion. Many gathered at the beach to witness the incredible event of Wind Scorpion's release. Wind Scorpion lost a flipper due to a fishline wrapped around it, which caused a fracture so severe, it required amputation.

On Wednesday, Oct. 14, St. Augustine's Sea Turtle Hospital at the University of Florida’s Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience released two turtles in their care, including Wind Scorpion. Wind Scorpion lost a flipper due to a fishing line wrapped around it.

Belva Shoff, 108, who plays bridge with friends almost every week, says her mother, father and family all played the game when she was growing up in Ohio.

Vero Beach’s Yishan Jiang in a high school golf match against South Fork on Oct. 15, 2026, at Sandridge Golf Club in Indian River County.

South Fork’s Katherine Breslin in a golf match against Vero Beach on Oct. 15, 2026, at Sandridge Golf Club in Indian River County.

Vero Beach’s Kelsey Pickerill and Yishan Jiang in a high school golf match against South Fork on Oct. 15, 2026, at Sandridge Golf Club in Indian River County.

A statue of Christopher Columbus was donated by the state of Florida to the Knights of Columbus in Naples on Oct. 15, 2026.

Redrock is ready for her close up. Three female manatee patients arrived from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the East Coast Zoological Foundation (ECZF) Rehabilitation Center at the Brevard Zoo for the final rehab stages before being released into the Florida waters. This facility is not open to the public. The orphaned trio were found in Brevard. Erie was at DeSoto Canal, Redrock in the Indian River Lagoon in Titusville, and Rosalyn was in the Banana River.

Resident pelicans walk around their habitat after returning to the Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida following Hurricane Isaias in Pensacola on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.

Madison Hoiland feeds a rescued baby squirrel at the Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida following Hurricane Isaias in Pensacola on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.

From left, Madison Hoiland, Alexa Williams, Isabella Crossman and Amberly Gaspard feed rescued baby squirrels at the Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida following Hurricane Isaias in Pensacola on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.

The cost of tree removal after Hurricane Isaias varies widely, and property owners may face thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses; however, a lucky few may receive help from charitable organizations like church groups.

The cost of tree removal after Hurricane Isaias varies widely, and property owners may face thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses; however, a lucky few may receive help from charitable organizations like church groups.

Georgia Tech players celebrate 2026 ACC Tournament Championship 

Southern Boulevard road signage has been changed to President Donald J Trump Hwy in West Palm Beach, Fla., on October 14, 2026.

Mike Cross, a local historian and reenactor, performs as Edgar James Banks, a 19th century resident of Eustis, whom many claim is the inspiration of Indiana Jones.

Take a look inside the new multi-million dollar transformation at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, Tiburón captured Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.

Exterior view of the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, Tiburón captured Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.

The 14th annual Pista Sa Nayon Filipino Festival is Saturday, Oct. 17 at Tom Brown Park.

As bikers rolled into Daytona Beach for Biketoberfest, business owners and visitors said an Oct. 12 shooting at Froggy's Saloon in the heart of the biker zone will not make the event unsafe. Business owners like Carol Boprie-Daniel said the rally has always been safe.

As bikers rolled into Daytona Beach for Biketoberfest, business owners and visitors said an Oct. 12 shooting at Froggy's Saloon in the heart of the biker zone will not make the event unsafe. Business owners like Carol Boprie-Daniel said the rally has always been safe.

Steve Speirs installs his hurricane shutters at his house on Pensacola Beach as Hurricane Isaias approaches the area on Oct. 8, 2026.

People navigate rainy conditions in downtown Sarasota on Thursday evening, Oct. 8, 2026. Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring dangerous rip currents and large waves to Sarasota-area beaches Friday and Saturday, with the potential for heavy rain and localized flooding increasing Saturday.

Dozens of out of area ambulances are staged at the Hilton on Pensacola Beach as Hurricane Isaias approaches the area on Oct. 8, 2026.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and a contingent of state and local officials describe their preparations for Hurricane Isaias during a news conference at the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center Oct. 9, 2026.

Inside Escambia County EOC

Brazilian pepper trees grow wild in the bays and vines cling to the barred windows of the former Texaco station, the glass in the windows broken by vandals long ago.

The dark inside of an old Texaco station off U.S. 1 in Rockledge, now splashed with graffiti art, is seen through a windshield during a quick downpour. The building was once used for storage by Harvey's Groves.

People navigate rainy conditions in downtown Sarasota on Thursday evening, Oct. 8, 2026. Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring dangerous rip currents and large waves to Sarasota-area beaches Friday and Saturday, with the potential for heavy rain and localized flooding increasing Saturday.

A pair of sanderlings skitter along the beach near the Naples Pier in Naples, Fla., on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.

A great egret hunts for a brown anole in the railroad vines and other coastal foliage near the Naples Pier in Naples, Fla., on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.

A great egret holds a brown anole in its bill near the Naples Pier in Naples, Fla., on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. The egret hunted the lizard in the railroad vines covering the dunes along the beach.

Beachgoers near M.B. Miller County Pier in Panama City Beach, Fla., on Oct. 8, 2026, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast. Bay County remains under a local state of emergency. (Tyler Orsburn/Panama City News Herald)

The view from M.B. Miller County Pier in Panama City Beach, Fla., on Oct. 8, 2026, as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast. Bay County remains under a local state of emergency. (Tyler Orsburn/Panama City News Herald)

Fighter jets have been seen coming and going from Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers for military training. According to Flightradar 24, the planes are owned and operated by ATAC (Airborne Tactical Advantage Company), a defense contractor and subsidiary of Textron Inc. The spotted planes include Israeli-built IAI Kfir C2 delta-wing fighter jets, designed to simulate enemy aircraft like the MiG-23 in U.S. Navy training exercises. Photographed on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.

Fighter jets have been seen coming and going from Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers for military training. According to Flightradar 24, the planes are owned and operated by ATAC (Airborne Tactical Advantage Company), a defense contractor and subsidiary of Textron Inc. The spotted planes include Israeli-built IAI Kfir C2 delta-wing fighter jets, designed to simulate enemy aircraft like the MiG-23 in U.S. Navy training exercises. Photographed on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.

People attend the Central Panhandle Fair in Panama City, Fla., on Oct. 7, 2026, as Tropical Storm Isaias nears the Gulf Coast ahead of its expected Oct. 9 landfall. (Tyler Orsburn/Panama City News Herald)

People attend the Central Panhandle Fair in Panama City, Fla., on Oct. 7, 2026, as Tropical Storm Isaias nears the Gulf Coast ahead of its expected Oct. 9 landfall. (Tyler Orsburn/Panama City News Herald)

General view of the Central Panhandle Fair in Panama City, Fla., on Oct. 7, 2026, as Tropical Storm Isaias nears the Gulf Coast ahead of its expected Oct. 9 landfall. (Tyler Orsburn/Panama City News Herald)

Khalid Akbar and others fill up their gas tanks at Costco ahead of the approaching Tropical Storm Isaias in Pensacola on Oct. 7, 2026. Isaias is predicted to intensify and become a hurricane.

Costco is temporarily sold out of bottled water ahead of the approaching Tropical Storm Isaias in Pensacola on Oct. 7, 2026. Isaias is predicted to intensify and become a hurricane.

Briana Hicks loads her vehicle up at Costco on Oct. 7 ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias with prep essentials.

Siena Allotta of Astronaut dives for a ball during the match against Holy Trinity October 7, 2026. Craig Bailey, FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK

Warren Hayes, frontman of band Gov’t Mule, performs at Adderley Amphitheater in Tallahassee on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. 

Ziggy Marley and his bandmates take the stage at Adderley Amphitheater in Tallahassee on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.  

“Dreaming the Same Dream” tour concert attendees dance along to the music at Adderley Amphitheater in Tallahassee on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.  

The “Walk Through Pensacola’s History” session led by Joe Vinson during the CivicCon Civic Leader Summit on Oct. 7, 2026.

Christian Wagley leads a “Walking a Strong Town” walking tour in downtown Pensacola during the CivicCon Civic Leader Summit on Oct. 7, 2026.

Christian Wagley leads a “Walking a Strong Town” walking tour in downtown Pensacola during the CivicCon Civic Leader Summit on Oct. 7, 2026.