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Tonight is "Horror Movie Night" on "Dancing with the Stars," and a special guest judge will be there for a double elimination. How to watch, vote. theledger.com/story/entertai…
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Florida could go six weeks without a SpaceX rocket launch as the company prepares to introduce its massive Starship at the Kennedy Space Center. theledger.com/story/tech/sci…
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Trick-or-treaters in Florida can expect a warm, breezy Halloween with isolated showers possible, especially in the southeast. See forecast by city. theledger.com/story/weather/…
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Dangerous beach conditions will continue today along Florida's east coast. theledger.com/story/weather/…
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Republicans may be lagging when it comes to mail-in ballots, but more are showing up to vote in person. theledger.com/story/news/pol…
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Gusty winds combined with king tides are expected to continue along Florida's east coast, bringing coastal flooding and dangerous surf. theledger.com/videos/weather…
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Florida TODAY statewide newsletter delivers a mix of news, culture and classic "only in Florida" moments. theledger.com/story/news/sta…
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Significant shakeup in MaxPreps rankings sees Cardinal Newman back in the top eight, while Lakeland cracks the list for the first time. theledger.com/story/sports/h…
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Polk County golfers in action theledger.com/picture-galler…
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Volkswagen is voluntarily recalling over 9,000 Audi vehicles. Here's the reasoning behind the recall and all the affected models. theledger.com/story/cars/rec…
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Apple confirmed that a "small number" of iPhone Duos sold to customers on Oct. 23 are cracking along the screen's hinge. theledger.com/story/tech/202…
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The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $687 million for Monday's drawing. See the Oct. 26 winning numbers. theledger.com/story/money/lo…
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It's too late to request a Florida vote-by-mail ballot if you haven't already, but it isn't too late to vote early and beat the Election Day crowds. theledger.com/story/news/pol…
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When is the midterm Election Day in Florida? Polls are open from 7 am to 7 pm Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. See which candidates were endorsed by Trump. theledger.com/story/news/tru…
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Rocket launches from Florida have slowed down since the summer. Here are a few reasons why and a look at the potential launches for the rest of 2026. theledger.com/story/tech/sci…
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Was it bone? Was it something worse? Either way, the McDonald's Chicken McNugget landed in a West Palm man's stomach and made him ill, the suit says. theledger.com/story/news/loc…
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Feeling lucky? Powerball jackpot rose to $687 million days before Halloween with a cash option of almost $295 million for Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. theledger.com/story/news/202…
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USA TODAY Florida got a behind-the-scenes look at Annautaq, a rescued walrus currently in quarantine at SeaWorld Orlando. theledger.com/videos/news/20…
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Sixteen-year-old Levi Conner's gray 2019 F-150 was found unoccupied in Atlanta. theledger.com/story/news/cri…
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