The Scoop: Wed. Oct. 30th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

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Clearwater pleads for visitors and tourists to return to beaches

WMNF’s Chris Young reports, officials plead for tourists who might be second-guessing their beach vacations to come back.

Losses from Milton top $2.8 billion

The total estimated insured losses have surpassed $2.8 billion for the quick-forming storm. That’s in addition to the nearly $1.5 billion in losses from Hurricane Helene.

Nikki Fried appeals to young voters at FSU

Democratic Party Chair, Nikki Fried, appeared at a “Noles for Harris” tabling event on Florida State University’s campus Tuesday as part of her party’s get-out-the-vote effort.

Mucarsel-Powell continues her campaign against Scott

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, is pouring it on in the final stretch of her campaign to oust Republican Senator Rick Scott.

Election Day is Tuesday – and Florida Republicans still outpace Dems

Over 5 million Floridian voters have cast a ballot early or by mail. Republicans continue to outpace Democrats in early voting, but not in mail-in votes.

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