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Saturday, November 1, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1997, North Carolina State University wide receiver Torry Holt caught five record-breaking touchdown passes in a 48-35 loss to Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee.

Floridians from the Caribbean diaspora are banding together to organize help for Jamaica after the hurricane. Get all the details in Around Florida.

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Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Florida

A JetBlue flight made an emergency landing at Tampa International Airport on Thursday after experiencing a sudden altitude drop. More than 15 people were taken to the hospital, including at least one for a "laceration to the head."

The plane dropped about 100 feet in about seven seconds around 1:48 p.m. before making a more normal descent into Tampa, data from FlightRadar24 shows.

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a possible "flight control issue," and JetBlue has grounded the plane.

The Airbus A320, which can carry up to 162 passengers, was heading from Cancun, Mexico, to Newark, New Jersey.

Lake County Bridge Collapse Prompts Evacuation

Nearly two dozen Eustis families were forced to leave their homes in Spring Ridge Estates on Thursday night after a bridge in their neighborhood partially collapsed into a ravine.

"We had about 15 minutes to grab everything that we owned, whatever we can carry and, you know, leave," resident Bob Hoffman said. "It's just kind of crazy. What do you grab? What do you do? Where do you go?"

The homes had to be evacuated after the only road for emergency services was cut off by the collapse, and water was turned off to the neighborhood. Residents are allowed to return on foot to access belongings.

The damage comes days after record rainfall, up to 19 inches in some areas, which flooded portions of Central Florida, especially in Lake and Brevard counties.

Debate over What's Considered South Florida

Florida is made up of several different regions, from the Panhandle to Central Florida, but the boundaries of one are hotly contested: What is considered South Florida?

The Treasure Coast—which includes Indian River County, St. Lucie County, and Martin County—is considered by many to mark the beginning of South Florida on the eastern coast of the state. Others consider Palm Beach County, which is further south on the same coast, to be the start of South Florida.

"South Florida is Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade counties. It's been that way forever," one person said on the social media site Reddit.

Cast your vote to share what you consider South Florida.

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➤ Jacksonville: The city is closer to selling the 109-year-old Armory building, the site of performances by Duke Ellington and the Allman Brothers, to a private developer that's been working to restore the property since 2020. (More)

➤ Pinellas County: The sheriff on Wednesday said he fired five deputies after two separate incidents at the county jail. (Details)

➤ Orlando: Beginning Dec. 1, SunRail will add two new evening weekday trains, extending its service options for riders. (More)

➤ Pensacola: The city is discontinuing the Veo electric scooter program after feedback from residents, and all scooters will be collected over the weekend. (More)

➤ Broward County: Commissioners are organizing a donation drive for hurricane victims in Jamaica. "This is who we are—Broward stands with the Caribbean," one commissioner said. (Details)

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➤ The Jacksonville Jaguars placed two-way rookie sensation Travis Hunter on injured reserve after hurting his knee during Thursday's practice. The extent of the non-contact injury is currently unknown, but the team is currently assessing whether he'll be able to play again the rest of this season. (More)

➤ Florida baseball's interim head coach Chuck Jeroloman has been hired away by the Tennessee Volunteers, where he'll serve as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator. (More)

➤ Former Dolphins offensive lineman Richie Incognito Jr. took to social media after the team's loss on Thursday to call for coach Mike McDaniel's firing: "This team's quit on Mike McDaniel. Time for Mr. Ross to clean house and reset the culture." (More)

➤ Miami basketball just received a commitment from Columbus High School big man Caleb Gaskins, their first five-star recruit of the Jai Lucas era. Gaskins picked the Hurricanes over Texas A&M and the Florida Gators. (More)

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➤ A Port St. Lucie boat owner shared how he helped police find a missing 37-year-old woman in the water. "She was beat up and tired," he said. (See Video)

➤ The Trump administration suggested listing Florida's elusive ghost orchid as endangered. "I had tramped around through the swamp for many, many months before being able to see one in the wild," one National Parks Conservation Association staffer said. (See Orchid)

➤ Lake City residents gathered to honor an icon known as the "Lake City Flag Waver," who died Monday. Waving flags and greeting people, "he spent all his retirement time right here on this corner," his brother said. (See Video)

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