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Special session on condo relief still needs consensus as costs continue to rise
SUMMARY: Florida lawmakers face growing pressure to tackle rising costs for condo owners, with a special legislative session potentially on the horizon. The state House, Senate, and governor remain divided on necessary reforms, with concerns that the regular session starting March 4 may be too late. Condo owners report increased fees and struggles to sell properties, with insurance rates and post-Surfside regulations driving costs up significantly. Governor Ron DeSantis emphasizes the urgency of addressing the issue but acknowledges a lack of consensus among lawmakers. Calls for reforms include establishing uniform standards for repair assessments to prevent inflated costs.
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Islamic Society of Tampa Bay provides food to families in need
SUMMARY: The Islamic Society of Tampa Bay has been operating a food pantry every Sunday since May, offering free food to families in need regardless of religion. Volunteers pack and distribute essentials like beans, rice, chicken, fresh vegetables, and bread through a drive-thru system. The pantry helps people stretch their budgets to cover critical bills such as rent and utilities amid growing food insecurity in Tampa Bay. The Muslim community continues to expand, with plans to complete a second floor in their school funded by donations. Alongside food assistance, the society offers additional services to support those in need.
Every Sunday since May, the Islamic Society of Tampa Bay has set up a drive-thru food pantry. Organizers say everyone is welcome, no matter their religion.
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High tides and possible flooding threaten South Florida over the next few days
SUMMARY: South Florida faces high tides and potential minor flooding over the next few days due to persistent afternoon showers and storms, especially along the east coast near Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Heavy rain, sometimes exceeding 3 inches, is driven by west winds maintaining storm activity near the coast. While evenings and mornings remain mostly quiet, afternoon storms continue, raising flooding risks during higher-than-normal tides, especially with a full moon tonight. Temperatures will hover in the mid-80s to low 90s. Tropical activity remains quiet with no developments expected. Rain chances and temperatures are forecast to decrease by the weekend with a shift in wind direction.
This time of year South Florida sees higher than normal tides. The region is also expected to see showers early in the morning and afternoon on Monday, but they should clear out by the evening.
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A bold, queer ‘Hedda,’ from Nia DaCosta and Tessa Thompson, debuts at TIFF
SUMMARY: Nia DaCosta, fresh from directing Marvel’s “The Marvels,” premiered her film “Hedda” at the Toronto International Film Festival. The adaptation of Ibsen’s 1890 play relocates the story to 1950s England and reimagines Hedda Gabler as a queer woman, recently married out of convenience. Starring Tessa Thompson, the film explores the lives of three women constrained by societal expectations, including a gender-swapped Eileen Lovborg, now a woman with a new girlfriend. DaCosta, who also wrote the script, aims to examine womanhood and freedom, reflecting on her own journey as a Black filmmaker seeking creative autonomy. “Hedda” releases in theaters Oct. 22 and streams on Prime Video Nov. 1.
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