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- 1Miami-Dade releases sample ballot for November election▼Miami-Dade releases sample ballot for November 3 general election
Miami-Dade County has released its sample ballot ahead of the November 3 general election, giving voters a chance to review the races, candidates and measures they will see at the polls. Local outlets are sharing the ballot so residents can prepare and check registration and polling details before election day.
- 2Citrus Health employee charged in $1.2 million theft from Miami-Dade Homeless Trust●Miami-Dade Homeless Trust says Citrus Health employee charged in alleged theft of $1.2 million
The Miami-Dade Homeless Trust says an employee of Citrus Health Network has been charged over the alleged theft of $1.2 million. The funds reportedly came from money allocated to serve the county's homeless population. The case is drawing attention in South Florida because of concerns about oversight of public money entrusted to service providers.
- 3South Florida seeks paid Election Day poll workers▼Get paid to work the polls: Election Day workers wanted in South Florida
Election officials in South Florida are recruiting paid workers to staff polling places on Election Day. The call for poll workers comes as counties work to fill staffing needs ahead of voting, and it offers residents a way to earn money while helping elections run smoothly. The Miami Herald reported the recruitment effort, highlighting pay and the need for extra hands at the polls.
- 4Caleb Flynn found guilty of murder in Miami County▼Verdict in: Caleb Flynn found guilty of murder in Miami County case
A jury has found Caleb Flynn guilty of murder in a case in Miami County. The verdict closes the trial, with sentencing expected to follow. The charges and circumstances of the killing have drawn local attention, and residents are following the outcome as the court moves to determine his punishment.
- 5South Florida Foundation Gives $300,000 for Schoolchildren's Vision Care●Health Foundation of South Florida Awards $300,000 to Bring Vision Care to Low-Income Schoolchildren in Miami-Dade and Broward | Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
The Health Foundation of South Florida has awarded $300,000 to expand vision care for low-income schoolchildren in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The funding will support screenings and access to eye care for students whose families may not otherwise afford glasses or treatment, addressing an unmet health need that can affect learning and development in local public schools.
- 6Johnson and Miami County voters to choose Kansas education board member●Johnson and Miami County voters to pick new Kansas State Board of Education member
Voters in Johnson and Miami counties in Kansas are heading to the polls to elect a new member of the Kansas State Board of Education. The race will determine who represents the district on the ten-member board, which sets policy for the state's public schools. Local coverage highlights the contest as the key education question on area ballots.