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MAN ARRESTED IN SOUTH FLORIDA FOR SPREE OF PIPE-BOMB MAILINGS

A suspect was arrested and taken in for questioning Friday for the spate of pipe-bombing packages targeting a dozen top Democrats and critics of President Donald Trump, according to CNN. The unidentified man was picked up in Opa-Locka, shortly after a pair of apparent pipe bomb packages sent to Sen. Cory Booker and ex-National Intelligence Director James Clapper were discovered Friday as the number of targets hit an even dozen in the ongoing domestic terrorism case, authorities said. The latest targets of the fugitive plotter or plotters fit neatly with the list of previous recipients: New Jersey Democrat Booker is a frequent critic of President Trump, while Clapper was a member of the Obama administration.

ANDREW GILLUM AND DONALD TRUMP ENERGIZE BLACK VOTERS

Widespread conversations about Florida's first black gubernatorial nominee point to a prospect never before seen in a midterm election: Highly motivated and energized black voters who could add tens of thousands of votes to the tally Democratic candidates usually see in off-year elections. Nothing is certain 10 days out from Election Day, but the evidence is more than anecdotal that Gillum is firing up black voters. So is President Donald Trump.

MORE THAN 2 MILLION VOTES CAST, AND GOP MAINTAINS ADVANTAGE

More than 2 million Florida voters have cast ballots and Republicans maintain a solid advantage over Democrats in turnout. The blue wave remains mostly a mirage. More Republicans are "bringing it home" so far, in the words of Democratic candidate for governor Andrew Gillum. Typically, the GOP has led from the start in mail ballots, and it edged ahead of the Democrats in early voting Thursday for the first time as several more GOP counties began early voting.

IN TAMPA BAY, GAP IS WIDENING BETWEEN WHITE AND BLACK HOME OWNERS

Even though the area has recovered from the recession and housing crash, the gap between black and white home ownership is widening. In 2007, just before the market collapsed, 46.5 percent of bay area blacks area owned their homes compared to 77 percent of whites. Now, the black ownership rate has dropped to 32 percent while the rate among whites remains over 70 percent.

HAS RICK SCOTT LEFT FLORIDA MORE VULNERABLE TO A MAJOR HURRICANE?

Rick Scott has made hurricanes front and center in his bid for U.S. Senate. Donning his signature blue and yellow Navy hat, the Republican leader is constantly in front of cameras to issue updates and warnings. Politicians across the political spectrum have lauded his attentiveness and his ads tout his response as proof of his strong leadership. But after eight years of Scott in office, some say that Florida is less prepared to brace for a future of rising tides and stronger winds that will accompany climate change.

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