Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.

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Local food banks and pantries still gearing up to help as the government shutdown continues

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s day 34 of the federal government shutdown, and SNAP recipients received some good news as the Trump administration will use contingency funds to pay partial SNAP benefits. That’s after two judges ordered the...

Florida gastroenterologist reveals why your gut makes noises and what it means: ‘You should have bowel sounds every…’

Has it ever happened to you that you are just sitting or doing normal chores, and suddenly your stomach starts making gurgling noises? Worry not, because hearing sounds in your gut is completely normal. These occur quite frequently and are often...

New Meals of Hope warehouse in Naples expands to meet increasing demand for help

NAPLES, Fla. — As the nation’s longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues, fear and uncertainty are growing for families across Southwest Florida. Many are struggling to afford basic groceries, but local organizations are stepping up to...

Sunshine Classic basketball

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood White County High School Warriorette basketball team will be showing off their skills during the Sunshine Classic Daytona Beach, Dec. 27-30, 2024, in Daytona Beach Florida. 2 WAYS TO SPONSOR Sponsorship donation of...

Brazil’s soya moratorium slowed Amazon deforestation. Now it’s challenged

Since 2007, Marcelo Salazar has been living in the place that is the king of deforestation in Brazil: Altamira, in the state of Para. About the size of Florida, the Amazonian municipality was the fastest deforester in the country for several years...

‘Soldier’s Lens’ photo exhibit opens in Ybor City

Battalion party after a firefight in Vietnam c. 1968-69. Credit: Tom Arthur / The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in Ybor is now showing ‘The Soldier’s Lens.’ It provides an intimate look at...

Harry Chapin Food Bank declares emergency as federal shutdown extends into fifth week

Special to Hendry County News FORT MYERS — Harry Chapin Food Bank has declared an emergency as the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week. Thousands of Southwest Florida families are struggling to put food on the table as SNAP benefits...

You Could Win VIP Tickets to the Ocoee Music Fest This Weekend of Winning

Ocoee Music Fest The Ocoee Music Fest returns to Bill Breeze Park on Friday, November 14, featuring The Romantics and John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band live in concert! Celebrate Ocoee with music, community, and fun while enjoying festival...

Belleville schools collecting food, will distribute it Nov. 5

With the federal food assistance program being delayed during the ongoing government shutdown, the Belleville Public Schools are helping to ensure local families do not go hungry. The school district is coordinating a food drive, seeking...

South Florida residents, organizations helping SNAP recipients as funds in jeopardy

November 3, 2025 / 6:59 PM EST / CBS Miami Lindsay Poveromo-Joly and her kids are keeping the table full on their Coral Springs front porch. "There's no reason in a country full of billionaires any child should go hungry," she said. When Joly...

TECO rate hike approved, set to start in January

Tampa Electric Company’s Big Bend plant in Apollo Beach, Florida. Credit: Dennis McDonald / TECO Plant Big Bend Apollo Beach On Tuesday, the Florida Public Service Commission approved a rate hike for Tampa Electric customers. According to Food &...

CHR presents event sponsors

/News 1 / 3 2 / 3 COMMUNITY HOUSING & RESOURCES 3 / 3 COMMUNITY HOUSING & RESOURCES [expand] close Community Housing & Resources (CHR) announced that Florida Trust Wealth Management and Sanibel Captiva Community Bank are sponsors for its Winter...

Richmond Pet Evolution to Host Pet Food Drive in November to Benefit Local Food Pantries

Customers who donate will receive 10% off their Pet Evolution purchase November 3, 2025 - Pet Evolution, a growing retail store for healthy pet foods and services, will host a Pet Food Drive during November at all of its store locations, including...

Clay County to salute former, active military during several Veterans Day ceremonies

CLAY COUNTY – More than 28,000 active, veteran and retired military personnel living in Clay County homes make Veterans Day especially revered. Moreover, U.S. Congressional District 4 in Florida is ranked among the Top 5 nationally for the number...

Waste Not Want Not is tackling hunger and homelessness for Jacksonville’s unhoused

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Waste Not Want Not Florida is shedding a light on the issues of hunger and homelessness in the Jacksonville community on November 8. Waste Not Want Not alongside retired Jacksonville Jaguars Cornerback Aaron Beasley, will be...

Will food stamps be available in November? Can I still use EBT card? Updates

As the government shutdown reaches nearly record-breaking length, Oklahomans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to purchase food are still without aid from the government. The well ran dry on Nov. 1, according to the...

DeSantis dismisses calls to declare emergency over Florida SNAP benefits

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that the state’s agriculture department will “be doing more” to help the nearly 3 million low-income Floridians who may be going without federal food assistance amid the government shutdown. But...

Democrat Blocks Bill That Would Ensure Lawmakers Don't Cash Paychecks During Shutdown

Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey blocked legislation that would withhold lawmakers’ paychecks until the government shutdown ends. Republican Florida Sen. Rick Scott asked for unanimous consent Thursday afternoon to pass his No Budget, No...

Sarasota Audubon Society saves bird sanctuary from nearby development

Tricolored Heron in the celery fields, Sarasota Florida Credit: Bob Wyble / Shutterstock Since the 1880s we’ve referred to dopey people as birdbrains. I contend it’s a misnomer. Birds are actually pretty smart – think about how far they migrate...