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Wednesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Drug Take Back Day is on Saturday. Here’s where to dispose of expired, unwanted medications
If you have any unused prescription medications, several Central Florida sites will take them off your hands. Health care facilities are offering anonymous and safe disposal of drugs including opioids on Saturday. The event, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, is organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration. All Veteran Affairs facilities across the country are open for dropoffs on Friday and Saturday, according to the VA’s website.
› Matching funds top $11.55 million
Florida has parceled out more than $11.55 million in matching funds in this year’s statewide campaigns, with about $10.75 million going to gubernatorial candidates, according to data posted on the state Division of Elections website. As of Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis had drawn nearly $6.56 million for his re-election campaign, while Democratic challenger Charlie Crist had received about $3.25 million.
› Disney: Thunderbirds flyover set for Magic Kingdom
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flight demonstration team will again make a flyover of Walt Disney World on Thursday. The Thunderbirds will do two passes over Magic Kingdom theme park beginning at 9:30 a.m., weather permitting. The team will conclude with their delta maneuver, where they rapidly go in different directions. Disney says the event leads into National Veterans and Military Families month in November. It notes that Walt Disney and his brother Roy Disney served in the military during World War I.
› Creativity on display: Brevard artists to show and sell works at Cocoa Beach library
They come from very different backgrounds, but the members of the Central Brevard Art Association share a common goal: To promote and encourage the arts. Their upcoming annual Christmas Art Show and Sale will do just that, and provide some memorable holiday gifts too. The show, which runs Friday through Sunday, Nov. 4 to 6, at Cocoa Beach Public Library, will showcase the unique talents of dozens of artists working on a variety of media, from photography and sculpture to jewelry and fiber.
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