Local Elections, Voting Logistics, Surveillance, and School Safety

Early voting for the November 3 election runs through November 1; the District 1 runoff is Indony P. Jean Baptiste versus Rick Meltzer, and Mayor Shannon Martin faces Steven Giordano. The trash question concerns twice-weekly pickup costing more than $100 annually. FDLE’s campaign-sign investigation and disputed claims about Flock footage remain unresolved; parents also await clear district responses about two St. Lucie West K-8 bus incidents.