Florida swing precinct anchors crucial election battle
In Hillsborough County precinct 519 Tampa resident Becky McCaughey and nearly 840,000 county voters shape the November contest. The area is a classic swing zone contributing to Florida’s pivotal role, having flipped between Obama and Republican Scott in recent elections with margins under two percent.
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Hillsborough County votes and party swings in 2016 analysis
The USA TODAY Network visits eight counties, concluding with Hillsborough Florida. A St Pete Polls survey shows Hillary Clinton ahead of Donald Trump 48 to 42 among 1902 voters, with a 2.2 point margin of error. Voter attitudes vary as residents discuss party loyalty and past choices.
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Infants and Parents Advised to Share Room First Year
Health guidance urges room sharing for infants to reduce sleep related deaths. Advice targets new parents and emphasizes safe sleep practices while healthcare providers note benefits and risks in early infancy periods.
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France Evacuates Calais Jungle Camp in Massive Move
Thousands of migrants line up to be processed as France begins the full evacuation of the Calais Jungle camp. More than 2,000 people were moved out on Monday with plans to have all migrants gone within a few days, and buses transported them to shelters across the country.
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Cubs 108 Vital Moment Sparks 1-0 NLDS Victory
Grant DePorter films the scoreboard at Wrigley Field on Oct 7 during Game 1 against the Giants. Javier Baez belted pitch 108 for a 3-2 homer, delivering a 1-0 Cubs win and fueling fans' belief in a postseason run.
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Private Sector Steps In As Zika Fight Grows
Private firms and charities mobilize to combat Zika in South Florida as Congress delays a $1.1 billion federal funding package. Miami-Dade officials plan up to $12 million in mosquito control this season, with only $4.1 million from state and no federal aid yet. Community Health Charities and March of Dimes lead a national drive to fund medical equipment and public education.
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