Special elections have been set to replace former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz in Congress, with a primary on Jan. 28 and a special general election on April 1 in Florida’s 1st Congressional District. Gaetz has formally resigned from his seat, and several candidates have lined up to run in his place, including state reps and a Democrat who previously ran against Gaetz. Meanwhile, no election has been set yet to replace U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz, who is expected to become President-elect Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser.
In other news, Florida is fighting fraud during International Fraud Awareness Week, urging residents to safeguard their finances and avoid falling victim to tech scams. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson has highlighted agricultural land conservation projects in Southwest Florida, aiming to preserve farmlands using state and federal funds.
Florida State University’s iGEM team won gold at the 2024 Grand Jamboree in Paris, presenting a project addressing a rare metabolic disorder called TMAU. In addition, FSU students volunteered at the American Indigenous Arts Celebration at the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, promoting cultural exchange.
On the sports front, the Florida Classic will see Florida A&M face Bethune-Cookman, while Florida State seeks a victory against Charleston Southern. The Assembly on Adams, a new café in downtown Tallahassee, has opened, offering grab-and-go coffee, pastries, and meals for professionals in the area.
Overall, the week included updates on elections, fraud awareness, agricultural conservation, academic achievements, cultural exchange, sports events, and new business openings in downtown Tallahassee.
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