Election Watch: Florida’s early-voting period runs through Nov. 1, with the governor’s and Senate races entering their final week. Voters with mail ballots must deliver them to their county elections office by 7 p.m. Tuesday. Cartel Case: Florida officials say 12 people face racketeering charges in a cocaine network tied to the Sinaloa cartel, after a three-year investigation uncovered shipments into Tampa Bay. Public Safety: A Florida Turnpike crash killed six people, including three siblings headed to Halloween Horror Nights. Separately, 12 people, including six children, were injured in a shooting near Florida A&M’s homecoming; a 15-year-old has been arrested. Captiva Rebuild: A judge upheld Lee County’s zoning approval for South Seas Resort to rebuild after Hurricane Ian, rejecting a challenge from opponents. Rural Health: Florida received $193.7 million in federal funding for rural care, including telemedicine, remote monitoring and community paramedicine. Florida History: Miami’s Museum of Miami opened an exhibition revisiting the deadly 1926 hurricane, with photographs, news reports and personal accounts on view through April 2027. Maritime Heritage: The historic SS United States is scheduled to be sunk off Destin on Nov. 12, creating what officials call the world’s largest artificial reef.