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Pope Leo XIV is making U.S. election history. 🇺🇸 The Chicago-born pontiff cast a mail-in ballot in Illinois ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, with the Vatican pointing to his long-standing belief in civic participation.

DoorDash + Instacart? 🛒🚗 DoorDash is buying the grocery delivery company in a roughly $17 billion deal.

Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor known for his roles in “Top Gun,” “Alien,” “Steel Magnolias” and the TV series “Picket Fences,” has died at 93. His family said he died Wednesday of natural causes.

Pope Leo XIV will not need additional treatment for lung cancer, the Vatican says, after follow-up tests confirmed the cancer was localized and had not spread.

New Mexico’s attorney general is suing two advisers to Jeffrey Epstein, accusing them of helping conceal his sex trafficking operation and seeking to prevent them from benefiting from his estate.

🏊 Indian River State College could eliminate its men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs beginning with the 2027-28 academic year. The proposal is part of a broader athletics restructuring plan that trustees are expected to consider Oct. 27.

BREAKING: Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa has been arrested on charges of grand theft and organized scheme to defraud, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.

More than 40 years after Indian River County Deputy Richard Raczkowski was killed, the man convicted of his murder has been executed.

More than 15 years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, scientists say parts of the Gulf are still showing the effects. A new study found populations of fish, crustaceans and other marine animals plunged by about 60%.

Protesters gathered in Palm Beach County as part of a nationwide “No Kings” day of action, with local organizers putting a focus on encouraging people to vote early ahead of the November midterm elections. Full article in our bio.

WEEKEND WASHOUT? A cold front is arriving this weekend, bringing widespread showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds that will create dangerous conditions along the coast.

🏠 As Florida Panhandle homeowners begin filing insurance claims after Hurricane Isaias, policyholder advocates are warning that some could face denied claims or reduced benefits.

Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, repeatedly shared posts calling herself an attorney despite failing the California bar exam and saying she had been advised not to use the term.

✈️ Heading to Texas? Avelo Airlines is launching a new nonstop route from West Palm Beach to the North Dallas/McKinney area, with flights starting Dec. 17.

💰 Rising HOA fees and assessments are putting pressure on Florida homeowners. One West Boca condo owner says her fees total about $900 a month, and she’s seen neighbors move away as costs climb. Now, state and local leaders are discussing possible solutions.

Live music, hands-on arts activities, wellness experiences and family-friendly entertainment will take over the Kravis Center campus when its annual Block Party returns Saturday, Oct. 17. Full article in our bio.

Millions of Social Security recipients now know how much more they'll receive in 2027. The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment, boosting the average retiree's monthly benefit by about $75. Full article in our bio.

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer, the Vatican announced Tuesday.

A portion of Jog Road is shut down Tuesday afternoon as the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is involved in an incident in the area. Jog Road is closed in both directions between Woolbright Road and Grand Isle Drive. Stay with WPTV for updates.