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South Florida's 2026 property tax season opened November 1 — paying by November 30 earns the full 4% early-payment discount under Florida law, worth $200 on a $5,000 bill.
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India Bullion and Jewellers Association rates show 24-carat gold down ₹1,576 this week to ₹1,40,054 per 10 grams, and silver down ₹13,071 to ₹1,81,344 per kilogram, Daily Kiran reported on November 1.
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Hallandale Beach's CRA is accepting fiscal 2026-27 applications for its Storm Shutter/Impact Glass Program — up to $10,000 for income-eligible, owner-occupied homes in the CRA district, by appointment only through June 30, 2027.
Health & Medical
Vitality Works is recalling one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market ashwagandha capsules — lot 2025-26227, expiration October 13, 2028 — sold at Whole Foods stores nationwide, including Florida, and on Amazon, because the capsules may be contaminated with Salmonella. Do not take them; throw them away.
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The FDA warned late Oct. 30 that Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels organic toddler soft-baked bars — all flavors, all lots — can cause complete airway obstruction in toddlers 1.5 to 2.5 years old. Do not serve them; throw them away. Sold nationwide at Costco, Target, Walmart and online.
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Harkla recalled about 25,541 children's compression sensory swings on Oct. 29 after 29 reports of the ceiling hook separating, including 14 injuries — two concussions and a broken arm. Only blue swings with a four-hole ceiling hook are covered; stop using yours and register for the free repair kit.
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The FTC said on Oct. 29 that registrars took down 19 websites impersonating the agency over the past year, and that 14 enforcement actions under its Impersonation Rule have produced more than $80 million in consumer redress since 2024. Type ftc.gov yourself — the real FTC never demands money.
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DREO recalled about 338,800 DR-HSH015 space heaters on Oct. 29 after 17 reports of the units igniting, including three with property damage and one hand burn. Only units made from April 2025 through January 2026 are covered — stop using yours and contact DREO for a free replacement.
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Freddie Mac's weekly survey put the average 30-year fixed mortgage at 7.24% on October 29, down from 7.32% last week — a second straight weekly decline and the lowest level this month, though still well above last year's 6.17%.
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More than 1,300 cases of Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter distributed in Florida and nine other states were recalled over yeast, mold and possible E. coli. Check lot 07871, best by Nov. 5, 2026 — do not eat it; return it for a refund.
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The Florida Department of Education announced Oct. 29 that unauthorized criminal access to its Florida Student Financial Aid website may have exposed personal information, including Social Security numbers, of about 4.9 million people. Aid payments and eligibility are not affected; anyone who has applied for Florida financial aid should monitor accounts and consider a credit freeze.
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Bodum USA recalled about 5.9 million 8-cup and 12-cup French press coffee makers on Oct. 29 after 70 reports of glass carafes breaking during use, including 48 burn reports. Stop stirring with metal spoons, do not use a cracked carafe, and contact Bodum for a free plastic spoon and warning label.
