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ORLANDO, Fla. – Here’s the latest on the 2020 general election.
4:45 p.m.
The cybersecurity agency at the Department of Homeland Security says the U.S. election so far has featured the usual technical glitches and routine issues but no apparent signs of any malicious cyber activity — at least not yet.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency also says it’s too early to declare victory as polls near closing time around the nation Tuesday and with days of vote counting and certification ahead.
A senior agency official says, “It has been quiet and we take some confidence in that but we are not out of the woods yet.” The official spoke on condition of anonymity to brief reporters about ongoing nationwide election monitoring efforts ahead of the release of any kind of official evaluation.
The official warned that local and state election systems could experience problems as results are reported, but the most likely cause would be from high demand put on the system as people overwhelm websites to check results.
3:53 p.m.
Video from Sky 6 shows a long line of voters at a polling site at McInnis Elementary in Volusia County. Volusia County Supervisor of Elections Lisa Lewis said the long line at the school is because it’s the only polling place in the area. She said voters are social distancing.
3:44 p.m.
Lake County officials said a glitch that was reported Tuesday morning shortly after polls opened was fixed before 8:30 a.m.
“We identified a computer problem in some precincts that incorrectly identified some voters were not registered in that precinct,” said Alan Hays, Lake County supervisor of elections. “The problem was isolated immediately, and corrective action was initiated.
Hays said he appreciated the voters' patience as his agency worked to correct the issue.
3:20 p.m.
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has ordered U.S. Postal Service inspectors to sweep more than two dozen mail processing facilities for lingering mail-in ballots and for those ballots to be sent out immediately.
The order, which includes centers in central Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Detroit, Atlanta, south Florida and parts of Wisconsin, comes after national delivery delays leading up to the election and concerns the agency wouldn’t be able to deliver ballots on time.
The Postal Service’s ability to handle the surge of mail-in ballots became a concern after its new leader, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, a major GOP donor, implemented a series of policy changes that delayed mail nationwide this summer. Delivery times have since rebounded but have consistently remained below the agency’s internal goals of having more than 95% of first-class mail delivered within five days, with service in some battleground areas severely lagging, according to postal data.
3:15 p.m.
With less than four hours before polls close, Central Florida counties continue to report record turnout.
As of 3 p.m. nearly 75% of Lake County’s registered voters have cast their ballots, catching up to the nearly 78% total turnout in 2016. In Marion County, voters are also set to surpass 2016 total turnout with 72% by 3 p.m.
In Sumter County, home to The Villages, voters have already surpassed 2016 totals with nearly 86% as of 3 p.m. compared to 84.4% for 2016.
Election officials in Seminole County are reporting an overall 71% turnout with 249,000 votes cast -- by mail, early or on Election Day-- out of 335,000 registered voters. The record turnout for the county is 78.5% but its expected to surpass that record.
Before 3 p.m. Orange County reached 70% turnout between early, mail-in and Election Day ballots.
Volusia County saw 35,000 votes on Tuesday by 3 p.m. with a 72.5% overall turnout. Election officials said 2020 has already surpassed previous mail-in and early voting records.
2:15 p.m.
A polling site at Discovery Intermediate School in Osceola County was placed on a lockdown for about 40 minutes. During that time, voters were told to go to the Gym and Aquatic Center in Poinciana to vote provisionally or to visit the elections office. The lockdown has since been lifted and residents can vote as usual at the site.
1:25 p.m.
In South Florida, 63-year-old Luisa Cabrera cast a ballot for President Donald Trump.
The retired travel agent, who was born in Cuba, voted at a precinct in the Miami suburb of Hialeah on Tuesday morning.
“He is direct. He is a straight shooter,” Cabrera said. “He has done a good job with the economy.”
1:17 p.m.
News 6 reporter Mark Lehman checked out a polling location in Orange County where voters of all ages were ready to submit their ballot.
Around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, election officials said the county surpassed the mark of 565,843 ballots, which was set in 2016.
The record voter turnout came after election leaders said 62 percent of registered voters cast their ballot through early voting or vote-by-mail.
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1:05 p.m.
News 6 reporter Ezzy Castro visited a Seminole County polling station where Floridians were casting their ballot.
Voters in Seminole County were predicting the county could go from red to blue this time around.
In 2016, President Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton by 1.2% in Seminole County, which has voted red for decades.
In fact, President Trump made several campaign stops here within the last couple of weeks.
News 6 political expert Jim Cark explained Seminole County went blue for the 2018 elections which could make a difference in this election.
Noon
More than 24,000 voters have cast an Election Day ballot in Lake County, officials said.
“For those of you who haven’t made it to the polls yet, be sure to have photo/signature ID with you and to vote at your home precinct,” Lake County officials tweeted.
Meanwhile, more than 178,000 (67.33%) of Marion County’s registered voters have already cast a ballot, which is a record for voter turnout, officials said.
As of 11:00 am over 24,000 voters have cast an Election Day ballot. Thanks for voting! Polls are open until 7:00 pm tonight (11/3) for those of you who haven’t made it to the polls yet. Be sure to have photo/signature ID with you and to vote at your home precinct. #lakevotesfl pic.twitter.com/3jX2OM1XxB
— Lake Elections (@LakeElections) November 3, 2020
11:45 a.m.
Floridians are lining up for the final day of voting in a state that has 29 Electoral College votes seen as vital for President Donald Trump’s re-election.
Florida has already set records for votes cast before Election Day, and the presidential election is expected to be close once again.
Most polls show the Republican incumbent and Democratic former Vice President Joe Biden in a virtual tie.
In 2016, Trump beat Hillary Clinton by 1.2 percentage points and only earned 49% of the vote. Florida will also be voting in congressional and legislative elections and deciding the fate of six proposed constitutional amendments.
10:49 a.m.
Orlando police on Tuesday tweeted phone numbers for voters who may need help.
“It’s Election Day, and there are a lot of people working hard to protect your vote today. Below are some phone numbers to call, if you need help, or if you see something suspicious in person or online,” the tweet said.
The phone numbers include 911 and 866-308-6739 for anyone who has voting questions.
10:38 a.m.
Nia Casado said she cast a vote for Joe Biden because President Donald Trump is dividing the nation and has to go.
“He’s just a terrible person,” Casado, 24, said of Trump. “He gives everyone the impression they can do whatever they want.”
Casado works at a COVID-19 testing facility and cast her vote Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale.
“Having Trump in office in general is just dividing more people. We need to get him out if we want to come together.”
Patricia Castillo, a 62-year-old retiree from Delray Beach, said she voted for Biden because she’s tired of Trump treating minorities like second-class citizens.
“We’ve never had a president who just approved of discrimination and racism against people,” Castillo said.
Castillo opted for a mail-in ballot, which she turned in by hand in September instead of relying on the U.S. Postal Service.
She also cast her vote for Biden because of his stance on healthcare, adding she doesn’t want her 89-year-old mother to lose health benefits.
“I know we need a change in this country,” she said.
10:29 a.m.
First Lady Melania Trump voted in Florida on Election Day.
CBS reporter Mark Knoller tweeted a photo of President Trump’s wife arriving at a polling location.
10:08 a.m.
More people have voted in Orange County, Florida, this year than in 2016.
The Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office tweeted that 565,843 ballots were cast in 2016. Thus far, 565,953 ballots have been cast in 2020.
“Keep the votes coming!" the tweet said.
10 a.m.
The U.S. Justice Department is monitoring Orange County, Florida, and several other jurisdictions on Election Day.
The department will also take complaints from the public regarding possible violations of the federal voting rights laws through its call center.
“Federal law entrusts the Civil Rights Division with protecting the right to vote for all Americans,” said Eric S. Dreiband, assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division. “Our federal laws protect the right of all American citizens to vote without suffering discrimination, intimidation, and harassment. The work of the Civil Rights Division around each federal general election is a continuation of its historical mission to ensure that all of our citizens can freely exercise this most fundamental American right.”
The Civil Rights Division enforces the federal voting rights laws that protect the rights of all citizens to access the ballot. Since the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965, the division has regularly monitored in a variety of elections around the country throughout every year to protect the rights of all voters, and not just in federal general elections.
The agency has personnel in 44 jurisdictions across 18 states.
9:45 a.m.
Federal authorities are monitoring voting and any threats to the election across the country at an operations center just outside Washington, D.C..
The operation is run by the cyber-security component of the Department of Homeland Security. Officials said there were no major problems detected early Tuesday, but they urged the public to be wary and patient.
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency director Christopher Krebs said from the center there was “some early indication of system disruption,” but he did not elaborate. He said he has “confidence that the vote is secure, the count is secure and the results will be secure.”
Krebs said officials have seen attempts by foreign actors “to interfere in the 2020 election," but he added that officials “have addressed those threats quickly” and “comprehensively.”
9:22 a.m.
Florida voter Mervat Harry said she’s planning to vote for President Trump because she believes he’s in best position to lead the nation for the next four years.
The 57-year-old Tarpon Springs resident, who was born in Egypt and lived in Sudan before moving to the United States, said she planned to cast her vote on Election Day. She is concerned about the country moving toward socialism.
“I know the meaning of socialism,” the former substitute teacher said.
Kickstarting the economy in the midst of a pandemic is also a concern, and she said she believes the nation will flourish under another Trump presidency.
“We need more jobs. We need people to go back to work,” Harry said.
Keegan Connolly, a 25-year-old registered Democrat from Tallahassee, said he cast his ballot during early voting on Friday for Joe Biden. Connolly said he trusts Biden to surround himself with the right people.
"Trump has been so corrosive to the presidency and to his ability to conduct foreign policy and maintain stable relationships both here and abroad, Connolly, a researcher at a nonprofit said while explaining why he voted for Biden. “I feel he’s just more level-headed.”
8:45 a.m.
Voters in Lake County ran into problems Tuesday morning, shortly after polls opened in Florida.
“We identified a computer problem in some precincts that incorrectly identified some voters were not registered in that precinct,” said Alan Hays, Lake County supervisor of elections. “The problem was isolated immediately, and corrective action was initiated. The solution is being deployed and everything will be fine very shortly.”
Hays said he appreciates the voters' patience as his agency works to correct the issue.
8:10 a.m.
Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon tweeted a message about Election Day, saying his agency will ensure the safety of everyone voting in The City Beautiful.
“The city of Orlando has shown that we can work together during significant times and I encourage everyone in our community to practice civility and unity no matter the outcome of this election.”
8 a.m.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) tweeted a reminder to Floridians that polls are open across the entire state.
“Make sure you get out and vote!” Scott said.
7 a.m.
Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden have campaigned heavily in Florida, each hoping to win the prized battleground state’s 29 electoral votes. Millions have already voted by mail and in person before Tuesday’s election, setting records for early voting.
Besides the presidential race, 27 congressional seats are at stake in Florida. Neither of the state’s two senate seats are up for election this year.
Florida residents will also get to vote on six state constitutional amendments, including an increase on minimum wage.
ELECTION 2020: The day is finally here! Election workers have been busy getting things ready at each precinct for the final day of voting. It comes after more than 60% of registered voters have already cast their ballots. Polls open at 7am. https://t.co/Q3NjD907qO pic.twitter.com/Tbsk8eg9hT
— Mark Lehman (@MarkLehman6) November 3, 2020
ELECTION DAY: President Trump & Joe Biden have focused their final campaign stops in key battleground states.
Trump supporters are set to hold their own rallies today.
Biden will be in Pennsylvania again today.
Live report at 6 a.m. @news6wkmg pic.twitter.com/H39z6zZJBa
— Ezzy Castro (@EzzyCastro) November 3, 2020
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