But voters can always split this baby

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The Miami-Dade County Elections Department finished on Wednesday an in-depth test of its voting equipment in preparation for the Nov. 5 general election.

The “Logic and Accuracy Test” is the final test prior to equipment deployment for the election, a department statement read. Each step of the voting and tabulation process was tested: ballots were cast according to a predetermined outcome of a mock election, the votes were tabulated, and reconciled to ensure they were counted accurately.

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Earlier this year, the Florida Legislature made significant changes to condominium laws to enhance the safety, financial transparency and governance of condo associations. These new changes, signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, were mostly in response to the tragic 2021 collapse of the 12-story Champlain Towers South in Surfside, which caused the deaths of 98 people.

These changes — which include stricter qualifications for and accountability from board members — have been the topic of radio shows and podcasts. Several elected officials have had public forums for the community to discuss the consequences and provisions of these laws. Now it’s Miami-Dade Commissioner Rene Garcia‘s turn.

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One lifeline: Mayor Francis Suarez could veto

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AKA: No, no, yes, yes, yes, no, yes

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Less than 5% of the people who have been mailed absentee or vote-by-mail ballots in Miami-Dade have returned them in the two weeks since they were sent by the elections department, which seems super low.

And Democrats are voting at a higher rate than Republicans — almost 2 to 1.

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