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Monday, November 2, 2026
November 2 Prayer Pod
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. – NIV
These daily prayer PODs are constructed to help you in your prayer life.
November 2
Pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Lord hear Your words: 2 Thessalonians 3:13 But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing a good thing.
Lord hear my request: (Say your needs, wants, fears, thanksgivings) - In Jesus name I pray – Amen.
READ THE NEW TESTAMENT IN A YEAR….
Today’s Reading for November 2 Hebrews 12:14-29
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Sunday, November 1, 2026
Takeaways from Tallahassee — Return to sender
From: Extensive Media Enterprises
Florida politics: property taxes, insurance relief, investigations and campus news.
Amendment 3 was made in Tallahassee. Tallahassee would like to return it.
Leon County’s opposition coalition stretches across nearly every corner of local civic life. Sheriff Walt McNeil, Reps. Allison Tant and Gallop Franklin, Superintendent Rocky Hanna, County and City Commissioners, School Board members, Bethel Missionary Baptist Church and the Big Bend chapter of the AFL-CIO are all telling voters to reject the proposed property-tax overhaul.
That is not unanimous opposition from every county officeholder. It is, however, an unusually broad show of local resistance that crosses the customary political lines.
Tallahassee City Commissioner Jack Porter delivered the coalition’s clearest explanation of what is at stake.
“Amendment 3 is not just a tax-shift; it’s the ultimate power grab by the state to control cities by stripping them and their residents of control over our budgets and our futures,” Porter said. “If you care about local voices making local choices, vote no on 3.”
The numbers supply the blunt-force version. The Florida Policy Institute estimates local governments and special districts serving Leon County could lose $158.8 million during the amendment’s first two years. That includes approximately $112.5 million from county operations, more than $30 million from Tallahassee and over $4 million from the local Children’s Services Council.
Leon County Commissioner David O’Keefe said the county could eventually face more than $70 million in annual cuts, leaving it just $3.5 million after paying mandated costs to fund everything else.
Franklin supplied the release’s most memorable line.
“Real, transformative relief cannot be microwaved on short notice,” he said, noting that lawmakers moved the proposal from concept to a vote in less than three days.
Franklin supports property-tax relief. He wants the Taxation and Budget Reform Commission, which convenes next year, to develop it through something resembling a normal policymaking process.
Local pushback arrives as support for Amendment 3 inside the Capitol grows increasingly squishy. Senate President Ben Albritton, who voted to place it on the ballot, now plans to vote no. Former Senate President Kathleen Passidomo is opposed. Gov. Ron DeSantis remains nominally supportive — lukewarm, if not tap-cold — but does not intend to campaign for it.
Leon officials may be preaching to the choir. A recent St. Pete Polls survey found just 44% support for Amendment 3, while voters who had already cast ballots opposed it 45% to 40%. That is a deep hole for a measure requiring 60% approval.
The Legislature served Amendment 3. Leon County’s leaders are sending it back to the kitchen.
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Coming up, the usual assortment of news, intel, and observations from the week that was in Florida’s capital city by Peter Schorsch, Drew Wilson, Drew Dixon, Liam Fineout and the staff of Florida Politics.
But first, the “Takeaway 5” — the Top 5 stories from the week that was:
— Take 5 —
State event, campaign pitch — DeSantis continues to evangelize for property tax relief on the November ballot, using what was billed as an official state of Florida event to stump for a political item. Joined by U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, the term-limited DeSantis argued in St. Petersburg that the proposed homestead exemption increase in Amendment 3 would benefit homeowners and that local governments could afford it. DeSantis held a similar roundtable event in South Florida, blurring the line between policy and politics as the 2026 General Election nears. His arguments would be familiar to anyone who has heard him speak on the amendment in recent months. He again said the amendment doesn’t shift taxes from property owners to other mechanisms, saying that local governments should fund core services (“the things we all agree on”) rather than “whatever social cause” a local government may want.
Federal help for the Panhandle — President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for the Panhandle following Hurricane Isaias, a designation Moody had been pushing for. Isaias made landfall near Destin as a Category 2 hurricane, and thousands were evacuated as it approached. Moody said she was thrilled by the declaration. She led an effort by members of Florida’s congressional delegation to urge Trump to approve DeSantis’ request. “This declaration is so important to Floridians and communities still suffering from the impact of Hurricane Isaias,” Moody said. “While the state is working diligently to restore areas destroyed by this major hurricane, Trump’s approval of the Major Disaster Declaration will help bolster ongoing efforts in Florida’s Panhandle.”
The FEC goes dark — The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has confirmed technical issues are affecting campaign finance report filings days before the 2026 Midterms. Reuters first reported that the agency’s website was hacked, disrupting the public reporting of spending by campaigns and super PACs. The FEC has confirmed its electronic filing system went offline, and work to restore full access is ongoing. “Work continues to resolve the electronic filing system outage. FEC.gov’s other campaign finance data searches remain available as do PDFs of reports,” reads a post on the FEC’s official X account. The FEC is posting updates on a status page. The most recent update reads: “The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented.”
Rate relief lands — Florida homeowners are in line for lower property insurance rates. CFO Blaise Ingoglia and Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky highlighted a batch of rate decreases that took effect this month. The reductions affect more than 824,000 homeowners, who could see decreases of up to 12.1% on new policies or renewals. “I am thrilled to highlight more rate decreases for Florida homeowners, with the most recent large batch all being effective for new customers or renewals this October,” Yaworsky said in a news release.
Remembering Allison DeFoor — Allison DeFoor, President and CEO of the North Florida Land Trust (NFLT) and a leading figure in Florida’s conservation movement, has died of complications from pneumonia. He served with the organization for eight years. DeFoor helped broker multiple agreements among corporations, private landowners, government agencies and environmental groups that set aside hundreds of thousands of acres of protected land. Sarah Hande, the NFLT’s Director of Strategic Communications, said the loss is hard for an organization that often reflected his personal passion for the environment. “It’s hard to quantify the loss that we feel,” Hande said. DeFoor was also an Episcopal priest. Before leading the land trust, he had an extensive legal career as a prosecutor, public defender, judge and law professor. He also was elected Monroe County Sheriff. He resigned to run for Lieutenant Governor on the Republican ticket supporting Gov. Bob Martinez in his unsuccessful 1990 re-election bid.
— Water fund splash —
Drip, splash.
On Wednesday in Crystal River, DeSantis awarded $100 million across 45 projects to restore and protect Florida’s water resources through the Springs Restoration and Alternative Water Supply grant programs.
These programs and projects will help protect and restore Florida’s iconic springs, expand alternative water sources, and promote water conservation.
“Today in Crystal River, I was proud to announce $100 million for springs restoration and alternative water supply projects throughout Florida. These strategic investments will build on the progress we’ve made in protecting our natural resources and improving water quality in communities across Florida, so that we can leave this state to God better than we found it,” DeSantis said.
The state will award $50 million to 23 projects to restore Florida’s beautiful springs through wastewater upgrades that will collectively reduce total nitrogen by more than 55,000 pounds per year.
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Can You Give Me 4 Minutes to Answer this Question About Jesus?
Who is Jesus? The Light in the Darkness
Hello this is Pastor Chris.
Salvation Connection is here to walk with you as you make the most important decision of your life—inviting Jesus Christ into your heart as Lord and Savior. These messages are meant to lovingly guide you through the questions and uncertainties that many people have about Him.
Jesus once said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
We know what darkness feels like. It’s confusion when we don’t know which way to go. It’s guilt that won’t let go. It’s fear that creeps in when life feels out of control. Sin is like a darkness that covers us—it blinds, it isolates, and it keeps us stumbling.
But into that darkness, Jesus came. He didn’t bring a flashlight—He came as the Light itself. His presence exposes sin, but it also shines hope. He shows us the truth of who we are, but also the grace of who we can be in Him. In Him, there is forgiveness. In Him, there is clarity and purpose. In Him, there is life.
Why did He have to die? Because sin is the deepest darkness, and the only way to break it was through His sacrifice. On the cross, He bore our sin and endured the darkness we deserved, so that His light could shine into our lives. When He rose again, the darkness was shattered forever.
You don’t have to keep living in confusion, fear, or guilt. You can step into His light today. That’s why He came—to open your eyes, to set you free, and to lead you into life.
SINNER’S PRAYER
If you’ve never trusted Christ, pray from your heart:
Dear Lord,
I am a sinner, and I need a Savior.
I am sorry for my sins, and I repent.
I believe You died on the Cross for my sins and rose again.
I ask you to come into my heart right now and be my Lord and Savior.
I know from this point moving forward I will have eternal life in you.
Please order my steps and help me to live in such a way that brings honor and glory to Your Name)
Thank you, Jesus, for your gift of salvation.
If you prayed that prayer and believe it in your heart, God’s Word says you are saved—not because of what you’ve done, but because of who Jesus is and what He has done for you.
The prayer does not save you; it is your faith now being placed in Jesus Christ as your Savior and what he did on the Cross that saves you.
God's love and his grace is being freely given to you and know that you are a new creation.
Second Corinthians 5:17 tells us that the old is gone and all things are new.
So don't walk in your old ways, begin a new walk in the ways of Christ.
Find a good bible and begin to read God’s Word, start praying and be sensitive to how the Holy Spirit speaks to you.
Join a local church that teaches the inerrant word of God and use the gifts and talents he has given you for his glory and the benefit of others.
I pray that your walk with our Lord and Savior may be full, and you especially enjoy His moments in your life.
May God bless you
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November 1 Prayer Pod
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. – NIV
We all want to pray but sometimes we find it difficult to begin our prayer. Many Pastors and Ministers suggest you begin your prayer by praying back God’s words from Scripture.
These daily prayer PODs are constructed to help you in your prayer life.
November 1
Pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Lord hear Your words: Lord hear Your words: Hebrews 13:15 Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.
Lord hear my request: (Say your needs, wants, fears, thanksgivings) - In Jesus name I pray – Amen.
READ THE NEW TESTAMENT IN A YEAR….
Today’s Reading for November 1 Hebrews 12:1-13
To learn more about accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior click here: SALVATION CONNECTION
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