Election Watch: Early voting is underway across Florida ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Voters in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties have until 5 p.m. Thursday to request a mail ballot. Amendment 3 is also raising alarms among local officials, who warn that property-tax cuts could squeeze county budgets and public safety services. Political Fight: Republicans are suing to block Democratic ads about the Hope Florida scandal, arguing that airing the ad would violate state law. Florida has also issued an arrest warrant for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the deadly 1996 shootdown of civilian aircraft. Public Health: Citrus County confirmed two locally acquired dengue cases and is expanding mosquito control, as Florida’s outbreak grows. Growth and Infrastructure: Martin County is moving to freeze large data centers over concerns about power and water use. In Southwest Florida, FDOT will hold public hearings Oct. 27 and 28 on proposed I-75 capacity improvements in Lee and Collier counties. Death Penalty: Florida is scheduled to execute William Reaves, 77, for the 1986 killing of an Indian River County deputy—its 18th execution this year, one short of the state record.