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With Jacksonville hosting the Republican National Convention, political pundits have been talking about the importance of Florida as a swing state in the presidential election. But what if what we know about swing voters is wrong? Some modeling indicates there aren’t as many swing voters as conventional wisdom suggests. Political scientist Rachel Bitecofer is assistant director of the Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA. She joined us on Monday’s First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross , saying more than anything, this year negative partisanship will drive the fall election. Elder Abuse Monday marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It's a day to raise awareness about how seniors are often targeted for various scams and forms of abuse. During the COVID-19 pandemic, that's especially true. Nancy Tufts , VP at Eldersource of Northeast Florida offered some perspectice. COVID-19: Forecasting What’s Ahead Three Jacksonvlle Beach bars closed over