Cuomo, Bloomberg brief NY delegation on storm cost – An official in the New York governor’s administration says Superstorm Sandy ran up a $42 billion bill on New York and the state and New York City are making big requests for disaster aid from the federal government. Associated Press

More toll express lanes coming to South Florida – Motorists will find it more expensive to drive around South Florida roadways in coming years, as a new network of toll lanes takes shape. The Miami Herald

Muschamp: ‘Positive time to be a Florida Gator’ – The Gators are 11-1, ranked No. 5 in the nation, coming off a dominating victory over the Seminoles in Tallahassee and looking forward to playing in a BCS bowl game, likely the Sugar, in January. The Gainesville Sun

FL man choked to death in roach-eating contest – An autopsy has concluded that a Florida man choked to death after downing dozens of live roaches during a contest earlier this year. Associated Press