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 | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | | | Good Morning! On this day in 1971, Walt Disney World hosted its first Candlelight Processional, a large Christmas pageant that paraded down Main Street to the Cinderella Castle forecourt and featured approximately 1,200 carolers from across Florida. A 4-year-old girl in Sunrise suffered minor injuries when she fell out of a moving vehicle. A truck driver towed the car she was in with her still inside. Her father gave chase, screaming, "My daughter is in the car." Find out more in Et Cetera.  Major Flyover Announcement! We've completely reimagined The Flyover Podcast—still delivering the same fact-based, unbiased coverage—but now in a faster, high-energy format with new features that make the news more engaging. If you are a podcast viewer, you are going to love it. If you haven't watched before, today is the day to do so! Watch today's new episode here, and reply to let us know what you think!
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| | |  |  FSU, Tallahassee Strike Deal on Hospital
Florida State University is a step closer to launching FSU Health after reaching a memorandum of understanding with the city of Tallahassee to transfer all city-owned hospital assets to the university. The proposed $359 million deal still requires approval from the City Commission, which is scheduled to vote on the proposal on Jan. 14. Additionally, under the terms, FSU has agreed to invest $1.7 billion locally over the next 30 years. The deal still faces opposition, with Commissioner Jeremy Matlow saying, "The people of Tallahassee are being robbed in broad daylight and losing a public asset valued at hundreds of millions of dollars for a quarter of the value." | Cities with Highest Property Tax Increase A new report from the nonprofit Florida TaxWatch reveals which of the state's 50 largest cities have imposed the steepest increases in tax levies between 2014 and 2024, with Apopka leading the list after property taxes surged 372%. Other Central Florida cities with large increases over the 10-year period include St. Cloud, which came in second with a 295% increase, and North Port, where taxes rose 294%. Port St. Lucie saw a property tax increase of 257%, while in Southern Florida, Homestead had an increase of 191% to round out the top five. The list comes as Florida lawmakers are crafting property tax reform proposals for next year's legislative session. | Florida Releases 250th Anniversary License Plates The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles released a commemorative license plate on Monday celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The plate features an arch with red, white, and blue stripes and stars with "America 250, Florida" as the focal point. "Florida's rich history continues to shape the American story," said Secretary of State Cord Byrd. Drivers can get the license plate at the time of registration or renewal at local tax collector offices and tag agencies. The plate is available for no additional fees. | | | Flying together with our sponsor 
You can probably feel it. The markets are shaking. And the data confirms it… The cracks in the system aren't just cracks anymore. They're looking like fractures. - Debt levels are at historic highs.
- Consumer savings are drained.
- Corporate profits are softening.
- Wall Street is on edge.
- Inflation is still bleeding your purchasing power.
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➤ Broward County: A man was wrongfully arrested in Davie because the license plate frame on his rental car covered part of the letter "s" in "Sunshine State." (See License Plate) ➤ Okaloosa County: 25,000 juvenile redfish were released into the Cinco Bayou on Tuesday to address the declining population across Northwest Florida. (More)
➤ Jacksonville: The Board of Directors of MAD DADS Jacksonville chapter, a crime victims advocacy group for more than 20 years, voted to dissolve the organization on Dec. 31. Some members hope to restart it with new leadership. (More) ➤ Sarasota: County commissioners approved $13.5 million for the St. Armands flood mitigation project, prioritizing pump station retrofits and backup generators. The full proposal carries a $25 million price tag. (Details) ➤ Orlando: More than 85% of homes in Orlando have lost some value since last year, following a national trend highlighted in a new report from Zillow. (More)
Enjoy reading Flyover Florida? Click here to share with your friends and family. ✈️ | |  | | ➤ The Miami Dolphins are benching quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after a subpar performance on Monday night, clearing the way for backup Quinn Ewers to start this weekend against Cincinnati. (More) ➤ An MRI revealed that Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic suffered an elbow contusion against the Raptors, less serious than was initially feared. (More) ➤ Florida State was selected as one of five ACC teams to play eight in-conference opponents next season instead of nine as part of a conference-wide scheduling overhaul. (More) ➤ Miami men's basketball defeated FIU 98-81 this week behind a 30-point performance by Shelton Henderson. (More) Yesterday's Results: NCAAF | NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW | Soccer
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➤ Greyhound extended its bus route to include a stop at Pensacola International Airport, linking it to Jacksonville and Houston, Texas. (More)
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- Consumer savings are drained.
- Wall Street is on edge.
- Inflation is still bleeding your purchasing power.
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| |  | | ➤ Lake City firefighters rescued a puppy named Chase after a heating lamp placed in the garage to keep him warm started a house fire. (See Puppy) ➤ Florida's oldest restaurant, Columbia in Ybor City, will serve a holiday feast on Christmas Day. (More) ➤ A recently released video shows a father in Sunrise chasing after a truck towing his car with his 4-year-old daughter still inside. (See Video) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Can't Sleep? Are you struggling to get enough sleep, manage stress, or wake up feeling refreshed? America's leading health expert has a critical message: STOP taking just any magnesium supplement! You need a supplement that includes all 7 essential forms of magnesium, and this FULL SPECTRUM magnesium supplement delivers just that. Click here to experience the full benefits! | |  | | Will you get the 250th anniversary license plate?
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Wednesday's Results: Have you ever eaten at a Sonny's BBQ? - Yes: 61%
- No: 39%
| |  | | What Florida town became the center of the U.S. sponge-diving industry?
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