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Monday, January 12, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2005, NASA launched the Deep Impact space probe from Cape Canaveral. The mission's objective was to explore beneath the surface of Comet Tempel 1.

A walk on the beach in any season is good for your mind and body. Here's a handy guide to shell seeking on Florida beaches.

Former Trump administration official Steve Bannon is laying the groundwork for a presidential run in 2028. How serious is he? Listen to Ayla Brown as she breaks down Bannon's not-so-quiet moves towards a run in 2028 in today's Flyover Podcast episode. Watch it here.

As AI reshapes the global economy beyond just chips, today's sponsor EnergyX is positioning itself at the center of the massive lithium demand powering the next wave of innovation.

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Officials Warn of Recent Scams

Largo police warned the public of a new scam targeting seniors. Victims receive an online notice stating that the funds in their bank account are no longer safe and must be transferred to a federal banking institution in the form of gold.

Once the victim of the scam acquires the gold, a courier, who sometimes doesn't even know what they're transporting, picks it up and takes it straight to the criminals. Officials warn that most victims of fraud never recover their lost money.

In a similar scam, a Florida couple was duped into "helping" with a Federal Trade Commission investigation. The couple was swindled out of their $1.3 million retirement fund in an elaborate scam involving Bitcoin ATMs and gold bullion transactions.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation says Florida ranks third in the country for the most losses from internet-based crimes. Floridians lost $1.072 billion from scams in 2024, with over 50,000 complaints of fraud received by Florida law enforcement.

New Proton Cancer Treatment Center

Southwest Florida now has access to one of the most advanced cancer treatments in the country, with the opening of the region's first proton therapy center in Lee County.

Southwest Florida Proton is the only advanced radiation therapy on Florida's west coast. The 42,000-square-foot facility is one of just 46 in the country and among a handful in Florida. The closest comparable system is in Miami.

Patients lie on a table beneath the machine that delivers targeted proton beams to tumors. The system cost $80 million and includes a 110,000-pound accelerator and a 50,000-pound counterweight. It is housed in a three-story section of the building and took over a year to install and calibrate.

Proton therapy is more advanced than traditional photon radiation. It allows for greater precision and limits damage to surrounding healthy tissue by targeting tumors more directly.

New License Plate Designs

At least nine new specialty license plate designs are among the legislation proposed for lawmakers in the next session, which begins on Tuesday. You can see the full list here.

Each specialty plate costs an additional $15 to $25 a year. Part of the proceeds go to an organization associated with the plate. If approved, the bills take effect on Oct. 1.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship Foundation, which would use funds raised to support nonprofits, is seeking a plate with the words "UFC Lives Here." SB 246 was proposed by Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) and Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez (R-Doral).

HB 571 would establish an "Endless Summer" license plate designed specifically for motorcycles, while Miami Carol City High School (SB 592) and Miami Northwestern (SB 880) both seek alumni plates.

In December, the state introduced its limited-edition America 250 license plate to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026. It is considered a standard plate with normal fees.

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Nvidia's Not the Only Winner of the AI Boom

The AI boom's demand for chips turned Nvidia into the most valuable company on the market. But chips won't be the only winner.

Keeping these AI processors running is creating substantial new demand for lithium. Google alone needs 100+ million lithium-ion cells to power its AI data centers.

With experts forecasting 5X lithium demand growth by 2040, it's no wonder 40,000+ investors backed EnergyX. Their patented tech can recover 3X more lithium than traditional methods. That's already earned investment from giants like General Motors and POSCO.

Now, they're moving toward commercial production. With 100,000+ acres of lithium deposits in Chile, that's a potential $1.1B in annual revenue opportunity at projected market prices.

Invest in this boom as an early-stage EnergyX shareholder today.*

➤ Miami: Minutes after the city commission voted on his appointment, James Reyes, the new city manager, said his administration will review the city's immigration enforcement agreement with ICE. (More)

➤ Orlando: The city will host two international soccer matches at Camping World Stadium ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup. Colombia will face Croatia on March 26, followed by Croatia versus Brazil on March 31. (More)

➤ St. Augustine: Beginning Jan. 14, Jon Marston will go from sergeant to chief of the police department. Police Chief Jennifer Michaux retires on Jan. 13. (More)

➤ Dade City: State Rep. Kevin Steele put $5 million of his own fortune into the chief financial officer Republican primary race in his bid to unseat incumbent Blaise Ingoglia on Aug. 18. Ingoglia is backed by 72 sitting and former lawmakers. (More)

➤ Jacksonville: Officials told the city that the $1.4 billion transformation of EverBank Stadium into the Jacksonville Jaguars' "Stadium of the Future" is on schedule, despite $100 million in cost overruns since construction began in February. (More)

➤ Pinellas County: Fred E. Marquis, 86, a former county administrator and retired U.S. Army Major General, passed away. Marquis was one of the key visionaries behind the Pinellas Trail, one of the state's most notable recreation projects. (More)

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➤ The Jacksonville Jaguars' season came to an end yesterday after falling 24-20 to the Buffalo Bills. The Jaguars led 20-17 with four minutes remaining, but surrendered a game-losing touchdown in the game's final minutes. (More)

➤ The Miami Dolphins have reached out to five candidates for the team's vacant head coach position, including Kevin Stefanski and John Harbaugh, two former coach of the year winners. (More)

➤ The Tampa Bay Lightning scored seven goals on Saturday to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-2, extending their win streak to nine games. (More)

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➤ Orlando (No. 6) and Tampa (No. 29) were named in WalletHub's list of the best U.S. cities for jobs in 2026. (See List)

➤ The AFC wild-card playoff game on Sunday between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills was an economic win for the city. Visit Jacksonville reported that a playoff game at EverBank Stadium in 2023 generated a direct economic impact of $9.2 million. (More)

➤ Jacksonville-based CSX Corp. eliminated 166 management positions. The company, which operates a railroad network throughout the eastern U.S., has 23,000 employees, including over 3,000 management positions. (More)

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Investors Can't Get Enough of This Precious Metal

The price of lithium recently hit its highest levels since late 2023.

No surprise with experts expecting demand to jump 30-40% next year and Google deploying 100+ million lithium-ion cells to help power their AI data centers.

Even less surprising? 40,000+ people joined General Motors as early-stage EnergyX investors to get a piece of this boom. Their patented tech recovers up to 3X more lithium than traditional methods. It's more than the tech turning heads, though.

They're moving toward commercial production on 100,000+ acres of lithium-rich Chilean land, a potential $1.1B annual revenue opportunity at projected market prices. Next up? ~50,000 acres of deposits in Arkansas and Texas.

Become an early-stage EnergyX investor today.

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Energy Exploration Technologies, Inc. ("EnergyX") has engaged The Flyover to publish this communication in connection with EnergyX's ongoing Regulation A offering. The Flyover has been paid in cash and may receive additional compensation. The Flyover and/or its affiliates do not currently hold securities of EnergyX.
This compensation and any current or future ownership interest could create a conflict of interest. Please consider this disclosure alongside EnergyX's offering materials. EnergyX's Regulation A offering has been qualified by the SEC. Offers and sales may be made only by means of the qualified offering circular. Before investing, carefully review the offering circular, including the risk factors. The offering circular is available at invest.energyx.com/.

➤ The 12th annual Naples Winter Wine Festival's online auction, Jan. 23 through Feb. 3, will offer bidders access to over 100 luxury wine, food, travel, and lifestyle experiences while supporting children's programs in Collier County. (More)

➤ The Coast Guard rescued three boaters on Saturday after their boat capsized 12 miles off the coast of Marathon. No injuries were reported. (See Video)

➤ Ramen Rumble returns to the Orlando food scene on Feb. 2 at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs. The Battle of the Champions will see seven returning winners compete to determine the ultimate kitchen conqueror. (See Photo)

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