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Sunday, February 8, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1832, the Florida Territorial Council created Franklin County, naming it after Benjamin Franklin. The county's early economy centered on ports like Apalachicola, which was among the busiest cotton export ports before the Civil War.

If you love seafood, consider attending the 56th annual Everglades Seafood Festival this upcoming weekend. Learn more in Et Cetera.

Over the weekend, we gathered our team to connect, celebrate, and consider how we can improve in 2026. On behalf of our entire staff, thank you for reading our email editions, watching our podcast episodes, and sharing us with your friends and family. I'm thankful for you, and I've never been more excited about The Flyover! - Cole, CEO

From today's sponsor, The Stonegate Firm: learn how families are permanently ending timeshare contracts that can last a lifetime and burden future generations through a proven legal exit process.

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Measles Cases Increasing Across State

Florida is seeing an increase in measles cases with an outbreak at Ave Maria University in Collier County climbing to 20 confirmed cases.

In addition, the University of Florida in Gainesville is reporting that measles exposure "may have occurred" in two classrooms as Alachua County confirmed two cases.

Measles has also reached the Panhandle, with Baptist Hospital in Pensacola confirming Escambia County's first case of the year.

The United States is seeing a record surge in measles cases. In just a few weeks, 733 cases have been reported—four times the number the country typically sees in an entire year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Illegal Vapes Seized in Panhandle, West Florida

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says the state has conducted the largest seizure of illegal vapes in West Florida and Panhandle history.

"If you profit off addiction, deception, and dangerous substances, we will find you and shut you down," Uthmeier said.

One man was arrested over the illegal sale of nitrous oxide, and 2,183 vapes were seized in Okaloosa, Orange, Santa Rosa, and Lake Counties.

Florida Mission Plane Crashes in Haiti

Officials with Agape Flights, a missionary aviation organization located in Venice, say that they don't believe anyone survived after one of their planes crashed in Haiti on Thursday.

"Our hearts are broken. We grieve deeply for the families of the pilots who are now enduring an unimaginable loss," said CEO of Agape Flights Allen Speer.

The aircraft dropped off radar Thursday afternoon, and on Friday, the wreckage was located in a mountainous region of Haiti.

Agape Flights is a non-profit based at the Venice Municipal Airport. For decades, the ministry has served as a critical lifeline for missionaries on the ground in the Caribbean.

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Ending Contracts That Outlive You

Some timeshare agreements are written to last a lifetime and even pass obligations to children. Clients are often surprised to learn this, and our process ensures the burden ends with you. These contracts can create stress not only for owners, but also for future generations who never agreed to take them on.

By securing a legal and permanent exit with the Stonegate Firm, families can protect their loved ones from inheriting unwanted financial obligations.

The Stonegate Firm has helped thousands of families achieve peace of mind through permanent cancellation.

Protect your family's future. See if your timeshare qualifies for cancellation

➤ Statewide: Officials with the Florida Highway Patrol warned drivers to check their tires, as the recent cold snap could have caused them to deflate. (More)

➤ New Smyrna Beach: The City Commission will vote on an ordinance Tuesday to restrict sleeping overnight in cars or on streets. (More)

➤ Pensacola: The Naval Air Station was awarded over $15 million from the Department of Defense, with $12 million going toward a new hangar for the Blue Angels. (More)

➤ Miami: A woman who passed her driver's license test in Spanish was ordered to retake it in English on Thursday due to new regulations requiring English-only testing. (Details)

➤ Clay County: Bus driver shortages are continuing to cause students to be late to school and even miss their first class entirely. (More)

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➤ The Miami Heat reportedly stopped pursuing a trade for Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant due to his large contract and injury history. (More)

➤ Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point will sit out of the 2026 Winter Olympics after suffering a lower-body injury that will leave him "week-to-week." (More)

➤ No. 7 Florida State softball has begun its season 2-0 after taking down Samford 2-0 in the season opener on Thursday and winning 12-3 via run-rule over Iowa on Friday. (More)

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Contracts That Last A Lifetime (And Beyond)

Some timeshare contracts are written to last forever, with no natural end date. That means owners could be responsible for rising fees for life, and in some cases, the burden can even be passed down to their children. Instead of offering flexibility, these contracts trap families in obligations they never expected. What once seemed like a vacation plan quickly turns into a generational financial strain.

With years of proven legal expertise, Stonegate has become a trusted leader in timeshare exits.

Curious if your contract could be canceled for good? Take our quick quiz and get answers in minutes!

➤ The 56th annual Everglades Seafood Festival, featuring local seafood, live country music, carnival rides, and over 100 vendors, will be held Feb. 13-15. The event supports the Everglades City community and the commercial fishing industry. (More)

➤ Some Orange County students got to be food critics for a day, voting on new options for the school menu at the district's annual food show. (See Photos)

➤ A Pensacola World War II veteran, Duane Brewton, celebrated his 109th birthday on Thursday with cake and a birthday crown. (See Video)

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