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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1968, more than 27,000 teachers and administrators in Florida handed in resignation letters and walked out. It was the first statewide teachers' strike in the U.S.

The Florida House held a moment of silence during its Tuesday floor session for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, who died on Tuesday at age 84. Jackson's career brought him to Florida many times.

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Trump Airport Renaming Advances

A bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) after President Trump advanced toward final passage Tuesday despite challenges concerning state funding and trademarking rights.

The Senate Rules Committee approved SB 706 by Sen. Debbie Mayfield, sending the measure to the full Senate alongside its House companion (HB 919), which the House passed 81-30 earlier in the day.

Bills have been filed in both chambers that would provide between $2.75 million in the House and $5.5 million in the Senate to pay for the name change.

The legislation would preempt the state's authority to name major commercial airports in Florida and rename PBI as President Donald J. Trump International Airport, contingent on FAA approval and an agreement with Palm Beach County.

Shevrin Jones to be Senate Minority Leader in 2028

On Tuesday, state senators voted to designate Shevrin Jones as Senate minority leader for the 2028-30 cycle, positioning the Miami Gardens Democrat to take the helm following the 2026-2028 term of incoming Senate minority leader, Tracie Davis.

In a statement, Jones pointed to what he described as "profound challenges" facing the state, including housing affordability, access to health care, voting rights, and economic opportunity for working families.

Current Senate minority leader, Lori Berman, who ascended after now-independent Sen. Jason Pizzo stepped down last year, said she was "thrilled" to support Jones as leader-designate.

First elected to the House in 2012, Jones served four terms in the lower chamber, including as deputy whip during the 2016-18 term and deputy leader for 2018-20. He joined the Senate after the 2020 election and was subsequently re-elected in 2022.

Florida Colleges Named Among World's Best

Time released its ranking of the world's top 500 public and private universities, with scores based on academic capacity and performance, innovation and economic impact, and global engagement. The University of Miami was ranked No. 100 overall, the highest among Florida universities.

The University of Florida (No. 134) ranked highest in the state for academic performance, while the University of South Florida (No. 365) ranked just behind Miami for global engagement.

Florida State University (No. 195) ranked highest in Florida for innovation and economic impact. The ranking highlights how effectively universities translate research into real-world impact through patents, industry partnerships, and commercialization.

The top five institutions in the world were the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, Yale University, Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Chicago.

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➤ Orlando: A proposal to bring 2,500 new apartments to the Rosemont area is moving forward after the planning board unanimously approved phase two of the RoseArts District project. (More)

➤ Cape Coral: On Tuesday, residents gathered to share their experiences with Tetra Tech, a consulting company helping to develop the city's next recovery plan. After Hurricane Ian, Lee County was awarded $1.1 billion for long-term recovery. (More)

➤ Cape Canaveral: The city council discussed how the city will pay for needed infrastructure improvements from the impacts of bigger rockets and more launches, as residents report damage from launch vibrations. (More)

➤ Volusia County: Over 50 people, including 11 children, were displaced Tuesday after a vehicle crashed into an extended-stay motel in Orange City. No injuries were reported, but the building sustained severe damage. (More)

➤ Jacksonville: Paul Alexander Askew, 46, was charged with conspiracy to influence major international track competitions, including the Olympics, by providing performance-enhancing drugs, according to the Department of Justice. (More)

➤ Hernando County: Florida A&M University was awarded preservation stewardship of historic Chinsegut Hill, linking the site's long history of civic dialogue and race relations with the state's historically black land-grant institution. (More)

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➤ High school athletics powerhouse IMG Academy will pay a $1.72 million settlement after accepting tuition money from the families of two students with links to a Mexican drug cartel. (More)

➤ Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans announced that he's not retiring from football. He might not return to Tampa Bay, however, as he explores options via free agency. The 32-year-old has spent his entire career with the Bucs. (More)

➤ Former University of Florida football commit Jaden Rashada settled his NIL lawsuit out of court this week. The suit alleged that then-coach Billy Napier and a Florida booster didn't honor their end of a $13.85 million NIL agreement. (More)

➤ Orlando City acquired 26-year-old wingback Griffin Dorsey from the Houston Dynamo for more than $1 million in general allocation money. He's expected to start immediately. (More)

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➤ A House bill (HB 381) designed to increase cybersecurity among financial institutions, such as loan originators, mortgage brokers, and money services businesses, earned unanimous approval in its second of three committee stops. (More)

➤ Palantir, a data analytics company, announced it is moving its headquarters to Miami from Denver. Peter Thiel, the company chairman, has had a Miami office for his private investment firm since last year. (More)

➤ Palm Beach County set a new tourism record in 2025 with over 10.7 million visitors. Visitor spending increased to $7.7 billion, contributing to an overall economic impact of $11.7 billion. (More)

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➤ A new poll suggests Florida voters may be more receptive to data centers and homestead property tax abolishment if the two issues are fused. (More)

➤ A 50-year conservation effort at the Panhandle's Eglin Air Force Base restored the Okaloosa darter's habitat and grew the 2-inch speckled fish's population from under 10,000 to 600,000. (More)

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