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Thursday, April 2, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1513, explorer Juan Ponce de Leon landed in what is now Florida and claimed it for Spain.

Doctors at HCA Florida Trinity Hospital were surprised when Lucy Nonnenberg of Land O' Lakes was born already 23 inches long, with one calling her a "giant." What's the longest baby in your family? Hit reply to let us know.

These retirement changes could affect more than you realize, from hidden savings opportunities to rising health care costs and shifting tax breaks. In today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast, host Amy Hess breaks down the changes that could have the biggest impact on how far your money really goes. Tune in here!

Today’s sponsor, Frontieras, is tackling AI’s massive energy demand with innovative technology that transforms coal into clean fuels, hydrogen, and more—offering investors a chance to get in before their next growth phase.

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Artemis II Mission Launches to the Moon

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully lifted off at 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday from Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts toward the moon for the first time in more than half a century.

The Space Launch System rocket produced nearly 9 million pounds of thrust as it carried the crew aboard the Orion spacecraft into space. Watch the liftoff here.

The 10-day trip around the moon is expected to take the astronauts farther from Earth than any humans have ever been, serving as a critical step toward future lunar landings and renewed competition in the global space race.

Hundreds of thousands of visitors crowded the Space Coast for the launch, bringing an "unprecedented" number of visitors to the area and potentially generating "tens of millions" of dollars in economic impact.

Jaguars Coming to Camping World

NFL team owners unanimously approved the plan for the Jacksonville Jaguars to play the 2027 season at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Tuesday, while their current stadium is undergoing renovations.

Local businesses expressed their excitement at the move, with Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company CEO Glenn Closson saying it influenced his decision to open a second location.

"We knew that there was a lot of future growth and that there were a lot of plans for the area, so, we just wanted to be a part of that," Closson said.

Meanwhile, EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville is slated to receive $1.4 billion in major upgrades, including a new protective canopy, new communal spaces, wider concourses, new seating options, and a public nature park.

The renovations are expected to be completed in time for the 2028 season.

DeSantis Signs Missy's Law

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law Tuesday that requires judges to revoke a person's bond once they have been convicted of dangerous crimes, including sex offenses.

The legislation, known as Missy's Law, was named after 5-year-old Missy Mogle, who was killed last year while in the care of her stepfather and mother, who are both facing murder, abuse, and child neglect charges.

"I think it's unfortunate that a law like this has to exist in the first place," said Ashley Chambers, a neighbor of Missy's family. "But the fact that Missy's legacy will be changing that and protecting other children... is an important legacy for her to have."

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➤ Charlotte County: Speed zone cameras at nine schools are now issuing $100 fines to drivers, replacing the warning period. (More)

➤ Tallahassee: Tallahassee Memorial Hospital dropped a lawsuit to evict a patient. The woman is no longer at the hospital. (Details)

➤ Wakulla County: The community is rallying behind Wakulla Transportation, which provides transportation for the disadvantaged and is run by the Wakulla Senior Center. Big Bend Transit, a larger company, is competing to win the five-year contract for the service. A final decision is set for April 8. (More)

➤ Pinellas County: The county experienced the second-largest population drop in the U.S. between 2024 and 2025, losing 12,000 residents, new census data shows. Leaders say back-to-back hurricanes likely contributed. (More)

➤ Panama City: Reality TV star Joseph Duggar, who appeared in TLC's 19 Kids and Counting, posted a $600,000 bond in a child molestation case on Tuesday. (Details)

➤ Miami-Dade County: A construction worker is in the hospital and fighting for his life after he became trapped in an underground tunnel that flooded in Southwest Miami-Dade on Monday. (See Video)

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➤ Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht said the team has had "a lot of good conversations" with quarterback Baker Mayfield's representatives about a contract extension. Mayfield is entering the final season of his three-year, $100 million deal. (More)

➤ FSU basketball player Martin Somerville plans to enter the transfer portal after just one season in Tallahassee. He averaged 8 points per game as the Seminoles' primary sixth man. (More)

➤ The Florida Panthers hired former Amazon and Disney executive Michael White as the team's new president of business operations. (More)

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➤ Consumer sentiment in the state is starting to decline due to reduced spending intentions and "growing concerns about the national economy," according to a survey conducted by the University of Florida. (More)

➤ Ready-to-eat pizza and bread products sold in Florida are being recalled due to possible contamination with "metal fragments." The products were distributed through HelloFresh, Trader Joe's, Harris Teeter, and Meijer. (Details)

➤ An Aldi store located at 947 Amelia Plaza in Fernandina Beach celebrates its grand opening today with rewards for the first 200 customers. (Details)

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➤ A free scavenger hunt, Florida WildQuest, hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, is returning on April 25, allowing participants to use an app to complete photo, video, and prompt-based challenges. (Details)

➤ Officers with the Sarasota Police Department had a "little April Fools' fun" on Monday, asking boaters if they had called about sharks in the water, according to body camera footage. (See Video)

➤ A Pasco County baby born last Thursday measured in at 23 inches, nearly breaking records for her size. She's already in 3-6 month clothes. (See Baby)

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