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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1861, Florida troops took over Fort Marion in St. Augustine during the early stages of the Civil War. The Castillo de San Marcos in present-day St. Augustine was renamed Fort Marion by the U.S. Army after Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion.

President Trump's two-week holiday vacation at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach was historic on many levels. Here's everything that happened in photos.

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DeSantis: Ban Congressional Stock Trading

Gov. Ron DeSantis called for a ban on congressional stock trading on Tuesday and renewed his call for legislation imposing term limits on members of Congress.

DeSantis was joined in Clearwater by several officials, including U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, who represents Pinellas County. Luna filed a discharge petition in December, calling for legislation to curb stock trading by members of Congress.

The governor proposed a measure aimed at holding elected officials accountable. Candidates filing to run for federal office in Florida would have to check a box indicating that they will not engage in stock trading if elected.

DeSantis said that, given her trading returns, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi should be hired to run Florida's pension fund, noting that she and other ranking members often outperform market legends like Warren Buffett.

Florida Looking to Charge Maduro

Gov. Ron DeSantis also said on Tuesday that the state is looking into bringing charges against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who was captured by the U.S. in a military strike on Saturday.

In response to questions at the press conference at the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station in Clearwater, DeSantis accused Maduro of allowing Venezuelan gangs to bring drugs to the U.S. and "(emptying) his prisons" to send criminals across the southern border and into Florida. The governor said the charge of sending prisoners illegally into Florida is not part of the federal indictment.

DeSantis said Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier's office is reviewing state statutes and urged followers on social media to "Stay tuned..."

Third Detention Center Awaits Approval

In another major update, Gov. DeSantis said that the state is playing its part to enforce the country's immigration policies and has made close to 20,000 arrests.

Speaking from the Baker Correctional Institution in Sanderson on Monday, which has been dubbed "Deportation Depot," the governor said that no other state has done more to support immigration enforcement. Since September, the Sanderson facility alone has sent 93 deportation flights carrying nearly 3,000 people.

DeSantis said there have been 10,000 arrests of people in the U.S. illegally in Florida through Operation Tidal Wave, a state initiative with federal law enforcement. Local law enforcement made an additional 10,000 arrests. Under the state initiative, 63% of those arrested had a criminal record or conviction.

Florida is awaiting federal approval to open an additional detention center near Pensacola.

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➤ Orlando: Avian flu has been confirmed in the Lake Eola swan deaths. Nineteen royal mute swans and two wild birds have died in the past few weeks. (More)

➤ Vero Beach: State Sen. Erin Grall submitted a bill (SB 1052) on Monday that would ban public colleges from admitting students who are in the country illegally and also prevent illegal immigrants from participating in state-funded adult education programs. (More)

➤ North Florida: Committee chairs in the state House and Senate filed bills Monday that would remove the Kirkpatrick Dam, drain the Rodman Reservoir, and restore the Ocklawaha River. (More)

➤ Leon County: A circuit judge rejected a lawsuit filed by five lawmakers who sought access to Alligator Alcatraz detention center, saying laws about access to state prisons and local jails do not apply to the Everglades facility. (More)

➤ Doral: Sen. Rick Scott, Sen. Ashley Moody, and Rep. Carlos Giménez joined other state and local lawmakers on Monday to express support for the Trump administration's Saturday operation to capture Nicolás Maduro. (More)

➤ Palm Bay: Rapper and reality TV star Vanilla Ice posted on social media about his Sunshine State hog hunt with the caption, "Bringing home the bacon. HOG HUNTING." (See Photos)

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➤ The Miami Dolphins are reportedly bringing back head coach Mike McDaniel in 2026, where he's expected to be part of the franchise's general manager search this offseason. (More)

➤ Florida State football landed former Texas running back Quintrevion Wisner in the transfer portal. Wisner led the Longhorns in rushing each of the last two seasons—including a 1,064-yard campaign in 2024. (More)

➤ Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs is out indefinitely after suffering an MCL contusion this weekend. (More)

➤ Former Miami and FSU basketball coach Leonard Hamilton was elected to the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame for 2026. A North Carolina native, Hamilton spent the majority of his career coaching in Florida. (More)

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➤ Driven by sales taxes, state general-revenue collections in November topped expectations by about 6%. Meanwhile, corporate income taxes totaled $95.7 million in November, which was $24.6 million below expectations. (More)

➤The controversial reopening of Apalachicola Bay will test whether its once-sustainable local food system is still viable. In its heyday, the bay supplied 90% of Florida's oysters and 10% of the nation's. (More)

➤ Central Florida hotels, hospitals, and small businesses are growing food on their properties to cut supply chain risks and deliver fresher meals. (More)

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➤ The manatee mortality count in Florida surpassed 600 deaths in 2025, with Brevard County recording the most, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. (More)

➤ Floridians can request a new species of beetle from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to combat invasive "air potatoes" or Dioscorea bulbifera. (See Photos)

➤ Scientists in Florida made significant breakthroughs in multiple fields in 2025, ranging from medicine to environmental restoration. These scientific advances could have a direct impact on human health, environmental quality, and public safety. (More)

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