Sunday, May 10, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1962, baseball’s Dave Miley was born in Tampa. Miley was part of the Cincinnati Reds organization as a player, coach, and manager for 26 seasons before becoming a New York Yankee in 2006.

Happy Mother’s Day to our mom readers out there!

In case you missed it, this week on The Flyover Podcast, host Ayla Brown shared new concerns about what heavy AI use may be doing to our brains. Researchers are warning about a trend they call “cognitive surrender,” but is AI really making us worse thinkers? More importantly, how can we avoid falling into the trap ourselves? Listen here.

Today's sponsor is American Veterans Center. They're reminding us that Memorial Day is a time to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by those who served our country. This year carries even more significance as America approaches its 250th birthday. The American Veterans Center is leading one of the most meaningful ways to honor that legacy.

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Four Convicted in Haiti Assassination Plot

A Miami federal jury on Friday convicted four South Florida men on conspiracy charges in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.

The defendants—Arcángel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio "Tony" Intriago, James Solages, and Walter Veintemilla—were convicted on most counts, including conspiracy and material-support charges. Prosecutors argued that South Florida served as the central hub for the plot that ended with Moïse shot dead in his home in the Port-au-Prince suburbs.

The July 2021 assassination plunged Haiti into deeper political turmoil that continues today. The verdict closes a key chapter of the case, though many questions remain about who ultimately ordered the hit.

JetBlue, Southwest Rush into Spirit's Void

Spirit's shutdown stranded thousands of Florida travelers and left a wide-open gap in the state's budget flight market.

JetBlue wasted no time, announcing 11 new Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport routes, including six all-new destinations. The airline now expects nearly 130 daily departures from Fort Lauderdale this summer, 75% more than in 2025.

Southwest plans to beef up its presence at Orlando International Airport with new flights to Arkansas, California, Kansas, and Texas, as well as St. Maarten and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and increased service on 17 existing routes.

Former Spirit fliers get a consolation prize: JetBlue is offering a loyalty status match so Free Spirit Silver and Gold members can transfer their perks into JetBlue's TrueBlue Mosaic program.

DeSantis Signs Foreign Influence Restriction Law

Gov. DeSantis signed the FIRE Act on Friday, tightening Florida's protections against hostile foreign influence from "countries of concern" including China, Cuba, Russia, and others.

The law (HB 905) bars state agencies from financial dealings with designated terrorist organizations and adds penalties for businesses that violate foreign influence restrictions. It also creates criminal penalties for knowingly filing false declarations related to unlawful business activity involving Cuba.

A separate provision prohibits adoption and surrogacy contracts if any party is a citizen or resident of a foreign country of concern. Bill sponsor Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka cited cases of foreign nationals using surrogacy to secure U.S.-born children as a national security concern.

This year’s National Memorial Day Parade, hosted by Honorary Grand Marshal Gary Sinise, is set to be the largest in its history. It stands as a powerful tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedoms.

What makes this event even more meaningful is how it is funded. The American Veterans Center receives no federal funding for the parade. It is made possible entirely by private citizens who believe in honoring those who served.

Your support helps bring this national moment of remembrance to life while also funding year-round efforts to preserve veterans’ stories, educate future generations, and produce documentaries that highlight the true cost of freedom.

If honoring our veterans matters to you, this is a meaningful way to take part.

➤ Key West: The city of Key West has officially taken ownership of Higgs Beach and the surrounding park, ending decades of Monroe County management. (More)

➤ St. Lucie County: An Amazon fulfillment center is temporarily closing Sept. 17 for two years, potentially leaving 850 employees without jobs this fall. (More)

➤ Marion County: Parents are demanding answers after two school bus incidents in less than a week—including a fatal crash and a driver who ran a red light with students aboard. (More)

➤ Jacksonville: Duval County Public Schools confirmed a Jacksonville city councilwoman for District 9 was removed from classroom duties and reassigned to a non-student role amid an HR investigation. (More)

➤ Fort Myers: Drivers across Southwest Florida are facing engine failures and costly repair bills after seven Circle K stations inadvertently sold contaminated fuel. (More)

➤ Sarasota: The county has installed color-coded poles to help residents visualize how high storm surge can rise above ground level during a hurricane. (More)

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➤ Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov was named one of three finalists for the Hart Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL’s most valuable player. Kucherov’s 130 points this season were the second-highest total of his career. (More)

➤ Florida Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk flew with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds’ F-16 demonstration squadron ahead of this weekend’s Fort Lauderdale Air Show. (Watch Video)

➤ Kennedy Harp hit an RBI double and scored on a passed ball in the second inning, lifting top-seeded Florida State to a 2-1 win over Virginia Tech and the Seminoles’ 20th ACC softball tournament championship. (More)

➤ South Florida repeated as the American Conference softball tournament champion with a 5-1 win over East Carolina. USF pitcher Anne Long was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player after allowing one run on four hits over 14 innings. (More)

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Beyond the parade, your contribution supports programs that record oral histories from veterans across generations, host conferences connecting young cadets with firsthand accounts of service, and produce television specials that keep these stories alive.

As we approach America’s 250th birthday, there is a unique opportunity to ensure these sacrifices are never forgotten.

Consider making a gift today to support the National Memorial Day Parade and its mission.

➤ The Historic Capitol Museum in Tallahassee has opened a George Washington Experience, timed to America's 250th anniversary celebrations. (See Video)

➤ Johnny Brinson is completing the book his mother, Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton, began before she was killed in the line of duty. He wants the world to remember how she lived. (See Video)

➤ A Florida state trooper saved the day in Cape Coral at 2:40 a.m. after spotting a dog that had tumbled into a canal and pulling it to safety. (See Photo)

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➤ Elon Musk’s latest venture is making headlines nationwide after reportedly receiving White House clearance and expanding across all 50 states. Some analysts believe this new currency initiative could surpass the impact of Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI combined. Discover why investors are calling it one of the biggest opportunities of the decade — before the rollout gains even more momentum.

In honor of Mother's Day, here's a touching Florida moment: a mother and baby manatee rescued from the Orange River in Lee County by wildlife crews who wouldn't give up.