Saturday, November 7, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1814, Gen. Andrew Jackson marched about 4,000 troops into Pensacola, and the Spanish governor surrendered the city within hours. Two months later, Jackson won the Battle of New Orleans.

An electric air taxi took off and landed this week on the first vertipad ever built at a U.S. commercial airport, and you can find out which Florida airport in Et Cetera.

Is there a right day to run your errands? Gas is cheapest on the day you’d least expect, the DMV has two days you’ll want to avoid, and airlines, car dealers, and grocery stores each have a sweet spot of their own. We’re counting down what the data says about all seven, saving the biggest surprise for last. Amy has the full story on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!

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St. Johns River Keeps Rising

Runoff from Monday's rains is now moving north through the St. Johns River, pushing it over its banks from Cocoa to Astor.

Nearly 25 inches of rain fell in parts of Brevard County, and the slow-draining river is still carrying that water downstream. Forecasters have called for major flooding near Cocoa, where homes around Lake Poinsett and parts of Rockledge could take on water.

Seminole County is handing out sandbags in Sanford and Geneva as the river near Lake Harney approaches major flood stage. Gov. Ron DeSantis has added Seminole, Volusia, and Lake counties to a flood emergency order now covering 14 counties.

On the Treasure Coast, Stuart ranchers have moved cattle onto driveways, the last dry ground left. Trailside Homeowners Association President Kyla Shay said it could be months before the water drops.

Trump Visits Space Coast

President Trump headed to Kennedy Space Center Friday evening, his first Florida stop since Tuesday's midterm elections.

He was scheduled to address the invitation-only UP.Summit, a gathering of investors and transportation executives. It coincides with NASA's MAX POWER expo, which brings air shows and space exhibits to the center this weekend for America's 250th anniversary.

The trip came days after Trump signed a proclamation declaring outer space open to "exploration, development, use" by Americans who follow U.S. and international law. It also pointed to the Artemis III flight planned for next year.

Democrats made gains nationally Tuesday, while Florida Republicans largely held their ground. Trump rallied supporters in Fort Myers and Daytona Beach in the campaign's final two weeks

Top-Ranked Canes Visit Notre Dame

Undefeated Miami will carry its No. 1 ranking into Notre Dame Stadium tonight for a blockbuster rematch with national title and Heisman Trophy stakes.

The Hurricanes will play without star wide receiver Malachi Toney, who ranks second nationally in catches and receiving touchdowns, after a practice ankle injury required surgery. He’s expected back for the postseason.

Miami opened at No. 1 in the year’s first College Football Playoff rankings this week, while Notre Dame debuted at No. 11—seven spots lower than in the AP Top 25. The Irish enter tonight as 5.5-point favorites looking to avenge last season’s 27-24 defeat.

ESPN College GameDay will broadcast from campus, with actor and lifelong Irish fan Jason Sudeikis as celebrity guest picker. The Ted Lasso star saw his first Notre Dame game at the famed 1988 showdown with Miami.

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➤ Statewide: A federal judge declined to block Florida's designation of the Council on American-Islamic Relations as a domestic terrorist organization, and the group suspended its state operations. Attorney General James Uthmeier called it a "great win." (See Details)

➤ Palm Beach County: Some residents near Sunday's Learjet crash, which killed all nine people on board, still can't get back into their homes as the investigation continues. The Bahamas-bound jet came down beside Military Trail near Greenacres. (More)

➤ Jacksonville: A propane tank on a second-floor balcony ignited Thursday as firefighters battled a blaze at the Mandarin Lakes apartments, which drew 35 fire rescue vehicles. Crews knocked it down within 30 minutes, rescuing several pets; 11 residents were displaced. (See Details)

➤ Walton County: A Multi-Agency Resource Center has reopened in DeFuniak Springs to help Hurricane Isaias survivors with FEMA claims and Small Business Administration disaster loans. More than 500 residents have registered for FEMA aid, and the center is open Monday through Saturday until Dec. 5. (More)

➤ Miami: A Zoo Miami employee was hospitalized Friday after possible exposure to an immobilization drug during a routine procedure on a greater kudu, an antelope being prepped for transfer to another facility. (More)

➤ St. Augustine: The city will pay $40,000 to settle a lawsuit from gun-rights group Florida Carry, which argued that signs banning firearms at its downtown Visitor Information Center violated state law. The signs are gone, and the case was dismissed this week. (See Details)

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➤ No. 24 Florida will host Oklahoma with backup Tramell Jones Jr. again at quarterback, while UCF will visit Kansas trying to stay on pace for a bowl after a lopsided loss to Baylor. (More)

➤ Urban Meyer will join the Gators Football Ring of Honor during the Oklahoma game, becoming the first inductee since Tim Tebow in 2018. Meyer won national titles at Florida in 2006 and 2008. (More)

➤ Antonio Brown, the former NFL receiver and Miami native, pleaded guilty Friday to aggravated assault with a firearm over a 2025 shooting outside a celebrity boxing match in Miami. Originally charged with attempted murder, he got three years of probation and avoids a criminal conviction if he completes it. (More)

➤ Orlando City looks to move up the table in the East when it hosts the New England Revolution on Decision Day today. The Revolution can claim the No. 2 seed by topping Inter Miami’s result. (More)

➤ Florida Atlantic clinched bowl eligibility with a 60-29 rout of UTSA on Thursday, as Easton Messer caught three touchdown passes and threw another to hand the Roadrunners their first conference loss. (More)

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➤ SHINE Mural Festival in St. Petersburg is back for its 12th year, with local, national, and international artists painting at eight sites around the city through Nov. 15. A closing reception is set for Nov. 14 at the Morean Arts Center. (See Details)

➤ The Gulf Coast Gooners, Tampa's Arsenal supporters club, has moved its Premier League watch parties from MacDinton's Irish Pub in Soho to Coppertail Brewing Co. The group gathers for every match, early-morning kickoffs included. (Read Story)

➤ Joby Aviation's electric air taxi took off and landed on a new vertipad at Orlando International Airport this week, the first such pad at a U.S. commercial airport. Joby hopes to fly passengers to the theme parks in minutes, though no service date or fares are set. (More)

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➤ Most people run errands on the wrong days, and it’s costing us time and money. (Watch Breakdown)

➤ Social Security has set a new earnings limit that could temporarily cost some working seniors nearly $1,000 in benefits. (Listen Now)

➤ More young homebuyers are putting parents on their mortgages, with the practice surging in some of America’s priciest cities. (Podcast Available)