Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1981, the IBM Personal Computer was released. The IBM PC was developed by 12 engineers at IBM’s Boca Raton research and development center and cost $1,565.

Florida is taking traffic avoidance to a whole new level in today's Top Stories section. A first-of-its-kind facility is preparing to test a futuristic way to travel: no roads or runways required.

Do you think you're a good driver? A new study asked nearly 2,700 drivers about the risky things they do behind the wheel, and the answers reveal a strange gap between what people believe and how they actually drive. Here's one that will sting. It's something 61% of us do in the car, barely anyone considers it dangerous, and research shows it can scramble your focus for nearly half a minute after you stop. And the kicker. 78% of drivers believe they're safer than everyone else on the road, and researchers say that belief is wrong and dangerous. So, which of the top 5 knowing mistakes are you guilty of? Today, Ayla counts down the driving errors we all talk ourselves into. Tune in here!

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Deputy Kills Ex-Girlfriend, Then Himself

A Pinellas County sheriff's deputy kidnapped and killed his ex-girlfriend, a Pasco County mother of two, before taking his own life Monday, authorities said.

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco said the woman and her children, ages 9 and 12, found Deputy Troy Savetz, 47, armed in her Hudson yard. When an argument escalated, Savetz took her phone and forced her into a rental car; the children ran inside and called 911.

Deputies tracked the vehicle to Spring Hill, where both were found dead of gunshot wounds. "He was a criminal," Nocco said. The victim's name has not been released.

Florida to Test Flying Cars This Year

Florida will begin actively testing electric flying cars by the end of the year, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday at the SunTrax facility in Auburndale.

The 775-acre Polk County site now includes two vertiports forming what the state calls the nation's first dedicated aerial test track for advanced air mobility. The electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, known as eVTOLs, need no runway.

The FAA tapped SunTrax for a national eVTOL pilot program. Channeling the 1985 film Back to the Future and its famous no-roads-needed line, DeSantis quipped, "I think we're going to be able to get you up in the air."

Naples Teen Found Safe after 12 Days

Sophia Cover, the 16-year-old whose disappearance from her Golden Gate Estates home gripped Southwest Florida for 12 days, has been located and is safe, the Collier County Sheriff's Office confirmed.

The teen left home on foot at 12:45 a.m. July 31, captured on surveillance video in a dark hoodie with a backpack. Her phone went dark within hours, and her father, Richard Cover, said he believed someone persuaded her to leave.

The multi-agency search drew national attention, with relatives posting video pleas for her return. The sheriff's office has not said where she was found or released further details.

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➤ Statewide: Florida voters have cast more than 900,000 ballots for the Aug. 18 primary, including nearly 760,000 by mail and 175,000 in person. (See Details)

➤ Eustis: A gas leak forced evacuations and road closures near downtown on Tuesday as crews made repairs and officials urged drivers to avoid the area. (More)

➤ Flagler Beach: Police are investigating a swastika spray-painted on Jewish Republican U.S. Rep. Randy Fine’s campaign sign at an early-voting site. Fine blamed an opponent’s rhetoric. (Read Story)

➤ Hialeah: Officials closed its public pools for health and safety evaluations after maintenance concerns surfaced, with no reopening timeline announced. (More)

➤ Martin County: Deputies charged a woman with dozens of offenses after rescuing at least 20 border collies from a filthy home. (See Photos)

➤ Tampa: 813 Day returns on Thursday with more than 100 Hillsborough County deals and freebies celebrating Tampa’s original area code, including $8.13 specials at Sparkman Wharf and Hyde Park Village. (See Deals)

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➤ The Miami Dolphins acquired offensive tackle Caedan Wallace from the New England Patriots for a 2028 sixth-round pick in a rare trade between AFC East rivals. (More)

➤ Florida football unveiled a white throwback uniform honoring Steve Spurrier’s 1966 Heisman Trophy season, featuring the classic blue “F” helmet logo for an unspecified 2026 game. (More)

➤ Giannis Antetokounmpo will make his Miami Heat debut on Oct. 21 against the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of ESPN's opening-week doubleheader. (More)

➤ Tampa Bay's new stadium push got a boost this week after a council member proposed funding the city's share through property taxes from development around the ballpark. Construction must start next month for a 2029 opening. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | WNBA | Tennis | Soccer

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➤ Dozens of Southwest Florida homeowners face liens and unfinished projects after Kelly Roofing became insolvent, leaving customer deposits unaccounted for and suppliers unpaid. (See Details)

➤ GEICO filed two rate decreases that will lower premiums for more than 1.3 million Florida drivers as the state’s auto insurance market stabilizes following 2023 legal reforms. (More)

➤ West Marine announced 80 permanent layoffs at its Fort Lauderdale support center beginning on Oct. 3 as the boating retailer closes dozens of stores while working to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy. (More)

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Did you know the color of your urine may reveal clues about your blood sugar health that an A1C test might not show? A new university study has raised questions about a surprising factor that could affect how the body manages blood sugar.

Discover what your urine may reveal and learn about a simple approach being discussed for supporting healthier blood sugar levels.

Check it out here.

➤ Putnam County crossing guard Josie Ryals retired after 24 years of helping Mosely Elementary students safely cross Crill Avenue, earning a salute from sheriff’s deputies. (Read Story)

➤ State wildlife officials have recorded about 500 alligator attacks and 33 deaths since 1948, with Lee and Pinellas counties leading fatal attacks at four each. (See Numbers)

➤ Homestead police arrested a 21-year-old man accused of stealing jewelry in two Facebook Marketplace schemes after he dropped his iPhone while fleeing a robbery involving fake movie money. (More)

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➤ Did you know your urine color may reveal clues about your diabetes risk that even an A1C test could miss? A new university study has raised questions about a surprising factor affecting blood sugar. Learn how to detect this potential issue and discover a simple approach being discussed for supporting healthier blood sugar levels. See what the research reveals and learn more.

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➤ New research reveals the dangerous driving mistake 78% of Americans don't believe they're making. (Hear Mistake)

➤ Federal rules may soon let parents grow their children's savings with pretax paycheck dollars, and employers could match. (Hear Details)

➤ After 1,666 days in a Russian prison, a US Marine veteran's story just took a dramatic turn. (Listen Now)

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

When You Eat Matters, Zuckerberg Yacht Controversy, Interlochen Investigation Findings

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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Today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast with Ayla Brown has a few stories you won’t find in today’s emailed edition, only in the podcast episode, because not everything fits in an inbox.

Here's a sneak peek of what we're diving into in today's Podcast Extra section:

➤ Scientists warn that the timing of your meals could disrupt your blood sugar and heart health. (Full Story)

➤ Stranded in Alaska waters, a small boat needed help, and the closest vessel was Mark Zuckerberg's superyacht, which stayed silent. (Listen Now)

➤ Michigan's famed Interlochen arts school has released the findings of an investigation into decades-old abuse allegations. (Hear Details)

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Kaptur Released from Hospital, Trump Visits Ohio, and Golfer Survives Lightning Strike

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1929, Babe Ruth became the first major league player to hit 500 home runs, hitting the milestone homer in Cleveland in a 6-5 loss to the Indians.

Rabies cases are on the rise among bats in the Cleveland area. Learn more in Around Ohio.

What time do you eat dinner? Scientists say the answer could be shaping your weight, your blood sugar, and even your heart health. A growing field called chrononutrition finds that eating at the wrong time can throw off the body's internal clock, and the effects add up. Poorer blood sugar control. Stronger cravings the next day. Even a higher risk of heart disease. The same dinner eaten at a different hour can hit your body in a completely different way. So, what dinnertime is actually right for you? Today on The Flyover Podcast, Ayla breaks down the science of meal timing and what it means for your schedule. Tune in here!

How many of these 13 retirement investment mistakes could be hiding in your portfolio? Later today, watch for a message from our partner, Fisher Investments, with a free guide to help you find out.

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Kaptur Released a Week after Crash

Rep. Marcy Kaptur was released from the hospital Sunday, one week after a driver struck her car in Toledo and fled the scene.

The crash happened Aug. 2 at West Central Avenue and North Detroit Avenue on the city's west side. The driver of the other vehicle left without stopping, and no arrest has been announced.

Kaptur, D, 9th District, is the longest-serving woman in the history of Congress.

She is going through physical rehabilitation now and expects to be back in Washington next month.

Trump Heads to Ashtabula County Today

President Trump will travel to Geneva today for the 2026 Patriot Games, a sporting competition created by his administration to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, the White House said.

“The 2026 Patriot Games is about more than competition, they're about the grit, character, and optimism that have carried America for over 250 years," said Danielle Alvarez, Freedom 250 spokesperson.

The three-day event is being hosted by SPIRE Academy in Geneva. At today's games, one male and one female competitor will be crowned champions. Each will earn a $125,000 scholarship.

Fairgoers Find $675K in Lost Money

Visitors to the Ohio State Fair turned up more than $675,000 in money the state was holding in their names.

The Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of Unclaimed Funds runs a booth at the fair every year, where fairgoers can look up their own names in the state's database.

The money comes from forgotten bank accounts, uncashed paychecks, utility deposits, and insurance payouts that companies hand over to the state after years of no activity.

Ohioans who missed the fair can search the same database online.

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The Next $435B Energy Empire Is Being Minted

In today’s dollars, John D. Rockefeller would be worth $435 billion. But “oil money” is old news, and what’s next might surprise investors in 2026: a $2.1 Trillion opportunity in “clean” coal*.

Now is the “Rockefeller” moment for Frontieras North America as it reforms coal into sulfuric acid, diesel, and other valuable commodities (just like Rockefeller did with oil). With a White House that favors domestic energy, the NASDAQ ticker FASF reserved, and the ground broken for their flagship coal reformation plant, Frontieras is positioned for potential growth.

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➤ Northeast Ohio: Strong storms knocked out power to thousands of FirstEnergy customers across northeast Ohio, including Lorain County. (See Map)

➤ Youngstown: Eastgate Regional Council of Governments is commissioning a study to pinpoint which parts of the Mahoning Valley suit which types of new housing, building on a regional housing strategy released in 2025. (See Details)

➤ Ashville: Two proposed data centers in this Pickaway County village could go to a public vote after an Ohio Supreme Court ruling. Residents have spent months fighting the project, which would sit in farm country south of Columbus. (More)

➤ Columbus: Fire crews battled a blaze at Cherry Creek Church of Christ in the 4900 block of Sullivant Avenue on the city's southwest side, arriving just after 3:50 a.m. (See Details)

➤ Cleveland: The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority plans another round of cuts to routes and service, which agency leaders tie to financial pressure. (More)

➤ Also Cleveland: Cuyahoga County Board of Health has issued a warning after increased reports of bats carrying rabies. Five bats have tested positive for rabies in the past two months, compared with the one or two rabid bats the agency typically sees over the course of a year. (More)

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➤ Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene will undergo season-ending elbow surgery to repair a partially torn UCL, his second career surgery on the ligament. He posted a 6.83 ERA in five starts this season after missing the first three months recovering from bone spur removal. (More)

➤ Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase said his goal for 2026 is to break Randy Moss' single-season record of 23 receiving touchdowns. Chase had 17 touchdowns in 2024 but only eight last season with Joe Burrow missing half the year. (More)

➤ The Cleveland Cavaliers are actively shopping guard Dennis Schroder in trade discussions, looking to free up cap space to pursue players like Jonathan Kuminga and Peyton Watson via trade. Schroder averaged just 5.5 points per game in the playoffs last season. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | WNBA | Tennis

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➤ A Texas real estate investment firm has closed on the purchase of two Cincinnati-area industrial properties as part of an Ohio portfolio acquisition valued at $100 million. (See Details)

➤ In a survey of more than 500 downtown Cleveland residents, 95% said the closing of the Heinen's grocery store will have a major or moderate effect on them. The city expects to finish a study of downtown grocery options within four weeks. (See Details)

➤ The state of Ohio is suing the developers of Roblox, claiming the popular video game fails to be a “safe space” for children and misled investors. (More)

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The Company Unlocking $2.1 Trillion in Energy Potential

Founders Matt McKean and Joseph Witherspoon are on the path to commercializing a technology that extracts valuable resources (like jet fuel and diesel) from coal without burning it. For their team at Frontieras, it’s an opportunity to address up to $2.1 trillion in annual markets*.

Their latest progress speaks for itself. Here’s why you shouldn’t miss this limited-time opportunity:

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➤ The Youngstown Brick Convention is set for the MetroPlex Expo Center this weekend, with organizers calling it the "ultimate event for Lego lovers of all ages.” (Details)

➤ The sixth annual RMHC Celebrity Steer Show in Columbus raised nearly $300,000 in support of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. The competition featured 10 teams, made up of a local business leader, a media partner, and an experienced Ohio 4-H youth showing a steer. (See Photos)

➤ A golfer in Cincinnati considers himself to be "very lucky and blessed" to not be severely injured after he was struck by lightning while filming himself helping his buddies get a golf cart unstuck from mud. (Watch)

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➤ Scientists warn that the timing of your meals could disrupt your blood sugar and heart health. (Full Story)

➤ Stranded in Alaska waters, a small boat needed help, and the closest vessel was Mark Zuckerberg's superyacht, which stayed silent. (Listen Now)

➤ Michigan's famed Interlochen arts school has released the findings of an investigation into decades-old abuse allegations. (Hear Details)

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