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Friday, January 23, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1944, Jerry Lawson, the lead singer of the hit 1970s a cappella group The Persuasions, was born in Fort Lauderdale.

James Beard semifinalists were named this week, and you'll find 10 honored Florida restaurants and chefs in one of today's Top Stories. Here are five other Florida spots you may not know are run by former Top Chef contestants.

Find out why Barron Trump made an emergency call to London police, and how it's now being used in a criminal trial overseas. The newly released transcript reveals key details, and host Ayla Brown breaks it all down on today's episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here.

Today's sponsor is Frontieras, an energy innovator using patented FASForm technology to turn coal into high-value fuels and fertilizer without burning it—giving investors a chance to buy in at $7.38 per share ahead of a potential 2026 Nasdaq listing.

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Only Days Left—Before This Round Closes

Yesterday, we made an important announcement.

This investment round is ending this month—and only a few days remain for readers to become owners of The Flyover. When it closes, it's over. No extensions. No reopening.

Why This Moment Matters

Legacy media didn't lose trust by accident.

They chose:

Clicks over facts
Outrage over reporting
Celebrity journalists over accountability
Political agendas over common sense

Americans noticed.

That's why The Flyover is growing while legacy media continues to shrink.

In just over two years, The Flyover has become one of the fastest-growing, profitable new media companies in the country:

Millions of readers rely on The Flyover every day
Revenue and gross profit are at all-time highs
The podcast reaches hundreds of thousands each month
We're expanding state by state and platform by platform

This didn't happen because of venture capital, corporate take-overs or political backing. It happened because readers stepped forward.

What Comes Next

We're building for the future:

Texting and mobile-first delivery
The Flyover app
A larger national podcast platform
More state editions serving readers honestly and locally

This is how real change happens—not by being louder, but by being better.

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If you're a Flyover reader, you already understand what makes this different.

If you believe facts still matter…
If you believe Americans deserve news without political agendas…
If you believe doing nothing is no longer an option…

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Tampa Bay Lightning Extend Lease to 2043

Hillsborough County commissioners unanimously approved a $250 million commitment to long-term renovations at the Benchmark International Arena and extended the Tampa Bay Lightning's lease, keeping the hockey team in Tampa through 2043.

The county's investment could increase to as much as $358.5 million at the venue formerly known as Amalie Arena. The team is required to spend $75 million on arena renovations before the county's portion of the split is required.

The agreement protects the county by requiring millions in repayment penalties should the team breach its contract by leaving early.

The Tampa Sports Authority, the arena's landlord, approved the deal earlier this month. The commission explicitly stated the agreement does not create a precedent for future negotiations regarding a Tampa Bay Rays stadium.

Deerfield Beach Cuts Ties with BSO

Deerfield Beach is cutting ties with the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) after a 35-year relationship that deteriorated over the past year. Each side accused the other of disrespect and putting politics and personalities ahead of policing needs.

The city commission voted 4-1 to create its own police and fire services for the first time since 1990. There will be a two-year transition period in which BSO will continue to provide law enforcement services to the city.

The Broward Sheriff offered Deerfield Beach a two-year contract extension that would maintain the status quo while a consultant conducted a comprehensive study of the cost to the city of going it alone. Commissioners refused the offer.

"Under BSO, we don't have control over staffing, we don't have control over recruitment, we don't have control over hiring," Deerfield Beach Mayor Todd Drosky said. "We've just outgrown the BSO model."

Florida's James Beard Semifinalists

Ten Florida restaurants and chefs have been named 2026 James Beard semifinalists across 14 categories. Known as the "Oscars of food," the James Beard Awards have recognized eateries and chefs who create exceptional meals since 1990.

Miami claimed the most nominations with four: Amara at Paraiso, Bar Bucce, Michael Beltran of Ariete, and Maria Teresa Gallina and Nicolas Martinez of Recoveco.

In North Florida, Barry Honan of the Lotus Noodle Bar in St. Augustine and Maria La Mota and Chason Spencer of Chancho King in Jacksonville were recognized.

In Central Florida, Born and Bread Bakehouse in Lakeland, Bryce Bonsack of Rocca in Tampa, Toni Elkhouri of Cedar's Cafe in Melbourne, and Wendy Lopez of Reyes Mezcaleria in Orlando were named.

Final nominees will be announced on March 31, and winners will be celebrated at an awards ceremony on June 15 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

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American Energy Is Making a Trillion-Dollar Comeback

In the 1800s, John D. Rockefeller started refining oil into the world's most valuable fuel. Now, another innovator is creating its own "Rockefeller Moment" with one of the world's most abundant energy resources: coal.

This is more important than ever right now, because a perfect storm of operational breakthroughs and policy shifts has the potential to directly impact this company's valuation.

That means investors don't have much longer to lock in the current $7.38 share price.

What's creating this "Rockefeller Moment" for coal?

Using their patented FASForm technology, Frontieras can transform coal into high-value commodities like hydrogen, diesel, jet fuel, and fertilizer, without burning it.

They're targeting a combined $2.1 trillion in markets where demand for these commodities is virtually unlimited.

Reaching just 2% of the global coal market could mean a trillion-dollar valuation for Frontieras.

That's why the "smart money" is already moving. Frontieras has secured a $150M investment commitment from GEM and raised over $10 million from private investors.

But here's why 2026 is shaping up to be such a historic year for this company:

Nasdaq ticker reserved: Frontieras has officially reserved the "FASF" ticker on the NASDAQ, a major step toward a public listing.
The "Big Beautiful Bill": Under a White House that favors domestic energy, Frontieras is positioned for rapid scale.
Real-World Infrastructure: Frontieras just completed the land purchase for their $850M flagship facility in Mason County, West Virginia.

Invest at $7.38/share before the window closes on Feb. 12, 2026.

➤ Tallahassee: Allegations of financial mismanagement, sexual harassment, and retaliation inside the Florida State Guard have triggered a wave of resignations, raising questions about oversight of the primarily volunteer force. (More)

➤ Statewide: Attorney General James Uthmeier opened 46 new investigations into marijuana petition fraud allegations tied to a ballot measure to permit recreational marijuana use. (More)

➤ Osceola County: Ahmad Jihad Bojeh, charged with killing three tourists last weekend, was charged with attempted murder in 2021 but released when a judge found him not guilty by reason of insanity. (More)

➤ Boca Raton: The city council approved a plan for the One Boca downtown mixed-use project, which is projected to generate over $4 billion in revenue. The proposal goes to voters for a March 10 ballot referendum. (More)

➤ Loxahatchee Groves: Town leaders voted to continue without law enforcement services from Palm Beach County for now. At issue are an unpaid balance of over $113,000 and ongoing service costs, which the town said are unaffordable. (More)

➤ Pinellas County: City commissioners voted to rename the Bayside Bridge the Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge in honor of local legal legends Bob Dillinger and Bernie McCabe. (More)

➤ Jacksonville: The city council unanimously approved a permitting process that creates rules for restaurant owners who want to have patios open to dogs. A Florida statute includes a local exemption to its prohibition on dogs entering public food establishments. (More)

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➤ Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was named a finalist for the NFL's Most Valuable Player award, while Liam Coen was named a finalist for Coach of the Year. Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka was named a finalist for Offensive Rookie of the Year. (See Finalists)

➤ Duke quarterback Darian Mensah can legally enter the transfer portal following a lawsuit from his school, but he's not allowed to actually sign with his preferred team—the Miami Hurricanes—until a judge rules on the school's request for an injunction on Feb. 2. (More)

➤ The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired former Falcons assistant coach Zac Robinson yesterday to become their next offensive coordinator. (More)

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➤ Florida Atlantic University has decided not to renew the contract of former English professor Kate Polak, who has been on leave since posting celebratory comments on social media following Charlie Kirk's assassination in September. (More)

➤ DUDA, a family-owned agriculture and real estate company, donated $200,000 to the nonprofit All for Lunch to eliminate school lunch debt for qualifying students in Seminole County. The company's leader, Emily Duda Buckley, is running for House District 38 to replace term-limited incumbent David Smith. (More)

➤ Jupiter Medical Center patients were notified that their personal information may have been compromised due to a data breach by a third-party vendor, Cerner Corporation. (More)

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Unlocking $2.1T in Energy Potential

Reaching just 2% of the global coal market could mean a trillion-dollar valuation for Frontieras. Just like John D. Rockefeller did with oil, Frontieras is creating its own "Rockefeller" moment by transforming coal into potentially $2.1T worth of high-value commodities using patented technology.

Under a White House that favors domestic energy, with a Nasdaq ticker reserved (FASF), Frontieras' momentum positions the company for potential valuation impact.

You have until Feb. 12 to invest at the current $7.38/share.*

This is a paid advertisement for Frontieras's Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at https://invest.frontieras.com/ Reservation of the ticker symbol is not a guarantee that we will be listed on the NASDAQ. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.

➤ The Miami-Dade GOP and the Federated Women of Miami are hosting a premiere party for Amazon MGM's Melania movie on Jan. 30 in Coconut Grove. (See Invite)

➤ To prepare for security at the upcoming 2026 World Cup, White House task force members were among those in the Hard Rock Stadium crowd in Miami on Monday night for the College Football Playoff national championship. (More)

➤ Contender, the largest male great white shark on record, has returned to Florida's east coast waters. The 14-foot, 1700-pound shark was tagged last year before making one of the longest recorded migrations up to Canada. (See Photos)

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