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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1953, former Gov. Jeb Bush was born in Midland, Texas. Bush served as Florida's 43rd governor from 1999 to 2007.

As we return to normal seasonal temperatures across the state, an upcoming storm system could disrupt Valentine's weekend and the 68th annual Daytona 500 in Central and North Florida.

An Olympic moment was overshadowed when a Norwegian biathlon bronze winner publicly admitted to an affair during an emotional on-air interview at the Milan Games. Host Ayla Brown shares the full story on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here.

Today's sponsor, Frontieras, is racing toward a potential trillion-dollar energy opportunity, giving investors just one day left to get in at $7.38 a share before the window closes.

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Worst Drought in Decades Continues

Drought concerns continue to grow in Florida as dry conditions worsen across the state. Florida is experiencing its worst start to February in 25 years, with the last comparable drought taking place in 2001.

On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on X that he signed an executive order unlocking emergency support for the state's agricultural sector "in response to last week's winter weather event and ongoing drought conditions throughout the state."

About 95% of the state is under at least a moderate drought, with the remaining 5% considered "abnormally dry." Drought conditions are expected to persist through at least April, per the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Central and North Florida are experiencing the most severe conditions, but several South Florida counties are under a water shortage warning. In Hillsborough and surrounding counties, residents have been told to conserve water.

With outdoor watering accounting for up to half of residential water use, counties across the state have issued water-use restrictions. Burn bans have also been issued, as the threat of wildfires grows.

Trial Over Ballot Process Underway

A federal court trial began Monday in Tallahassee over a lawsuit challenging Florida's tightened restrictions on citizen-led ballot initiatives, with plaintiffs arguing the 2025 legislation places unconstitutional burdens on grassroots democracy efforts.

Florida Decides Healthcare sued Secretary of State Cord Byrd after lawmakers approved new rules governing how campaigns collect voter-signed petitions, requiring petition circulators to be volunteers, citizens, and Florida residents, and shortening deadlines for ballot initiative campaigns.

Plaintiffs argue that the new restrictions make it impossible to qualify for the ballot, as state officials announced last week that all 22 active citizen-led ballot initiatives failed to qualify for the 2026 general election ballot.

State leaders say the changes are critical to protect the process, as Gov. Ron DeSantis called for the revisions after state officials investigated fraud allegations involving a failed 2024 abortion-related ballot proposal.

U.S. District Judge Mark Walker, who will decide the case, previously blocked part of the law in a ruling that was later overturned on appeal.

Florida Girl Target of Rhode Island Sexual Predator

Following a multi-agency investigation, a Rhode Island man was arrested for developing an online relationship with a Green Cove Springs girl and luring her into posting illicit sexual images.

On Monday, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of Justin Adkins, 29, whom he called a "sicko."

Uthmeier said Adkins initially engaged with the girl on the gaming app Fortnite, and that the relationship later moved to Snapchat and then to the gaming app Roblox.

Adkins sent the girl gifts, including an iPhone and Roblox digital currency. If convicted on all counts, Adkins faces up to 85 years in the Florida Department of Corrections.

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➤ Starke: Ronald Palmer Heath, 64, was executed by lethal injection on Tuesday. Heath was convicted in 1990 of first-degree murder of Michael Sheridan the previous year. It was Florida's first execution in 2026. (More)

➤ Kennedy Space Center: NASA's commercial Crew-12 mission launch to the International Space Station was delayed until Friday due to weather. SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Crew Dragon are waiting at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for clearance. (More)

➤ Miami-Dade County: A $927 million project proposed Monday would connect Aventura, North Miami Beach, Miami Shores, El Portal, Wynwood, the Design District, and Little Haiti to Downtown Miami via the Florida East Coast Railway. (More)

➤ Palm Beach County: The Florida Department of Transportation announced the next steps in the expansion of State Road 7 from Okeechobee Blvd. to Northlake Blvd. and will hold a virtual meeting on Feb. 24 and an in-person meeting on Feb. 26. (More)

➤ Pinellas County: A $125 million beach nourishment project finished ahead of schedule. In addition to widening the beach, crews constructed protective dunes and planted seagrass. (More)

➤ Orange County: Leaders are allocating $644,000 for behavioral health evaluations for fire rescue members to strengthen mental health support for firefighters and other employees who routinely respond to traumatic emergencies. (More)

➤ Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are buying a newly completed waterfront mansion on Indian Creek. Zuckerberg is the latest of several California billionaires to buy a home in Florida. (More)

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➤ The first of two qualifying races at Daytona International Speedway will take place tonight, with 36 racers battling for starting spots in the Daytona 500 this weekend. (More)

➤ Wakulla High School's Scott Klees is retiring from coaching after 24 years with the program. One of the most decorated high school coaches of the century, Klees finishes his career with 178 wins. (More)

➤ No. 14 Florida men's basketball travels to Georgia tonight with a chance to extend their road winning streak to five games. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, just had a decisive win against Auburn, one of their best games of the season. (Preview)

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➤ American Airlines announced a new non-stop flight from Vero Beach to Charlotte, North Carolina, starting Thursday. It connects Vero Beach Regional Airport to the airline's second-largest hub. (More)

➤ Two former leaders of Jacksonville's teachers union were sentenced to prison after admitting they defrauded the union of about $2.6 million by selling back thousands of vacation days they had not earned. (More)

➤ Nighthawk Cyber, an Orlando-based company, is working on software that will track and monitor artificial intelligence by essentially adding "guardrails" to the technology. (More)

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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 as they reform coal into hydrogen, 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 land officially purchased for their flagship coal reformation plant, Frontieras is positioned for potential valuation impact.

You have until 11:59 p.m. PT tomorrow to invest in Frontieras at $7.38/share,*

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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

➤ Florida homeowners may soon be able to rent out space in their homes, as last week the state Senate unanimously passed a bill that now moves to the House for approval. (More)

➤ LILLY Learning Center in Pasco County offers students and parents an alternative education path and teaching method for students with learning disabilities. (More)

➤ Melby the Manatee, who was stuck inside a storm drain in Melbourne Beach, was rescued Monday night and sent to SeaWorld in Orlando for evaluation. (See Video)

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