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Saturday, February 28, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1942, radio broadcaster Harold Lee, known professionally as Bob Collins, was born in Lakeland. Lee died in 2000 in a small plane crash.

Wondering how pending property tax legislation will impact you? A new calculator helps answer that question. Get all the details in Around Florida.

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Today's sponsor, Frontieras, is inviting investors to take part in America's trillion-dollar energy comeback—transforming Appalachian coal into high-value fuels like hydrogen and diesel as it advances toward a planned NASDAQ listing.

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NASA Pushes Moon Landing past 2027

NASA announced Friday that it's overhauling its space program and delaying the Artemis moon landing until 2028. Artemis III will now focus on launching a lunar lander into orbit around Earth for practice in 2027.

"We're going to get there in steps, continue to take down risk as we learn more and we roll that information into subsequent designs," NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said. "We've got to get back to basics."

On Wednesday, NASA's Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission rolled off the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida for further repairs, delaying the mission yet again.

The hydrogen fuel leaks and helium flow problems that struck the Space Launch System rocket on the pad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center earlier this month had also plagued the first Artemis test flight without a crew in 2022.

Central Florida Gambling Sting

Forty illegal gambling operations were taken down as part of a "first-of-its-kind" sting in Central Florida, including Brevard, Flagler, Duval, and Volusia counties, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.

"These locations are not just harmless spots for games like bingo or Uno; they are sophisticated operations that can lead to serious criminal activity," Uthmeier stated.

Over 500 gaming machines and nearly $200,000 in cash were seized during the two-day operation.

The illegal gambling machines were located in "restaurants, bars, gas stations, sham arcades, and standalone illegal casinos—some unmarked and some masquerading as other businesses such as nail salons and beauty supply stores," according to the Office of the Attorney General's news release.

Missing Man Found Trapped in 'Quicksand'

A Jacksonville man reported missing was found alive on Thursday, stuck in shoulder-deep mud near a borrow pit at Vulcan Materials Company, a sand plant east of Melrose.

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office said on social media that deputies found Andrew Giddens, 36, "covered to his shoulders in the mud, and (he) had sunk below the level of the grass surrounding the borrow pit, making him virtually camouflaged."

Bodycam footage was released of the dramatic rescue, as fire crews from Melrose, Palatka, and Putnam County dug out the man and airlifted him to a local hospital in critical condition.

Giddens had been reported missing after his last contact with his family on Valentine's Day, when he was reportedly depressed because of a recent breakup.

A break in the case occurred on Saturday when a deputy who encountered Giddens during a 2023 trespassing incident at the sand plant recognized his abandoned vehicle on the property, sparking a widespread search.

Invest in America's Trillion-Dollar Energy Comeback

Under a White House that favors energy production on our home soil, Frontieras North America could unlock up to $2.1 Trillion in energy potential. They have the power to reform coal into high-value commodities like hydrogen and diesel without burning it.

But that's not even the best part. They're doing it in what was once the heart of American industry: Appalachia. Their new land purchase in Mason County, West Virginia has earned praise from the state's Governor Morrisey for its potential to transform the region back into an energy powerhouse.

Here's why you shouldn't miss this chance to invest:

"FASF" ticker reserved on the NASDAQ
$850M flagship facility now being built
$10 million raised from investors so far

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

As a perfect storm of breakthroughs set up the company for potential valuation impact, you can become a Frontieras shareholder ahead of their planned NASDAQ listing.

➤ Statewide: A new calculator launched by Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez's office gives homeowners a way to plug in their property and see estimated outcomes under multiple property tax proposals being debated by the Florida Legislature. (See Calculator)

➤ Manatee County: Overall crime dropped 19.7% from 2024 to 2025, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. (More)

➤ Tallahassee: The city expects 80,000 visitors this weekend for Banana Ball, bringing millions of dollars in economic impact. (Details)

➤ Miami: American Airlines unveiled plans for a $1 billion investment in a reimagined Concourse D at Miami International Airport. The project will break ground in 2027. (See Plans)

➤ Escambia County: A citizens group has asked to bring a customary use proposal recommending a 75-foot perpetual easement along Perdido Key before the County Commission this week. (More)

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➤ Jurors deliberated for hours but delivered no verdict in the trial of Rashaun Jones, a former Miami football player who's accused of murdering his own teammate 20 years ago. (More)

➤ Governor Ron DeSantis was named a vice-chair of President Trump's March 6 roundtable discussion on the future of college athletics. Also in attendance will be former Florida Gator Tim Tebow and Jupiter Island resident Tiger Woods. (More)

➤ The Miami Dolphins ranked first in the league yet again in the player-graded NFLPA report cards, scoring high marks in nearly every facet of the team. Tied for their lowest mark of the report was a "B" given to now-fired head coach Mike McDaniel. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, the Buccaneers' and Jaguars' report cards were more of a mixed bag overall. (See Report Cards)

➤ The Miami Heat are likely to waive guard Terry Rozier at some point before the end of the season as he awaits trial on federal charges related to sports gambling. (More)

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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 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 can now invest in Frontieras as they unlock the Rockefeller moment for coal.

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.

➤ Historic Red Rooster's Pool Hall in Miami's Overtown neighborhood has turned its upstairs space into a club. (See Video)

➤ A Sarasota County dispatcher snapped some pictures of majestic bald eagles that were hanging out on a radio tower on Thursday. (See Photos)

➤ A viral video of students rallying around someone having a hard day at DeBary Elementary School in Volusia County has racked up over 17 million views for a "simple act of kindness." (See Video)

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