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Saturday, February 7, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1987, Florida dedicated the new Sunshine Skyway Bridge across Tampa Bay, nearly seven years after the original span was destroyed in a disaster that killed 35 drivers.

The City of Tallahassee has completed $3.8 million in upgrades to its animal shelter, improvements one official playfully dubbed "pupgrades." Learn more in Around Florida.

This week, The Flyover team is in Colorado, meeting in person to plan how to make The Flyover Florida even better in 2026. As a result, today's edition will be intentionally abbreviated, and we'll be back to normal on Sunday.

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Florida Sued over Redistricting

Voters filed a petition on Thursday with Florida's Supreme Court challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis' push for redistricting in Florida.

"Gov. DeSantis exceeded his constitutional authority by usurping a core legislative responsibility in service of his desire to enact a mid-decade gerrymander," said Marina Jenkins, executive director of the National Redistricting Foundation.

In January, DeSantis set a special session on Congressional redistricting for April 20-24.

Florida has been seen as a key piece of the national push by Republicans to overhaul congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Florida Tests Bread for Roundup

On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis and other Florida officials released results from new independent tests showing traces of glyphosate, a widely used weed killer, in several popular bread products.

Glyphosate exposure "doesn't seem to have a safe level... There's an alternative to poisoning people," said Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida's surgeon general.

Glyphosate was found in various breads, including Nature's Own Butter Bread, Nature's Own Perfectly Crafted White, Dave's Killer Bread White Done Right, Dave's Killer Bread 21 Whole Grain, Wonder Bread Classic White, and Sara Lee Honey Wheat.

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➤ Lake City: Columbia County commissioners approved an emergency burn ban on Thursday due to increased wildfire risk across North Central Florida. (More)

➤ Cocoa Beach: A local strip club, Cheaters, was mentioned in last week's release of the Epstein files as being frequented by Jeffrey Epstein and a Central Florida member of the Warlocks Motorcycle Club. (More)

➤ Tampa: Officials with Tampa International Airport approved a design for its first new airside terminal in 20 years, featuring 16 gates, a children's play area, a quiet room, ample power outlets, and lots of greenery. (See Design)

➤ Seaside: The city enacted a 7 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors from March through mid-April to help avoid issues during spring break. (More)

➤ Tallahassee: The Animal Service Center has completed a $3.8 million renovation, including new adoption areas, an expanded veterinary suite, and outdoor spaces, all designed to improve conditions for animals and boost adoption rates. (See Video)

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➤ The Tampa Bay Rays released renderings of their proposed $2.3 billion ballpark on Hillsborough College's campus. (More)

➤ A recent study showed that 61% of Florida residents are more likely to question whether sports games are rigged because of how much sports gambling has grown in recent years. (More)

➤ Former Miami Hurricane Frank Gore Sr. was not elected into the NFL Hall of Fame, but praised former 49ers running back Roger Craig's induction instead: "I'd rather him get all the shine than both of us go in at the same time." (More)

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