Thursday, November 12, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1799, astronomer Andrew Ellicott witnessed the Leonids meteor shower from a ship off the Florida Keys, describing a sky filled with meteors streaking in every direction. His journal entry became the first known record of a meteor shower in North America.

Every family hands down the same urban myths, the rules parents swore by and nobody ever questioned. Wait 30 minutes after eating before you swim. Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. Turn the car off at the gas pump, or else... Now researchers have put the seven most famous rules to the test and found clear verdicts for all of them. So which rules did Grandma get right, and will your car really blow up at the pump? Ayla has the full story on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!

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Today’s sponsor, Dr. Steven Gundry, shares his perspective on why some “healthy” foods may leave you bloated or tired and introduces a 60-second morning routine to explore.

SS United States Heads to Seafloor

Crews began sinking the SS United States on Wednesday about 25 miles southwest of Destin, slowly flooding the 990-foot ocean liner to create the world’s largest artificial reef.

Okaloosa County moved the $13.5 million project up a day over weather concerns, canceling a public sendoff but placing the sinking on Veterans Day.

Federal rules barred explosives, so workers cut deck holes and removed more than 400 portholes. The ship should settle in 180 feet of water, with its top deck about 60 feet below the surface, near the sunken aircraft carrier USS Oriskany.

On its 1952 maiden voyage, the liner set a trans-Atlantic record for ocean liners that still stands. Marilyn Monroe, Walt Disney, four presidents, and the Mona Lisa all sailed aboard. The ship’s 65-foot smokestacks will anchor a planned Destin museum.

Salazar Survives Recount by 1,086 Votes

Republican U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar narrowly won a fourth term by 1,086 votes after a machine recount in Florida’s 27th Congressional District.

Workers recounted nearly 250,000 ballots, finishing on Tuesday with Salazar at 124,519 to Democrat Eliott Rodriguez’s 123,433. Salazar thanked voters across party lines.

Rodriguez had sought to remove Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia, a Republican, from the canvassing board over her election-night remark that Salazar had won no matter what a recount showed. A federal judge sharply criticized the remark but allowed Garcia to remain on the board.

The canvassing board reconvenes Friday to declare Salazar the winner, with state certification Nov. 17.

Goodwill Trade Program Graduates 277

In its first year, Goodwill of North Florida’s tuition-free GoodTrades program in Jacksonville graduated 277 students who learned by installing sinks and tubs in a replica home. HVAC, electrical, and heavy-equipment courses are planned.

Plumbing graduate Bruce Lee, who ran an agriculture business before enrolling, said cost was a major hurdle at other trade schools. He’s already fixed a clogged sink and a leak at home, and plans to take Goodwill’s carpentry course before seeking an apprenticeship.

Open to Florida residents legally able to work, the program has a wait list. Jacksonville provided $785,000 in startup money, joined by the Jaguars Foundation and Lowe’s.

A trade group estimates the construction industry must hire about 723,000 workers a year.

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Eating “healthy” is backfiring on millions of Americans (here’s why)

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➤ Statewide: Florida university officials will vote on Friday on relaxing a ban on illegal immigrants attending state universities, allowing eligible community college graduates who enroll before spring 2027 to transfer. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Attorney General James Uthmeier subpoenaed the Democratic Socialists of America over possible financial contributions from Cuba, China, and other foreign sources, citing the organization's visits to both countries. (More)

➤ Deerfield Beach: A Jeep Wrangler crashed through the glass entrance of a restaurant on Wednesday morning, damaging the storefront. (See Jeep)

➤ St. Johns County: Officials froze hiring and suspended $100 million in projects, including a fire station, after voters approved Amendment 3, which could slash annual county property tax revenue by $191.6 million by 2032. (See Details)

➤ Tallahassee: The city's 48 school-zone speed cameras issued nearly 47,000 violations and generated $3.3 million last fiscal year, with $1.41 million retained to fund crossing guards and other safety programs. (See Details)

➤ Jacksonville: Prosecutors subpoenaed the Jacksonville Transportation Authority for contracts, executive spending, and travel records as they examine its $39 million budget shortfall. (See Details)

➤ Central Florida: Duke Energy Florida plans four solar farms across Orange and Sumter counties, adding 300 megawatts by June 2028 and potentially saving customers $1 billion in fuel costs over 30 years. (More)

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➤ Kyle McCord will make his first NFL start Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts after the Miami Dolphins placed quarterback Malik Willis on injured reserve with a groin injury. (More)

➤ Florida canceled its 2031 and 2032 home-and-home football series with Notre Dame using a no-penalty clause, a day after the 24-team College Football Playoff format was approved. (More)

➤ Tower Hill Insurance landed naming rights to the arena inside UF’s O’Connell Center, which will now be called Tower Hill Arena. The venue is home to Gators basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics programs. (More)

➤ LPGA World No. 1 Nelly Korda will headline The Annika, set to begin today at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, in her first event since September’s Solheim Cup. (See Details)

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➤ Miami-Dade commissioners postponed a vote on a 99-year lease to redevelop the shuttered Miami Seaquarium, citing insufficient time to review the 249-page agreement before a Dec. 30 bankruptcy court deadline. (See Details)

➤ Developers unveiled plans for Ovation Orlando, a 77-acre shopping, dining, and entertainment destination near Walt Disney World featuring 650,000 square feet of retail space and a 350-room hotel. (More)

➤ Crews will begin work this month on Orlando's permanent Pulse Memorial, with Gomez Construction overseeing the project after receiving city authorization on Oct. 13. (More)

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Whistleblowing Doctor Links Common Health Issues to Widespread “Grocery Scam”

One of America’s top doctors is hoping you’ll read this before you set foot in another grocery store.

Renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry has found an “invisible problem” affecting almost everything we eat. But almost nobody knows it’s happening, except the big food companies responsible for it.

And Dr. Gundry’s research shows it could be the true cause of low energy, digestive issues, and unwanted weight gain in millions of Americans over 35.

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➤ The “Piano Man” will return to the stage on Dec. 14 at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton for music and audience questions, Billy Joel’s first official show since revealing in September that he underwent brain surgery. (More)

➤ Chick-fil-A will remove its Chicken & Waffles sandwiches nationwide after Nov. 14, but select Tampa restaurants will test four new waffle breakfast sandwiches starting Nov. 16, alongside locations in Chicago and Raleigh. (More)

➤ Authorities staged fake crashes across Northwest Miami-Dade last week, using undercover officers as victims to catch people illegally soliciting towing, legal, and auto repair services. (See Details)

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➤ Those old family rules about swimming, sugar, and knuckle cracking are finally getting scientific verdicts. (See List)

➤ In his only interview before a new memoir, former President Joe Biden is downplaying the debate that ended his 2024 campaign. (Listen Now)

➤ Migraines hold a hidden connection to women’s health, and a leading neurologist is breaking down why women suffer from them more than men. (Hear Details)

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