Good Morning!On this day in 1964, the International Swimming Hall of Famewas incorporated in Fort Lauderdale as a non-profit educational corporation chartered under Florida law with a board of 19 directors.
TikToker Bethany Michel’s video about an influx of weenie dogs to a Jacksonville rescue created a “dachshund dash” with potential adopters lining up for a chance to get one of the dogs. See the video in Et Cetera.
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Disagreement Over Drilling
The Trump administration on Thursday announced plans to allow new oil drilling off Florida’s coast for the first time in decades. Federal waters in the eastern Gulf of America have been off-limits since 1995 because of concerns over potential oil spills.
Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the move, saying it would “weaken protections we worked really hard to establish offshore.”
Other state leaders agreed, with Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla) calling the policy change “highly concerning.”
The decision is part of the administration’s five-year plan to open up offshore drilling to create jobs and increase energy security.
New Fines for License Plate Frames
A new Florida law tightening rules on license plate modifications took effect on Oct. 1.
House Bill 253, “Offenses Involving Motor Vehicles,” adds sharper penalties for drivers who alter, hide, or use devices to manipulate their plates.
Those with decorative license plate frames could face penalties as well if their frame blocks any part of a license plate, including a number, letter, sticker, or other detail. It can now be charged as a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to a $500 fine and 60 days in jail.
Florida Launches Main Street App
Florida has launched a new app designed to help residents and visitors discover local businesses and attractions in Main Street communities across the state ahead of Thanksgiving travel and Small Business Saturday shopping.
“The Florida Main Street App invites users to personalize their travel experience by building a dynamic itinerary to explore restaurants, businesses, parks, theaters, murals, and historic sites in Florida’s Main Street Communities,” Secretary of State Cord Byrd said.
Long-term care isn’t always fully covered by Medicare.
Nearly half of Americans over 65 will eventually need some form of long-term care—from help with dressing and meal prep to full-time nursing support. But here’s the catch: Medicare and Medigap usually don’t cover these costs unless tied to medical treatment. That means many people end up paying for in-home assistance or nursing care out of pocket, and those bills can add up fast.
Here’s what you can do:
Look into long-term care insurance: It can help cover daily assistance costs that Medicare won’t.
Plan early: The younger and healthier you are when you apply, the lower your premiums tend to be.
Medicare’s annual enrollment period for 2026 closes on Dec. 7, so make sure you explore the options you need to protect your health and finances for the years ahead.
➤North Florida: The City of Perry, Big Bend Water Authority, and the Taylor Coastal Water and Sewer District were awarded a combined $98 million federal grant for water and sewer improvements. (Details)
➤Sarasota County: A record number of sea turtle nests were found along county beaches this year, with Mote Marine Laboratory’s staff and volunteers recording 5,735 sea turtle nests from Longboat Key to Venice. (Details)
➤Fernandina Beach: Residents were notified this week that water quality samples taken from April to June were not tested by the deadline, so water quality between those dates cannot be guaranteed. (Details)
➤The Villages: A five-year legal battle between a homeowner and a community development district over a 12-inch white cross displayed in the homeowner’s yard has ended with a $70,000 settlement. The cross will remain. (See Cross)
➤Flagler County: A masked midnight stalker has been caught on surveillance video leaving pieces of wood and/or dollar bills at houses along Ryan Drive, Ryberry Drive, Rybar Lane, and Ryecliffe Drive. (See Video)
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➤No. 13 Miami quarterback Carson Beck threw for 320 yards and four touchdowns in a 34-17 road win over Virginia Tech. (Highlights)
➤No. 20 Tennessee surged to a 31-0 lead over Florida, with DeSean Bishop rushing for 116 yards and two scores in a 31-11 win over the Gators. (Recap)
➤South Florida beat UAB 48-18, UCF scored 10 points in the fourth quarter to beat Oklahoma State 17-14; Florida Atlantic lost to UConn 48-45 on a last-minute touchdown; and Florida International beat Jacksonville State 27-21. (See Scores)
➤ The Jacksonville Jaguars will look to improve to 7-4 today when they take on the 3-7 Arizona Cardinals at 4:05 p.m., while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be playing in primetime on Sunday Night Football, hitting the road to play the Los Angeles Rams in a battle of the NFC’s elite. (More)
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Long-term care isn’t always fully covered by Medicare.
Almost half of Americans over 65 will eventually need some form of long-term care, but Medicare and Medigap typically don’t cover these costs unless linked to medical treatment. That means you could face out-of-pocket expenses for in-home care or nursing facilities, which can quickly add up. As Medicare’s annual enrollment period for 2026 approaches (ending Dec. 7), it’s a good time to review your coverage and explore long-term care insurance options that can help safeguard your health and your finances.
➤ A “beloved” Bradenton Christmas tree lot run by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County opened this weekend—a full week earlier than usual. (See Video)
➤Holtz Children’s Hospital in Miami hosted its first Thanksgiving parade, inspired by the iconic Macy’s event, with a parade of characters making their way through the halls, including Santa’s sleigh led by a “reindeer.” (See Video)
➤A TikToker’s viral post about a wave of small dogs rescued from a breeder sent people racing to Animal Care and Protective Services in Jacksonville, where hopeful adopters lined up in a full-on “dachshund dash.” (See Video)
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Disagreement Over Drilling
