Good Morning! On this day in 1978, football player Andra Davis was born in Live Oak. Davis played linebacker for 10 seasons in the NFL for Cleveland, Denver, and Buffalo.
For the fifth straight year, some Florida lawmakers are pushing to change the official state bird from the mockingbird to the flamingo. The effort appears to be gaining momentum this time around. Our Poll today asks how you feel about the change.
Which city in each state fits the Hallmark movie mold—snow-dusted streets, glowing storefronts, and just enough small-town charm? On today’sFlyover Podcast, Ayla Brown breaks down a new study highlighting the towns most likely to inspire a real-life Hallmark holiday story. Tune in here.
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Epstein Document Release Draws Criticism
The U.S. Department of Justice released more documents Saturday from the Jeffrey Epstein files, after an initial release Friday of thousands of photos, police reports, and other material. The files include grand jury transcripts from Florida proceedings.
Some of the files are heavily redacted, drawing criticism from congressional Democrats and some Republicans who say Attorney General Pam Bondi is “inherent contempt” and that the House should hold the former Florida Attorney General accountable.
West Palm Beach Epstein survivor Jena-Lisa Jones called Friday’s DOJ file release the “bare minimum,” saying redactions and missing context hide decades of complaints and cover-ups.
On Sunday, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the department’s decision to release just a fraction of the files by the congressionally mandated deadline as necessary to protect survivors of the disgraced financier’s sexual abuse.
Christmas Drag Race Honors Greg Biffle
The sixth annual Christmas Tree Drag Race at Bradenton Park honored the late Greg Biffle. The retired NASCAR driver and his family were killed last week in a plane crash on their way to Sarasota to visit the event’s owner.
Garrett Mitchell, known as Cleetus McFarland online, confirmed that Biffle and his family were en route to his Freedom Factory drag strip and racetrack when the crash happened.
Some fans have suggested renaming the annual race in honor of Biffle, who was 55 years old. You can see a video from the race here.
Each vehicle in the competition is required to have a 6-foot, illuminated Christmas tree attached to its car for each pass down the track.
Hurricanes Advance to Cotton Bowl
The Miami Hurricanes secured a spot in the 2025 Cotton Bowl Classic, which will take place on Dec. 31 in Arlington, Texas. The ‘Canes will face No. 2-seeded Ohio State in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at AT&T Stadium.
The win gave Miami its first-ever College Football Playoff victory and silenced some doubters who questioned whether the team deserved a playoff berth after landing the last at-large spot over Notre Dame.
Miami’s path to the Cotton Bowl was shaped by a defining first-round win this past Saturday. The Hurricanes defeated the No. 7 seed Texas A&M Aggies in a 10-3 defensive battle at Kyle Field.
Miami’s defense held the Aggies to a single field goal while forcing critical turnovers. Mark Fletcher Jr. contributed a career-high 172 yards rushing.
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➤ Miami: U.S. negotiators met with Russian officials this past weekend for peace talks about Ukraine. While both sides described the meetings as “productive and constructive,” no clear breakthroughs were reached in ending the war. (See Details)
➤ Palm Beach Gardens: Bishop-elect Manuel de Jesus Rodriguez was introduced to the Catholic community at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola. He succeeds Bishop Gerald Barbarito, who has served for 22 years. (More)
➤ Volusia County: VoTran On Demand, a new mobile app, is making it easier for transit riders to plan trips, view schedules, and track buses in real time. County leaders say additional features are coming soon. (More)
➤ Clay County: The school board will address controversial remarks made by board member Robert Alvero on social media about black people being “rude” and “problematic” at a board meeting in January. (More)
➤ Jacksonville: The community celebrated the Raines High School football team’s state championship win with a parade on Saturday. The NFL’s Jaguars gifted Coach Donovan Masline an all-expenses-paid trip to the Super Bowl in California. (See Photos)
➤ Orlando: Officials unveiled Senator Geraldine Thompson Way along South Street to honor the late state senator who passed away earlier this year. (More)
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➤ The Florida Gators men’s basketball team rose one spot in this week’s Top 25 poll, landing at No. 22. (See Poll)
➤ Inter Miami is selling grass from Chase Stadium as a piece of team memorabilia, with the highest-priced package priced at $750. (More)
➤Florida State tight end Landen Thomas announced he will enter the transfer portal this January. The Seminoles currently have just two returners at the position, meaning that four-star recruit Xavier Tiller could start as a true freshman. (More)
➤ Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice said forward Matthew Tkachuk is on track to return after missing the season so far recovering from adductor surgery. (More)
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➤ The Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel at the Broward County Convention Center opened its 801 rooms to the public last week as the third-largest hotel in the county. (More)
➤ Primark, the department store that opened at Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise in 2020, expanded its regional footprint into Sweetwater, near Miami, on Dec. 16., with a new location at Dolphin Mall. The European brand sells a mix of everyday basics, home goods, and impulse items. (More)
➤ Barnes & Noble is planning a major expansion in 2026, announcing it will open 60 new stores across the U.S., including several in Florida. (More)
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➤ A retired police officer in Key Largo stopped drivers in a school zone dressed as the Grinch to urge drivers to be cautious during the holidays. (See Video)
➤ Coconut Grove Mansion, designed by legendary Miami architect Richard Kiehnel, was listed for sale for $12.5 million last week. The 104-year-old home is full of Gilded Age grandeur. (See Listing)
➤ SeaWorld Orlando announced that Katina, one of its killer whales, died at age 50 after a period of declining health. (See Photo)
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Epstein Document Release Draws Criticism
