FINAL HOURS! The Flyover Investment Round Closes Tomorrow

A few months ago, we set out on a mission: to offer ownership opportunities to our readers—now more than 4 million strong.  You are one of those readers and we are incredibly grateful. Without you, we wouldn’t be the company we are today. 

But here’s the deal: we have only hours left.

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now is the moment to step in and be one of the final investors in The Flyover. Together, we can finish strong.

Invest in The Flyover today

With only hours left, we want to answer one final question we hear most often from readers and potential investors:

How do I get a return on my investment?

We believe in being direct.

Like all investments, this carries risk. But here’s what makes The Flyover different: we have already reached profitability after just two years. That puts The Flyover in a very small group of media startups, many of which never reach profitability at all.

There are three primary ways investors may realize a return:

1️⃣ A Sale
A larger media company or strategic partner could acquire The Flyover. If that day comes, we’d only consider partners who respect our values and our readers. 

2️⃣ A Public Listing
While we’re private today, a future public listing would give investors the ability to buy and sell shares on an open market.

3️⃣ Profit Distributions (Dividends)
Because The Flyover is already profitable, unlike most startups, distributions are a real possibility as the business continues to grow.

To recap:
1. Sale. 2. Listing. 3. Distributions.

Now, the most important part.

This investment round closes tomorrow. Not days. Hours.

Once it closes, it’s closed.

If you’ve been considering investing; if you’ve been watching from the sidelines, this is your final opportunity to join us as an owner of The Flyover.

Invest in The Flyover before the round closes: https://theflyover.com/invest

Final hours. Final spots. This is it. 

State Joins Federal School Choice Expansion

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that Florida will participate in the Trump administration’s federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, further expanding the state’s already nation-leading school choice system, with roughly 1.4 million students.

The move allows Florida families to direct up to $1,700 of their federal tax liability to state-approved scholarship-granting organizations—such as private schools—rather than the federal government. This will supplement existing state scholarships that average about $8,000 per student.

DeSantis said the program will build on Florida’s universal school choice law and could prove transformative in states without similar options. Florida joins 23 other mainly GOP-led states that have opted into the tax credit under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

“What we don’t want is the schools to simply see this money is there and raise the tuition. That’s not what we want. We want the parents to actually benefit, so we’ll be watching that,” DeSantis said.

Florida Athletes Headed to the Winter Olympics

Team USA released its full, 232-athlete roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics, which kicks off one week from today in Italy. Seven athletes from Florida will represent the U.S. and are part of the largest U.S. Winter Olympics team in history.

Of the seven athletes, five are returning Olympians. Brett Bolton, from Rockledge, makes his debut in sled hockey, while Andrew Torgashev, from Coral Springs, will compete in figure skating.

Three-time gold medal winner and Paralympian Declan Farmer, from Tampa, returns for his fourth Olympics to defend his legacy in sled hockey, while Josh Williamson, from Sanford, will battle for bobsled glory.

Two Ocala hometown heroes, two-time bronze medalist Brittany Bowe and gold medalist Erin Jackson, return to the ice seeking additional speedskating medals. They are joined by teammate, bronze medalist Mia Manganello, who hails from Crestview.

The opening ceremonies will be held on Feb. 6 in Milano-Cortina, Italy. The games will include 116 medal events. You can see the full schedule here.

Report: Best Florida Real Estate Investments

Personal finance resource GOBankingRates found that Palm Beach has the fastest-growing housing market in Florida. After analyzing 7,500 of the largest U.S. markets with above-average home value growth, five cities in each state were identified as likely to offer the highest return on investment.

Palm Beach’s median home value in October 2025 was $9,815,790, representing a 118.2% increase in 5 years. As of Dec. 2025, Zillow reported a median list price just above $2 million.

Four more high-value growth cities in the Sunshine State include Wauchula (No. 2), which saw a 64.8% change in home values over 5 years, with a median home value of $235,107. Old Town (No. 3) in Dixie County had a median home value of $207,787, and a 48% increase over 5 years.

South Bay (No. 4) and Bell (No. 5) rounded out the list of five places in Florida where homes are increasing in value the most. These destinations are also significantly more affordable than Palm Beach, with home values below $300,000.

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➤ St. Petersburg: Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia criticized the city for overtaxing residents by $49.4 million. It’s the latest among 13 local governments spotlighted as part of a statewide push to cut property taxes. (More)

➤ Brevard County: Citing declining enrollment, county public schools will cut 7% of staff positions in each department, according to a letter sent to district employees by Superintendent Mark Rendell. (More)

➤ New Smyrna Beach: City commissioners are considering an ordinance that would prohibit sleeping on city streets, sidewalks, alleys, or in a vehicle on public property, from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily. (More)

➤ Boca Raton: The attorney general said that Alexis Lawler is no longer allowed to practice nursing in Florida. Lawler was fired for posting a video wishing for White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to suffer serious injuries while giving birth. (More)

➤ Jacksonville: The city council agreed this week to grant the new Museum of Science and History an extra six months to break ground on construction, with a new start date of Sept. 1. (More)

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➤ Florida led all states with 20 former high school football players participating in the Super Bowl next weekend. (More)

➤ Boxer Gervonta Davis was arrested in Miami by a U.S. Marshals fugitive task force this week on attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment, and battery charges. (More)

➤ Miami Dolphins center Aaron Brewer was named one of six finalists for the NFL Protector of the Year Award. (More)

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➤ David Dech, the director of Tri-Rail, resigned this week. South Florida’s publicly funded passenger train faces financial trouble and is working to persuade Florida lawmakers to restore millions of dollars in funding cuts. (More)

➤ Tampa International Airport will invest nearly $6 million in new public art as part of its ongoing terminal expansion. Issuing a Call for Artists, submissions will begin being accepted on Feb. 5 for eight commissioned installations across its facilities. (More)

➤ Jacksonville brewery Intuition Ale Works will close after 15 years in business. The owner cited changes in the craft beer industry that made it difficult to keep a small brewery afloat. (More)

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➤ Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd bobbleheads will be available for purchase at the Jeepin’ with Judd event at Clear Springs Ranch on Feb. 20-22 to benefit Polk Sheriff’s Charities. (See Photo)

➤ Here’s a guide if you’re planning to vote by mail in Florida’s 2026 elections. (See Guide)

➤ Pizza Fest at the Park will be held at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale on February 7-8 to celebrate the art of pizza. (More)

➤ Southern Living magazine said St. Petersburg is the one place in Florida everyone should visit in 2026. (See Why)

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Do you split your time between two locations during the year?

1. Yes, in different states
2. Yes, within Florida
3. No

Thursday’s Results:

Would you want to buy a piece of NASA history?

1. No: 49%
2. Yes: 26%
3. Only if it had been in space: 25%

What is the oldest annual festival in the Sunshine State?

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