Good Morning! On this day in 2023, the NHL All-Star Game in Sunrise saw Atlantic beat Central 7-5 in the four-team, 3-on-3 tournament. The MVP was Panther Matthew Tkachuk.
If you’re planning a trip within the state, the Florida Keys and Key West have announced their signature events for 2026.
Today’s sponsor, EnergyX, explains why surging lithium demand and breakthrough recovery technology are fueling a fast-growing “white gold” opportunity.
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Officials Support Rays Stadium Deal
On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis and other officials signaled strong support for a proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium that will include the redevelopment of the Hillsborough Community College (HCC) Dale Mabry campus. “Baseball belongs in Tampa Bay,” DeSantis said.
DeSantis was joined at a news conference at the college by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, Rays CEO Ken Babby, HCC leadership, and other local figures. DeSantis emphasized his support and close ties to the new Rays ownership group led by Patrick Zalupski.
The Rays have said they are willing to cover half the cost of a proposed $2.3 billion stadium, with public funding covering the remaining cost. DeSantis said he looks forward to the new stadium development becoming a destination for tourists, local families, and baseball fans.
The conference reinforced optimism about the Rays’ long-term future in the region, aiming to finalize a deal with HCC within 6 months and target Opening Day 2029 for the first pitch in the new ballpark.
U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes ruled that the Department of Homeland Security violated the law in moving to terminate the TPS designation for Haitian immigrants, which was set to expire last night. The decision preserves deportation protections and work authorization while the case proceeds.
The administration argued the decision was not reviewable, but plaintiffs contended it was driven by racial animus rather than nationality. The ruling marks the first case in TPS litigation centered solely on race-based equal protection claims. The administration is expected to appeal.
In Little Haiti, dozens gathered Monday at Notre Dame d’Haiti Catholic Church for a special mass, praying for Haiti and the future of Haitian families in the U.S.
Disney Names New CEO Amid Record Revenue
Despite reporting record quarterly revenue on Monday, Disney stock dipped on Tuesday after the entertainment giant announced its new chief executive officer, Josh D’Amaro, who is currently chairman of Disney Experiences.
Starting March 18, D’Amaro will take the reins from Bob Iger, who will step aside as CEO before his contract expires, having returned to the company in 2022. Dana Walden will become president and chief creative officer.
Disney’s Experiences segment, which includes its theme parks and cruises, posted record quarterly revenue of $10 billion worldwide for the October-December period, a 6% increase over the previous year.
Disney’s chief financial officer said Walt Disney World in Orlando had a “very good quarter,” crediting “strong attendance performance as well as strong pricing performance.”
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This Metal’s Up 122% in the Last 12 Months
No, not gold. Lithium. Prices have more than doubled in the last year alone, spurring a modern-day “white gold” gold rush driven by AI, energy, and more.
With demand growing 5X by 2040, a major opportunity is emerging. No wonder 40,000+ people already invested in EnergyX.
Their patented tech can recover up to 3X more lithium than traditional methods, in days instead of months. That combination of technological prowess and market demand are partially why General Motors led a $50M investment round in EnergyX.
In the past 24 months, EnergyX has raised nearly $100M from retail investors, acquired close to 150k+ acres of lithium-rich land across North and South America, and announced what could be one of the largest DLE lithium production facilities in the U.S.
➤ Statewide: The state insurance commissioner approved additional auto insurance rate cuts. USAA filed an average 7% decrease, effective by May 2026, that will generate annual savings of over $125 million for USAA’s Florida members. (More)
➤ Miami: Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick appeared in federal court on Tuesday, entering a plea of not guilty on charges of campaign finance violations and stealing $5 million in tax dollars. (More)
➤ Tampa: City council members and police met with residents Monday to discuss roadway improvements in Ybor City after four people died and over a dozen others were injured in a crash in November. (More)
➤ St. Augustine: A new program, the Revive & Restore Residential Repair Grant, offers homeowners in the West City area up to $25,000 to pay for essential repairs, including plumbing, storm damage, or a new roof. (More)
➤ Dunnellon: Dozens of residents attended a city council workshop on Monday to voice concerns about possible hazardous conditions caused by a railroad tie fire on Sunday. (More)
➤ Pasco County: The school district is taking a tougher stance on student absences by filing truancy petitions against families who will have to go before a judge and explain why their child missed so much school. (More)
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➤ The Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins ended their local media contracts to make MLB their broadcast partner moving forward. All broadcasts for both teams will now be produced by the league itself for the foreseeable future. (More)
➤ Meanwhile, the Rays acquired third baseman Ben Williamson in a three-team trade between the Cardinals and the Mariners. They parted with outfielder Colten Ledbetter and a draft pick in the deal. (More)
➤Former Dolphins assistant coach Anthony Weaver joined the Baltimore Ravens as their next defensive coordinator. (More)
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➤ NASA delayed the launch of its Artemis II moon rocket until March following Monday’s wet dress rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center. NASA teams encountered several problems, including liquid hydrogen leaks while fueling the Space Launch System rocket. (More)
➤Top South Florida CEOs Stephen Ross and Ken Griffin have launched a $10 million campaign, dubbed the Florida Council of 100, to encourage more businesses to relocate to the Palm Beaches and South Florida. (More)
➤ Gainesville-based Rovex Technologies opened an office at St. Petersburg-based incubator spARK Labs by ARK Invest. The autonomous-robot company, founded by an emergency room physician, developed Rovi, a robot that carries stretchers. (More)
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The Tale Behind SpaceX’s $1.5 Trillion IPO
SpaceX plans to IPO at a $1.5T valuation. If true, they’d be the tenth-most-valuable public company by the time the average person can invest.
The lesson? Like Uber, which delivered 490,000% returns to First Round Capital, the biggest growth today comes at the private stage.
Why did big names like General Motors already back EnergyX? Because lithium powers everything from EVs to data centers. Demand will grow 5X by 2040, and EnergyX’s tech can recover up to 3X more lithium than traditional methods.
Comparisons to other companies are for informational purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Energy Exploration Technologies, Inc. (“EnergyX”) has engaged The Flyover to publish this communication in connection with EnergyX’s ongoing Regulation A offering. The Flyover has been paid in cash and may receive additional compensation. The Flyover and/or its affiliates do not currently hold securities of EnergyX.
This compensation and any current or future ownership interest could create a conflict of interest. Please consider this disclosure alongside EnergyX’s offering materials. EnergyX’s Regulation A offering has been qualified by the SEC. Offers and sales may be made only by means of the qualified offering circular. Before investing, carefully review the offering circular, including the risk factors. The offering circular is available at invest.energyx.com/.
Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
➤ Candidates are lining up for three open Florida U.S. House seats heading into the 2026 election cycle following the retirements of GOP Reps. Vern Buchanan, 74, Neal Dunn, 72, and Byron Donalds, 47, who is the frontrunner to become the next governor. (More)
➤ Wings top the list of the most pre-ordered Super Bowl snacks in Florida, based on Instacart data that showed huge pre-Super Bowl order spikes. Chips and dip are the most popular snack overall. (See State Map)
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Officials Support Rays Stadium Deal
