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Saturday, June 20, 2026
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Good Morning! On this day in 2003, the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit organization that operates Wikipedia and its sister projects, was established in St. Petersburg. Wikipedia itself had launched earlier, but the creation of the foundation formalized the structure behind what would become one of the world’s most-visited websites.
Monticello is celebrating Jefferson County’s history of watermelon production with a watermelon parade today. Learn more in Et Cetera.
The government quietly changed three retirement rules this past year, and the shifts drew almost no public attention. What just changed about how much of your Social Security check is actually safe? Who suddenly stands to gain money that the government kept from them for decades? And could the rules around your retirement savings shift in ways most people haven’t caught yet? On today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast, Amy Hess breaks down all three, plus explains the clawback rate that seemingly nobody can keep track of. Tune in Here!
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Daytona Beach ⛈️ 87/74° | Ft. Myers 🌤️ 91/76° | Jacksonville ⛈️ 88/74° | Key West 🌤️ 87/83° | Miami 🌤️ 90/79° | Ocala ⛈️ 89/73° | Orlando 🌤️ 90/75° | Pensacola ⛈️ 84/77° | Port St. Lucie ⛈️ 90/73° | Tallahassee ⛈️ 87/71° | Tampa 🌤️ 93/77°
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 Heat, Storms Continue through Weekend
Temperatures are expected to ease slightly today after Friday’s heat advisory, but hot conditions and the potential for storms remain in the forecast across the state.
Today also brings the weekend’s best chance for rain, with thunderstorms expected to develop during the afternoon.
Storm chances decrease slightly on Father’s Day, but scattered afternoon and evening storms remain in the forecast. Temperatures will continue to run above normal through the weekend, with highs in the low to mid 90s and heat index values topping 100 degrees.
In South Florida, the heat wave continues through all of next week with a heat index of 105°-110° each afternoon.
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Cigna, Baptist Health Struggle to Reach Deal
The clock is ticking on negotiations between Jacksonville’s largest health system and one of its biggest insurers. If no agreement is reached, Cigna will drop Jacksonville-based Baptist Health from its network, potentially leaving thousands of patients—including families who rely on Wolfson Children’s Hospital—facing higher costs.
Baptist Health said it is “at a critical point” in negotiations and is “very concerned that Cigna will force Baptist Health hospitals and providers out of network on June 23.”
Cigna says Baptist’s costs are roughly 40% higher than those of its peers, while Baptist argues the insurer is trying to exert too much influence over medical decisions.
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Jacksonville Named Best-Run City in Florida
Jacksonville was named the Best-Run City in Florida and ranked 18th best-run city in the nation out of 148, according to WalletHub’s 2026 Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America ranking.
“Jacksonville is a city on the rise,” said Mayor Donna Deegan. “We manage the city efficiently, spend tax dollars wisely, and invest in priorities that deliver the greatest return for our citizens.“
Other Florida cities received recognition as well. Tallahassee followed at No. 29, while St. Petersburg ranked No. 47.
South Florida cities were farther down the list. Miami ranked No. 74, Hialeah ranked No. 75 and Fort Lauderdale ranked No. 108.
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➤ Orange County: A former juvenile probation officer is facing more than 100 felony charges after investigators said she leaked confidential court and law enforcement information to people tied to a drug trafficking investigation. (More)
➤ Leon County: The school district is closing all high school track and field facilities to the public starting today due to an increase in “garbage, wear and tear, and, in some cases, damage.” (More)
➤ Orlando: Walt Disney World is limiting the use of boats or buses at Disney Springs to those with a resort stay, dining reservation or experience reservation. (Details)
➤ St. Johns County: Former Trout Creek Academy Principal Katherine O’Connell has sued the school district after she was placed on leave over rap lyrics that appeared in the school’s yearbook. (More)
➤ Gainesville: A group of University of Florida alumni propose taking over the city-run Ironwood Golf Course, saying “it needs help.” (Details)
➤ Miami-Dade: A suspect is in custody after a series of violent carjackings left one person fighting for his life Thursday night. (More)
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➤ WRUF announced a partnership with the Jacksonville Jaguars to air every preseason, regular-season, and postseason Jaguars game on 103.7 The Gator across northern Florida. The agreement marks the first of its kind between an NFL franchise and a major research university. (More)
➤ The Tampa Bay Lightning traded defenseman Darren Raddysh to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a sign-and-trade deal, receiving a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. (More)
➤ Florida State and Georgia are expected to play a neutral-site football game in 2028 at the Tennessee Titans’ new Nissan Stadium in Nashville, which is scheduled to open in February 2027. (More)
➤ The Orlando Magic introduced Sean Sweeney as their new head coach Thursday. Sweeney said the foundation has been laid in Orlando, and that he’s “got to build upon it.” (More)
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➤ The Monticello Watermelon Festival celebrates 75 years with a Stars, Slices, and Stripes theme today in Jefferson County. (Details)
➤ A family vacation to Panama City Beach took an unexpected turn when a strong ocean current swept away a man’s newly received prosthetic leg just one week after he got it. (See Photos)
➤ A comedy celebrating the life-changing bond between humans and their pets is coming to Sarasota, as Florida Studio Theatre’s Dog Mom begins previews June 24 ahead of its June 26 opening. (Details)
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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes, straight from the heart of the country. Clicking the link will take you directly to these stories:
➤ The government quietly changed three retirement rules this past year, and a single Social Security check is the first thing affected. (Hear More)
➤ Authorities say a Mexican mayor staged her own kidnapping to embezzle roughly $2 million in government funds. (Listen Now)
➤ A Michigan plumbing crew on an emergency call found an engagement ring that had been missing for more than a decade. (Podcast Available)
  
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Are you a fan of watermelon?
- Yes
- No
- Sometimes
Yesterday’s Results:
Should schools adopt security drones and scanners?
- Yes: 35%
- Only with safeguards: 26%
- Not sure: 15%
- Only in high-risk schools: 14%
- No: 10%
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