Monday, November 2, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2022, Legoland Florida in Winter Haven debuted Pirate River Quest, taking families on a swashbuckling boat adventure through the waterways of the former Cypress Gardens, the historic botanical attraction that once occupied the property.

Florida State is searching for a new head football coach. The university fired Mike Norvell on Sunday, a day after a home loss to Clemson dropped the Seminoles to 3-5. More in Top Stories.

The clocks fell back this weekend, and almost nobody is happy about it. But ending the time change is harder than it sounds. America tried going without it once, and what happened that winter turned the whole country around in a matter of weeks. Fifty years later, the fight is back on, so how did we end up changing our clocks in the first place, and is this the year it finally stops? On today’s episode of Flyover Focus, we dig into the strange history of daylight saving time, the 1974 experiment that changed everything, and the three ways this could all end. Tune in here!

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9 Dead in Palm Beach County Jet Crash

A Bahamas-bound Learjet 60 from Austin, Texas, crashed near Cresthaven in Palm Beach County on Sunday, killing all nine aboard.

The FAA says the jet plunged from 35,250 feet to 8,750 feet in just over a minute. Recordings posted online capture a crew member reporting ice and turbulence, then a frantic final transmission: “we’re out of time.”

Gov. Ron DeSantis called the crash “cataclysmic,” saying it left a large crater but no reported injuries on the ground. Roughly 600 nearby residents were expected to be relocated as the NTSB investigates.

Victims have not been identified.

FSU Fires Norvell despite Massive Buyout

Florida State fired head coach Mike Norvell on Sunday, a day after a 36-24 home loss to Clemson dropped the Seminoles to 3-5.

The move comes despite a buyout of roughly $47 million, or 85% of his remaining salary through 2031. Norvell went 41-39, peaking with a 13-0 run to the 2023 ACC title before a College Football Playoff snub, but FSU is 10-22 since the start of 2024.

Former Seminoles quarterback Rick Stockstill takes over as interim coach while the university conducts a national search. The shakeup follows the September firing of Athletic Director Michael Alford.

The Seminoles play at Boston College on Saturday.

Manatee Season Opens in Apollo Beach

The Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach opened on Sunday for its 40th anniversary season, with free admission and parking.

Manatees have sought refuge in the warm canal at Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Power Station since the 1970s, gathering when Tampa Bay’s water drops to 68 degrees or colder. Last winter, the utility counted a record 2,100 in one day.

About 190 manatees have returned for more than 20 years, one of them for over four decades. The center drew more than 460,000 visitors last season.

This season adds a permanent home for its touch-tank rays, a freshwater turtle habitat with underwater viewing, and public access to a state fish hatchery. The center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 15.

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➤ Statewide: Florida’s eight deadliest animals, from bull sharks to black bears, take center stage in a new ranking exploring the dangerous wildlife that shares the Sunshine State with its residents. (See List)

➤ Fort Myers: Authorities are investigating vandalism at the historic Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center after someone spray-painted its limestone columns, damaging stonework that requires specialized restoration. (See Details)

➤ South Tampa: Local neighborhoods celebrated Halloween with elaborate decorations, candy-for-talent challenges, and a family fundraiser supporting young burn survivors, blending spooky fun with community spirit. (Read Story)

➤ Astor: Rising waters from the St. Johns River submerged parts of Wild Hog Road beneath 18 inches of water, forcing residents to park their vehicles on higher ground as flooding threatened the neighborhood. (See Flooding)

➤ Pasco County: Commissioners approved plans to expand the long-overcrowded Wesley Chapel District Park by purchasing 153 acres of adjacent land in four phases beginning in 2027. (More)

➤ Orlando: Young patients at Nemours Children’s Hospital traded hospital routines for Halloween costumes, candy, and festivities on Friday as staff brought trick-or-treating indoors to give children a taste of holiday fun. (More)

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➤ The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 on Sunday despite not completing a pass. Tampa Bay became the first NFL team since 1974 to win without a completion. (See Highlights)

➤ The Jacksonville Jaguars improved to 5-2 with a 42-7 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes as Jacksonville extended its home winning streak over Indianapolis to 12 games. (More)

➤ The Miami Dolphins fell to 1-6 with a 24-19 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday. Miami led by 10 at halftime before being outscored 21-6 in the second half. (More)

➤ Miami remained No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25 after improving to 8-0, while Florida dropped eight spots to No. 25. (See Full Rankings)

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➤ The clocks fell back this weekend, and almost nobody is happy about it. But America tried ditching the time change once, and what happened that winter still haunts the debate today. (Tune In Here)

In the latest episode of Flyover Focus, we trace how a joke, a bug collector, and two world wars gave America its clock change, and why getting rid of it has stumped Congress for a century. A bill to end the switch for good is sitting in the Senate right now, but it would put an hour of your daylight on the chopping block. Would you trade your winter sunrise to keep your summer evenings?

In case you missed it, last week’s Flyover Focus counted down the 10 most common scams targeting Americans right now. (Watch Now)

➤ Florida International University is building a 17-story, $248 million residence hall in West Miami-Dade that will become Florida’s tallest public university dormitory when its 1,174 beds open in 2028. (More)

➤ An annual list of Florida’s 500 most influential business executives goes beyond names and titles, offering a personal look at the people shaping industries, communities, and economic growth statewide. (See List)

➤ Boca Raton-based home security giant ADT agreed to a $15.3 billion buyout by Thrive Holdings, sending shares soaring 34% as the company prepares to return to private ownership. (More)

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➤ Homemade flying machines soared, sputtered, and splashed into Biscayne Bay on Saturday as Red Bull Flugtag returned to Miami after more than a decade. Team Kid Super claimed victory with a 39-foot flight. (See Machines)

➤ The Miami Heat delivered a life-changing Halloween surprise for Army veteran Roy Mora, a father of five who received a new car and a two-year Miami Dade College scholarship. (See Veteran)

➤ Researchers tracked more than 350 Burmese pythons in South Florida and discovered the invasive snakes were lounging, gathering, and even nesting in trees, particularly during cooler months. (More)

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