Good Morning! On this day in 1899, Tallahassee recorded Florida’s all-time lowest temperature of 2 degrees below zero, accompanied by about 1-2 inches of snow, leading to rare snowball fights.
There’s a lot going on in Florida this weekend, from celebrating Valentine’s Day to all the fun at the Daytona 500. If you’re not in the mood for romance or racing, head over to Wellington for the Bacon & Bourbon Fest or swing by Miami’s International Boat Show, which we feature below. Reply to let our crew know what you have planned.
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Statewide Crime Ring Dismantled
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Thursday the arrests of six people accused in a statewide grand theft ring targeting supply chain trucks.
Uthmeier was joined in Orlando by Police Chief Eric Smith and Florida Highway Patrol Col. Gary Howze. Smith was credited with having “sparked” the investigation, which Howze said began in 2023.
The suspects worked together to steal a total of $7.8 million in 32 cargo theft incidents, involving 51 stolen commercial motor vehicles and 28 cargo shipments.
Uthmeier and Howze credited interagency coordination and teamwork for the arrests, thanking police departments throughout the state. Uthmeier said that the crime ring could potentially grow as the investigation continues.
Musk Tunneling Company to Link Universal Parks
The board of a district overseeing Universal Orlando Resort voted to begin contract negotiations with Elon Musk’s tunneling firm, The Boring Company, to build a multi-phase transportation route stretching 4 to 5 miles and connecting Universal’s theme parks.
The 25-year agreement will connect Epic Universe to Universal’s main campus and hotels, with the hope that a system of tunnels linking Universal’s popular properties could become as iconic as Disney World’s monorail system.
The Boring Company is known for its expertise in underground tunnels, having dug the Vegas Loop transportation network in Las Vegas. It was one of three bidders, alongside V2R and Sunshine Connection Partners.
Miami Boat Show Returns for 85th Year
The 2026 Miami International Boat Show kicked off with a ribbon-cutting atop the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach on Wednesday, with the theme of Discover Boating. The 85th iteration of the show runs through Sunday.
Organizers expect the event to generate over $1 billion in economic impact, making the event one of South Florida’s largest annual economic drivers.
The show returned with a redesigned, multi-venue footprint, bringing together world boat debuts, emerging marine technologies, and thousands of exhibitors, industry executives, and 100,000 visitors. You can see the superyachts attending the show here.
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➤ Palm Beach: Democrats on the U.S. House Oversight Committee say they will hold a public hearing on April 14 in the city as part of the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse. (More)
➤ Fort Pierce: A state of emergency has been declared by Mayor Linda Hudson in response to unprecedented erosion along South Beach, which risks breaching the dunes and damaging property. (More)
➤ Jacksonville: A shuttered Ramada hotel in Baymeadows could become affordable housing for military veterans. The nonprofit Tunnel to Towers Foundation asked the city for zoning changes to allow it to convert the hotel’s rooms into 145 apartments. (More)
➤ Sarasota: The Baltimore Orioles unveiled a new $23 million player development complex at Ed Smith Stadium. Completed in under a year, the 47,700-square-foot facility will be used for year-round training. (More)
➤ Leon County: Commissioners unanimously voted to enter into lease negotiations with the North Florida Fair Association, which seeks to rezone a portion of the fairgrounds into a mixed-use site that some say could jeopardize the fair. (See Video)
➤ Charlotte County: Commissioners approved new rules for e-bikes that include establishing different speed limits based on location, as well as requiring riders who are 16 or younger to wear a helmet, lights to be on during dusk and dawn, and the use of audible signals when passing. (More)
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➤ Former Bucs quarterback Jameis Winstonrevealed that he’s donated “more than a million [dollars]” to his alma mater, Florida State, to help them navigate the NIL era. (More)
➤ Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi suffered a hamstring injury during a friendly match in Ecuador, which puts his availability for the MLS opener on February 21 in doubt. (More)
➤The Miami Dolphins hired former Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, fired by Philadelphia last month, as their new pass game coordinator. (More)
➤ Florida remained the top destination for international real estate buyers for the 15th year, with South Florida ranking as the top destination for international investors worldwide in 2025, according to an annual international real estate report. (More)
➤ Orange County commissioners renewed Visit Orlando’s contract. The amended agreement keeps the tourism agency receiving 30 cents on every Tourist Development Tax dollar. (More)
➤ Eddie Bauer is closing its three remaining Florida locations after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday. The outdoor apparel retailer joins Saks Global and American Signature Furniture in shuttering stores across the state in the first 45 days of the year. (More)
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➤ Gov. Ron DeSantis partnered with Florida golfer Billy Horschel at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Thursday. The pair compete again today in the celebrity-studded California golf tournament. (More)
➤ Sen. Rick Scott released the second episode of his American Dream at Work series to highlight Florida entrepreneurs and businesses. (See Video)
➤ Jennifer Jimenez, a South Miami Senior High School music teacher, won a 2026 Music Educator Grammy Award and celebrated it with her students at a pep rally. (See Video)
➤ An Okaloosa County nonprofit that offers therapy with the help of horses is clashing with a neighbor’s wolf-like dog and 1,300-pound pig. (See Video)
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Statewide Crime Ring Dismantled 
