Good Morning! On this day in 1981, stage and screen actor Josh Gad was born in Hollywood, Florida. Gad is best known to fans of Disney’s Frozen franchise as the voice of Olaf, the snowman.
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Armed Man Killed at Mar-a-Lago
U.S. Secret Service agents and Palm Beach County law enforcement shot and killed an armed man early Sunday after he unlawfully entered the secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago. The president and first lady were at the White House in Washington at the time of the incident.
The suspect, in his twenties and identified by police as Austin Tucker Martin from North Carolina, was armed with a shotgun and carrying a gas can.
Martin entered the secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago through the north gate as an employee was exiting at around 1:30 a.m. He made it about 20 or 30 yards inside the gate before he was confronted by law enforcement and shot when he failed to put down his weapon.
Martin had been reported missing by his family. Investigators believe he headed south from North Carolina and picked up the shotgun on the way to Florida.
Penguins Help Make Their Case to Lawmakers
Florida Aquarium’s African penguins Archi, Enzi, Nuru, and Pebbles waddled their way through the Capitol last week, as the Aquarium renewed its push for state dollars to harden its Tampa campus against storms and floods. You can see a video here.
Aquarium officials said the tuxedoed visitors were sent to Tallahassee as living reminders of what’s at stake—animal habitats, life-support systems, and science-based conservation programs that are threatened by hurricanes and coastal flooding.
The Florida Aquarium is hoping to fund these projects through a Local Funding Initiative Request. After passing during the 2025 legislative session, the aquarium’s request for storm protection funding was vetoed by the governor.
Team USA Takes Gold in Men’s Hockey
Orlando-born Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal for Team USA on Sunday in the men’s hockey gold medal game at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, beating Canada 2-1 in overtime.
The victory came 46 years to the day from what is known as the “Miracle on Ice,” when a team of U.S. amateur hockey players stunned the heavily favored Soviet Union en route to winning Olympic gold in Lake Placid, New York.
Hughes, a center and alternate captain for the New Jersey Devils, won the day to give the U.S. its third-ever gold medal in men’s hockey. Hughes’ shot ripped past Canadian goalie Jordan Binnington, less than two minutes into the 3-on-3 overtime.
Quinn Hughes, Jack’s teammate and brother, scored the game-winning shot last week against Sweden in overtime to secure Team USA’s place in the semifinals.
Two NHL stars who play for Florida teams competed for Team USA. Winger Matthew Tkachuk plays for the Florida Panthers, and winger Jake Guentzel plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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➤ Statewide: A bill to mandate training for police officers interacting with people who have autism spectrum disorder unanimously cleared the Senate. The blue envelope program would provide a visual cue during traffic stops that the driver may have specific communication needs. (More)
➤ Meanwhile, the House voted 84-18 to reauthorize the state’s emergency preparedness and response fund through July 1, 2030, while adding new restrictions on how it can be used. (More)
➤ Kennedy Space Center: The Artemis II moon launch may be delayed again, as NASA may roll back the rocket and Orion spacecraft to the Vehicle Assembly Building after observing an interrupted flow of helium to the Space Launch System. (More)
➤ St. Petersburg: The city will purchase a stretch of the CSX rail line to convert it into an urban trail, contributing $1.2 million. Of the remaining $6 million, $4 million will be paid by the owners of Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill, whose property is along the rail acquisition, and $2 million by Ellison Development, another property owner. (More)
➤ Broward County: Former Democrat Sen. Lauren Book, who represented parts of the county, said on her Lauren’s Kids social media account that Prince Andrew’s arrest is not the full justice Jeffrey Epstein survivors deserve and commended Miami journalists and survivors like Virginia Giuffre, formerly of Loxahatchee. (See Post)
➤ Tallahassee: A new study by WalletHub says the capital lags behind other state capitals, ranking it No. 30 of the best state capitals in which to live. (See Study)
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➤ A brawl broke out during the Miami Heat’s 136-120 win over the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday after Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. charged at Heat forward Myron Gardner following an on-court collision. (See Fight)
➤ No. 16 Florida State baseball lost 8-5 on Saturday to No. 9 Auburn. The Seminoles jumped out to a 4-0 lead early but then struggled in their first loss of the season. (More)
➤No. 12 Florida men’s basketball rolled to a 94-75 win over conference rival Ole Miss on Saturday to improve its hold on first place in the SEC, sitting at 12-2 in the conference and 21-6 overall. (More)
➤Elon Musk Sounds Alarm on China’s Silver Ban “This is not good,” Musk warned as China cut off 70% of global silver refining in January—right as demand exploded. Silver powers Tesla batteries, AI chips, and military tech. No substitute exists. Silver jumped 144% in 2025. In the 1970s, a similar crisis sent prices from $1.50 to $50—a 3,000% gain. Analysts say this shortage is worse. Early investors could see historic upside. 👉 Get The Free Silver Report & See How to Profit
➤ Voodoo Doughnuts opened its 26th location nationwide and its first in Miami, in the Wynwood neighborhood. The famous doughnut shop is known for its pink boxes and bold, unconventional creations. (More)
➤Duval County schools lost a $250,000 deposit when the district backed out of purchasing a new headquarters after its Southbank headquarters sale fell through. The agreement was terminated after the inspection period ended, rendering the deposit non-refundable. (More)
➤ Country Singer Luke Combs’ Category 10 restaurant, music venue, and dance club is coming to Universal CityWalk Orlando, with a projected grand opening set for late 2027. (More)
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➤ The Bobby Bowden Legacy Auction will be held online on March 3, offering the personal items of the legendary Florida State football coach, including his house in Killearn Estates in Leon County. (More)
➤ Kennedy Space Center’s Visitor Complex in Merritt Island is working on something called Project Aero. Site documents describe space for restaurants, an expanded retail footprint, and a slate of educational exhibits. (More)
➤ Orlando’s Gatorland is the nation’s most popular roadside attraction, according to a recent survey that weighs TripAdvisor reviews, Instagram posts, and worldwide Google searches. (See List)
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Armed Man Killed at Mar-a-Lago
