Good Morning! On this day in 1921, Morgan Bonaparte “Bone” Mizell, the man who inspired the painting A Cracker Cowboy and helped popularize the term “Florida Cracker,” died at 58.
Do you love taking pictures of all nature has to offer in the Sunshine State? The annual photo contest sponsored by Florida State Parks is happening now. Read more about it in our Top Stories.
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Childcare Costs Impact Economy
A Florida TaxWatch report shows that finding childcare is increasingly challenging for working parents. The report encourages employers to provide better childcare for workers and says the childcare industry should consider paying employees more.
According to the Tallahassee-based research institute, economic losses due to employee absenteeism increased by $1.8 billion from July 2022 to today, with a $4.2 billion increase in income loss. The institute attributes this to a lack of available and affordable childcare.
Sixty-four percent of working parents missed an average of 19 workdays per year due to childcare-related issues, with 14% leaving early at least once. The institute also flagged a pay gap that makes the childcare industry hard to sustain.
According to the organization’s executive vice president, the average Florida childcare worker makes $16.64 per hour, or just over $34,000 annually.
Robinhood Crypto Under Investigation
Attorney General James Uthmeier launched an investigation into Robinhood Crypto, a cryptocurrency and stock trading platform, on allegations of deceptive marketing practices.
Robinhood is allegedly breaking Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Practices Act by promoting its crypto platform as the least expensive way to purchase crypto, when, according to Uthmeier, “there is evidence to suggest that is not true.”
Using a practice known as payment for order flow, Robinhood routes customer orders to third-party firms for a fee. The AG’s office suspects that this practice might lead to less favorable prices for Robinhood customers compared to other platforms.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida State Parks launched the 2025 Capture the Real Florida photo contest, encouraging photographers of all levels to submit their best shots by Sept. 1.
This year features a special fifth category—historic encounters—in addition to the annual categories of landscapes, waterscapes, park adventures, and wildlife. The contest is open to all visitors of Florida State Parks. You can submit photos here.
To celebrate the country’s upcoming 250th birthday, the new category recognizes the “contributions of all who helped shape Florida’s communities and preserve the stories that define our shared heritage.”
Category winners will receive a B&H Photo gift card, a Florida State Parks family annual entrance pass, branded swag, and a stand-up paddleboard. The public can vote in each category for a People’s Choice Award.
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It’s through an offer you won’t find on the Nasdaq…
Right now, they’re giving investors the chance to buy investment units at a fixed price of $3.25.
Each unit gives you one convertible preferred share (with an 8% dividend) and one warrant to purchase another common share.
That’s up to two shares.
And yes, you can buy the units at $3.25 then immediately turn around and convert your preferred share and then sell the converted common share.
The company has already made a name for itself selling truck covers. Every 100 dealers they sign represents millions of dollars in potential revenue—and their truck tonneau cover business has already signed 400+ dealers, up 4X since the start of 2025.
They just announced a 50% production increase and 2X margin growth in the last five months.
Up next, a $13 billion market opportunity—the reason now is an exciting moment for investors to tap in.
Worksport is combining their solar truck covers with battery systems to launch a flagship mobile power system later this year. It can power everything from emergency response, to construction sites, to camping.
➤ Martin County: Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Indiantown to announce $22.5 million in state funds for infrastructure and for the opening of the first 30 homes in the Terra Lago development, which could double the town’s population when completed. (More)
➤Tamarac: On Saturday, the Broward Deputy Sheriff’s Association criticized Sheriff Gregory Tony’s review of a fatal domestic violence case, which recommended multiple terminations. (See Video)
➤ Statewide: Florida is ranked as having the best-positioned state economy to thrive during a possible recession, according to a CNBC study. (More)
➤St. Augustine: At least three people were struck by lightning at the pier on Saturday in a thunderstorm that sent beachgoers running for their cars. (More)
➤Miami-Dade County: A 35-year-old woman faces felony charges after deputies said she was selling fake Louis Vuitton handbags out of her home, where she stored more than 1,000 knockoff items. (More)
➤ Statewide: Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers has launched a fully redesigned website to enhance access to resources, transparency, and digital services. (Visit FLClerks.com)
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➤ The Tampa Bay Rays managed just three hits in the team’s 1-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, extending their losing streak to three games. (More)
➤ Lionel Messi extended his record-breaking run of multi-goal games with two goals against Nashville SC on Saturday, bringing his streak to five games and giving Inter Miami a 2-1 victory. (More)
➤The Florida Gators football program picked up their third commitment of the week on Saturday when six-foot-six, 320-pound tight end Heze Kent became the team’s 18th commit this cycle. (More)
➤ The U.S. Air Force will host a virtual public hearing on the potential environmental impacts of conducting up to 76 Starship-Super Heavy launches per year from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Tuesday at 6 p.m. (See Details)
➤Supporters of legalizing recreational cannabis in Florida took a major step toward placing the issue back on the ballot, submitting over 600,000 verified petition signatures for a proposed 2026 constitutional amendment. (More)
➤ The Free Speech Coalition has dropped a lawsuit challenging Florida’s law requiring pornography publishers to verify the age of visitors, following a U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming a similar law in Texas. (More)
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Why Wall Street Rates This Stock a ‘Strong Buy’
The some analysts give this stock a 140% one-year growth target—projecting a $10.33 share price from the recent $4.29.
For $3.25, you get one preferred share convertible into one share of common stock and a warrant. That means you’re buying in at a discount from the recent share price, with a warrant for an additional share on top.
Worksport is on track for $20M in revenue and 30% margins by year-end for their truck tonneau cover business. Their revenue is up 455% year over year.
Next up: the launch of their flagship solar + battery system. It has the potential to power everything from camping to construction sites, creating a $13B market opportunity.
With cash flow positivity in sight, the next 6 months could be pivotal.
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➤ Chiyle Briggins, a Miami native and computer science major at Florida A&M University, landed a coveted internship with the television network STARZ that has evolved into a remote role based in Tallahassee. (See Photo)
➤ Walt Disney World announced dates and details for this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party that will run from Nov. 7 to Dec. 21. (See Details)
➤ Steve Doocy and Brett Baier interviewed Palm Beach Native George Hamilton over breakfast at Benny’s on the Beach in Lake Worth Beach. (See Video)
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Childcare Costs Impact Economy
