Good Morning! On this day in 2008, rock icon Bo Diddley died at his home in Archer. Between 1958 and 1963, Diddley released 11 albums. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
An all-star tribute show for the late Rick Derringer is being planned for August in Daytona Beach to honor the rock icon who died in Ormond Beach last week. He was best known for the song Hang On Sloopy, which he released with his band The McCoys in 1964.
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Miami International’s $600M Expansion
Miami International Airport (MIA) announced a $600 million improvement project that promises to enhance traveler experiences and create jobs.
Miami-Dade County commissioners approved the construction of a new Concourse K at MIA, which will feature six contactless gates, a ground support equipment maintenance facility, improved baggage handling systems, and infrastructure upgrades.
The development is part of the airport’s $9 billion Future-Ready Modernization in Action plan, which aims to prepare MIA to handle 77 million passengers and 5 million tons of cargo by 2040.
Construction of Concourse K will begin following a groundbreaking ceremony this summer and be completed in spring 2029.
Isaacman Out at NASA
President Donald Trump withdrew his nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman as the head of NASA, saying he made the decision after a “thorough review” of Isaacman’s “prior associations.”
Isaacman is CEO of Shift4, a credit card processing company, and co-founder of Draken International, a Lakeland-based defense aerospace company. A commercial astronaut, Isaacman has collaborated with Elon Musk since his first SpaceX flight in 2021.
Trump announced in December that he had chosen Isaacman to be NASA’s next administrator. In April, Isaacman was confirmed by a U.S. Senate committee. However, the full Senate needed to vote to make it official.
Brian Hughes, a Florida-based consultant, was named Chief of Staff for NASA last week. Hughes worked on the Florida arm of Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign and has worked closely with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
Miami Basketball Fans Get Noticed
A WalletHub study finds Miami is among the top U.S. cities for basketball fans. Compared with 289 other major U.S. cities across 21 key metrics, Miami ranked No. 6 and stood out for its passionate and vocal fan base.
Based on social media activity around NBA and NCAA Division I basketball teams, Miami ranks first in the country for fan engagement, tied with Cleveland, Boston, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City.
Elsewhere in Florida, Orlando came in at No. 15 and tied for first in terms of NBA stadium accessibility, another point of pride for basketball followers in the state.
Emmy-Winning Founders Flip the Script on Hollywood
Hollywood said no. 50,000+ fans said yes.
After hitting 800+ theaters last February, My Dead Friend Zoe quickly became one of the year’s best-reviewed films. Starring Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, and Morgan Freeman, it boasts a 🍅95% Rotten Tomatoes score, making it one of the best-reviewed movies in Morgan Freeman’s career.
The interesting thing is…the movie was developed, financed, and produced by Legion M—a movie studio OWNED BY FANS.
They might be onto something. In just the past few months, Legion M has:
Released one of the year’s best-reviewed films
Closed a 7-figure international rights deal with Universal
Paid out over $1M in royalties to investors
With 54,000+ investors on board (plus a billion-dollar producer, award-winning stars, and current/former execs from Netflix, Lucasfilm, Disney, Amazon, and Legendary), the Legion M moonshot is well on its way.
But it’s not too late for you to join them.
Just be sure to invest before Legion M’s round ends TOMORROW at midnight!
➤ Tallahassee: On Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another eight bills into law, adding to the growing list of legislation set to take effect on July 1. (More)
➤ Broward County: Port Everglades entered into a new 10-year marine terminal lease and operating agreement with Everglades Company Terminal, which includes two optional five-year extensions. (More
➤Tiger Creek Canal: Florida Fish and Wildlife officials released new details of a March alligator attack on a woman in a kayak, saying the gator may have been protecting young gators nearby. Another woman was killed by a gator in the same area weeks later. (See Details)
➤Panama City: A federal permit was issued to remove seven dolphins from Gulf World Marine Park, with all dolphin shows removed from the park’s website. (See Video)
➤Palm Beach County: Delray Beach was named the Best Beach in Florida for the second straight year by USA Today readers. (See Photos)
➤ Winter Park: Prometheus Esoterica, an oddities shop described as a “serial killer speakeasy,” is being sued by Buc-ee’s, which claims it used the Buc-ee’s cartoon beaver logo on its merchandise. (More)
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➤ Florida State won its Regionals tournament in the men’s baseball College World Series last night to advance to the Super Regionals Round of 16. Miami will also advance if the Hurricanes can beat Southern Mississippi today. (Bracket)
➤ The Miami Marlins recorded their fourth shutout victory of the season, defeating the Giants 1-0 with a stellar performance from Edward Cabrera, his second consecutive appearance without allowing a run. (More)
➤Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill said he wanted to “knock out” Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel for not getting him the ball enough last season. (More)
➤ Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport named Kevin Podsiad executive vice president and chief financial officer. He will oversee financial operations for the fast-growing airport, which posted more than $146 million in revenue in fiscal year 2024. (More)
➤Cape Canaveral-based SpaceX will undergo an FAA accident investigation after last week’s out-of-control Starship flight that launched from Texas. No injuries or public damage were reported. (More)
➤Aldi is opening 18 more discount grocery stores throughout Florida, with several due to open soon, including one in Ocala on Thursday. (See Locations)
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Last Call to Invest in a Rising Star
Think a fan-owned company can’t make it in Hollywood? Think again.
Legion M is a studio on the rise. In the last few months, they released one of 2025’s best-reviewed films, closed a 7-figure international rights deal, and paid out over $1,000,000 in returns to investors in its movies. 2025 revenue is already 150% of last year’s…even though it’s only May!
When you invest in Legion M, you’re buying early-stage stock in the company. You’re betting they get big enough to IPO or have an exit. The risk is that they die trying.
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➤ The National Taxpayers Union has identified Florida as the biggest beneficiary of continued business relocations and expansion, with Florida attracting nearly four times the business investment of the number two gainer, Texas. (More)
➤ Sarasota Congressman Greg Steube wants to change the name of the Washington D.C. public transportation system to honor President Trump, renaming the Metrorail the Trump Train. (More)
➤ Disney Springs’ Flavors of Florida 2025 returns for its sixth summer, June 27 through August 10. The annual Orlando culinary event features over 90 menu items with ingredients grown and harvested in the Sunshine State. (More)
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Miami International’s $600M Expansion
