Good Morning! On this day in 1539, Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto and his army entered the Apalachee capital of Anhaica (present-day Tallahassee) by force.
The rain continues today in much of the state. Meanwhile, as of Sunday, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical wave located several hundred miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. The system has a 70% chance of developing over the next seven days.
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Debate Trophy Named for Kirk
A trophy given to the winner of the state high school debate competition, the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative, will be named for Christian conservative leader Charlie Kirk.
“The tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk underscores the importance of civic dialogue rooted in respect and understanding,” Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas wrote in a memo to school superintendents. “Mr. Kirk’s example as a champion of open civic discourse reminds us that disagreement can and must remain peaceful, principled, and constructive.”
The civics and debate program, established by lawmakers in 2020, has 330 teams across all 67 counties. Thirty tournaments in the state each year focus on developing civic dispositions and reinforcing what is taught in the classroom.
The championship is held at New College of Florida in Sarasota, which announced last month it would commission a statue of Kirk on its campus.
Proposal Submitted for Tropicana Field
A $6.8 billion unsolicited proposal to redevelop Tropicana Field and the Historic Gas Plant District was submitted to St. Petersburg by developer ARK Ellison Horus, which makes multiple mentions of building the world’s first “festival-ready innovation district.”
Three well-known business leaders, including Cathie Wood, the founder of global investment firm ARK Invest, are behind the vision for a new mixed-use district anchored by housing, cultural institutions, and world-class event venues.
Renderings include a geometric land bridge—also called an “ark” or “utility arch”—over a colorful cluster of buildings, which is the centerpiece of the 98-page proposal. The project includes flexibility for the Tampa Bay Rays, should the team remain beyond its 2028 contract.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch said the redevelopment of the Gas Plant District remains a top priority for his administration. This comes after the Rays backed out of a deal to redevelop the site. The team has since switched ownership.
Governor Announces Hulk Hogan Trail
From Hogan’s Hangout restaurant in Clearwater, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that a 2-mile waterfront trail located in the city will honor Hulk Hogan, who died in July.
The Hulk Hogan Trail will be a portion of the Clearwater Trail between Oak Avenue and Coronado Drive. The project, expected to be completed in a few weeks, will feature signs in Hogan’s trademark colors of red and yellow, marking the different exercise stations.
The governor spoke about watching Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, during his wrestling heyday in the 1980s, saying, “I don’t think you’re ever going to be able to find someone who is going to eclipse him in terms of star power.“
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➤ Tallahassee: The trial of the Florida State University student accused of a deadly mass shooting on campus in April that killed two has been postponed until next October. His court-appointed lawyer has withdrawn due to a conflict of interest. (More)
➤ Kendall: The FBI raided the home of Xavier Jordan, an Ecuadorian businessman, who is under investigation with three others for alleged ties to a 2023 assassination plot of former Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. (More)
➤ Titusville: A proposal by Allied Universal to build a bleach manufacturing and distribution plant across from Manatee Hammock Campground is drawing opposition for safety concerns. A rezoning hearing is scheduled for Oct. 8. (More)
➤ Mount Dora: A roundabout is coming to the problematic intersection where Old Highway 441 meets Eudora Road and County Road 19A after an investigation found that crashes are common at the intersection. (More)
➤ Hollywood: Roberto Meneses, a city employee in the building and zoning department, was arrested following a months-long investigation into bribery and extortion. He is alleged to have used his position for monetary gain. (More)
➤ Clearwater: The 1st Friday Lunchtime Market debuted downtown and will continue on the first Friday of each month through February. The Community Redevelopment Agency initiative showcases local businesses. (See Video)
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➤ The Tampa Bay Buccaneers intercepted a pass with 58 seconds left in the game and then kicked a field goal as time expired to beat the Seahawks 38-35 on Sunday. (More)
➤ The Miami Dolphins lost 27-24 to the Carolina Panthers, sinking to 1-4 on the season. (More)
➤ The Jacksonville Jaguars will take on the Kansas City Chiefs tonight on Monday Night Football. The Jaguars enter the game as 3.5-point underdogs. (More)
➤Tempers flared between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning in their final preseason game on Saturday night, which the Panthers won 7-0. (More)
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➤ Doral-based Carnival Cruise Line will expand its Florida sailings in 2027, moving Carnival Venezia to PortMiami for six-to eight-day cruises to the Caribbean. In addition, Carnival Magic and Carnival Vista will offer expanded options. (More)
➤ Chetu, a Sunrise-based software company, was found by a federal judge to have “defrauded and hoodwinked” a family-owned business with 13 barbershops in the Pacific Northwest and ordered to pay over $500,000 in damages for the routine fees scheme. (See Video)
➤ Sorrento’s Oak Haven Farm is one of over 90 wine producers statewide that help to add to a $20.09 billion state wine economy, according to a 2025 economic impact study. (More)
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➤ A team of doctors at Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines became wedding planners to help make a cancer patient’s dream of marrying his longtime partner come true. (See Video)
➤ The Winter Springs Police Department hosted Citizen’s Police Academy to give residents hands-on experience in policing—from K-9 demos to forensics. (See Video)
➤ A Tampa Bay entrepreneur refurbished old vending machines to sell different items, including local art. Lucid Vending machines stock items that range in price from $2 to $20, including a mini harmonica necklace and a mystery bag. (See Video)
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