Good Morning!On this day in 2022, Gov. Ron DeSantissent two planes of Venezuelan immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.
A woman saved her puppy by aiming for the eyes when punching a 5-foot long alligator this week. Learn more in Et Cetera.
This edition is sponsored by Oricle, a trusted partner making better hearing possible for thousands of families. Sometimes the best stories aren’t crafted in marketing meetings—they unfold around the dinner table. Recently, our founder gifted his dad, “Grandpa Jim,” a pair of Oricle hearing aids. What happened next had the whole family laughing, tearing up, and realizing just how powerful clear hearing can be. Here’s why we’re excited to share it with you.
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Florida Lawmaker Facing Calls to Resign
Miami-Dade Republicans and others are calling for Palmetto Bay Councilman Steve Cody to resign after he made a social media post about Charlie Kirk’s assassination that officials called “a stain on our community.”
In a now-deleted Facebook post, Cody stated, “Charlie Kirk is a fitting sacrifice to our Lords: Smith & Wesson. Hallowed be their names.” He later said that he regretted the post but did not intend to resign.
State officials also criticized his comments, with Attorney General James Uthmeier saying, “If this Facebook post is legitimate, Steve Cody should resign from his position as a Palmetto Bay Council member immediately.”
Palmetto Bay Mayor Karyn Cunningham said the council will address the issue at its Sept. 17 meeting but stressed that the decision whether or not to step down rests solely with Cody.
Six Officers Fired over Handling of Homicide
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office has fired six deputies and disciplined 11 others over their handling of the case of Mary Gingles, who repeatedly told officers she feared her husband would kill her before she was murdered in a triple homicide.
“We had a chance to save that woman’s life, and we failed. Anyone with a badge and a gun who thinks that is acceptable can resign today,” Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony said.
Estranged husband Nathan Gingles had repeatedly violated restraining orders in the days leading up to Feb. 16, when he allegedly shot and killed his wife; her father, David Ponzer; and her neighbor Andrew Ferrin.
“We know that wind only accounts for less than 10% of fatalities in general, but yet our current category system is based on wind alone. Storm surge accounts for closer to 50% and rainfall accounts for closer to 30%,” said Jennifer Collins, a hurricane researcher at the University of South Florida.
The new scale is called the Tropical Cyclone Severity Scale and it provides a different category for each hazard such as wind, storm surge, and rainfall, along with a combined final category.
“Frequently, people use the storm’s category to decide whether to evacuate, that’s incredibly dangerous, because if they hear it’s only a tropical storm or Category 1, too often no alarm bells go off, and they see no cause for concern,” Collins said.
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When our founder gave his dad, “Grandpa Jim,” a pair of Oricle hearing aids, nobody knew what to expect. For years, Jim had struggled to keep up with conversations—missing jokes, nodding along, and quietly withdrawing. But the moment he put them on, everything changed. Suddenly, voices were crisp, laughter rang out, and Jim was back in the middle of it all.
At one point, he even asked the family to “quiet down” because things were suddenly too clear. That moment stuck with us. For Jim, it wasn’t just about hearing better—it was about feeling present again. He loved them so much he immediately asked for an extra pair, just in case.
➤Leon County: A parent has filed a lawsuit against the school district after her child suffered a fractured leg. She was told another student kicked her son, but a doctor stated his injuries weren’t “consistent with being kicked.” (More)
➤ Miami-Dade County:The school board filed a lawsuit against South Florida Public Media Group, alleging that its acquisition of a new radio station in West Palm Beach “wrongfully diverted” millions of dollars meant for other uses. (Details)
➤Brevard County:The SPCA of Brevard County is urgently seeking fosters and adopters after the shelter reached full capacity following the rescue of dogs from an alleged hoarding case last week.(See Video)
➤Tallahassee:Drivers are advised to be cautious in school zones, as speed detection cameras have begun writing $100 tickets instead of issuing warnings. (More)
➤Port St. Lucie: Thecity council voted unanimously to purchase 105 acres of land along I-95 for $2.5 million as a future park site. (Details)
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➤ No. 5 Miami hosted No. 18 South Florida in a top-25 matchup impacted by a lengthy weather delay. The Bulls entered the game coming off consecutive upsets over Boise State and Florida. (Box Score)
➤Florida aimed to rebound from its upset loss to South Florida with a road test at No. 3 LSU in Baton Rouge. Florida Atlantic and Florida International met in the Shula Bowl, with FAU carrying a seven-game winning streak into this year’s matchup. (See Scores)
➤The Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins both play today at 1 p.m., while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take the big stage on Monday Night Football this week. (Preview)
Our founder’s dad, “Grandpa Jim,” slipped on a pair of Oricle hearing aids—and the change was instant. For years he’d been on the sidelines of family conversations. But suddenly, he could hear everything so clearly he even asked everyone to quiet down. That’s how powerful the difference was.
The best part? He didn’t want to risk being without them again and immediately asked for backup pairs. It’s proof that better hearing is more than convenience—it’s connection. If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign to finally make the change. Discover Oricle today.
➤ A Tampa filmmakeris turning the historic novel A Land Remembered, which chronicles early life in Florida, into a television series. (Read Interview)
➤Students at Inlet Grove High School in Riviera Beach are taking special courses training them in hurricane preparedness and community response. (See Video)
➤A Land O’Lakes woman is recovering after punching an alligator multiple times to save her 4-month-old puppy. (See Video)
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Florida Lawmaker Facing Calls to Resign
