Good Morning! On this day in 1959, NASA’s Explorer 6 satellite launched atop a Thor-Able rocket from Cape Canaveral. Seven days later, Explorer 6 captured the first-ever picture of Earth from a satellite.
President Ronald Reagan declared Aug. 7, 1989, as National Lighthouse Day, honoring an act by the U.S. Congress 200 years earlier in 1789. Test your Florida lighthouse knowledge with our Trivia question.
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Potential Airport Shooting Thwarted
A man was arrested at Palm Beach International Airport on Tuesday after deputies discovered a fully loaded AR-15 rifle magazine in the glove compartment of his rental car. The rifle and some knives were found hidden under a blanket.
The suspect, identified as Michael Rodrigues, 41, was taken into custody without incident. He does not have a known Florida address.
Deputies have charged Rodrigues with trespassing on airport property, possession of cocaine, and possession of firearms by a convicted felon. Rodrigues has an extensive criminal history, including multiple felonies.
Airport operations personnel notified Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies of a suspicious man outside a dark-colored vehicle in a restricted parking area at 7:10 a.m.
Security Employee Charged in Miami Heat Thefts
A former employee of the Miami Heat made his initial appearance in federal court on Tuesday. He is charged with transporting and transferring stolen goods in interstate commerce.
Marcos Thomas Perez, a retired 25-year veteran of the City of Miami Police Department, is accused of stealing over 400 game-worn jerseys and selling over 100 items worth approximately $2 million.
Among the items stolen by Perez was a game-worn LeBron James Miami Heat NBA Finals jersey that he sold for about $100,000. It was later sold at a Sotheby’s auction for $3.7 million.
State Ranks Low for Having a Baby
Florida is among the least desirable states for having a baby, according to WalletHub. The report is based on 31 metrics in four categories: cost, health care, baby-friendliness, and family-friendliness.
Florida ranked 44th in the U.S., with cost being a significant factor. The study found that the average conventional birth now costs more than $2,600 for mothers with insurance and nearly $15,000 for mothers without insurance.
Florida’s most favorable metric for having a baby was the availability of midwives and obstetrician-gynecologists, ranking 15th per capita. Parental leave policies in the state were above average, ranking 21st. Florida was also ranked 27th in child care centers per capita.
Scientists at University College Cork have validated a surprising 10-second method that’s transforming how women fight signs of aging—without creams or invasive treatments.
In a study involving 674 women with deep wrinkles, sagging skin, and dark spots, researchers found that using this simple technique in front of the mirror each day led to dramatic improvements in appearance within just a few weeks.
What’s more shocking? This unusual method has been shown to be up to 10 times more effective than retinol—without any of the harsh side effects like redness, irritation, or dryness.
It’s fast, painless, and surprisingly easy to do at home. Thousands of women are already using it to look 10, 15, or even 20 years younger—and the results speak for themselves.
Watch the short video below to discover exactly how this method works—and why so many scientists and skincare experts are calling it the future of anti-aging.
➤ Statewide: According to the National Hurricane Center, a disturbance moving toward the mid-Atlantic has a 60% chance of development later in the week, and a disturbance off the Southeast U.S. coastline has a 30% chance. (See Map)
➤ Sarasota: State Sen. Joe Gruters is running unopposed for chair of the Republican National Committee. The election is scheduled for Aug. 22 to replace Michael Whatley, who is running for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina. (More)
➤ Miami-Dade County: The Florida DOGE team, conducting audits in Alachua, Broward, and Orange counties, sent a letter to Mayor Daniella Levine Cava about the county’s $402 million budget deficit, requesting financial documents for review. (See Letter)
➤ Melbourne: The city notified residents it will consider an increase in water and sewer rates at a public hearing scheduled to begin after the Sept. 11 Special Budget Hearing. (More)
➤ Miami: U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams heard arguments Wednesday regarding a lawsuit against Alligator Alcatraz, the state-run ICE detention facility, by a collection of environmental groups. (More)
➤ Davie: According to Fish and Wildlife Conservation officers, three men were arrested in connection with an illegal lobster catch in the Florida Keys after 53 spiny lobsters and a stone crab were confiscated on Sunday in Islamorada. (See Photo)
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➤ The Tampa Bay Lightning will play a hockey game in the Buccaneers’ stadium in February, marking the first outdoor NHL game in Florida’s history. (More)
➤ Florida State legend Leon Washington just took a job at Central State University, joining former Seminole Tony Carter’s staff as the team’s new offensive coordinator. (More)
➤Florida basketball coach Todd Golden is expecting to roll out the tallest starting lineup in the country next season. (More)
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➤ Duke Energy said on Tuesday it will sell a 19.7% indirect stake in its Florida business to Canada-based Brookfield Asset Management for $6 billion in cash, part of a broader push to boost infrastructure investments as electricity demand soars. (More)
➤ Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe helped tourist-tax collections in Orange County soar to $33.7 million in June, a 10.3% increase over last year. It is the second record-setting month in a row. (More)
➤ The Beak and Barrel, Disney’s new pirate pub at the Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando, will open Aug. 29. Disney shared a first look at the menu, which includes Plunderer’s Punch and Siren’s Whisper drinks. (More)
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This methodhas been vetted by scientists from the University College Cork.
Their studies, made on 674 women dealing with deep wrinkles, dark spots and saggy skin clearly showed how, by simply doing this for 10-seconds in the mirror, they dramatically improved their appearance in less than a few weeks.
This odd method is so effective that scientists have deemed it to be 10 times better than retinol.
Just watch the video below and see how easy it is to look 10, 15 or even 20 years younger:
➤ The regular spiny lobster season kicked off throughout the state on Wednesday, running through March 31, with a daily bag limit of six per person. (More)
➤ Eleven road trip-worthy speakeasies, watering holes, and whiskey dens made USA Today’s list of the best bars in Florida. (See List)
➤ The third annual Florida Man Games are moving to Bradenton for 2026, leaving its previous venue at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds. The games will be held at the Freedom Factory racetrack on Feb. 21. (More)
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Potential Airport Shooting Thwarted
