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Article Icon 1DeSantis Vows Veto of ‘Weaker’ Immigration Bill

Gov. Ron DeSantis took his fight with state lawmakers to the people, hosting a roundtable with law enforcement to warn Floridians that the legislature’s proposed TRUMP Act is too weak and will result in fewer deportations. You can watch it here.

DeSantis promised to veto the immigration reform bill when it reaches his desk. He accused the bill of turning Florida into a “de facto sanctuary state.”

“If you’re really serious about immigration enforcement you’d want to empower us to do the job,” DeSantis said. “They want to neuter the interior enforcement that we’re already doing.”

DeSantis claimed that the legislation empowering the Department of Agriculture with immigration enforcement “gutted all the enforcement provisions” he sought. The bill doesn’t mention deportation but mentions agriculture 23 times, he said.

Article Icon 1Spirit Rejects Frontier Merger Again

Bankrupt Spirit Airlines rejected a second bid from Frontier Airlines, opting to continue with its bankruptcy restructuring.

Frontier says its offer would provide more value to creditors and shareholders than Spirit’s bankruptcy plan, but Dania Beach-based Spirit raised concerns over the deal’s potential to secure regulatory and court approvals.

Under the proposed deal, Frontier offered Spirit’s debtors $400 million and a 19% stake in Frontier, part of a deal with an implied total consideration of $2.16 billion.

Spirit said it expects to exit bankruptcy by the end of March.

Article Icon 1Riley Rooting for Super Bowl ‘Three-Peat’?

If the Kansas City Chiefs become the first team to win three straight Super Bowls on Feb. 9, Miami Heat president Pat Riley may celebrate all the way to the bank.

Riley trademarked the term “three-peat” and its variations in 1988 when the Lakers were on the brink of the milestone, only to lose to Detroit in the NBA Finals.

Since then, Riley’s Riles & Company, the patent owner, has collected hundreds of thousands of dollars from those wanting to use the term on post-game jerseys, hats, or other memorabilia.

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Around Florida

Statewide: Florida’s foreclosure rate declined 6% in December but the state still finished tied with New Jersey for the highest foreclosure rate in the country in 2024. (More)

Tallahassee: A domestic disturbance investigation led to a standoff that caused nearby schools to go on a “lockout” until the suspect was arrested. (See Video)

The Boca Raton Airport held a grand opening for its 360-degree observation deck, which provides enhanced seating, shade, and a live air traffic control tower radio feed. (See Photos)

Port Orange: State Senator Tom Wright urged Congress to increase current Florida National Guard staffing levels. (More)

Miami-Dade County: The newly appointed chief resilience officer was arrested after he allegedly slapped his girlfriend. (More)

Fort Myers: Lee Health is building a $434 million hospital with 168 beds and 10 operating rooms, set to open in 2028 as a replacement to the aging Lee Memorial Hospital. (See Photos)

Florida Sports

Florida men’s basketball head coach Todd Golden has been cleared of sexual misconduct allegations following an investigation that began in September. (More)

➤ Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg broke his silence surrounding the team’s plans for a new stadium, saying he expects a decision on whether to go forward “well before” a March 31 financing deadline. (More)

 Jacksonville Jaguars special team coordinator Heath Farwell signed a contract extension on Tuesday. (More)

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Building materials manufacturer The Cosentino Group bought 330 acres of the 571-acre Cecil Commerce Center from the city of Jacksonville for $20.39 million. (More)

State lawmakers are working to create a program to provide money for small business owners dealing with financial challenges caused by construction zones. (See Details)

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➤ SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said the spaceflight company is working to bring stranded NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams back to Earth sooner than expected. (More)

U.S. Space Force expects launches to increase by 25% to 30% over the next couple of years, with an average of 13 launches per month from the Space Coast planned this year. (More)

 A mansion within Walt Disney World Resort—the former home of an heir to the Bacardi spirits fortune—sold this week for $14.5 million. (See Video Tour)

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