FAA Approves SpaceX Starship Launches

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the results of its nearly two-year-long environmental review of SpaceX’s Starship program launch plans from Kennedy Space Center, recommending that SpaceX be allowed to conduct up to 44 launches per year.

The FAA concluded that the mitigation measures outlined were adequate to address environmental and aviation concerns, even as predicted impacts to airspace and local communities remain significant.

The decision includes 88 landings, 44 for Starship and 44 for the Super Heavy rocket booster. This approval comes in addition to the FAA’s previously released environmental impact statement, which allows up to 76 launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

FAA officials acknowledged that Starship launches and returns would create extended temporary airspace closures and sonic booms, mainly due to the rocket’s 17 million pounds of thrust and unique flight profiles.

Michelin-Starred Tokyo Restaurant Opens in Miami

Oniku Karyu, a highly acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurant in Tokyo, is making its U.S. debut on Wednesday in Miami with a new location, KARYU, in the Miami Design District.

Oniku Karyu, which holds a Michelin star for its exceptional wagyu-centered kaiseki cuisine in Tokyo’s Ginza district, is partnering with Miami Beach-based Spicy Hospitality Group to bring the experience to the U.S.

KARYU will be the only restaurant in the U.S. serving a particular caliber of rare wagyu beef from Japan, including cuts from a family-run ranch known for Tajimaguro cattle, a breed with DNA similar to Kobe beef.

The Miami outpost is designed to be highly exclusive and intimate. Chef Haruka Katayanagi leads the concept, bringing his team of protégés from Tokyo. The restaurant’s arrival is seen as a major addition to Miami’s rapidly evolving fine-dining landscape.

Report: Florida Leads in Home Foreclosures

Research from ATTOM, a real estate analytics firm, shows that foreclosure filings in the U.S. jumped 14% year over year, translating to over 367,000 properties in 2025. According to the report, Florida has the highest foreclosure rate in the country.

The data shows that 1 in every 230 housing units in Florida initiated foreclosure proceedings in 2025. Researchers say in Lakeland, the numbers were more severe, with 1 in every 145 housing units filing for foreclosure.

Economist Michael Szanto said, “Florida is being uniquely affected by a massive rise in assessments for older condo buildings in response to the tragic Surfside collapse,” referring to the deadly 2021 condo disaster.

Experts emphasize that while foreclosure filings are rising, the current situation is not comparable to the 2008 housing crash. Local real-estate leaders note that the volume of foreclosures remains well below historical peaks.

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➤ Statewide: Rolling power outages continued throughout the state on Monday, including in Hernando County, where two schools and YMCA programs were cancelled. (More)

➤ Central Florida: Freezing temperatures are impacting farmers, especially in Volusia County, where ferns are suffering from prolonged cold, which has caused delays during the busy Valentine’s Day season. (More)

➤ Tallahassee: There will be no citizen-led proposed constitutional amendments on this year’s midterm election ballot, as Sunday was the signature deadline. The recreational marijuana proposal fell 96,470 signatures short. (More)

➤ Palm Beach County: According to Florida’s 99-page DOGE report released last week, spending in the county has increased by 80% more than population growth, leading the county to be named the most wasteful in the state. (More)

➤ Pompano Beach: The city is considering cutting ties with the Broward Sheriff’s Office in the wake of neighboring Deerfield Beach’s vote to hire independent police and fire-rescue services. Officials are waiting on the release of a consultant’s report on the financial viability of the plan. (More)

➤ South Florida: Over 1,000 green iguanas were turned in to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in one day to be humanely euthanized or released to permitted individuals. The reptiles were cold-stunned from the historic low temperatures. (More)

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➤ Florida men’s basketball jumped two spots to No. 17 in this week’s AP poll. No other Florida teams made the Top 25. (See Poll)

➤ Florida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn announced his retirement from coaching after 35 years. He was a head coach for 13 seasons, with four at UCF from 2021-2024. (More)

➤ The Miami Dolphins hired Packers linebackers coach Sean Duggan as their new defensive coordinator. He worked closely with newly-hired head coach Jeff Hafley in Green Bay last season. (More)

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➤ Orlando International Airport was forced to ground all flights on Sunday after extreme cold sparked an air traffic control emergency when a sprinkler head in the fire suppression system sent a possible fire signal. (More)

➤ A bill that would require managers of state-owned conservation lands, such as public parks, to consider cattle grazing when developing or updating land management plans was approved in the House Natural Resources & Disaster Committee. (More)

➤ The housing nonprofit organization Rebuilding Together Greater Florida is expanding in Northeast Florida. Since 2000, RTGFL has helped families by providing urgent home repairs, disaster relief, and homeowner education. (More)

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➤ As four astronauts prepare for a trip around the moon, here’s an in-depth look at the significance of the mission, Florida’s role, and how mankind stands to benefit. (See Video)

➤ Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens will debut the J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Manatee River exhibit on March 6. The exhibit is part of a $52 million renovation and will serve as the zoo’s new entrance. (See Photo)

➤ Meanwhile, Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens’ Rhino Encounter in Sanford offers a rare hands-on experience with a 2.25-ton rhinoceros. (See Video)

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