Good Morning! On this day in 1997, the Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves four games to two to clinch the MLB National League Championship.
It’s been an unusual hurricane season. Out of the 11 named storms to date, six were tropical storms, four became hurricanes, and there was one subtropical storm. With six weeks left in the official season, Florida has spent only three days in the hurricane forecast cone.
🎺 The Texas Flyover, our sister publication serving the Lone Star State, reached a milestone this week when it crossed over 375,000 daily readers. You can sample all of our state editions here.
💯 Watch your inbox later today: Brad’s Deals found nine hidden Prime perks that might just make your membership pay for itself.
If you’ve been struggling to keep your blood sugar under control, today’s sponsor, Gluco6, may have uncovered a simple at-home solution that could change everything.
Daytona Beach ☀️ 81/68° | Fort Myers ☀️ 88/65° | Jacksonville 🌤️ 83/63° | Key West 🌤️ 84/77° | Miami 🌤️ 85/72° | Ocala ☀️ 85/60° | Orlando 🌤️ 85/64° | Pensacola ☀️ 86/64° | Port St. Lucie ☀️ 84/67° | Tallahassee ☀️ 86/59° | Tampa ☀️ 88/65°
Take The Flyover with you. Busy day? Listen to our daily 15-minute podcast while commuting, cooking, or walking the dog—your Flyover fix, anywhere.
Grand Jury to Examine Hope Florida
A grand jury convened on Monday in Leon County to investigate Hope Florida, a state program led by First Lady Casey DeSantis, which aims to help people transition off government assistance. Accusations against the organization include fraud, money laundering, and misuse of taxpayer funds.
Hope Florida is classified as a direct service organization under Florida law, meaning it is a nonprofit formed to directly support the mission of a specific state entity. In this case, that entity is the Department of Children and Families.
At issue is $10 million that the nonprofit arm of the organization received, which was diverted from a $67 million Medicaid settlement in 2024. A state House subcommittee investigated and has since turned its information over to prosecutors in Tallahassee.
The $10 million allegedly went to a political action committee led by Attorney General James Uthmeier, who was Gov. DeSantis’s chief of staff at the time. Both DeSantis and Uthmeier have repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
The Flagler County Fire Department confirmed the object was a live, unspent flare and called the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from the Mayport Naval Station to assist. The flare was safely removed without incident. You can see photos here.
Two days earlier, more than 20 pounds of cocaine were found washed ashore on Hammock Beach in Flagler County. Deputies said a dog walker spotted a suspicious bag Thursday night.
List: Best Employers in Florida
Forbes released its annual list of the best employers by state. In Florida, 32 of the top 100 companies to work for are headquartered in the state, with the rest headquartered elsewhere.
Researchers surveyed more than 160,000 employees nationwide who work for companies with at least 500 people. Employees were asked to evaluate their workplace based on criteria including wage parity, work culture, and professional advancement.
The business magazine ranked Navy Federal Credit Union as the best employer in Florida. The Virginia-based credit union was ranked the No. 4 employer in the Commonwealth.
The University of South Florida ranked No. 32 overall on the Florida employer list and No. 1 among all public or private universities in the state.
PCL Construction, Capital One, Airbnb, and Google rounded out the Top 5 of the best companies to work for in Florida.
➤ Tampa: The founder of Grey Bull Rescue, a nonprofit that has played a role in getting Americans out of Israel since the country’s war with Hamas began in October 2023, was in the Middle East on Sunday to see Israeli hostages freed. (See Video)
➤ Naples: The police department launched Operation Safe Streets Two, a traffic safety initiative aimed at reducing crashes and promoting safer driving habits as seasonal traffic increases. The initiative will run through May. (More)
➤ Seminole County: Some parents are calling for Serita Beamon, the superintendent of schools, to be removed from office over her actions last month involving an employee who said he thought about carrying out a shooting at Sabal Point Elementary School. (See Video)
➤ Miami-Dade County: The dispute continues between county officials and the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center in Key Biscayne, as the mayor remains steadfast that the county take over operations. (See Details)
➤ Palm Beach County: The world’s largest indoor padel facility, Xcel Padel, opened in Westlake with 10 courts. Padel is the world’s fastest-growing racquet sport. (See Video)
➤ Palm Bay: City leaders are considering widening two intersections on St. Johns Heritage Parkway where some 10,000 cars and trucks move through daily. (See Map)
Enjoy reading Flyover Florida? Click here to share with your friends and family. ✈️
➤ Florida State fell out of the AP Top 25 college football poll following its loss to Pittsburgh, while the USF Bulls climbed up five spots to No. 19. The Miami Hurricanes remained No. 2 after their bye week. (See Full Poll)
➤ The Florida Panthers signed forward Jonah Gadjovich to a two-year, $1.8 million contract extension on his birthday this weekend. Gadjovich is currently tied for the team lead in hits on the season, with 11 so far. (More)
➤Former Buccaneers quarterback Trent Dilfer was fired from his position as head football coach at UAB following the team’s 53-33 loss to Florida Atlantic on Saturday. (More)
➤ Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa called out his teammates for skipping player-only meetings following the team’s last-minute collapse against the Chargers on Sunday. (More)
➤ The self-cleaning, bacteria-killing water bottle everyone’s talking about. Imagine sipping “clean” water that secretly hides germs. UVBrite purifies any water source with one button, using hospital-grade UV-C LED technology to eliminate 99.99% of bacteria and viruses. From fountains to streams, it keeps you safe—and your drink hot or cold for 12 hours. Pure water, anytime, anywhere. (LEARN MORE)
➤ The Florida Chamberof Commerce will host a Data Hub Roundtable in Jacksonville today, designed to bring business, education, public policy, and philanthropic leaders together to discuss sharing resources on attracting worker talent in the state. (More)
➤ Gas prices fell through the weekend, touching new lows for the year. The cost of a gallon of gas is 11 cents lower than it was a week ago. The average price for regular unleaded in Florida is currently $2.91 per gallon. (See Map)
➤ Tampa-based Metro Development Group opened its Diamond Springs master-planned community in West Jacksonville, where plans call for 2,700 single-family residences and townhomes centered around a lagoon. (More)
Flying together with our sponsor
➤ The Hidden Culprit Behind Allergies. Struggling with sneezing, itchy eyes, or brain fog? The culprit may be invisible indoor mold. This compact device uses advanced ion technology to eliminate allergens, spores, and odors in days—no filters or chemicals needed. Thousands already enjoy fresher, healthier air with this simple solution. (LEARN MORE)
Stanford scientists have revealed a groundbreaking discovery that naturally supports healthy blood sugar levels.
A simple mix of common ingredients—just one tablespoon a day—can help your pancreas regulate insulin effortlessly.
No drugs, no diets—just a few items from your kitchen!
See how 57,000 people returned to enjoying their favorite sweets. Watch now!
➤ Florida State University’s College of Law was named the No. 1 best value in law schools in the country by preLaw Magazine, up from No. 8 last year. The University of Florida Levin College of Law moved up to No. 4 from No. 7. (More)
➤ Ave Maria University has commissioned a bronze sculpture by artist Timothy Schmalz honoring Charlie Kirk to become a part of the university’s fine art collection. (See Statue)
➤ Sarasota police helped a black kitten avoid “cat-astrophe” after it darted across a highway and lodged itself under a stalled vehicle. (See Video)
Flying together with our sponsor
➤ Neuropathy or tingling feet? This doctor-designed home device is helping seniors walk, sleep, and live pain-free—without pills, injections, or costly treatments. Originally created to boost circulation and ease nerve discomfort, it now relieves burning, stabbing, and tingling foot pain in just minutes a day. (LEARN MORE)
Grand Jury to Examine Hope Florida
