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 | MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024 | | | Good Morning! On this day in 1997, the Florida Marlins defeated the Atlanta Braves, 4 games to 2, to clinch the MLB National League Championship. Workers from across the country are in Florida to restore power. Over the weekend at our local sandwich shop, we met several linemen from New Jersey who were sleeping in trailers, working long shifts, and going without hot showers. Despite the conditions, they were smiling and happy to be here to help. We’re declaring today "Thank a Lineman Day." We're sponsored today by XX-XY Athletics, offering quality athletic clothing with a special discount for Flyover Readers.
Daytona Beach ☀️ 86/67° | Ft. Myers ☀️ 87/67° | Jacksonville ☀️ 89/62° | Key West 🌤️ 83/80° | Miami 🌤️ 86/74° | Ocala ☀️ 87/66° | Orlando 🌤️ 87/67° | Pensacola 🌤️ 88/60° | Port St. Lucie ☀️ 86/65° | Tallahassee ☀️ 90/58° | Tampa ☀️ 87/68° | | |  |  President Visits as Florida Digs Out
President Joe Biden arrived in Florida on Sunday morning for his second visit to the state’s hurricane-ravaged communities in a little more than a week. One million people remain without power, and flooding persists. After an aerial tour of stretches of battered coastline and the shredded roof of a major sports stadium, Biden delivered remarks in St. Pete Beach. Biden said while the state avoided the worst-case scenario, Milton wrought widespread destruction, submerging entire neighborhoods under several feet of floodwater, destroying homes, and killing at least 17 people. Biden approved a disaster declaration on Saturday, freeing up federal funding for people affected by Milton, including grants for temporary housing, home repairs, and loans. By Sunday, more than 250,000 Floridians had registered for assistance. | Florida Supreme Court Sides with DeSantis over Abortion Webpage The Florida Supreme Court unanimously rejected an attempt to block Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration from using government resources to advocate against the state's abortion access ballot measure. The case was filed in September and alleged that top leaders were misusing and abusing their offices in opposition to the amendment, which would protect abortion access until the point of viability. Last week, a Tallahassee judge tossed out a similar suit filed by the ACLU of Florida and Southern Legal Counsel, which sought to stop the use of state resources to defeat Amendment 4. | 15 Florida Schools Receive Nation’s Highest Honor A total of 356 schools have been recognized as part of the 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools cohort, including 15 schools in Florida. See the Florida list here. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups. Up to 420 schools may be nominated each year. These schools serve as models of effective and innovative practices for educators nationwide. | | |  Finally, an athletic brand standing up for women and girls! XX-XY Athletics is the only athletic brand to take a stand against biological males entering women’s sports. This brand knows what a woman is and isn’t afraid to stand up for female athletes! Why would you buy from other athletic brands that are selling women out?? XX-XY Athletics makes everything you need, from super-soft, comfy sweats to cotton tees and performance wear like leggings, bike shorts, workout tanks, and tees made from world-class moisture-wicking fabrics. For women and men! And there's tons of new stuff coming in for the holiday season, including great gifts like hoodies, socks, track suits, and more. Check them out at https://www.xx-xyathletics.com and join the movement of truth-telling and bravery! Promo Code: Flyover20 20% off, good through November 8! | |  | | ➤ Plant City: Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Saturday that state-run fuel distribution sites would offer 10 gallons of free fuel per vehicle in the Tampa Bay area. (See Locations) ➤ Pasco County: The sheriff's office has helped more than 100 people safely leave their homes in the Enclave subdivision of Wesley Chapel due to ongoing flooding. (See Video) ➤ Polk County: A massive hole nearly swallowed two homes on Willow Wisp Drive in Kathleen after Hurricane Milton. (See Video)
➤ Tallahassee: Attorney General Ashley Moody is appealing after a U.S. district judge in Atlanta rejected a lawsuit involving federal transit money and a controversial 2023 state law that placed additional restrictions on public employee unions. (More) ➤ Meanwhile, the Florida Supreme Court has agreed to take up a battle about workers’ compensation insurance benefits for the general manager of an Orlando rental-car agency who was shot while on the job. (More) ➤ Statewide: Florida had a nearly two-year high in unemployment claims during the first full week after Hurricane Helene hammered the Gulf Coast and parts of North Florida. The national total was the highest for a week since Aug. 5, 2023. (More) ➤ Miami-Dade: A new passenger rail may be in play for the East-West Smart Plan corridor instead of buses and will be voted on this week at the postponed commission meeting. (See Details)
| |  | | ➤ The Jacksonville Jaguars' rough season continued Sunday with a blowout 35-16 loss in England. Also on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers seized first place in the NFC South with a dominant 51-27 win over the New Orleans Saints. (More) ➤ Florida football put up a strong fight against No. 8 Tennessee on Saturday but eventually fell 23-17 in overtime. No. 6 Miami and Florida State were both idle this week. (More) ➤ Meanwhile, UCF and USF both suffered tough losses to Cincinnati and Memphis, respectively. The teams combined for just 16 points across the two games. (More) ➤ Florida Panthers team captain Aleksander Barkov had to be helped off the ice on Friday after a hard collision with another player. (More) ➤ Yesterday's Results: NFL | NCAAF | MLB | NBA | WNBA | NASCAR | NHL | PGA | LPGA Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Check out the future of pain relief with Kailo, an all-natural pain patch designed to quickly relieve pain anywhere on your body in as little as 60 seconds. It’s all-natural, drug-free, and works anywhere on your body. (See It Here) | |  | | ➤ Floridians have until May 1, 2025, to make payments or file their individual and business federal tax returns, according to the IRS. (See Details) ➤ Regions Bank announced a series of disaster-recovery financial services to help those affected by Milton’s storm path, including fee waivers, loans, and payment deferrals. (See List) ➤ A 10-hour, “mini-MBA in a day” program for small-business owners was held for the first time last week at Miami-Dade College, joining 14 other North American markets. (See Details) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Simply by holding it in your hand, The Chill Pill quickly relieves anxiety and insomnia. This revolutionary new drug-free method is safe, has zero side effects, and is proven to be effective for people of all ages. (See It Here) | | | Don’t forget to check out XX-XY Athletics! They are the only athletic brand to take a stand against biological males entering women’s sports. XX-XY Athletics makes everything you need, from super-soft, comfy sweats to cotton tees and performance wear like leggings, bike shorts, workout tanks, and tees made from world-class moisture-wicking fabrics. For women and men! And there's tons of new stuff coming in for the holiday season, including great gifts like hoodies, socks, track suits, and more. Check them out at https://www.xx-xyathletics.com and join the movement of truth-telling and bravery! Promo Code: Flyover20 | |  | | ➤ Boca, a farm-to-table restaurant with locations in Winter Park and Sarasota, was named Florida’s best-looking homegrown small-chain restaurant. (See List) ➤ Health officials warned residents to take precautions against bacteria from hurricane floodwaters. (More) ➤ The Hacienda in New Port Richey was named on the list of the creepiest and most haunted hotels in every state. Originally opened in 1927 and reopened in 2022, the hotel is now taking bookings for Halloween. (See List) ➤ A photo of one of the 104 dogs rescued from floodwaters in Hillsborough County shows the animal's gratitude. (See Video) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Right NOW: 15% Off Sale site-wide for Flyover Roast Coffee! We offer two exclusive single-origin coffee roasts: the Afterburner Nicaraguan Dark Roast and the Cruising Altitude Guatemalan Medium Roast, both in whole bean and ground. This coffee is how we stay fueled to bring you the best news every morning at no cost to you! | |  | | Where in Florida can you grab a drink at the state's oldest bar that was once a morgue?
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