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Art and aerospace will meet again at the upcoming Spark STEM Fest at the Orlando Science Center. Covering both areas is former astronaut and space watercolorist Nicole Stott. “You think you’re an astronaut, you think you’re an engineer, you think you’re a scientist,” Stott says. “Yet, most of the people I’ve met in my life are actually doing something artistic or creative, and we want to share that.” Spark STEM Fest celebrates technology and innovation through hands-on experiences, live science shows, and interactions with engineers, researchers, and other experts. This event will be held at the Science Center on Saturday,…

February’s Family Support Awareness Month reminds us that strong families are built with support and education. At Thompson Child & Family Focus, our mission has always been to serve children and families through healing, education, worship, and play. We believe that most families don’t need to be fixed. they need to be supported. When caregivers have the right tools and resources, children are safer and families can stay together. Every day we realize the power of family support. A group of four siblings recently came into our care. Witnessing ongoing domestic violence and living in chaos, their actions reflected pure…

A farm bill moving through Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature would impose new restrictions on free speech. Section 47 is found in Senate Bill 209 and House Bill 433. It’s a provision that critics say would impede free speech to criticize or provide opposing analysis on certain agricultural issues that could harm Florida’s drinking water system. “Big Sugar’s muzzle clause threatens free speech, public accountability, and our ability to speak openly about practices that impact Florida’s water quality,” said Chris Whitman of Captains for Clean Water (CFCW). At one of the hearings, a group affiliated with CFCW included small business owners, members…

A new study from the law firm Dennis Hernandez Injury Attorneys found that more than 4.35 million emergency department visits were related to sports and recreation. Exercise and exercise equipment cause more emergency department visits than any other sport or recreational activity, with approximately 565,000 injuries occurring annually. Cycling followed closely with 454,008 injuries, and basketball accounted for 385,777 attendees, making it the most injury-prone organized team sport. Soccer and wheeled recreational equipment such as skateboards, scooters, and hoverboards also contributed significantly to the incidence of ER, reinforcing the risks associated with both contact sports and balance-based activities. Men accounted…

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a new identity verification process designed to strengthen federal screening standards while allowing passengers on certain airlines to continue traveling even if they arrive at an airport security checkpoint without compliant identification. The new system, known as confirmID, was recently detailed in a report by AirlineGeeks and officially announced with a national rollout listed in a TSA release. The program allows travelers who do not present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, passport, or other approved credentials to attempt to pass through a security checkpoint by completing an alternative identity verification process. TSA officials say…

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Usmeyer announced the arrest of a 29-year-old Rhode Island man on suspicion of sexually exploiting minors and coercing them to produce child sexual abuse material through online platforms such as Snapchat and Roblox. Authorities identified the suspect as Justin Adkins, who was taken into custody in West Warwick, Rhode Island, on February 3, 2026, following a multi-agency investigation led by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), the Green Cove Springs Police Department, and the State Attorney’s Office. He is being held without bail and is expected to be extradited to…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced it is endorsing Republican candidate James Usmayer in the race for Florida attorney general, citing his record of consumer protection, public safety and support for the state’s business environment. In a statement released Tuesday, AIF President and CEO Brewster Beavis said the organization believes Usmayer has demonstrated a commitment to championing free enterprise while ensuring that Florida remains a safe place for businesses and workers. “AIF is proud to endorse James Usmeyer for Florida Attorney General,” Beavis said. “During his tenure, he has demonstrated a clear commitment to protecting consumers, championing…

The search for gold begins this week. Featuring an NHL-leading 10 players, the Florida Panthers will soon take center stage at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. In addition to the players, the Panthers have five representatives from among their staff and coaches. Twelve countries will compete for the gold medal on Wednesday, with teams playing three qualifying matches in each group before advancing to a single-elimination playoff to determine the winner. Group A includes Canada, the Czech Republic, France and Switzerland. Finland; Group B consists of Finland, Sweden, Slovakia and Germany. Group C will include Denmark, Germany, Latvia and the…

If you’re feeling down, spend money. It should improve your mood. This treatment is called “retail therapy.” It has been described as compulsive shopping done to improve mood, reduce stress, or cope with negative emotions. It may make you feel better, but it can lead to a lot of debt. According to financial company CashNet USA, the average U.S. consumer makes more than 107 retail therapy purchases each year. In 2025, the average U.S. shopper spent more than $4,500 on retail therapy. Millennials (ages 29-44) were the top spender in the age group, spending about $8,200. Gen Z followed closely…

Media publication Inside Radio (Insideradio.com) reports that some of the top stories Americans were glued to the radio were the Los Angeles fires and Texas floods, the Gaza ceasefire, the Epstein file, the government shutdown, the election of a new pope, and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. It also includes a Democratic victory in the November 2025 off-year election, followed by tariffs on DOGE and ICE against Venezuela. Some of the top radio formats that our audience listens to Inside Radio also lists some of the top and fastest growing formats that Americans listen to. “Radio ranks as the most…