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Florida High Schools Likely to Maintain Current Start Times Without State Mandate
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Florida High Schools Likely to Maintain Current Start Times Without State Mandate

L 0% · C 70% · R 30%

Florida high schools may not change their start times to later in the morning without a state mandate. The Florida Legislature has not passed any...

Feb 18, 2026 12:38 PM 2 min read 1 source
Center Neutral

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Florida Lottery jackpot ticket sold in Miami-Dade County
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Florida Lottery jackpot ticket sold in Miami-Dade County

L 0% · C 100% · R 0%

A single Florida Lottery jackpot ticket was purchased in Miami-Dade County, marking a significant win for the buyer. This ticket is notable as it...

Feb 18, 2026 12:37 PM 2 min read 1 source
SPY Center Positive
Florida House advances proposal to name airport after Trump amid Democratic opposition
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Florida House advances proposal to name airport after Trump amid Democratic opposition

L 20% · C 50% · R 30%

The Florida House has taken a significant step towards naming a South Florida airport after former President Donald Trump. This move has sparked...

Feb 18, 2026 12:36 PM 2 min read 1 source
SPY Center Neutral
Large fire engulfs unoccupied building in Oak Park, Illinois
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Large fire engulfs unoccupied building in Oak Park, Illinois

L 0% · C 100% · R 0%

A significant fire broke out in an unoccupied building in Oak Park, Illinois. The incident occurred on a Wednesday morning, prompting a response...

Feb 18, 2026 11:41 AM 2 min read 1 source
SPY Center Neutral
Illinois Governor Pritzker Proposes Social-Media Fee Amid Budget Deficit
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Illinois Governor Pritzker Proposes Social-Media Fee Amid Budget Deficit

L 5% · C 85% · R 10%

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has proposed a new fee on social media companies as the state faces a looming budget deficit. The proposal aims to...

Feb 18, 2026 11:38 AM 2 min read 1 source
XLY Center Neutral
U.S. Military Strikes Boats in Caribbean and Pacific, Killing at Least 11 People
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U.S. Military Strikes Boats in Caribbean and Pacific, Killing at Least 11 People

L 11% · C 89% · R 0%

The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on three boats in the Caribbean and Pacific, resulting in at least 11 deaths. These actions are part of a...

Feb 18, 2026 11:37 AM 2 min read 1 source
EWW Center Neutral
Mistrial Declared in Texas ICE Detention Center Ambush Trial Due to Defense Lawyer's T-Shirt
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Mistrial Declared in Texas ICE Detention Center Ambush Trial Due to Defense Lawyer's T-Shirt

L 0% · C 78% · R 22%

A mistrial has been declared in a Texas trial concerning an ambush at an ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) detention center. The...

Feb 18, 2026 06:31 AM 2 min read 1 source
SPY Center Negative
Fetterman questions GOP's strategy on Texas Senate seat
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Fetterman questions GOP's strategy on Texas Senate seat

L 0% · C 100% · R 0%

Senator John Fetterman expressed confusion over why former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party are not prioritizing the Texas Senate...

Feb 18, 2026 06:30 AM 2 min read 1 source
SPY Center Neutral
Right Blindspot
Family with sick infant deported from Dilley ICE facility to Mexico, says Rep. Castro
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Family with sick infant deported from Dilley ICE facility to Mexico, says Rep. Castro

L 60% · C 30% · R 10%

A family, including a two-month-old infant suffering from bronchitis, was deported from the Dilley ICE facility in Texas back to Mexico, as...

Feb 18, 2026 06:28 AM 2 min read 1 source
SPY Left Negative

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