Today's Headlines from Tallahassee: Jesse Jackson's Legacy Ends at 84, Guthrie Case DNA Dead End, Super Bowl Gambling Boom, Trump's Middle East Military Surge & More

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At the intersection of faith & life is the Bill Bunkley show, briefing loyal radio listeners all across West-Central Florida faithfully for over 20 years.  Bill has a unique heart for conservative issues - particular conservative social issues, all informed by his deeply held faithful conviction.

Bill is the president of the Florida Ethics and Religious Liberties commission, and an abashed follower of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.  He also brings an especially Floridian perspective to his program and podcast, as he served in many capacities over a lot of decades in the Sunshine state. 

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Join Bill live from Tallahassee for a powerful and packed episode diving into today's most pressing stories. We lead with profound sadness as civil rights legend Reverend Jesse Jackson, the charismatic activist, protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., two-time presidential candidate, and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, has passed away peacefully at age 84, leaving an indelible mark on America's fight for equality, justice, and hope—his family confirms he died surrounded by loved ones after years of health challenges. In breaking developments from the Nancy Guthrie abduction case, authorities report no matches in national DNA databases for profiles recovered from key evidence like gloves found near her Tucson home, leaving investigators still analyzing additional samples amid thousands of tips. Meanwhile, the sports betting world is buzzing with a staggering record of $1.76 billion legally wagered on Super Bowl LX, highlighting the explosive growth of regulated gambling since its legalization. We also unpack former President Trump's aggressive military buildup in the Middle East, with reports of a massive U.S. troop and asset presence amid rising regional tensions. Plus, much more hot topics, analysis, and your calls—don't miss this unfiltered breakdown of the day's biggest news shaping our world.

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