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Rock History Music video / Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 / On the morning of Friday,  27, 2026, legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka was hospitalized in Los Angeles after experiencing an undisclosed medical emergency, and died later the same day, at the age of 86.

Sedaka's most popular and signature song is often considered "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" (1962 - #1 US; #7 UK). Other key Sedaka hits: "Calendar Girl" (1961 - #4 US; #8 UK), "Laughter in the Rain (1974 - #1 US; #15 UK), "Bad Blood" (1975 - #1 US), "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" (slow ballad version) (1975 - #8 US). 

TMZ video / Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 / Actor Robert Carradine, famous for Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, passed away in Los Angeles on February 23, 2026, at age 71, after a long bout with bipolar disorder.

CNN video / Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 / The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday morning after what the Israeli military said was months of “close and joint planning.” Iran responded to the attacks by launching an unprecedented wave of strikes toward Israel and US targets across the Middle East. Explosions were reported in several countries, including the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar.

CNN video / Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 / President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead, following joint US-Israeli strikes, calling it “not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans.” “This is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country,” he wrote in a Truth Social Post. Israel has confirmed that Iran’s supreme leader was killed in strikes on Saturday, according to two Israeli sources familiar with the matter. One of the sources said Israel had obtained a photo of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s dead body.

The Independent video / Friday, March 6, 2026 / Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been fired by Donald Trump, ending her controversial 13-month tenure at the agency behind his mass deportation agenda that has seen tens of thousands of immigrants removed from the U.S., led to chaos in American cities and the deaths of at least three citizens. The president made his announcement on Truth Social moments before Noem appeared at a law enforcement conference in Nashville, Thursday afternoon.

WSBT-TV video / Friday, March 6, 2026 / A legendary Notre Dame Football coach has died. The family of Lou Holtz released a statement saying he passed away at the age of 89 in Orlando. Holtz's coaching career spanned five decades. Holtz became a beloved member of the Notre Dame community. He began his head-coaching career with the Fighting Irish in 1986 and led the team to a National Championship in 1988. Lou Holtz spent 11 seasons as the head football coach at Notre Dame. But upon physically leaving that post in 1996, his heart never left Notre Dame.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Chance of showers over the weekend with daytime temps in the mid-80s from Orlando to Daytona Beach.

WSBT-TV video / Friday, March 20, 2026 / Chuck Norris, a martial artist and actor, has died. He was 86. His family confirmed his death on Instagram, writing, 'He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother and the heart of our family.'

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- Two pedestrians were struck by a city public works employee truck while in a crosswalk at the intersection of 27th and South Atlantic avenues, police said, with scant few details in a press release just after 10 a.m. today.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The weather for Central Florida is nearly picture-perfect with daytime highs through Thursday in the low-to-mid 80s and a 30 percent chance of showers.