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Happy President’s Day. Banks, post offices, government offices and the stock market are closed.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Fort Liberty May Become Fort Bragg Again

• Breeze Airways Takes Off in Wilmington

Fort Liberty May Become Fort Bragg Again—But With a Twist

[Military Times] Fort Liberty may soon be renamed Fort Bragg again—but this time, it’s not for the Confederate general. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the name change in honor of Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, a WWII paratrooper and Silver Star recipient. Some see it as a fitting tribute, while others call it a political maneuver. The renaming could cost millions, adding controversy to the debate. Roland Bragg’s family was surprised but honored by the news, while critics argue it undermines the initial decision to remove Confederate names from military bases. The fate of the name change remains uncertain.

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Breeze Airways Takes Off in Wilmington—$30 Flights to Florida & Beyond

[WECT] Wilmington International Airport (ILM) welcomed Breeze Airways with an inaugural flight to Orlando. Known for its affordable, nonstop service, Breeze now offers routes to Orlando, Fort Myers, Hartford, and Providence—with fares as low as $30 one-way. ILM, which had a record $3.3 million impact on the region last year, continues to expand, now housing seven airlines. One lucky passenger even scored 15,000 Breeze points ($150 value). Airport officials see this as a major step in providing more choices and lower fares for travelers.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Shallotte woman arrested on 80 child sex crime charges

• New Hanover County Register of Deeds hosted free weddings for Valentine’s Day

• CFCC’s Burgaw Center to offer new carpentry course

What you should know:

• Zelenksy calls for ‘Army of Europe’ to take on Russia without US

• Measles outbreak grows in Rural Texas

What might surprise you:

• Network of Amateur Sleuths Helps Rescue Women Kidnapped by ISIS

• Cannabis Cocktails on Rise

National & World News:

• Macron calls emergency European summit on Trump

• Pope battling 'complex and clinical' medical condition

• Prosecutor quits after order to drop corruption case against NYC Mayor Adams

• NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black Americans

• 'Coyotes' smuggling migrants across northern border–even advertising on TikTok

Weather Forecast

Mon 17: Sunny | 50° / 35° | 1% | NW 14 mph
Tue 18: Partly Cloudy | 53° / 43° | 0% | ENE 8 mph
Wed 19: Rain | 46° / 29° | 100% | NE 18 mph

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Tide Forecast

Monday, February 17

• 3:57 AM: 0.14 ft (Low Tide)

• 10:19 AM: 3.22 ft (High Tide)

• 4:09 PM: 0.01 ft (Low Tide)

• 10:51 PM: 3.54 ft (High Tide)

Tuesday, February 18

• 4:39 AM: 0.40 ft (Low Tide)

• 10:59 AM: 3.00 ft (High Tide)

• 4:47 PM: 0.19 ft (Low Tide)

• 11:34 PM: 3.45 ft (High Tide)

Wednesday, February 19

• 5:32 AM: 0.62 ft (Low Tide)

• 11:39 AM: 2.80 ft (High Tide)

• 5:36 PM: 0.34 ft (Low Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net