Florida House Bill Seeks to Protect Historical Monuments, Impose Penalties for Removal

November 13, 2023Posted inFlorida News, Politics
An African-American Man ponders confederate monuments
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Tallahassee, FL – A new bill introduced in the Florida House of Representatives for the 2024 session has sparked a heated debate over the protection and preservation of historical monuments in the state. House Bill 395, proposed by Representative Dean Black (R) of Jacksonville, aims to enforce stringent measures against the removal or alteration of historical monuments and memorials, including those commemorating Confederate figures.

Federal Judge Upholds Florida Law Barring Transgender Athletes from Women’s Sports Teams

November 13, 2023Posted inFlorida News
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Tallahassee, FL – In a decision last week, U.S. District Judge Roy Altman upheld a controversial Florida law prohibiting student transgender athletes who are biological males from participating in women’s and girls’ sports teams. This ruling came on Monday as part of a 39-page decision in response to a lawsuit challenging the 2021 law.

Florida Lawmaker Introduces Cease-Fire Resolution, Heated Debate Ensues

November 9, 2023Posted inFlorida News, Politics
Florida Rep Angie Nixon (D) Jacksonville
Florida Rep. Angie Nixon (D) Jacksonville debates in the Florida House Photo: AP File

In a contentious and emotionally charged Special Session, the Florida House of Representatives became an arena of intense debate over a resolution introduced by Rep. Angie Nixon, a Democrat from Jacksonville. The resolution, which pleaded for a cease-fire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, swiftly ignited controversy and drew criticism from within her party as well as across the aisle.

2023 Florida Freedom Summit Concludes in Kissimmee

November 6, 2023Posted inFlorida News, Politics
Florida Freedom Summit

The 2023 Florida Freedom Summit, hosted by the Republican Party of Florida, was a high energy showcase of the GOP presidential candidates and their visions for the future of the country. The event, held at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on November 4th, attracted more than 3,000 attendees who cheered and booed the speakers throughout the day.

Florida AG Ashley Moody Urges Vigilance Amid Rising Threats Linked to Israel Hamas War

November 5, 2023Posted inFlorida News
AG calls for increased vigilance during Israel Hamas War
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody gives a news conference last Thursday in Boynton Beach. Moody called for increased vigilance as a result of the Israel Hamas war. Photo: Screenshot/Florida Channel.

In the wake of the Israel Hamas war, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has issued a statewide call to action for Floridians to remain vigilant and proactive in reporting any suspicious activities. The move comes as the US experiences increased tensions as a result of the Israel Hamas war, along with what many perceive as an open border. Addressing the public from Palm Beach County after a high-level security briefing with law enforcement officials, Moody articulated an “enhanced threat” level that could potentially inspire acts of violence within the United States.

Electric Air Taxi Takes Flight at Tampa International Airport

November 4, 2023Posted inAviation, Aviation and Space News, Florida News
New Aircraft Could Revolutionize Bay Area Travel
Volocopter completes flight test
The Volocopter performs a slight dip in an acknowledgement to spectators during Thursday’s
test flight at TPA. Photo: TJ Waller/FMN

The advancement of urban mobility has taken a significant stride forward with Tampa International Airport’s landmark demonstration of the Volocopter electric air taxi. This flight test, representing the first of its kind at a major U.S. airport, heralds a potential paradigm shift in the transportation network within the Tampa Bay region.

Musk Announces That Starlink Has Reached “Breakeven”Cash Flow

November 3, 2023Posted inSpace News, SpaceX, Starlink
A Falcon 9 carries Starlink satellites to orbit
A Space X Falcon 9 booster delivers another batch of Starlink satellites to orbit. Photo: Mark Stone/FMN

In a recent development that marks a significant fiscal milestone, Space X CEO Elon Musk announced on Thursday that the aerospace company’s internet division, Starlink, has reached a state of breakeven cash flow. This achievement signals a robust stride towards the financial viability of the project, which was previously mired in negative cash flow. Musk, who relayed the announcement via his social media platform X, lauded his team’s exceptional work but did not elaborate on the specifics of the financial marker, including whether it was calculated on an operating basis or over a certain financial period.

Florida Legislators to Convene for Special Session Targeting Iran Sanctions and Hurricane Aid

November 3, 2023Posted inFlorida News, Politics

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Florida’s legislative leaders have announced a special session to tackle a robust agenda, featuring heightened state sanctions against Iran and extended aid for Hurricane Idalia victims. The session, proclaimed by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and House Speaker Paul Renner, is scheduled to run from November 6 to November 9.

NASA X-ray Telescopes Reveal the “Bones” of a Ghostly Cosmic Hand

November 1, 2023Posted inNASA

Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/Stanford Univ./R. Romani et al. (Chandra); NASA/MSFC (IXPE); Infared: NASA/JPL-Caltech/DECaPS; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/J. Schmidt)

Just in time for Halloween, NASA released a ghostly photo taken by it’s newest X-Ray telescope, the Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer. The telescope has been observing the wind nebula MSH 15-52 for the last 17 days, and captured a image that looks like a “ghostly hand”. The Nebula is about 16,000 light years from earth.

Starship Clears FAA Safety Hurdles, Environmental Review Still Pending

October 31, 2023Posted inSpace News, SpaceX
Starship

SpaceX’s Starship sits on the pad in Boca Chica, Texas awaiting regulatory hurdles for it’s second orbital test flight. Photo: Richard Gallagher/FMN www.rpgphotography.com

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given its nod of approval regarding the safety of SpaceX’s Starship and Super Heavy rocket. This decision comes months after the initial orbital launch attempt in April resulted in an explosion over the Gulf of Mexico.

Tampa Shooting Claims Two Lives and Injures Sixteen

October 30, 2023Posted inFlorida News

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

Tampa, Florida – A 22-year-old suspect has been apprehended and charged with second-degree murder in connection with a shooting that unfolded in the early hours of Sunday morning on a bustling street in Tampa’s Ybor City neighborhood. The incident has led to the tragic deaths of two individuals and left 16 others wounded.