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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.
Launch occurred at 12:05am on 11-8-23 from LC40 at CCASA in Florida. SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon9 rocket caring 23 Starlink satellites. The first stage booster B1073 which has made 11 other launches and landings again successfully landed at sea on the barge Just Read the Instruction.
Join other Space Coast spectators tonight under the stars as SpaceX marks its 81st rocket launch this year with the launch of Starlink 6-27. Tonight’s mission (11/7/23) will add more Starlink satellites to the growing global satellite constellation. SpaceX is targeting a launch window between 11:01pm and 3:00am. Launch updates and photographs of this launch attempt will be added to this article when available.
If you are planning to visit Daytona Beach anytime soon, you might want to keep an eye out for Crystal, a 10-foot-long great white shark that has been spotted several times in the area. Crystal is one of the many sharks that are tagged and tracked by OCEARCH, a non-profit organization.
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.
Something new! SpaceX will launch a Falcon9 rocket carrying a Dragon cargo capsule. The mission, labeled CRS-2 SpX-29 (Commercial Resupply Service), is filled with supplies going to the International Space Station (ISS). It is scheduled for lift-off on November 9, 2023. The launch window is from 8:28pm to 1:28am Friday morning. It will launch from LC39A at KSC in Florida. The first stage booster will perform a boost back maneuver and return to land zone 1 at CCAFS in Florida. A sonic boom will be heard about 8 minutes after launch, depending on how far the viewing location is from LZ1.
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.
Jeff Bezos, the founder of the global e-commerce giant Amazon, space tech firm Blue Origin, and one of the planet’s richest individuals, is leaving Seattle.
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.
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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.
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November 2, 2023Posted inAviation, Aviation and Space News, Florida News, Things to Do and See in Florida
The skies above Sanford, Florida roared with excitement as Commander Kristin “Beo” Wolfe, a veteran United States Air Force pilot, bid an emotional farewell to her illustrious career with a spectacular flight demonstration at the Orlando Air Show on October 29, 2023.
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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.
The Florida state university system, in collaboration with Governor Ron DeSantis, has issued an order to shut down chapters of the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), a pro-Palestinian student organization. This makes Florida the first U.S. state to outlaw the group, citing its national leadership’s alleged backing of Hamas’ attack on Israel.
