Bezos Moving To Florida – Cites Concentration On Blue Origin
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.
Electric Air Taxi Takes Flight at Tampa International Airport
New Aircraft Could Revolutionize Bay Area Travel
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.
Florida Legislators to Convene for Special Session Targeting Iran Sanctions and Hurricane Aid
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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.
Major Kristin “Beo” Wolfe’s Farewell Flight Demo Wows Audiences at Orlando Air Show
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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.
Tampa Shooting Claims Two Lives and Injures Sixteen
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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.
Florida Orders Shut Down of Pro-Palestinian Student Group for Alleged Support of Hamas
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.
Florida Jewish Community Responds to Pro-Palestinian Protests
The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas, part of the Palestinian government, has sparked protests and rallies across the United States, including in the state of Florida. The Jewish community in Florida, particularly in South Florida, has been deeply affected by the ongoing tensions.
Hernando Beach Community Bands Together in the Aftermath of Hurricane Idalia
By Mark Stone
From the first mention of a potential storm in the Gulf of Mexico last week, Hernando County residents began preparing for the worst. With the early forecasts bringing a major hurricane named Idalia ashore near Hernando County, residents began preparing their homes for what the National Hurricane Center termed “catastrophic damage.”
The Aftermath of Hurricanes in Florida: Abandoned Boats and the Role of Florida Fish and Wildlife
Why does it take so long to remove them?