Covering All Things Florida
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Florida once again launches the global motorsports calendar, hosting championship openers and iconic endurance races that set the tone for the entire season. From January through early March, the Sunshine State becomes racing’s beating heart.
Blue Origin’s push to renew a state wastewater permit for its Merritt Island rocket factory is drawing increased attention across the Space Coast, where residents and environmental groups remain focused on the long recovery of the Indian River Lagoon.
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Posted inUncategorizedA new crew is preparing to launch to the ISS this week for a six month stay, marking a milestone in crewed missions to the aging orbital platform.
Legendary rock musician Ozzy Osbourne died this week at the age of 76 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Known for his often dark and drug driven personality, Ozzy had a music career that spanned well over 50 years, between his rock band Black Sabbath and his solo career. Ozzy experienced a lot of backlash throughout his life, including some that nearly canceled a concert in the Sunshine State.
Florida has been a staple location for TV series for decades, and for movies decades before that. From the neon-soaked streets of 1980s Miami Vice—where undercover detectives Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs prowled South Beach in pastel suits to the brooding family secrets of the Rayburn clan in Bloodline, set in the Keys, the state’s diverse landscapes have lent themselves to drama, crime thrillers, and even medical sagas like Netflix’s “Pulse“, centered on the emergency ward of Maguire Hospital in Miami. This year promises another wave of series that showcases Florida.
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Starbase, Texas — SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on May 27, 2025, at 6:36 p.m. CDT from its Starbase facility in Texas for the ninth integrated flight test (IFT-9) of the vehicle. The mission, using Ship 35 and Booster 14-2, marked the first reflight of a Super Heavy booster but encountered significant challenges, including the loss of both stages, as SpaceX continues to refine the reusable launch system for lunar and Martian missions.
The objectives of IFT-9 included reusing Booster 14-2, previously flown on Flight 7, deploying eight Starlink mass simulators, testing an in-space Raptor engine relight, and achieving a controlled reentry and splashdown in the Indian Ocean. The mission also aimed to address issues from Flights 7 and 8, which ended in upper stage failures, and to conduct experiments on the booster under off-nominal conditions, such as a higher angle of attack during descent to reduce propellant use.
Boca Chica, Texas – SpaceX is set to launch its ninth Starship integrated flight test (IFT-9) no earlier than May 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. CT from the Starbase facility in South Texas. This mission, featuring the Block 2 Starship (Ship 35) and a reused Super Heavy Booster (Booster 14-2), aims to address issues from the explosive failures of Flights 7 and 8 while testing new objectives for the reusable launch vehicle. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved license modifications for the flight on May 15, 2025, though the Flight 8 mishap investigation remains ongoing.
Summer is nearly back on the Space Coast, with warm temperatures and a persistent threat of rain in the afternoon and evenings — typical weather here, and it will stay this way for several months. That being said, Atlas V was able to beat the weather last night and launched at the opening of its window, with liftoff at 7:01 PM ET after an apparently quiet countdown, save for some concerns about the energy potential of a nearby anvil cloud (Cumulonimbus incus) lingering near the launch pad before dissipating.
SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink v2-mini satellites as part of their ever-growing Starlink internet constellation from SLC-40 last evening. The launch took place at 9:52 PM.
Florida is renowned for its stunning beaches, diverse wildlife, and vibrant culture—but equally as important is its rich culinary tradition, brimming with fresh seafood and local flavors. Among these is a distinctly Floridian delicacy: Blackened Grouper. Popular along Florida’s Gulf Coast, this flavorful Florida dish can turn any home kitchen into a seaside eatery. Here’s how to create your own exclusive Blackened Grouper right at home.