Florida Chick-Fil-A Makes Chickens Fly….Sort Of
A Chick-fil-A restaurant in Brandon/Valrico, Central Florida, has announced an exclusive drone delivery service, making it the first of its kind in the area.
Tampa Bay Welcomes New Professional Women’s Soccer Team
Tampa, Florida – A wave of excitement is sweeping through Tampa Bay as the region eagerly anticipates the debut of its new professional women’s soccer team, the Tampa Bay Sun Football Club (Sun FC).
Gator hunts could be expanded to add ‘flexibility’
By Jim Turner – News Service of Florida
A limited number of alligator hunters could get special permits that would expand where they can hunt, under a proposal that state wildlife officials are considering.
NASA Announces Boeing Starliner Launch Date – It Will Be A History Maker
After two uncrewed flight tests and years of delays due to technical issues, NASA announced today that the first manned Boeing Starliner Crew Capsule now has a launch date. NASA’s Phil McAlister said today during a NASA Advisory Council Committee meeting that Starliner is on track to launch aboard an Atlas V rocket on April 14, 2024 from Cape Canaveral. Backup opportunities are available April 15th and 18th.
Private Aerospace Firms Want Port Canaveral Expansion
Reprinted With Permission: Story by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida
Private aerospace leaders want Florida lawmakers to consider steps to streamline local regulations, expand a pool of workers such as machinists and welders and provide more dock space for the industry at Port Canaveral.
Florida’s Average Gas Price Hits 2023 Low Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel Surge
As Floridians gear up for Thanksgiving, they are greeted with a welcome relief at the gas pumps. The state is witnessing a significant drop in the average gas price, with prices now reaching a new low for the year 2023. As of Sunday, the average price per gallon stands at $3.04, marking a decrease of 15 cents from the previous week and the lowest since late December 2022. This figure is notably lower than the $3.41 per gallon drivers paid during last year’s Thanksgiving.
Florida’s Tourism Surge Signals Economic Boost Amidst Global Travel Revival
Florida tourism is experiencing a significant resurgence, hinting at a potentially record-breaking year. The state’s tourism marketing agency, Visit Florida, reported that around 35.066 million visitors traveled to Florida during the third quarter of 2023. This marks a 1.4 percent increase over the same period in 2022 and a 7.9 percent rise from 2019, the year before the pandemic. The new numbers set a record high for 3rd quarter tourism in the state.
SpaceX’s Starship Launch Culminates in Unexpected RUD: An Onsite Report from Boca Chica
In an event that captivated space enthusiasts worldwide, SpaceX’s latest Starship vehicle, hailed as the most powerful rocket ever manufactured, encountered an unexpected conclusion in its test flight early this morning. The day began with an air of excitement and anticipation as crowds gathered at Boca Chica, Texas, with the closure of Boca Chica Blvd. at midnight.
SpaceX’s Starship Had a Spectacular Liftoff, But Then …
SpaceX’s new Starship Superheavy launch vehicle experienced it’s second Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly (RUD) in as many test flights Saturday morning. (That’s space geek talk for “it blew up”).
Starship Repairs Made, Vehicle Being Readied For Launch
Boca Chica, TX -Starbase- After a disappointing launch delay yesterday, SpaceX crews remained busy throughout the night to correct an issue with the grid fin actuators on the Starship Super Heavy.
Supreme Court Blocks Florida Law Limiting Drag Shows, Citing First Amendment Concerns
Washington, D.C. – In a decision handed down on Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s injunction against a Florida law aimed at restricting drag shows, a move that is seen as a win for LGBTQ+ First Amendment advocates.
Less than 24 hours to go! Oops…make that 48…
Elon Musk just announced a one day delay to replace a grid fin actuator….
Starship photos by FMN’s Richard Gallagher
