House Votes to Censure Representative Rashida Tlaib in Heated Session

November 8, 2023Posted inNational News, Politics
Rashida Tlaib speaks to a crowd of Palestinian supporters.

Rashida Talib speaks to supporters Photo: Screenshot, Michigan Radio

In a dramatic session that extended into late Tuesday, the US House of Representatives voted 234-188 to censure Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan for her remarks about the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The resolution marks a rare rebuke for Tlaib. Tlaib is the only Palestinian American in Congress, and underscores the current deep divisions over Middle East policy.

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.

SpaceX Will Deliver Supplies to ISS

November 6, 2023Posted inFlorida News, ISS, KSC, NASA, National News, Space News, SpaceX
A Dragon Capsule atop a SpaceX Falcon9 rocket on LC39A at KSC in Florida will deliver supplies to ISS. Image by Richard P Gallagher

Launch Alert with Sonic BOOM!

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.

Floridas Diverse Event Scene: Festivals, Exhibitions, and Cultural Celebrations

Floridas Diverse Event Scene: Festivals, Exhibitions, and Cultural Celebrations

November 6, 2023Posted inThings to Do and See in Florida

Florida, with its warm weather and abundant sunshine, is a hub for cultural festivals and exhibitions. The state’s event scene reflects the rich cultural diversity and vibrancy of its communities. Throughout the year, Florida hosts a wide range of festivals and exhibitions that cater to various interests and celebrate different cultures. This dynamic event scene has made Florida a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.

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.

Major Kristin “Beo” Wolfe’s Farewell Flight Demo Wows Audiences at Orlando Air Show

November 2, 2023Posted inAviation, Aviation and Space News, Florida News, Things to Do and See in Florida
Major Kristen “Beo” Wolfe Photo: TJ Waller / FMN

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.

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.