Good Morning! On this day in 1926, the Mareldean Hotel and Rooming House opened in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami. The site is now part of the Millecento Condominiums located at 1100 South Miami Avenue.
Want to go somewhere “spooky” this weekend? St. Augustine’s history as one of the oldest cities in the U.S. has also earned it the title of one of the most haunted. Ghost tours, haunted hotels, and spooky seasonal events make it a fun fall getaway.
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MIA Blocks Noem’s TSA Video
Miami International Airport (MIA) has joined the list of airports around the state and nation refusing to air Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s video on the impact of the government shutdown on flights, describing its political content as a violation of their policies.
Noem’s video is intended to replace the traditional Homeland Security message welcoming passengers to federal security screening areas. In the video, Noem blames Democrats for the federal shutdown.
Other airports, including Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, have also refused to play the video, which has been criticized for allegedly misusing federal dollars to deliver a partisan message to passengers waiting to be screened.
Miami-Dade’s Democratic Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, oversees MIA. An airport spokesperson cited county policy regulating airport communications, stating that the video wouldn’t be shown. You can see the video here.
Tampa’s Steinbrenner Field to be Renovated
The Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners approved almost $18 million for renovations to George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, the spring training home of the New York Yankees and the temporary home for the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Board approved the measure in a 6-1 vote. The money will come from bed tax funds, such as those from hotels. No general fund taxpayer dollars will be used, and the Yankees will contribute $22 million to the project.
The planned renovations include dozens of improvements to enhance the fan experience, including new seating, a modernized entry plaza, updated sound and security systems, shade structures, and a new scoreboard.
The county’s investment in Steinbrenner Field comes as the Rays’ new ownership explores potential sites for a new ballpark, including a location at Hillsborough Community College, next to Steinbrenner Field.
Dueling Protests over School Board Member Comments
Supporters of Charlie Kirk led a protest outside the Palm Beach County School District headquarters on Wednesday, ahead of a scheduled meeting, demanding the resignation of school board member Edwin Ferguson.
Following the assassination of conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk, Ferguson called Kirk a “racist bigot” while also comparing him to Adolf Hitler. The local chapter of the NAACP held a counter-protest in support of Ferguson’s right to free speech.
The following school board meeting was heated, with nearly 70 people debating Ferguson’s comments about Kirk. After the meeting, Ferguson said he would not step down, “so I don’t know why people are wasting their voice.”
The school district has refused to take a position on the matter, and Ferguson, who admitted he wasn’t familiar with Kirk until after his death, has yet to apologize, saying that he intends to run for reelection.
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➤ The Florida Supreme Court refused Monday to force the Florida Bar to investigate U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for alleged state ethics violations, finding that the 70 or so legal experts who made the request lacked standing to demand a state-level organization to investigate a federal official. (More)
➤ Hillsborough County: Walton Academy for the Performing Arts remained open on Wednesday, despite the school board having voted on Tuesday to terminate its charter due to safety concerns, with state and district inspections finding security issues. (More)
➤ Kissimmee: Police Lt. Jesus Garcia was terminated following an internal affairs investigation. The department did not confirm the reasons for his firing or the findings of the investigation. (See Video)
➤ Elvis Piggott, a former city council candidate who pulled a gun at the end of a District 5 forum last week, is facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and improper exhibition of a firearm. (See Photo)
➤ Marion County: A 17-year-old was arrested on Tuesday after being accused of faking his own abduction. When found, he “had a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his leg, which shattered his femur and required medical attention.” (See Video)
➤ St. Johns County: The sheriff’s office arrested a man accused of posting images on social media depicting Commissioners Ann Taylor and Krista Joseph with weapons “going through their heads” and blood on their faces. (See Video)
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➤ Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov will miss five months following surgery for an upper-body injury suffered in the second game of the season. He joins team captain Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk on the bench as long-term injuries pile up for the two-time Stanley Cup Champions. (More)
➤ The Jacksonville Jaguars are planning a bigger offensive role for rookie Travis Hunter on Sunday, making it a priority to design and call more plays to make use of his speed. (More)
➤ Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa apologized to his teammates for publicly calling them out for not attending a player-only meeting. “I’ve got to look at myself as the leader protecting the team. I don’t feel like I did that to the best of my abilities,” he said. (More)
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➤ Dassault Falcon Jet inaugurated a new maintenance, repair, and overhaul center in Melbourne. The state-of-the-art facility is expected to create 400 jobs with an average annual salary of $86,120. (More)
➤ Baker & Taylor, a book wholesaler that the Jacksonville Public Library orders many of its materials from, is going out of business at the end of the year. (More)
➤ The Indian River County Hospital District has set aside $2 million in taxpayer funds to support maternity services at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, pending final approval. (More)
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➤ William Mullis stole a woman’s car from a Brevard County gas station, then returned the vehicle and apologized to the owner, saying he didn’t realize there was a child in the car. Mullis is in jail and has been denied bail. (See Video)
➤ The University of Florida launched the next generation of the HiPerGator system, the country’s fastest university-owned supercomputer. (More)
➤ A mini-cow named Jason Moo-Moah went on a boat ride through Pinellas County waters, donning a life vest and traveling from Gulfport Marina through Tierra Verde to Shell Island. “It doesn’t get much more Florida than this!” the boat’s captain said. (See Video)
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MIA Blocks Noem’s TSA Video
