Flying Cars Coming to Orlando?

“Jetsons”-like flying cars could be a reality in Orlando by 2028 as the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority seeks partners to develop and operate a flying car landing pad called a vertiport.

“We envision the airport to be a multimodal hub of the future,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, a member of the Aviation Authority. The vision includes airborne taxis and expanded train service.

Inviting partners will help the airport gather information such as the cost to build a vertiport. Already, local engineers are addressing challenges such as airspace regulations, safety measures, and infrastructure integration.

Spring Training Games Begin

Spring training games for the 2025 Major League Baseball season began Saturday and continue through March 25, with 15 teams based in Florida.

Spring training goes back more than 130 years in Florida and the state’s Grapefruit League games are now a major tourism draw.

More than 50% of ticket buyers are from out of state, and the games generate $683 million for the economy, according to Visit Central Florida.

New for spring training this year, MLB is testing the use of robot umpires to determine a ball or a strike if a player challenges a call. If successful, the system could be used in the regular season starting in 2026.

St. Augustine Among ‘Most Welcoming’

The historic city of St. Augustine is the only U.S. city on Booking.com’s list of the “10 Most Welcoming Places on Earth for 2025.” See the full list here.

Chosen based on customer reviews of hospitality and service, St. Augustine is said to boast the perfect combination of history, culture, and seaside relaxation.

Booking.com recommends exploring the area’s pedestrian-only St. George Street as well as Flagler College, described as a “stunning example of the over-the-top, imposing nature of typical Gilded Age architecture.”

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➤  Palm Beach County: President Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Naples, for governor, posting “RUN, BYRON, RUN!” (More)

➤ Deltona: Rep. Cory Mills, R-7th District, is under investigation for an alleged assault of a woman in Washington D.C. He denies any wrongdoing. (See Details)

➤ Tallahassee: Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a bronze George Washington statue in the State Capitol Rotunda, praising him for setting the precedent of not serving more than two terms in office. (See Photo)

➤ Statewide: Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson invited nominations for “2025 Florida School Lunch Hero” honoring school nutrition professionals. (More)

➤ Dania Beach: The city declared today Mr. George Hadley Day in honor of one of the first black employees at Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor. (More)

➤ Manatee County: City commissioners are considering re-imposing a ban on the retail sale of dogs and cats as well as new pet stores. (More)

➤ Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk was absent during the team’s 2-1 loss to Seattle after suffering a lower-body injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off. (More)

➤ The Jacksonville Jaguars hired former Los Angeles Rams executive James Gladstone as the team’s new general manager. (More)

➤ The Tampa Bay Rays played their first spring training game at Steinbrenner Field, the team’s temporary home field. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: NBA | NHL | NASCAR | PGA | LPGA | NCAAM | NCAAW | NCAAB | NCAASB | Soccer 

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➤ GEICO, the nation’s third-largest auto insurer, joined the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida, strengthening the group’s network of insurers. (More)

➤ Dania Beach-based Spirit Airlines expects to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy “within weeks” following approval of its reorganization plan. (More)

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➤  SpaceX could begin construction of its new Starship Gigabay launchpad in Cape Canaveral as soon as April. The site will stack and prep the firm’s 232-foot-tall Super Heavy rockets before flight. (See Photos) 

➤ Sediment tubes were installed along 5,000 square feet of seafloor within the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park to speed seagrass growth. (See Details)

➤ A gator carrying a turtle stopped traffic in Boynton Beach. (See Video)

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Are you planning a trip for spring break?

1. No: 79%
2. Yes: 12%
3. Haven’t decided: 9%

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