Tyreek Hill Arrested on Way to Dolphins Win

Miami Dolphins’ five-time All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill was detained by Miami-Dade police hours before the team’s home opener at Hard Rock Stadium against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Hill was stopped for speeding one block from the stadium and then got into a verbal altercation with police. He was placed in handcuffs when he became uncooperative.

A second player, Calais Campbell, saw what was happening, pulled over, and intervened with the officers. He was also placed in handcuffs and detained. See the video here.

Both players were ultimately released after Hill was cited for careless driving. Miami-Dade Police Department issued a statement saying an immediate review is in progress.

The Dolphins beat the Jaguars 20-17, with Hill scoring a touchdown on an 80-yard pass in the third quarter. He re-enacted his detainment to celebrate his score.

NASA Delays Mars Mission

NASA announced Friday it is postponing the Escapade mission, the planned October launch of a pair of Mars-bound satellites on what was supposed to be the first launch of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral.

Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, announced it is moving up what was supposed to be its second flight and is now targeting November for New Glenn’s debut.

NASA said the decision to delay the mission until the spring was made because the chances of a delay could lead to cost increases.

State Considers ‘Advanced’ Nuclear Technology

Florida officials met with experts and electric industry representatives last week to discuss “advanced” nuclear technology, including costs and regulations.

The meeting marked the first step for the Public Service Commission in implementing a legislative directive to submit a feasibility report by April.

Possible applications include adding nuclear power at military bases. Officials are considering how the technology may evolve over the next several decades.

Nuclear plants currently generate about 13 percent of Florida’s electricity, and no new nuclear plant has been built in the state since the 1980s.

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➤ More than 30 new laws will take effect in Florida on Oct. 1, including new, harsher penalties for retail theft. (See Full List)

➤ Port St. Joe High School wide receiver Chance Gainer died Friday night after being rushed to the hospital from the football field. The 18-year-old senior collapsed during a game at Liberty High School. (More)

➤ Titusville Playhouse is moving forward with a $75 million expansion despite not receiving a $7.5 million grant from Brevard County. The expansion will make it one of the largest theaters in the county. (See Video)

➤ Orlando: The City Council will today consider a plan to allocate $7.5 million to lease a 21,000-square-foot building on West Washington St. to serve as an “open access shelter.” (See Video)

➤ Tampa: The city is asking for the public’s help with a two-year review aimed at rewriting the land development code to make it more useful to residents and to address needs brought about by growth. (More)

➤ Treasure Coast: A new report estimates that Indian River State College’s five campuses generate $1 billion for the state’s economy, with alumni spending creating more than 9,000 jobs and an additional economic output of $1.7 billion. (More)

➤ The Tampa Bay Bucs won their opening game 37-20 against the Washington Commanders. Quarterback Baker Mayfield threw four touchdown passes. (See Highlights)

➤ The Miami Dolphins have signed all-pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey to a record-breaking three-year $72.3 million contract. (More)

➤ No. 12 Miami and Florida were both able to take care of business against FCS opponents, winning their games 56-9 and 45-7 respectively. (More)

➤ Take a look at this incredible home run robbery by Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Jose Siri. (Watch Video)

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➤ Miami-based Royal Caribbean announced its 2010-built Allure of the Seas cruise ship will undergo a $100 million upgrade to debut in April. (See Photo)

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