Boca Raton Plane Crash Kills Three

Three people were killed when a Cessna 310R crashed on a busy city street in Boca Raton Friday morning, erupting into a fireball.

Jared Scarpato, a student at a flight school who witnessed the crash, said, “There was something that was happening with the rudder. It sounded like a stuck rudder, and that’s super, super dangerous.”

One person in a car was injured, and the plane also pushed a car onto nearby train tracks, resulting in the track’s closure. Drivers on a nearby overpass also expressed concerns that the overpass might collapse.

Another car narrowly missed hitting the plane. “I saw the plane fly low and … (it) impacted right in front of my car and it crashed,” driver Pablo Tafur said. “Got out of the car that was on fire, through the flames, and made it to safety.”

State Charges Trump Assassination Suspect 

Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, will now face charges in Florida in addition to federal charges.

Florida officials said they had previously been blocked by former President Biden’s Justice Department, but current Attorney General Pam Bondi gave approval for the state charges.

Routh is accused of plotting to kill Trump as he golfed at his West Palm Beach Golf Course. He fled after Secret Service officers opened fire.

Routh now faces state terrorism and attempted murder charges in Florida on top of the federal charges, to which he pled not guilty. He remains in jail on the federal charges.

Hurricane Preparedness Bills Advance

A bill to advance hurricane preparedness is moving forward in the Florida House this week. The House Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee backed the measure.

The bill outlines local government duties for debris cleanup and establishes rules for handling election disruptions caused by hurricanes.

It also includes regulations for securing construction equipment to prevent incidents such as a crane that crashed into a St. Petersburg building during Hurricane Milton.

The Senate passed a bill as well on Thursday that requires communities to prepare in advance for permitting and managing potential debris.

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➤ North Florida: Officials announced $5.4 million in funding will be allocated to support the protection of local springs. Projects include expanding wetlands in Lake City and purchasing conservation easements in Jefferson and Taylor counties. (More)

➤ Pensacola: Newly installed red light cameras are catching and ticketing an average of 92 drivers a day. The city plans to install more cameras later this year. (More)

➤ Miami Gardens: A pit bull mix, Smoke, had to have emergency surgery after being shot on Monday near the owner’s apartment complex. Police are investigating. (More)

➤ Panama City Beach: The city has approved $100,000 in additional funding for law enforcement for spring break. Additional patrol officers and security cameras will be added. (More)

➤ Panacea: A water quality advisory has been issued for Mashes Sands Beach and Shell Point Beach in Wakulla County. Health officials have asked the public to avoid swimming and any water-related activities. (More)

➤ The Florida Panthers cruised to a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night, moving them to just one point behind the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Atlantic Division standings. (More)

➤ The Florida Gators end their spring training camp today with the annual Orange and Blue scrimmage inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. (More)

➤ Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen says the team will keep star quarterback Trevor Lawrence on a “pitch count” this offseason as he recovers from an AC joint injury that prematurely ended his 2024 season. Lawrence is expected to be fully recovered before the season begins. (More)

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