On this day in 1996, ValuJet Flight 592 crashed in the Everglades on Mother’s Day minutes after takeoff from Miami International Airport, killing 110.
The cost of a day at Disney World continues to rise, with one dad in shock that a day trip cost him nearly $1,400. Find out more in Et Cetera.
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Former Democrat Runs for Governor
Florida state Sen. Jason Pizzo announced a run for governor Saturday. Pizzo recently quit the Democratic Party, changing his affiliation to independent.
“NPAs (no party affiliation voters) decide who win elections in this state, and there’s 3.7 million of them,” Pizzo said.
Donalds was endorsed by President Trump and is currently polling 19 percentage points ahead of possible candidate Casey DeSantis, wife of Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is term-limited and unable to seek re-election.
Smelly Seaweed Hits Beaches
It’s expected to be a record year for stinky seaweed as the first sargassum started washing up on Florida’s Space Coast near Cape Canaveral.
The University of South Florida is monitoring the largest sargassum bloom ever recorded—an estimated 31 million tons. When this seaweed washes ashore and begins to rot, it releases a foul odor that can make breathing difficult.
How much eventually washes up on shore will depend on winds and other factors.
“The majority of sargassum is really far away. There’s some moderate amount in the western Caribbean sea, but it will take a month or more for that sargassum to reach Florida,” said Dr. Chuanmin Hu, professor of Oceanography at USF’s College of Marine Science.
U.S. Coast Guard officials emphasized the importance of having a safety plan in place ahead of National Safe Boating Week, scheduled for May 17-23.
“The fact that this mariner shared his float plan with his wife, coupled with the seamless coordination between our partner agencies, undoubtedly played a significant role in saving his life,” said Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Catell of the St. Petersburg station.
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➤Statewide:Two endangered panthers were hit by cars and died in the last week, bringing the total lost this year to nine. (More)
➤St. Lucie County:Law enforcement is investigating an alleged false social media post designed to make a candidate in the sheriff’s race look racist. (More)
➤St. Johns County:The historic jail in St. Augustine where Martin Luther King Jr. was once arrested will be renovated instead of demolished after community protests. (See Photo)
➤Escambia County: Severe weather damaged homes and power lines Saturday morning, with some residents reporting seeing a tornado. (More)
➤Miami:Residents are objecting to special taxes levied by the Miami Downtown Development Authority, calling it “double taxation.” (Details)
➤ Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson showcased his elite speed on this smooth diving catch during the team’s 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. (Watch Video)
➤Miami Heat President Pat Riley was non-committal when discussing a potential contract extension for star guard Tyler Herro. (More)
➤The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to terms with 15 undrafted free agents, including Shilo Sanders, the son of NFL legend Deion Sanders. (More)
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➤ A Florida dad went viral when he released a video expressing shock that a day trip to Disney World cost his family of five $1,391. (See Photos)
➤HistoryMiami Museum kicked off a special exhibit celebrating the history of swimwear. (See Photo)
➤SpaceX launched28 Starlink satellites into orbit early Saturday morning via a Falcon 9 rocket that lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. (See Video)
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Florida Poly graduates celebrated Star Wars-style on May 4th.
