Good Morning! On this day in 1952, in the first fight televised in Florida, Danny Nardico scored a seventh-round technical knockout over former middleweight champion Jake LaMotta at the Coral Gables Coliseum in Miami. Robert De Niro portrayed LaMotta in the 1980 film Raging Bull.
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Fuel Pipeline from MCO to Port Canaveral
Port Canaveral is working with the Florida Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of a fuel pipeline between the port and Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Port Canaveral moves over 3 million tons of fuel across the state annually. A similar pipeline, already in operation, connects Port Tampa Bay and MCO.
A second pipeline would help ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies to the airport and other parts of Central Florida after hurricanes and other natural disasters.
The port is projected to generate more than $200 million in revenue by 2025, with plans to reinvest a significant portion of that money into further port upgrades.
2024 Florida Politics Recap
As the year comes to a close, political analysts Antonio Fins and Brian Crowley reflected on a busy 2024 in Florida politics. You can watch the videos here.
Despite the presidential election being over, politics in Florida continues to take center stage as Gov. Ron DeSantis prepares to appoint the next U.S. Senator to fill Sen. Marco Rubio’s vacant seat once he is confirmed as U.S. secretary of state. You can read about Rubio’s foreign policy positions here.
Fins and Crowley discussed what a future full of U.S. Cabinet members with Florida ties could mean for the state and what DeSantis’ political future might look like.
Orlando Named a Top City for New Year’s
According to WalletHub, Orlando is among the top five cities in which to celebrate New Year’s Eve, alongside New York City, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Chicago.
WalletHub compiled a list of more than 50 interesting facts about one of America’s favorite holidays, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. You can see the facts here.
The Southern tradition of eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day and the 360 million glasses of sparkling wine or champagne consumed on New Year’s Eve are highlighted.
For 25 years, Todd Nettleton, the host of VOM Radio, has ventured into some of the world’s most hostile and restricted nations.
His mission? To meet the courageous men and women who have faced persecution for their unwavering faith in Christ. Todd has traveled far and wide to hear their powerful stories firsthand and to bring their voices to the world, sharing their extraordinary testimonies of faith and resilience.
In his new book, When Faith Is Forbidden: 40 Days on the Frontlines with Persecuted Christians, Todd invites you to meet these bold believers.
Each stop on this journey will challenge you to reflect on your own walk with Christ along the sometimes-difficult path toward our heavenly home.
Through their incredible stories of courageous faith, we pray you will be inspired to a deeper, bolder walk with Christ.
➤Statewide: Unemployment claims in Florida dropped to 219,000 last week, down 1,000 claims from the week prior, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. (More)
➤ Sarasota: A new city ordinance will raise the fee to appeal a parking violation from $7.50 to $25 starting Jan. 1. (More)
➤ Fort Lauderdale: Border Patrol agents arrested more than 10 people on Saturday, including a Bahamian citizen and 11 smuggled Chinese migrants. (See Video)
➤ Martin County: Man-of-war, closely related to jellyfish, are littering the shoreline on the Treasure Coast, driven ashore by winter storms that blew them out of the Gulf Stream. (See Video)
➤ Titusville: An appellate court ruled that although 83% of voters in the city approved the right to clean water, the city couldn’t enforce it because of a 2020 state law preventing local government from giving people the right to bodies of water, plants, and animals. (See Details)
➤ Jacksonville: These are the city’s top 10 stories of 2024, according to the Florida Times-Union. (See List)
➤ The Tampa Bay Buccaneers would clinch a playoff berth with a win over the New Orleans Saints next Sunday. Meanwhile, the Miami Dolphins need a Denver Broncos loss and a win over the New York Jets to advance to the postseason. (More)
➤ The Miami Heat were involved in a brawl with the Houston Rockets after Heat guard Tyler Herro was slammed to the ground by a Houston player. The Heat won the game 104-100. (More)
➤The Orlando Magic pulled off a dramatic 21-point comeback to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 102-101 on Sunday. (More)
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➤ Low-cost airlineArajet plans to begin flights between Miami International Airport and Santo Domingo or Punta Cana by next summer. This move is part of a broader effort to strengthen relations between the Dominican Republic and the United States. (More)
➤ The St. Pete Beach planning board has recommended that the city commission reject plans for the Windward Pass Resort, a proposed hotel with a lazy river, two outdoor bars, an indoor arcade, and a mini-golf course. (More)
➤ Port Canaveral Port Authority commissioners approved a special 3% across-the-board bonus for 246 employees, reflecting the port’s strong financial results. (More)
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➤ Former President Jimmy Carter left a lasting imprint on South Florida, which is still evident in two of Miami’s largest immigrant communities. (See Video)
➤ The MICHELIN Guide to U.S. hotels in 2024 includes the “Three Key” Little Palm Island Resort and Spa in the Florida Keys. (See List)
➤ Athena, a missing dog from Green Cove Springs, traveled 20 miles before ringing her family’s doorbell after returning home on Christmas Eve. (See Photo)
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