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NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission has returned, with the crew landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission carried astronauts to and from the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. Little additional detail beyond the landing announcement is available, and reaction to the return has not yet been widely reported.
- 2One person detained after security breach at MacDill Air Force Base●One person detained following security breach at MacDill Air Force Base
One person has been detained after a security breach at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, according to FOX 13 Tampa Bay. The base, home to US Central Command and Special Operations Command, reported the incident as authorities responded and took the individual into custody. Details about the person's identity, motive, and whether the breach caused any disruption have not yet been released.
- 3Trump attacks Florida Congresswoman Salazar over immigration stance●Trump turns on Salazar after Florida Republican challenges his immigration crackdown
President Trump has publicly turned on Miami-area Republican congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar after she challenged his immigration enforcement policies. The clash exposes a rift inside the Florida GOP, where Salazar has pushed for a more measured approach to immigration that protects long-standing residents. The feud puts moderate Republicans in immigrant-heavy districts in a difficult position ahead of coming legislative fights.
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The Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their scheduled launch to the International Space Station on October 1. The crew's arrival at KSC is a standard step in final launch preparations, including training reviews and quarantine protocols. The mission will carry astronauts to the ISS for a long-duration expedition aboard the orbiting laboratory.
- 5Florida-born NASA astronaut set for launch to ISS●From DeBary to space: Florida-born NASA astronaut ready for launch to ISS
A NASA astronaut born in DeBary, Florida is preparing for an upcoming launch to the International Space Station. Local outlets in Florida are covering the story, highlighting the astronaut's hometown roots and readiness for the mission. The launch adds to ongoing crew rotations to the ISS as space activity in Florida continues to draw attention.
- 6Trump's home county pauses data center projects over costs▼Trump's home county hits pause on data centers over environment and electric bill concerns
Officials in Palm Beach County, Florida, Donald Trump's home county, have voted to impose a temporary halt on new data center development. The pause reflects concerns about the environmental impact of the facilities and the strain they could place on local electricity supplies and residents' power bills. The decision highlights growing pushback across the United States against the rapid expansion of energy-hungry data centers.
- 7Trump's home county pauses data centers over power and environment▼Trump’s home county hits pause on data centers over environment and electric bill concerns
Palm Beach County, Florida, Donald Trump's home county, has imposed a pause on new data center projects, citing environmental concerns and worries about rising electric bills for local residents. The moratorium reflects growing pushback in the United States against the rapid expansion of energy-hungry data centers, which critics say strain power grids and drive up household utility costs.
- 8Space Force Deploys Lasers at Cape Canaveral Amid Drone Surge▼Space Force Adds Lasers at Cape Canaveral After 500 Port Drone Flights
The US Space Force is adding laser systems at Cape Canaveral following hundreds of drone flights reported near the port area. The move signals growing military attention to unmanned aircraft activity around the Florida spaceport, a critical launch site. Observers are watching whether the lasers are intended for defense testing, counter-drone operations, or airspace monitoring.
- 9Florida district deploys robot rabbits to fight invasive pythons●When a district in Florida used robot rabbits to eliminate growing population of Burmese pythons and prot
A Florida district is using robotic rabbits to help tackle the growing population of Burmese pythons, an invasive species that has devastated local wildlife. The robots mimic prey to lure the snakes into areas where they can be captured. The unusual approach has drawn wide attention as officials look for new ways to protect the Everglades ecosystem.
- 10Trump, Flock cameras and Florida politics stir Brevard readers●Trump, Flock cameras and Florida politics fire up Brevard readers
Donald Trump, the expansion of Flock automated license plate reader cameras, and Florida political developments have drawn strong reaction from readers in Brevard County. Coverage tying national politics to local surveillance technology and state issues prompted residents to weigh in on privacy concerns and the direction of Florida politics.
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The latest top 25 college football rankings are out, with Florida and LSU climbing while Michigan and USC drop, and three new teams entering the poll. The reshuffle has fans and analysts debating which programs are trending up or down as the season progresses.
- 12Florida Tech students simulate life on Mars●'You're on your own': Florida Tech students live like astronauts on "Mars" mission
Students at Florida Institute of Technology are taking part in a simulated Mars mission, living under the kinds of constraints astronauts would face on the red planet, including limited communication and self-reliance. The program, covered by Florida Today, puts participants in isolated conditions to test how they handle problems without outside help. The simulation highlights growing student interest in space exploration and hands-on preparation for future missions to Mars.
- 13Missing USF Doctoral Student Found Dead, Roommate Charged●1 missing USF doctoral student found dead, roommate charged with murder: Sheriff
A University of South Florida doctoral student who had been reported missing has been found dead, and the sheriff's office has charged their roommate with murder. Authorities say the arrest followed an investigation into the student's disappearance. The case has drawn wide attention given the suspect's proximity to the victim and the campus connection.
- 14IonQ Places Three Superion 256 Systems With NVIDIA, FIU and SDT●IonQ Lined Up 3 Superion 256 Systems With NVIDIA, FIU, and SDT. Here’s Where the Stock Could Go
Quantum computing company IonQ has lined up three of its Superion 256 systems with NVIDIA, Florida International University and SDT, according to a Yahoo Finance report. The report also looks at where IonQ's stock could head next. Investors are watching the deals as a sign of growing commercial demand for IonQ's quantum technology, though the stock's trajectory remains a matter of speculation.
- 15Florida counties declare emergency over unusual dengue outbreak●Florida counties declare emergency over ‘wildly unusual’ dengue outbreak
Several Florida counties have declared a state of emergency in response to what health officials are calling a wildly unusual outbreak of dengue fever. The mosquito-borne illness, typically rare in the continental United States, has prompted local emergency measures as authorities work to control mosquito populations and curb further transmission. Coverage from national outlets is drawing attention to the outbreak's unusual scale and the implications for public health in the region.
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The Orlando Science Center has opened a new exhibit called Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits, a hands-on display exploring the science behind extreme sports such as skydiving, snowboarding and climbing, and how athletes push physical limits. Local outlets covered the opening, and it is expected to draw families and school groups looking for interactive science experiences in Central Florida.
- 17Jupiter High students join 30-year fish study●Jupiter High students take science out of the classroom for 30-year fish study
Students at Jupiter High School in Florida are taking part in a fish study that has now run for 30 years, moving their science lessons out of the classroom and into the field. The long-running project gives students hands-on research experience while contributing decades of ecological data. It is being highlighted as an example of experiential science education in local schools.
- 18Port Richey parents arrested after baby hospitalized with 0.383 BAC●Port Richey baby girl hospitalized with BAC of 0.383, parents arrested: court documents
A baby girl in Port Richey, Florida, was hospitalized with a blood alcohol level of 0.383, according to court documents, and her parents have been arrested in connection with the case. The alleged reading is several times the legal driving limit for an adult, and the case is drawing widespread shock and anger as details emerge about how the infant was harmed.
- 19Flock Camera Data Led to Innocent Woman's 13-Day Jail Stay●One Piece of Flock Camera Data Put This Innocent Woman in Jail for 13 Days
Lindsey Isaacs of Palm Beach, Florida spent 13 days in jail after she was wrongly charged with vehicular homicide based on a single Flock automated license plate camera reading that misidentified her car. She has since filed a lawsuit, arguing the arrest shows how errors in automated surveillance data can put innocent people behind bars with little scrutiny.
- 20South Florida schools lose 35,000 students in steep enrollment decline●South Florida schools lose 35,000 students in another year of steep enrollment declines
South Florida school districts have lost 35,000 students in another year of steep enrollment declines, according to the Sun Sentinel. The continuing drop affects public school funding, which is tied to student counts, and raises questions about classroom closures and staffing. It follows a multi-year trend that educators in the region attribute to shifting demographics and families leaving traditional public schools.
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NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission is on its way to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a step in preparations for the crew's upcoming flight to the International Space Station. The mission is part of NASA's ongoing partnership with SpaceX under the Commercial Crew Program, which regularly rotates astronauts to and from the orbiting laboratory.
- 22Democrat José Javier Rodríguez launches Florida AG ad campaign●Democrat José Javier Rodríguez launches 'Give 'Em Hell' statewide ad campaign in Florida AG race
Democrat José Javier Rodríguez has launched a statewide advertising campaign called 'Give 'Em Hell' in his race for Florida attorney general. The campaign rollout marks a push to raise his profile in a contest that could shape the balance of legal power in the state. Details on ad spending and messaging beyond the campaign's name remain limited.
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming mission to the International Space Station. The crew’s arrival marks a standard pre-launch milestone, as astronauts typically quarantine and complete final training at the Florida facility in the weeks before liftoff on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
- 24Florida set to enter top 10 as Michigan and Penn State drop out of rankings●Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Florida into top 10, Michigan and Penn State fall from college football rankings
Florida is projected to jump into the top 10 of the college football rankings in the next Top 25 poll, according to a projection by CBS Sports. Michigan and Penn State are both expected to fall out of the rankings entirely following their latest results, a notable shake-up among traditional power programs in the sport.
- 25Entertainment boom reshapes Brevard County's image●Entertainment boom hits Brevard as region sheds ‘sleepy beach town’ image
Brevard County, on Florida's Space Coast, is experiencing a surge in entertainment development that locals and business observers say is ending its reputation as a quiet beach destination. New venues and attractions are drawing visitors and investment, positioning the region as a growing entertainment hub rather than a sleepy coastal town.
- 26Cubs and Red Sox to meet at Tropicana Field on Sunday●Tropicana Field to host Cubs vs. Red Sox game on Sunday
Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida will host a Sunday game between the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox, according to MLB. The unusual neutral-site matchup has drawn attention from baseball fans curious about scheduling. Further details about why the venue was chosen were not provided.