Starlink Launch Set For This Evening
(Cape Canaveral, FL) -- SpaceX is planning to send more Starlink satellites into orbit tonight. A Falcon 9 rocket is expected to go up into space from Cape Canaveral with weather 70-percent favorable. The goal is to use the technology to provide accessible internet around the world. Liftoff is scheduled for 6:49pm.
Trump Fans, Critics Gather Outside Mar-A-Lago
(West Palm Beach, FL)-- Some of Donald Trump's supporters are criticizing what they call a witch hunt against the former president. Trump said last night that FBI agents raided his Mar-A-Lago home. There are reports that the agency is looking for classified documents. Trump supporters gathered on the Southern Boulevard Bridge in protest. One woman tells the Miami Herald the raid is a disgusting sign that Democrats will do anything to stop him from winning again. A Trump critic, though, tells Local 10 News Trump is a criminal who deserves what he's getting.
Crist Responds To Mar-A-Lago Raid
(Washington, DC)-- A Tampa Bay congressman hopes the reported raid on Donald Trump's home is just the beginning. The former president announced last night that FBI agents raided Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach County. Democratic Congressman Charlie Crist says the raid is part of an effort to end dictators-in-chief. He also indicated Governor Ron DeSantis could be next. Crist is running for governor, and his opponent in the Democratic primary, Nikki Fried, Tweeted a photo of Crist with Trump. She added that she's the only candidate for governor who never had a fundraiser at Mar-A-Lago.
DeSantis, Rubio And Scott React To Mar-A-Lago Raid
(Washington, DC)-- Marco Rubio is among those criticizing the federal government for what he calls an unprecedented raid on Donald Trump's home. Senator Rubio Tweeted that using government power to persecute political opponents is something we have seen many times from third world dictatorships but never before in America. Senator Rick Scott called the raid 'third-world country stuff,' and he said the FBI must explain what they're doing and why. Governor Ron DeSantis Tweeted the raid was another escalation in the weaponization of federal agencies against the Regime's political opponents.
Three Dead In Murder-Suicide
(Edgewater, FL)-- Three people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Volusia County. Edgewater Police say a man shot another man and a woman before taking his own life last night. It happened at a Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Ridgewood and East Knapp avenues. The shooter apparently shot the male victim and took the woman hostage while others at the meeting fled. That led to a hostage situation, and police say when the SWAT team entered the room, all three were dead. They have not been identified. No one else was hurt.
Universal Orlando Resort Enacts CityWalk Curfew For Minors
(Orlando, FL)-- Those visiting a popular late night venue should be aware of a change. Universal Orlando Resort recently put in place a 9:00 p.m. weekend curfew at CityWalk for guests under 18.Those accompanied by an adult or who are staying at a Universal hotel or attending a movie at CityWalk are exempt.
Brevard County Is Short 140 Teachers
(Titusville, FL)-- Brevard County schools may start the year with a teacher shortage. The district has over 140 openings, but officials say they're not giving up finding people who want to teach. A spokesman says an education degree is not required, and you can earn your teaching certificate while working. He also tells News 6 we're doing what we can to get people who want to shape the future and make a difference.
Pac-Man Live Action Movie In Works
(Los Angeles, CA)-- A live action Pac-Man movie is in the works. Actor Justin Baldoni's production company Wayfarer Studios is behind the film based on the arcade game as well as Bandai Namco Entertainment, the creator of Pac-Man. The untitled movie is being written by Chuck Williams, who brought "Sonic the Hedgehog" to the big screen. No details about when the film will release were announced.
TODAY IN HISTORY
1974, President Richard Nixon's resignation became official. He was the first U.S. President to resign.
1969, actress Sharon Tate, coffee heiress Abigail Folger, and three others were found brutally murdered in Tate's L.A. home. Cult leader Charles Manson and his disciples were later convicted of the killings.
1945, three days after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan. The blast and its after effects killed an estimated 74-thousand people.
1936, Jesse Owens became the first American to win four medals in one Olympics.