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- 1Trump's home county pauses data centers over power and environment concernsβTrump's home county hits pause on data centers over environment and electric bill concerns
Palm Beach County, Florida β Donald Trump's home county β has placed a moratorium on new data center projects, citing worries about environmental impacts and rising electricity bills for residents. The decision comes as communities across the United States grapple with the rapid growth of energy-hungry data centers fuelled by the AI boom, with local officials weighing economic benefits against costs to ratepayers and natural resources.
- 2NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Capsule Lands at Kennedy Space CenterβNASAβs SpaceX Crew-13 Lands at NASA Kennedy
NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission has returned to Earth, with the spacecraft landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The splashdown marks the end of the crew's mission to the International Space Station. Details about the crew's health, mission accomplishments and return timeline have not yet been released in the initial report.
- 3Report Says Everglades Restoration 'Crown Jewel' Is Too SmallββCrown Jewelβ of Everglades Restoration Is Too Small, Report Says
A new report argues that the flagship project of the multibillion-dollar Everglades restoration effort is too small to achieve its ecological goals. The finding raises questions about whether the plan, billed as the centerpiece of one of the world's largest ecosystem restoration programs, can deliver the water flows needed to revive the Florida wetlands. Critics say a bigger footprint is required.
- 4Core rocket for Artemis III moon mission arrives in FloridaβCore rocket for upcoming Artemis III mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center
The core stage rocket for NASA's upcoming Artemis III mission has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The delivery marks a key step in preparations for the mission, which aims to return astronauts to the lunar surface. Attention now turns to assembly and testing as NASA works toward its next crewed moon landing.
- 5NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Astronauts Arrive at Kennedy Space CenterβNASAβs SpaceX Crew-13 Astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center
The astronauts of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming launch to the International Space Station. Local outlet WKMG covered the arrival, which marks a standard pre-launch milestone as the crew completes final training and preparations. The mission continues NASA's routine rotation flights to the orbiting laboratory aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
- 6Space Force Deploys Lasers at Cape Canaveral Amid Drone SurgeβSpace Force Adds Lasers at Cape Canaveral After 500 Port Drone Flights
The US Space Force has installed laser systems at Cape Canaveral following roughly 500 drone flights recorded at the port. The move points to growing concern over unmanned aircraft operating near sensitive launch and military facilities on Florida's Space Coast. Lasers are increasingly seen as a counter-drone option for protecting restricted airspace, and the deployment signals tighter security around America's busiest launch site.
- 7One person detained after security breach at MacDill Air Force BaseβOne person detained following security breach at MacDill Air Force Base
One person has been taken into custody 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 officials work to determine how the individual gained access and whether there was any broader security threat.
- 8NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida for ISS launchβNASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of launch to ISS
The astronauts assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived in Florida for final preparations ahead of their launch to the International Space Station. Their arrival marks the start of standard pre-flight quarantine and training at Kennedy Space Center as the crew gets ready to fly to the ISS aboard a SpaceX spacecraft.
- 9Florida-born NASA astronaut prepares for ISS launchβFrom DeBary to space: Florida-born NASA astronaut ready for launch to ISS
A NASA astronaut born in DeBary, Florida is ready for an upcoming launch to the International Space Station. Local outlets across Florida are covering the story, highlighting the astronaut's hometown roots in DeBary as the mission to the ISS approaches. Details on the launch date, crew, and mission objectives have not been provided in the initial reports.
- 10NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space CenterβWATCH LIVE: NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center
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 was covered live by Fox News and Fox Business. The pre-flight milestone marks the next step in preparations for the launch of the latest NASA-SpaceX crew rotation mission.
- 11Next crew bound for the space station arrives in FloridaβNext crew bound for the space station arrive in Florida
The next crew scheduled to fly to the International Space Station has arrived in Florida ahead of their upcoming launch. The astronauts will complete final training and pre-flight preparations at Kennedy Space Center before lifting off to join the orbital outpost. The arrival marks a routine but key milestone in the countdown for the next rotating mission to the station.
- 12Crew-13 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of launchβCrew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center before big launch
The Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida as final preparations begin for their upcoming launch to the International Space Station. The crew's arrival marks a key milestone in the countdown, with preflight training, briefings and vehicle checks underway. The mission is part of NASA's commercial crew program, which rotates astronauts to the orbiting laboratory for long-duration science expeditions.
- 13Orlando Science Center opens Extreme Sports exhibitβOrlando Science Center opens Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits exhibit
The Orlando Science Center has opened a new exhibit called Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits. The display explores the science behind extreme sports, covering the physics, physiology and technology that allow athletes to push past conventional limits. Visitors can expect hands-on activities that make topics like force, motion and risk accessible. The opening gives families and school groups in Central Florida a new science-focused attraction to explore.
- 14Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center ahead of Oct. 1 launchβCrew-13 lands at Kennedy as the Oct. 1 countdown begins
The Crew-13 astronauts have landed at Kennedy Space Center in Florida as preparations intensify for a targeted October 1 launch. Their arrival puts the mission into final countdown mode, with preflight checkouts, training and rehearsals underway at the spaceport. The crewed mission is set to continue rotational flights to the International Space Station, and attention now turns to whether the launch date holds.
- 15Jupiter High students join 30-year fish studyβJupiter High students take science out of the classroom for 30-year fish study
Students at Jupiter Community High School in Jupiter, 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 local fisheries data.
- 16Florida district deploys robot rabbits to fight invasive pythonsβWhen a district in Florida used robot rabbits to eliminate growing population of Burmese pythons and prot
A Florida district has turned to robotic rabbits to help control the growing population of Burmese pythons, an invasive species that has devastated local wildlife in the Everglades region. The decoys, which mimic the movement and warmth of real prey, are used to lure the snakes to collection points. The unusual approach has drawn attention as an example of technology being applied to conservation and pest-control efforts.
- 17Freshman sensation 'Blaze' stars in Gaither winβInternet sensation βBlazeβ shines in win for Gaither (Fla.) as a freshman
Gaither High School in Tampa, Florida earned a win behind an eye-catching performance from freshman standout 'Blaze', a player already known as an internet sensation before even reaching high school competition. The ninth-grader delivered on the buzz in his varsity showing, drawing fresh attention to one of the most-followed young athletes in the country.