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SpaceX launching 24 Starlink satellites from Florida early Nov. 30

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November 29, 2024

SpaceX launching 24 Starlink satellites from Florida early Nov. 30

SpaceX plans to launch 24 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida’s Space Coast early Saturday morning (Nov. 30).

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink spacecraft is scheduled to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Saturday during a four-hour window that opens at 12:00 a.m. EST (0500 GMT).

SpaceX will webcast the action via its X account, with the livestream beginning about five minutes before launch.

If all goes according to plan, the Falcon 9’s first stage will return to Earth about eight minutes after liftoff, touching down on the droneship “Just Read the Instructions” in the Atlantic Ocean.

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It will be the sixth launch and landing for this particular booster, according to a SpaceX mission description. Two of its five flights to date have been Starlink missions.

The Falcon 9’s upper stage will continue carrying the 24 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit, deploying them there about 65 minutes after liftoff.

If all goes to plan, the Starlink launch will be the first leg of a Saturday morning rocket doubleheader for SpaceX.

The company also plans to launch the NROL-126 mission for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office, and 20 Starlink craft, at 3:10 a.m. EST (0810 GMT) on Saturday from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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Florida man accused of supplying fentanyl that killed woman in Hillsborough County

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June 24, 2026

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Florida man accused of supplying fentanyl that killed woman in Hillsborough County

RIVERVIEW, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida man was arrested after investigators linked him to a fatal fentanyl overdose that occurred in December.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded Dec. 29, 2025, to a home on Balm Boyette Road in Riverview, where they discovered the body of a woman identified as 43-year-old Grace Remington. Investigators determined she died from a fentanyl overdose.

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According to the sheriff’s office, the investigation revealed that Aaron Lee Morris had delivered the fentanyl to Remington before her death. Toxicology results showed a fatal amount of the drug in her system.

On Tuesday, HCSO’s Opioid Overdose Investigation Section arrested Morris, 46, and charged him with first-degree murder resulting from the unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.

“Fentanyl continues to destroy lives and devastate families in our community,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “If you choose to distribute this deadly poison, you will be held accountable for the lives lost as a result of your actions.”

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What is the Tartan Army? Scotland’s fans take over South Florida

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June 24, 2026

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What is the Tartan Army? Scotland’s fans take over South Florida

From Boston to now Miami, the Tartan Army has been marching through the streets of South Florida preparing for the Scotland v. Brazil World Cup game at 6 p.m. Known for their crowd-drawing shenanigans, the term “Tartan Army” has been trending on people’s For You Page, but who are they exactly?

The term “Tartan Army” is a nickname for Scotland’s fan base who support the country’s national team. The concept of “Tartan” comes from the iconic fabric design on kilts and is recognized as a symbol of Scottish identity.

The army gained attention for their rowdy team spirit, but also because some bars in Boston ran out of beer as the city hosted Scotland’s first two games. Now they have arrived in Miami and have been making their presence known.

On Monday, around 8,000 army followers marched from a bar called Ball and Chain to the Marlins’ game, making their presence known throughout South Florida.

Then on Tuesday, the Scotland fans invaded Miami Beach as the beer company Miller Lite presented the fans with a tartan beer barge that read “Restock the Scots.”

With the game against Brazil set for later tonight, the Tartan Army will now flood Miami Stadium with beer, bagpipes and kilts.

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Meet the Florida Democrats running for governor against David Jolly

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June 24, 2026

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Meet the Florida Democrats running for governor against David Jolly

With Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings dropping out of the race due to health problems, former Republican U.S. Rep. David Jolly would appear the clear frontrunner in the Democratic primary for governor taking place on Aug. 18. However, Democratic voters looking for an alternative will have choices: Five other candidates have qualified to run for […]

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