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The long-term fate of South Florida-based Silver Airways, known for its pink turbo-prop airplanes and flights to popular statewide and island destinations, has taken a favorable turn as a financial firm stepped up with an initial $5.775 million bid that would allow the troubled carrier to exit bankruptcy. The firm is KIA II LLC, an affiliate of Wexford Capital of Connecticut and West Palm Beach, which has a long track record of investing and reorganizing airlines. It’s the same group that provided critical financing last month for Silver to keep operating. Silver submitted an emergency motion late Friday with the…
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — An Olympic track medalist is being charged in Florida for punching a female hurdler who also competed in the Olympics.A Broward County Sheriff’s Office arrest report says 29-year-old Fred Carly allegedly attacked Alleisha Johnson with a closed fist at a hotel near Fort Lauderdale on Thursday. Carly is charged with misdemeanor battery in the case that left Johnson with a bloody nose.Carly won a bronze medal in the same event at the 2024 Parisio Games in the 100-meter race at the 2020 Olympics, and Johnson also competed. According to the arrest report, they were previously involved…
TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – Students turn pages over the weekend following a fatal mass shooting at Florida State University a few weeks ago.The graduation weekend was to celebrate the next chapter in the lives of these students and to reflect on the tragedy that just happened a few weeks ago. “Miracle”: Cat survives in Utah National Park that killed two Florida hikers This year’s graduation class is the largest in FSU history, with his historic weekend at Florida State University. The students walked the stage, turned tassels and celebrated with their loved ones. “There’s no other group of people who…
Taxes on hotel rooms in the Orlando area were raked over the second-largest month jackpot in history. But the optimism about the $40.1 million Orange County nearly record collection released this morning was tempered a bit by Secretary Phil Diamond, who tracks the money generated for a 6% extra charge on hotel room rentals. “On the other hand, it’s the second ever,” he said. “On the other hand, it has been decreasing since last year (March).” The decline was only slightly from the previous year, at less than $400,000. Orange County Tourist Tax Collection sets new annual record Comptroller’s tourist…
On May 21, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Committee (FWC) will consider hunting potential bears. The proposal will be submitted for public review and a final decision is expected in August.The proposed hunt allowed the harvest of 187 bears in 31 counties in December, and permission was granted through random drawings. The proposal sparked both support and opposition.Proponents argue that Florida black bear hunting is used as a tool to manage growing bear populations and deal with human conflict. The FWC notes that BEAR’s population has grown five times higher than its lowest population target, suggesting the need for…
The cruise ship is about to navigate the ambiguous ocean.Do travelers want faster water slides? Or how many decks will reach your 30s? Do they still want to hike across all seven continents? Or stay on the boat and drink some fruity cocktails?Growth in cruise ship movements is beginning to slow compared to the post-pandemic boom. That trend includes cruise lines that are considering several ways people will keep on board.Some have created new private resorts. Others are doubling with super-luxury luxury trips. Still others offer river cruises.The way this all unfolds will affect South Florida and Sunshine. It is…
The theatre between the tallest and smallest dogs in the world took the path of most dog park encounters despite differences in height of 3 feet: tail shaking, sniffing and running around.Reginald, a seven-year-old Great Dane from Idaho, and Pearl, a Chihuahua from Florida, are recipients who have been recognized for their respective height titles by the Guinness World Records. The fact that Reginalds are small horse sizes and as small as apples did not stop them from becoming famous.The 3.59 inch 4-year-old Pearl comes from a long line of short dogs. Aunt Milly, a former record holder in the…
Some fully employed people have discovered that Social Security contributions have been “$0” in recent years, so the Stuart man and his wife have luxuriously nourished in a 7,700-square-foot, three-bedroom, eight-bathroom home with a small dock and cove.Missing money and homes connect through Matthew Brown and his $22.4 million tax fraud.Brown, 51, is soon transferred from the home to federal prison after being sentenced to 50 months in prison and two years of supervised release in Fort Pierce Federal Court. He was also fined $200,000 and ordered to pay $22,401,585 in reparations.Brown pleaded guilty to failing to pay with trust…
Police have identified the pickup driver as 25-year-old Isai Moreno of Humble, Texas.West Yellowstone, Monchall – Idaho State Police said Saturday that the driver of the tour van involved in a fatal collision with a pickup truck is licensed in California, and the company that organized the trip is CTOUR Holiday LLC, a large tour operator providing international travel services.Six people from the pickup truck driver and Mercedes van were killed in a crash that occurred Thursday evening on US Highway 20 near Henry Lake State Park in eastern Idaho as the tour group headed for Yellowstone National Park.Police have…
Ed DeanVox’s analysis shows that General Zers (an individual born between 1997 and 2012) is coming to embrace religion.The story suggests that he came to the scene around or after Covid-19. Movement among young Americans began to concentrate on religion after years of decline.In February this year, Pew Research said that the rise in General Z of religion was similar to that of the same older Americans.Pew says that after showing a long-standing spiral between 2019 and 2024, Christian share of the adult population is relatively stable, hovering between 60% and 64%.Why is there an increase in General Zell’s movement…