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Southwest Airlines said Tuesday it would start charging customers with a bag check, waiving decades of practice last fall that executives described as the key to distinguishing budget carriers from rivals.Southwest has built a long-standing advertising campaign on its policy that allows passengers to check their bags free of charge, and those who have not reached the upper tier of the Rapid Rewards Loyalty program, who purchase business class tickets or hold airline credit cards, will have to pay for the check bag.The airline did not outline the rate schedule, but said the new policy would start with bookings on…
The “Jesse Girl” singer recently underwent a full-body MRI scan to detect previous or current health issues.Grammy-winning musician Rick Springfield recently discovered that he was suffering from prolonged brain damage as a result of fall 25 years ago.In an interview with People published March 10, the 75-year-old spoke about the results after undergoing a full-body “Prenuvo” MRI scan.company It offers scans designed to detect potential or sometimes current health problems within a wide range of organs and systems, including the brain, heart, lungs and spine.The “Jesse Girl” singer told the outlet that during a 2000 Las Vegas performance, scans had…
MIAMI (WFLA) – Miami Beach police head into the sky to crack down on a rough spring break crowd. According to a report from NBC’s affiliate WTVJ, the new Airborne First Responder, the Skydio x10 drone, is the first in Florida. Police said the drone could see bird eyes anywhere in town within a minute of launch. A giant white shark hole off the coast of Florida “We can provide data in real time and use it to make important decisions on the ground for police officers,” said police chief Wayne Jones. The new drones are just one of the…
By Dave CollinsHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Despite “fraud” committed by prosecutors, the Connecticut Supreme Court on Monday upheld the murder of a man who committed the crime of killing his wife because the victim’s Fitbit exercise tracker contradicts a statement to police.The judge ruled in a 6-0 ruling that Richard Dabate was not taken away from a fair trial due to four failures by prosecutors called “troubled.”Dabate, 48, was convicted of murder and other charges in the fatal shooting of 39-year-old Connie Dabate at the couple’s home in Ellington two days before Christmas in 2015 while their two young sons…
This month marks the 60th anniversary of the historic march from Selma to Montgomery, thwarting the struggle to pass the Voting Rights Act.Howard Simon (Provided)It was the pinnacle of the civil rights movement – fueled primarily by the unimaginable courage of young people, from the lunch countersit inn in Greensboro to the children’s crusades of Birmingham to freedom until the summer of Mississippi Freedom to Selma. I was inspired by the moral leader of Pastor Martin Luther King Jr. and the courage of the Student Nonviolent Coordination Committee when I volunteered when I received a telegram from Dr. King in…
Can you smell it in the air? We’re just over a month away from playoff hockey. Entering this week and leading the Atlantic division with a 40-21-3 record on a six-game winning streak, the Florida Panthers are shining confidently when they hit the road. “We’re now preparing for playoff hockey,” forward Sam Bennett said. “The details are pretty sharp in the last couple game and we’ll continue to try and build it.” Without giving up, the Panthers have only allowed one goal in the last four games. Finishing last week with a high note, rookie Vitek Vanecek stopped all 21…
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If someone is going to tell you a tall story, you want it to be Paul Strickland.Not only for the whimsical way, but he not only spins the thread, but raises his eyebrows here and there is a well-placed pause there.Here’s how he explains that magic: “The story is not actually true, but it is actually true.”Have you got it?A longtime Orlando Fringe Festival favourite, Strickland will be in town on March 19th to perform at Judson’s Live, the latest night spot at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.Perhaps this will help explain the formula for his victory storytelling…
Later, AFP revealed that a caravan containing explosives found in Sydney, which was initially treated as a terrorist threat, was unable to cause a massive explosion.Less than 24 hours after the Australian Federal Police (AFP) confirmed that the caravan containing the explosives discovered in Sydney earlier this year was part of a crime plot rather than a terrorist plot, a political storm broke out.Home Minister Tony Burke criticized opposition leader Peter Dutton for being “contempt” by his assailants for fear of political interests.On March 10, AFP Deputy Director of National Security, Chrissy Barrett confirmed that the January incident initially feared…
Story from FSU’s official sports news site: Seminoles.comTALHASSEE – Florida has hired former player and two-time NBA champion Lu Cruck as men’s basketball head coach, and announced the director of FSU’s vice president and athletics Michael Alford on Sunday.”We look forward to announce that Luke Luke has accepted his offer to become Florida’s next men’s basketball coach,” Alford said. “Luke brings a unique combination of qualities to our program. I am excited to begin the next chapter in basketball history under his leadership. Through basketball, both at the professional and college level, Luke has gained a reputation as one of…