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Spirit now flying nonstop from Rochester to Fort Lauderdale
A new nonstop flight from Rochester to Fort Lauderdale is taking to the skies. Spirit Airlines is offering daily flights out of the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport starting at $97 one way. The first flights of the new route took off on Wednesday. "Whether you are planning a...
Miami man living in Miramar arrested for attempted murder while 2 other cases remain pending
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Manuel Laguerre was back at the main jail in Fort Lauderdale. He has been in and out of jail for years, but he has never been to prison. That could change with his latest case. This time Laguerre, 35, stands accused of attempted murder. He...
Florida residents report hearing sonic booms during Falcon 9 rocket launch: 'House shook'
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Some Florida residents may have heard sonic booms following the liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday morning. SpaceX launched the Maxar 2 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 9 a.m. SpaceX said there was a possibility...
Pinellas school board race draws complaint over ad featuring DeSantis
A Pinellas County School Board member seeking re-election alleges Republican leaders crossed legal boundaries in campaign ads that endorse her challenger. In a complaint to the Florida Elections Commission, Eileen Long says mailers and texts in support of opponent Erika Picard violate a state law that says candidates cannot be identified by their party in non-partisan races.
LYNKD magazine named finalist for Sunshine State Awards
LYNKD magazine, created by faculty, staff and students in the College of Communication and Design, has been named a finalist in three categories by the Society of Professional Journalists Sunshine State Awards. Lynn's nomination against professional publications is a testament to the collaborative spirit that drives members of the College...
As primary nears, Stanley Campbell lays out his case for Senate Dem nomination
Tech entrepreneur and former Naval pilot Stanley Campbell campaigned in South St. Petersburg on Tuesday night, telling a group of Baptist ministers that he intends to stun the Florida political world next week and capture the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. “I am a real solid candidate. I’m going to win the nomination, and I’m […]
Florida bat removal allowed starting Aug. 15, but illegal after April 15
While many people associate bats with Halloween, Floridians live with 13 native species plus seven others that are occasional visitors from elsewhere. But if you find yourself literally living with bats that have roosted inside our outside your house, it is illegal to evict them from April 16 to Aug. 14 because...
Burnstine and Ghattas present at Academy of Business Research conference
Andrew Burnstine, associate professor of marketing, and RG Ghattas, assistant professor in the College of Business and Management, presented their paper "AI-assisted study in Post Pandemic Disruptions of Operations and Supply Chain Management Practices " at the Academy of Business Research fall conference. The paper was named "A best conference...
Sophia Stone publishes article in Wisdom's Edge Foundation
Sophia Stone, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, published an article titled "My Ongoing Journey Using Philosophy to Educate and Heal" about teaching underserved communities at Wisdom's Edge Foundation—an outreach organization that brings philosophy to the edges of society. The article was featured on the "What School Could Be" blog.
Lauderhill Detective Charged with Digital Voyeurism, Placed on Leave Amid Sunrise Police Probe
Johnny Mateo, a Lauderhill Police detective, was charged with digital voyeurism following his off-duty arrest by Sunrise Police. Mateo, 42, finds himself ensnared by the law he once enforced after an undisclosed incident spurred an investigation that led to his apprehension this Tuesday, as detailed by reports from NBC Miami. Subsequently, the Lauderhill Police Department has placed the detective on administrative leave, signaling a zero-tolerance stance on misconduct among its ranks.
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