Talking on a cell phone is allowed only if it is done in a hands-free manner. A first-time texting and driving offense is a non-moving violation with a base fine of $30. The National Safety Council reported in 2024 that approximately 1.6 million crashes are caused annually by drivers using cell phones and texting. Most Floridians know…
As we head into a new week, let’s take a look at the news from this past week. Cape Air has discontinued its New Bedford Regional Airport to Logan International Airport flights as of Nov. 7 after six weeks of service. The route was launched in May and began service on Sept. 29. It was discontinued following…
With the nation’s longest-running government shutdown now over, Hoosiers who rely on the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program will soon have their benefits restored. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration will begin issuing full SNAP benefits on Nov. 15, and eligible recipients can expect the funds to be available on their EBT cards starting Nov. 16, according to a news release from the agency. Indiana…
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is building a new $97-million parking garage to enhance customer experience. The new garage will add 750 public parking spaces and 750 rental car spaces. Recent airport improvements also include a redesigned terminal roadway and new boarding bridges. Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is known for customer service and convenience ― the basis of…
Finders Keepers, an organization known for scattering glass floats along Lincoln City beaches, will be holding a special Restoration Pow-Wow drop Nov. 14-16. Finders Keepers is an initiative sponsored by Lincoln City that began with the Millennium Float Project in 1999, where every year, thousands of glass floats are deposited along the 7 miles of beaches between Roads End and Siletz…
Bloomberg’s Ben Westcott reported that “China’s purchases of American soybeans appear to have stalled, less than two weeks after the US touted a wide-ranging trade truce that signaled thawing relations between the world’s two biggest economies.” “After a flurry of orders late last month — which were the first of this season — Chinese imports of…
S’mores, a Nigerian Dwarf goat, has been gaining traction on social media as he begins to become a celebrity on the Florida State University campus. His owner, Cole Verdonck brings him to campus and takes him on other adventures. Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat S’mores, a Nigerian Dwarf goat, has been gaining traction on social media as…
LONDON — The BBC’s boss and its head of news quit on Sunday, Nov. 9, following criticism over bias at the British broadcaster, including in the way it edited a speech by President Donald Trump. The BBC had been under mounting pressure after an internal report by a former standards adviser was leaked to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, which cited failings…
Rockets launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral, Florida, have been seen as far as Myrtle Beach or Philadelphia. People in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Alabama may see New Glenn rocket launch from Cape Canaveral. Billionaire Jeff Bezos founded Blue Origin. The New Glenn rocket stands at 322 feet tall. Godspeed,…
FSU offers study abroad programs during every academic term, allowing students to choose what best fits their academic and financial plans. However, recent travel policy updates in Europe could change how long students can stay abroad. Starting on Oct. 12, 29 European countries will introduce the Entry/Exit System (EES), a system that records a traveler’s…