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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1974, Torrian Gray, cornerbacks coach for the Florida Gators football team and a former safety for the Minnesota Vikings, was born in Lakeland.

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Starliner Astronauts to Return Today

The NASA astronauts who crewed the Boeing Starliner and have been stranded at the International Space Station (ISS) could be on their way home sooner than expected due to weather conditions off the Florida coast.

NASA and SpaceX moved up the mission from Wednesday to today, with Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams expected to board a SpaceX Dragon capsule with the Crew-9 team early this morning.

The four returning crew members include NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov. The capsule is scheduled to make a water landing near Florida this evening.

Wilmore and Williams first launched to the ISS in June aboard the Starliner spacecraft. The mission, the maiden crewed voyage of Boeing's vehicle, ended in failure with a slew of technical issues.

International Delight Coffee Creamer Recalled

Danone, the parent company of International Delight Coffee Creamer, has issued a voluntary recall on more than 75,000 bottles of International Delight across 31 states, including Florida.

The 32-oz containers of two flavors, hazelnut and Cinnabon classic cinnamon roll, were recalled by the FDA due to “spoilage and illness with the use of the products.”

Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled coffee creamers and throw them away. If they consume the product and feel sick, they should seek medical attention.

Space Coast Dominates ‘10 Best Cruise Line’ List

Southern Living magazine’s list of the 10 best cruise lines of 2025 includes six that sail from the Space Coast’s Port Canaveral, including No. 1 ranked Royal Caribbean Cruises, which is headquartered in Miami.

The magazine asked more than 10,000 readers to choose their favorite cruise line based on entertainment and dining options, itinerary, and ship size. You can see the full list here.

Disney Cruise Line ranked No. 3. Other Port Canaveral-based companies on the list include Norwegian Cruise Line (No. 4), Carnival (No. 5), Princess Cruises (No. 7), and Celebrity Cruise Lines (No. 8).

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➤ Miami Beach: Former mayor Alex Daoud has died at 81. He became mayor in 1985 and was re-elected for two additional terms. In 1991, during his third term in office, Daoud was indicted on federal bribery charges and suspended from office. (See Video)

➤ Jacksonville: City officials launched Lights Out North Florida on March 15, asking residents and businesses to turn off unnecessary outdoor lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. to help birds safely travel through the area. (More)

➤ Orlando: The 900,000-square-foot mixed-use project, Westcourt Orlando, is coming to downtown, with the groundbreaking expected this fall. (See Video)

➤ Brevard County: In the Congressional District 6 race, state Sen. Randy Fine has called for the Florida Office of Election Crimes and Security to arrest his opponent, Josh Weil, after a woman working for Weil’s campaign was arrested for theft. (More)

➤ Tarpon Springs: Nicole Lampadarios Free, the former leader of the Tarpon Springs Little League, has been charged with grand theft and accused of embezzling over $23,000 from the organization. (More)

➤ Lake County: A circuit court judge has postponed the trial of a woman indicted in the ambush attack on three sheriff’s deputies, ruling her incompetent to proceed. (More)

➤ The Orlando Magic ended the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 16-game winning streak on Sunday night after star forward Paolo Banchero scored 24 points with 11 rebounds and seven assists to lead the team to a 108-103 victory. (More)

➤ Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs shocked fans by going on the field shirtless during a Savannah Bananas game at the Buccaneers’ home field, Raymond James Stadium. The Bananas are an exhibition baseball team akin to the Harlem Globetrotters. (Watch Video)

➤ The Florida Panthers allowed four third-period goals on Sunday night against the New York Islanders, squandering the commanding 2-0 lead they built in the second period, resulting in a 4-2 loss. (More)

➤ Florida Atlantic University's men's basketball team will host Dayton on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament. (More)

➤ Jacksonville gave the Manta Rays an exciting send-off last weekend as the Florida State College men’s basketball team left for the National Junior College Athletic Association Tournament. Today the team faces Davidson-Davie Community College in the first round. (See Photo)

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➤ Upper Deck Golf is bringing its unique golfing experience to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on March 21-22, allowing ticket holders to hit tee shots from the upper deck to the field below. (See Photo)

➤ Jacksonville’s Adventure Landing water park celebrated its 30th anniversary when it opened last weekend. The park is facing potential permanent closure in September. (More)

➤ Daytona Beach’s Bethune-Cookman University has opened a new business development center, which will house the Equipping Entrepreneurs for Success program. (See Video)

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➤ It’s National Clean Out Your Closet Week, and North Florida Goodwill is encouraging people to declutter for mental health, stress reduction, and as a way to support the community. (More)

➤ "I just won the Golf Club Championship, probably my last, at Trump International Golf Club, in Palm Beach County,” President Donald Trump shared on Truth Social on Sunday after ordering strikes on the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. (More)

➤ In Pinellas County, commissioners are seeking engaged citizens to serve on a Public Library Cooperative board. If you love books and reading, this may be for you. (More)

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