Collins Not Suspending Campaign For Governor

(Tallahassee, FL) -- Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins has no plans to drop out of the race for governor. Collins said yesterday he's not suspending his campaign even though he cancelled two events last week. He also said "nothing good in life is easy." Polls show Congressman Byron Donalds leading the race for the Republican nomination.

Blue Origin Rocket Fails To Reach Proper Orbit

(Cape Canaveral, FL) -- It turns out Blue Origin's recent rocket launch was not as successful as previously thought. The company's New Glenn rocket launched Sunday carrying a communications satellite for AST SpaceMobile, but the FAA says the satellite failed to reach the proper orbit. AST SpaceMobile says the satellite will re-enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up. The FAA has grounded the New Glenn rocket while it investigates. Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp says one of the rocket's engines didn't produce sufficient thrust to reach the target orbit. He writes on X he's working with the FAA to learn from the data and implement the improvements needed to quickly return to flight operations.

Two Arrested in Oakwood Terrace Apartment Shooting

Escambia County, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- Two people are behind bars in connection with the April 12th shooting at Oakwood Terrace Apartments on Truman Avenue that left two people hospitalized. Marvin Drakeford, 27, and Kiyanna Pitts, 23, are both charged with attempted homicide. Drakeford faces an additional weapons charge and Pitts is also charged with tampering with evidence. Both are held without bond.