‹ BackThe Newspaper EditionFront PageExit to modern site ›
Liberty Bell Report

Section PFlorida & Southeast News

Investigators Recover Cockpit Voice Recorder From Florida Jet Crash That Killed Nine

The recorder could reveal what the pilots said as they lost control of the business jet in severe weather last week.

By FRANK KOWALSKIFlorida & Southeast News · Nov 10, 11:25 PM

FLORIDA — Federal investigators have recovered the cockpit voice recorder from the business jet that plunged from the sky during severe weather in Florida last week, killing all nine people on board, The Hill reported.

If the data can be recovered, it could give crucial details about what the pilots said to each other as they lost control of the aircraft, The Guardian reported. ABC News and the Hindustan Times also reported the recovery.

Earlier reporting indicated that parts of the Learjet may have broken off before it crashed, according to The Hill. Investigators have not announced a cause.

Nine families are grieving tonight, and they deserve clear answers. The voice recorder is often the key to understanding the last minutes of a flight, and it may help prevent the next tragedy. We will follow the investigation as findings are released.

Continued: read the full story »

Florida Attorney General Subpoenas Democratic Socialists of America Over Alleged Cuba and China Ties

James Uthmeier is investigating possible foreign contributions linked to DSA delegations.

By TOMÁS ORTEGAFlorida & Southeast News · Nov 10, 1:00 PM

FLORIDA — Florida is going after the Democratic Socialists of America.

Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday his office has issued an investigative subpoena to the DSA over allegations of foreign funding from Cuba and China. Fox News reported the probe centers on possible foreign donations tied to DSA delegations to Cuba and China.

PJ Media noted Florida was the only highly populous Republican state that stayed solidly red in the midterms.

The DSA has not been charged with wrongdoing.

Sunshine State Report's take: Floridians who fled communism in Cuba know exactly…

Continued: read the full story »

Previous pagePage O · EnergyTurn the pagePage Q · Sports