CLEARWATER - A small airplane crashed on a runway at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport this morning, and the pilot crawled out of the wreckage, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. ...more

June 12, 2008

ORLANDO - SeaWorld Orlando this morning unveiled plans for an attraction to open in 2009 called Manta, a coaster ride that simulates the underwater experiences of the manta ray. The concept was inspired by the gliding motions of mantas, SeaWorld officials said. Guests will fly facedown in a horizontal position underthe belly of a coaster train shaped like a giant manta with a 12-foot wing span. ...more

May 29, 2008

SEBRING — The CTLS drew Light-Sport Aircraft enthusiasts to it like a magnet as they walked through the gates of the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo on Thursday at Sebring Regional Airport. Flight Design USA unveiled its newest plane at the fourth annual expo, which runs through Sunday at the airport. "This is the premier Light-Sport Aircraft show of the year," said Ken Godin, national sales director for Flight Design USA. "The timing was perfect for us to reveal our new product." Bob Wood, chairman of the expo, said the debut of this plane was a great way to kick off the expo. ...more

January 18, 2008