He went out to fish for grouper, but he ended up reeling in an air-to-air missle!
The fisherman found it about 30 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico, in an area known for military testing, and brought it back to Maderia Beach!
It turned out to be live. Thank goodness it didn't detonate!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Quite a catch!
Power to the people!
No matter where your opinion falls on this story, you can't deny the power in numbers. A group of neighbors organized against plans to expand a drug and alcohol rehab center in their neighborhood.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Gift from a stranger
This is one of the saddest stories I've ever done, yet it's also one of my favorites.
It's also the only time I've cried while I've interviewed someone.
Photojournalist Ben Reiff and I shot this on Christmas Day 2008.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
$2 million live shot
Well, not really but I was standing with $2 million worth of underwater research equipment!
This story is about SRI International deciding to open a branch in St. Petersburg. You may not have heard of SRI, but chances are that you know what they've done. The company is responsible, at least partially, for everything from the computer mouse to HDTV and even the internet.
Today, we showed viewers an AUV (automated underwater vehicle) and an ROV (remote-operated vehicle), both worth about $1 million each.
I asked SRI's Director of Marine Operations, John Kloske, to pose with me for a picture with the goods!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
More gridlock?
Critics say get ready for more traffic gridlock, after Gov. Charlie Crist signed a controversial new growth bill into law.
Terrible hours, beautiful view
"Scameras" start ticketing in Lakeland
Red light cameras, also known as "scameras," started ticketing drivers in Lakeland on Monday.
For the first ticket per camera per day, the company that installed the cameras gets the entire fine of $125. The company gets $25 for the second and third tickets and $10 after that.
The City of Lakeland gets the rest.
Critics say these red light camera companies capitalize on tragedies in order to gain support for these cameras. Melissa Wandall, who lost her husband in a traffic crash, offered her take on 10 Connects News This Morning.