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Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
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Avelo Airlines is ending certain flights from Daytona Beach airport, officials say
The Brief Avelo Airlines will discontinue certain flights from Daytona Beach International Airport at the end of April, a spokesperson for the airline confirmed. The airline cited "poor performance indicators" as one of the reasons for the cancellations. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - A popular low-cost airline is ending some of its flight options currently offered from a Central Florida airport, according to officials. What we know Avelo Airlines said it will discontinue its weekly flights from Daytona Beach International Airport to Hartford, Connecticut and Charlotte/Concord, New Hampshire, at the end of April. The airline, however, will continue to fly to New Haven, Connecticut and Philadelphia / Wilmington, Delaware, officials confirmed. What they're saying "These routes had poor performance indicators and were not booking in the normal pattern we like to see," a spokesperson for the airline told FOX 35 News. In a social media post, Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry described the situation as "bad news" for the city but highlighted that the airport continues to offer flights to eight destinations through other airlines. Dig deeper Avelo Airlines is a U.S.-based ultra-low-cost carrier known for flying from secondary airports to keep fares low. It operates a fleet of Boeing 737s and serves over 50 destinations across the U.S., the Bahamas, Jamaica, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. The airline began offering twice-weekly service from Daytona Beach in June 2023, with flights operating on Thursdays and Sundays. At the time, Avelo representatives said Daytona Beach was one of their most-requested routes, making the decision an easy one. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by a spokesperson for Avelo Airlines on April 22, 2025.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Yahoo
This Florida senior, 85, lost $35K in life savings in a lottery scam that everyone should know about
A Florida sheriff was on hand at Daytona Beach International Airport to greet and grill one of three suspects in a lottery scam that conned an 85-year-old woman out of $35,000. Suspect Shania Baptiste was extradited from New York to Florida in connection with the fraud, which saw an elderly Dayton Beach woman lose her life savings, as reported by Fox 35 Orlando and WFTV Channel 9. Media captured the scene as Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood met her at the airport I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) A near-record number of Americans are grappling with $1,000 car payments and many drivers can't keep up. Here are 3 ways to stay ahead Protect your retirement savings with these 5 essential money moves — most of which you can complete in just minutes "Shania, I am Sheriff Chitwood, and I want to let you know that we protect our seniors in this community. That's why you're here,' he said, before Baptiste was handcuffed and taken to jail to await trial. 'I hope you enjoy your stay here. Welcome to Florida." Baptiste replied she was innocent. "I'm sorry for the crime that was committed, but it was not me," she responded. Baptiste's alleged accomplice Neilson Brooks was booked into the Volusia County jail, but posted bond and was released three hours later. Both Baptiste and Brooks face charges of Organized Scheme to Defraud and Grand Theft over $20,000. The fraud began when con artists told an 85-year-old Daytona senior that she had won $1 million through Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes. Then they told her she needed to wire them $20,000 in taxes and fees to collect her winnings. When the elderly woman went to the bank to wire the cash, tellers told her it was likely a scam. Then the con artists convinced the woman to go to another bank with a cover story that she was sending money to a family member for home repairs. When that transaction went through, they demanded more, collecting $35,000 in total. The scam followed a familiar pattern: Friendly-sounding fraudsters contact elderly victims to tell them they've won money, but need to pay upfront fees or taxes. Victims are frequently coached on what to say when bank managers question them, even going so far as to lie. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office has managed to recover $20,000 and return it to the elderly woman, who may get the remainder of her money back pending the results of the trial. Many victims of this kind of fraud don't get their money back, as wiring funds is like sending cash. Read more: Home prices in America could fly through the roof in 2025 — here's the big reason why and how to take full advantage (with as little as $10) As more cases like this one emerge, law enforcement is cracking down on fraudsters. Still, your best line of defense is education. Learn to spot red flags, and don't be afraid to ask a trusted friend or family member for help. Here are some tips to protect yourself and your loved ones from this kind of scam. Legitimate sweepstakes don't require winners to pay taxes upfront. Rather, taxes are generally paid when you file your taxes for the year. If you or a loved one receives a call asking for taxes before winnings are dispersed, hang up and block the number. Before making any large financial decisions, consult with a trusted friend, family member, or financial adviser. Fraudsters often pressure victims into secrecy; don't let them isolate you. In fact it's a red flag if they insist that you don't tell anyone. Help friends and family members recognize signs of fraud. Tell them how con artists pressure people to send money, with claims like it's a 'time-limited offer,' or you'll be arrested if you don't comply. Explain how wiring money is like sending cash in the mail as it's not always easy to see where it goes or retrieve it. If you receive messages from someone you think is a scammer, block their number. If you believe you have been scammed, contact your bank and police as soon as possible. In some cases, authorities can claw back funds or investigate where the funds went. Meanwhile, Sheriff Chitwood issued this warning for scammers: 'If we track you down in the continental United States, your a— is coming back here and let everybody see what a scumbag you really are.' Jamie Dimon issues a warning about the US stock market — says prices are 'kind of inflated.' Crashproof your portfolio with these 3 rock-solid strategies 'I like this stuff': Self-made $500M mogul and YouTuber reveals his 'essential' US portfolio that he says Amazon 'can't hurt' — here's his secret formula and how you can copy it in 2025 Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Drivers embrace attention boost they get from President Trump visiting Daytona 500
The buzz started small and grew louder at the sold-out Daytona International Speedway about an hour before the green flag dropped to officially start Sunday's Daytona 500. No, it wasn't for Pitbull, a former car owner and Cuban American rapper and singer, taking the main stage for a mini-set. It wasn't for Anthony Mackie, star of the No. 1 movie "Captain America: Brave New World," who was to tell the drivers to start their engines. It wasn't for "Reacher" star Alan Ritchson, who was to drive the pace car. Read more: Daytona 500 recap: William Byron avoids late crashes to win for second straight year It was for a Boeing VC-25 which was doing a flyby near the Speedway. The plane was also Air Force One. President Trump arrived at Daytona Beach International Airport just before noon and took the five-minute ride to the Speedway in 'The Beast,' the presidential car. After Trump got out of the car, he waved to the crowd, pumping his fist. He spent time talking to drivers, both past and present, and race officials. Trump only gave one interview, to Fox. 'I think [the Daytona 500] is fantastic, it's great for the country,' Trump said before touting his accomplishments since taking office. He was accompanied by one of his granddaughters. Before the race, the modified and reinforced presidential car took a couple of laps around the banked speedway. During the laps Trump talked to drivers by radio saying: 'This is your favorite president. I'm a big fan. I am a really big fan of you people. How you do this I don't know, but I just want you to be safe. You're talented people and you're great people and great Americans. Have a good day, have a lot of fun and I'll see you later.' There was no later as Trump left on schedule during the rain delay. Trump also came to Daytona in 2020 in a race that was halted because of weather and eventually rescheduled. It was Trump's second major sporting event in a week. He was also at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. 'I wasn't sitting next to him, but I saw that he was there at the game the other day,' said Chase Elliott, who has won NASCAR's most popular driver seven years in a row. 'I think having a sitting president come and be a part of one of our biggest days of the year — certainly what I would call our biggest event of the year — I think is special. It certainly brings a lot of eyes and a different perspective to what we do down here for this race.' The idea that it is a moment when a president visits echoed throughout the garages. 'Any time you get big-name people to come to the 500 it's pretty special,' said Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion. 'I remember when [President] Reagan came [in 1984] and that was special. 'It's not just the celebrities that do the pre-race concert. The Rock [Dwayne Johnson] was here last year and I got my picture taken with him. Any time we can bring big-name people to our sport shines a brighter light on how big a deal this is.' There was little doubt it was a Trump-friendly crowd both on and off the track. But a lot of eyes were on Bubba Wallace, the only Black driver in the race. Wallace and Trump traded barbs in 2020, first when NASCAR banned the Confederate battle flag at races. Wallace had long been a proponent of excluding the flag from events because of its symbolic support of slavery. Trump criticized the decision by NASCAR. Shortly after, a noose was found in Wallace's garage. It led to an outpouring of support from fellow drivers and many fans. Some found it a very unifying moment in the sport. An investigation found that the rope noose had been in the garage for many months and was not directed at Wallace. Trump followed up with a tweet: 'Has @BubbaWallace apologized to all of those great NASCAR drivers & officials who came to his aid, stood by his side, & were willing to sacrifice everything for him, only to find out that the whole thing was just another HOAX?' Wallace did not let it go unanswered, posting: 'Always deal with the hate being thrown at you with LOVE! … Love should come naturally as people are TAUGHT to hate. Even when it's HATE from the POTUS.' It was no surprise that at a media event on Wednesday, the first question to Wallace was about Trump coming to race. 'I couldn't care less,' Wallace said quietly. 'We're here to race. Not for the show.' It was clear Wallace wanted to move on and not create a controversy. Wallace came up as a driver through NASCAR's diversity program. Trump has pushed to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs from the federal government and beyond. 'There are sour apples out there who never fully appreciated the [benefits] of diversity,' Wallace said later. 'It's up to you to have that good spot in your heart and just treat everybody equal and how you want to be treated and it doesn't matter what they look like. You just have to do things right. It's not that hard to do things right and be respectful to human beings.' Two racing officials were asked to comment about the future of NASCAR's diversity program, but neither responded to the request. Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
President Donald Trump meets with Sen. Rick Scott, state Sen. Randy Fine
The Brief President Donald Trump flew to Daytona Beach on Sunday to attend the Daytona 500. It is the second time Trump has attended the Daytona 500 as president. At Daytona Beach International Airport, he met with Sen. Rick Scott and state Sen. Randy Fine briefly on the tarmac. The three talked briefly and posed for a photo. President Donald Trump was greeted by Florida Sen. Rick Scott and state Sen. Randy Fine at Daytona Beach International Airport on Sunday, moments after landing – and before the President made his way to the Daytona 500. The three – and others – spoke briefly for a few moments before eventually posing for a photograph. President Trump wore his signature red "Make America Great Again" hat, while Sen. Scott wore his signature "Navy" baseball cap. State Sen. Randy Fine, who is running for Matt Gaetz's old Congressional seat, was also there on the tarmac to greet Trump. Fine will face democrat Josh Weil in the April 1 special election. It's not clear what the three talked about. Sen. Scott posted on X, formerly Twitter, that he was excited to attend the Daytona 500 race with President Trump. Fine posted a phot of himself with Air Force One in the background: "About to welcome @realdonaldtrump to the 6th Congressional District!" President Trump left the airport and went to the Daytona 500, where he rode around the racetrack in the presidential limousine, called "The Beast." He also spoke briefly with FOX Sports ahead of the start of the race. The Source The information from this article comes from FOX 35 reporting, live cameras, social posts by Sen. Scott and state Sen. Fine.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Trump at Daytona 500 in Florida: List of family members who did (and didn't) attend
A week after President Donald Trump made history on Super Bowl Sunday with his appearance at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans − the president made another trip a week later to a premiere NASCAR event − the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida. It's one of many visits to the Great American Race from the commander-in-chief and his second as president of the U.S. In 2020, Trump was the grand marshal for the 62nd annual Daytona 500, and First Lady Melania Trump accompanied him. Five years later, Donald Trump arrived at the 67th annual Daytona 500 without his wife. Melania Trump sent good wishes, however, (see below). On Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, Donald Trump was spotted next to his daughter, Ivanka Trump, at Super Bowl LIX. The father-daughter duo were seen clapping as they looked down at the field with her youngest son Theodore "Theo" Kushner. Donald Trump Jr., his girlfriend Bettina Anderson, and three of his five children with ex-wife Vanessa Trump also attended. Eric and Lara Trump were at the Super Bowl − without their two children. On Sunday, Feb. 16, Donald Trump arrived at the Daytona Beach International Airport, which is next door to Daytona International Speedway, for the Great American Race. Which members of the Trump family and inner circle celebrated with him at the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida? Here's what we know. Donald Trump arrived at the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, ahead of the green flag. With him was his granddaughter, Carolina Trump, daughter of his son Eric Trump and his wife, Lara Trump. The White House released a statement from Donald Trump for the 2025 Daytona 500: "Today, I look forward to joining tens of thousands of American Patriots in Daytona Beach, Florida, for the 'Great American Race' — the legendary Daytona 500 — and the official start to the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series. "This iconic race showcases the fastest, most fearless drivers in motorsports, who represent our Nation's love of tradition, competition, and automotive innovation. The Daytona 500 brings together people from all walks of life — from lifelong racing fans to first-time spectators — they all join in celebrating a shared passion for speed, adrenaline, and the thrill of the race. From the roar of the engines on the track to the echo of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' soaring through the stands, the Daytona 500 is a timeless tribute to the speed, strength, and unyielding spirit that make America great. That spirit is what will fuel America's Golden Age, and if we harness it, the future is truly ours. "Since the very beginning, NASCAR has carried forth a proud tradition of honoring our heroic Service members for their unwavering courage. While fans from around the world gather today at Daytona International Speedway, we extend our unending gratitude to the selfless men and women in uniform who risk their lives to keep us safe. When the engines start or the checkered flag waves, and all 500 thrilling miles in between, our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and Guardians stand ready to defend cherished traditions like this—and for that, we are truly thankful. "Melania and I send our best wishes for a safe and successful race. May God bless our Armed Forces, and may He continue to bless the United States of America." Eric Trump, son of Donald Trump and the late Ivana Trump Lara Trump, wife of Eric Trump, a new Fox News host and former chair of the Republican National Convention Luke Trump, son of Eric and Lara Trump Carolina Trump, daughter of Donald Trump's son Eric Trump and his wife Lara Trump First Lady Melania Trump Donald Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr. Donald Trump's eldest daughter, Ivanka Trump Tiffany Trump, only child of Donald Trump and his second ex-wife, former model Marla Maples Viktor Knavs, father of Melania Trump and grandfather of Donald and Melania's only child, Barron Trump Barron Trump Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang. Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Trump at Daytona 500 in Florida: Did Melania, Ivanka, Barron attend?
