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› SpaceX Crew-7 astronauts splash down near Pensacola after nearly 200 days in space
After a slightly extended stay on board the International Space Station, four astronauts from different international space agencies splashed down safely off the Florida coast on board the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance early Tuesday. The quartet that launched from Kennedy Space Center on Aug. 26, 2023, arrived at the ISS one day later to begin their 197-day stay on board. It was the second longest stay among the now eight completed SpaceX Crew Dragon trips to the ISS under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.
› EV charger maker moves headquarters away from South Florida
Blink Charging is trading Miami Beach for Maryland. The electric vehicle charger marker (Nasdaq: BLNK) established a15,000-square-foot headquarters in Bowie, located about 20 miles away from Washington, D.C. The location will be Blink's global hub as it works to expand its market presence and boost its manufacturing capabilities.
› Tampa Bitcoin-mining company shares surge 30%, but firm remains below Nasdaq rule
LM Funding America, a Tampa-based bitcoin-mining company, says it offered a 1-for-6 reverse stock split of outstanding common stock, effective at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. The firm's common stock, traded on Nasdaq, will then trade on a split-adjusted basis, LM Funding says in a news release.
› Lego lovers can connect as Orlando Brick Convention returns to Central Florida
The Orlando Brick Convention is back, transforming Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee into a Lego lover’s paradise on March 16-17. The Orlando Brick Convention has become a premier destination for the Lego lovers of Central Florida. In addition to showcasing all-new Lego displays and creations for 2024, the event will once again support Creations for Charity, a non-profit organization that provides Lego sets to underprivileged children during the holidays.
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