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Three Dead in Tragic Plane Crash Near Boca Raton Airport
A devastating plane crash occurred on the morning of Friday, April 11, 2025, in Boca Raton, Florida, claiming the lives of three individuals.
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The incident took place at approximately 10:20 a.m. near the intersection of Military Trail and Glades Road, in close proximity to the Boca Raton Airport.
According to authorities, the small aircraftโa Cessna 310, a twin-engine planeโwas experiencing mechanical difficulties as it attempted to approach the airport.
Emergency services were notified prior to the crash, but the plane ultimately went down in the 1900 block of Military Trail, striking a vehicle on the ground.
Both the aircraft and the vehicle erupted into flames upon impact.
Boca Raton Police confirmed road closures in the surrounding area, including portions of Military Trail near Interstate 95, as fire crews and emergency responders rushed to the scene.
Local media outlets reported a significant fire and a large plume of smoke rising from the crash site.
Flight data from FlightRadar24 indicates that the Cessna 310 made several loops around the airport before the tragic descent, suggesting the pilot may have been attempting to troubleshoot the issue or prepare for an emergency landing.
Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer released a statement expressing condolences and urging the community to allow time and space for the investigation and the grieving families.
โWe are deeply saddened to confirm that a plane crash occurred earlier today within our community,โ said Mayor Singer. โOur thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic event. We ask for patience and respect for the families involved as investigations continue.โ
The identities of the victims have not yet been publicly released.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are expected to lead the investigation into the cause of the crash.
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Suspended Dearborn Ford worker Thomas Sabula received more than $320K after Trump flips him off
DEARBORN, Mich. โ A suspended Ford Motor Company employee has become the focus of national attention after a confrontation with former President Donald Trump during a visit to a Dearborn assembly plant, prompting an outpouring of public support that has raised more than $324,000 for his family through an online fundraiser.
The worker, Thomas โTJโ Sabula, a 40-year-old United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 600 member, was placed on suspension pending an internal investigation following an exchange that occurred while Trump was touring the facility.
According to video later obtained and published by TMZ, an off-camera voice can be heard shouting โpedophile protectorโ at the former president, an apparent reference to the administrationโs handling of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
In the footage, Trump appears to mouth an expletive and make a hand gesture before walking away.
The Washington Post subsequently identified Sabula as the individual who made the remark.
In an interview with the newspaper, Sabula confirmed that he was suspended after the incident and said he believes the action amounts to political retaliation.
โAs far as calling him out, definitely no regrets whatsoever,โ Sabula told The Post. โBut I am concerned about my job. I believe Iโve been targeted for political retribution for embarrassing him in front of his friends.โ
Sabula, who describes himself as politically independent, said he has never voted for Trump, though he has supported Republican candidates in the past.
In the days following the incident, a GoFundMe campaign was launched to assist Sabula and his family during his suspension.
The campaign states that Sabula is โa father of two young children, a husband, and a proud UAW Local 600 line worker,โ and that the funds will be used to help cover household and living expenses โduring this time of uncertainty.โ Donations quickly surged past $100,000, with notable contributions reportedly made by the rock band Dropkick Murphys.
Supporters have characterized Sabulaโs actions as a form of protest and free expression, while others have questioned whether his conduct violated workplace policies.
Ford Motor Company and union representatives have not publicly released details regarding the status of the internal investigation or whether disciplinary action beyond the suspension is being considered.
Following his visit to the Dearborn plant, Trump went on to deliver remarks at the Detroit Economic Club, where he had last spoken in October 2024.
The incident continues to draw attention amid broader political debate, as questions remain about workplace discipline, free speech, and the role of political expression in employment settings.