ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Air traffic controllers are facing a tough reality — managing one of the most stressful jobs in America without pay during the ongoing government shutdown.
With countless lives in their hands, one local pilot decided this week that it was time to give back in a big way — by air.
At La Casa Del Pane Italian Bakery and Café in St. Pete Beach, the kitchen was buzzing with activity. Pizza and sandwiches were being made from scratch, packed, and prepared for delivery — not by car, but by plane…