i would think that anything in-state is going to get there the next day anyways...unless the package is leaving the panhandle and headed for the Keys.

another factor: was this shipped at a UPS store, or at another place of business that just happens to ship UPS? if it was shipped from a non-UPS retailer, then THEY screwed you, UPS didn't.

okay, i see it's a 9 hour drive...but i still think sending this UPS ground would have gotten it there the next day anyways.