Day: March 18, 2024

Space Coast News

Another Cold Blast Headed Our Way

Central Florida is bracing for stormy weather after near record highs over the weekend. A strong cold front will bring thunderstorms, potentially severe, in some areas this afternoon. Light showers are expected this morning, with storms intensifying by early afternoon. Damaging winds and hail are possible between about 2 and 7pm, but those storms will […]

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Space Coast News

SpaceX Planning Thursday Afternoon Launch

NASA is gearing up for another exciting mission to the International Space Station! On Thursday, SpaceX’s 30th commercial resupply services mission will launch from Cape Canaveral. The launch is targeted for 4:55 p.m. Thursday, lifting off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission will carry new research and technology […]

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Space Coast News

Prescribed Burn On Merritt Island

In case you noticed some smoke yesterday, Emergency Management officials in Brevard County have confirmed a prescribed burn covering 1,000 acres was undertaken on Sunday in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Residents were urged not to be alarmed by smoke in the area. The controlled burn aimed to manage vegetation and reduce the risk […]

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Florida News Space Coast News

Get Out And Vote Tuesday

Here in Florida, registered Republican voters head to the polls Tuesday for the GOP presidential preference primary. Donald Trump has all but secured the nomination. With 190,859 registered Republicans in Brevard County, the closed primary state ensures only party-affiliated voters participate. Workers at the Supervisor of Elections Office have been gearing up, delivering equipment for […]

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National News

Vanessa Williams 61 Today

Actress and singer Vanessa Williams was born March 18, 1963 — 61 years ago today. Williams first gained fame in 1984, when she was crowned the first black Miss America. But she was forced to resign after nude pictures of her surfaced in Penthouse. She got past that notoriety, and has had a successful career […]

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