Scary Moments On One Cruise Ship
A fire on the port side of Carnival Freedom’s exhaust funnel off the coast of the Bahamas caused a stir during its voyage. Passengers aboard the ship that calls Port Canaveral home, reported a loud thunder clap followed by lightning, possibly sparking the blaze. The captain swiftly turned the ship to a rainy area to […]
Read MoreMore Launches
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket with more Starlink satellites Saturday night just after 11, and now they are gearing up this morning for another Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral. After weather delays, the Starlink mission aims to blast off between 5pm and 9:31pm today. Clear skies are forecasted for this evening’s attempt. The […]
Read MorePalm Bay & Melbourne On “The List”
The Space Coast has made a rather dubious list. Florida’s lightning hotspots have been listed, and while the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area takes the top spot for the most lightning-prone area in the US, other regions of our state also saw a lot of deadly lightning strikes. Those other areas include Palm Bay; Melbourne; Cape Coral; […]
Read MoreBeware The Migrating Manatees Right Now
As the warm spring sun shines down on Florida, boaters are reminded to keep an eye out for manatees. The gentle giants are transitioning from winter havens to open waters, and they need protection during this critical time. With manatees quite common in the Indian River Lagoon, vigilance is key. Boaters can reduce collision risks […]
Read MoreFlorida Man Ordered To Remove Navigation Risk (Again)
A Florida man has been ordered by a federal court to remove his homemade floating structure from a South Florida lagoon after violating the Rivers and Harbors Act. Fane Lozman’s modified shipping container and floating docks, placed without authorization, posed risks to navigation and public safety. Despite legal action and previous confiscations, parts of the […]
Read MoreA Sloth Is Born
A baby sloth made its debut at the Brevard Zoo after its 18-year-old mother, Sammy, gave birth. While the newborn’s gender remains a mystery for now, zoo officials assure that both mom and baby are doing well. Sammy, an experienced mom, is providing expert care, with the baby clinging to her for the next six […]
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