Day: April 3, 2024

Space Coast News

Delta IV Heavy Launch Now Set For Tuesday

The final launch of a Delta IV Heavy rocket is now set for next Tuesday, April 9th at 12:53PM from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The rocket will be carrying a secret mission for the National Reconnaissance Office, aimed at bolstering national security. The upcoming launch will mark the 16th and final launch of a […]

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Space Coast News

Johnson Latest Fugitive In Wheel Of Fugitive

In this week’s edition of ‘Wheel of Fugitive,’ the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office names 48-year-old Barbara Johnson as the Fugitive of the Week. Johnson is wanted for a Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear in reference to charges involving the Burglary of a Dwelling with an Assault or Battery. She is known to frequent the […]

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Space Coast News

Metal Detectors Considered For Brevard Schools

Brevard County schools are considering implementing metal detectors in response to growing concerns about safety. The school board listened to a presentation about the OPENGATE concealed weapons detection system, which has been adopted so far, by over a dozen districts in Florida. The system uses battery-powered pillars that alert authorities if a weapon is detected […]

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Space Coast News

Merritt Island Stabbing Investigation

In Merritt Island, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing incident that unfolded Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of Walmart. Deputies arrived at the scene around 1 p.m. following an altercation between two men, resulting in one man being stabbed. He was rushed to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Authorities […]

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Space Coast News

New Viera Publix About To Open

The countdown is on… On Thursday, April 18, the new Publix is set to open its doors at 7655 Stadium Parkway, just south of Viera Hospital. The store will offer the usual amenities like a deli, meat department, bakery, and seafood section, but it will also offer a drive-thru pharmacy and liquor store. The first […]

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Space Coast News

SpaceX Planning Another Launch On Friday

On Friday, SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 more Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral. The launch is scheduled for 2:14am. The satellites will be the latest to join the second-generation Starlink V2 Mini constellation. After liftoff, the first stage will attempt to land on a drone ship in the Atlantic […]

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Florida News

Florida Listed As One Of The Most Tax Friendly States

Uncle Sam takes his cut of our past year’s earnings every April, and since the tax code is so complicated, it’s hard for the average person to tell how they will be impacted. One simple ratio known as the “tax burden” helps cut through the confusion. To determine the biggest tax burdens, WalletHub compared the […]

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Florida News Regional News

Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Arrested For Breaking Into Hooters

In a rather odd story this morning, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper faces felony charges after allegedly breaking into a Daytona Beach Hooters and stealing four beer taps. Police responded to a burglary alarm and found David Baker loading items into his truck. Surveillance footage showed him entering the restaurant and leaving with the stolen […]

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