‘Compound’ Redevelopment Eyed
In Palm Bay, city leaders convened to tackle the redevelopment of the troubled ‘Compound’ neighborhood, notorious for criminal activity and unsolved murders. Amid discussions of attracting commercial and industrial developments, community members are seeking positive change, with plans to address issues such as abandoned dogs and potential economic growth. The city agreed to issue a […]
Read MoreState To Seek Death Penalty In Palm Bay Slayings
The state of Florida has filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty for 26-year-old Ta’Shawn Taylor, accused of a triple murder and double shooting at a Palm Bay apartment complex. Prosecutors describe the murders as ‘cold, calculated, and premeditated.’ Taylor, indicted on three counts of first-degree premeditated murder and two counts of […]
Read MoreHurricane Season Prediction
2024’s hurricane season is predicted to be ‘extremely active’ with Colorado State University forecasting a record-breaking 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and 5 major hurricanes. The warm Atlantic waters fuel this prediction, with sea-surface temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius above normal. Florida faces a 75% chance of a hurricane tracking within 50 miles of its coast. […]
Read MoreAnother Successful SpaceX Launch This Morning
SpaceX launched another Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The rocket lifted off at 5:12am, and was clearly visible in the clear night sky. Then, about 8 minutes later, the first stage made another successful landing on a drone ship out in the Atlantic […]
Read MoreVandalism In West Melbourne
A wave of vandalism has struck Promise in Brevard’s cafeĢ in West Melbourne, shattering eight windows and causing damage estimated at $20,000 to $25,000. Initially thought to be kids throwing rocks, now investigators say it appears to have been a deliberate targeting of the nonprofit supporting special-needs adults. Despite increased police surveillance, the attacks continue. […]
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