Day: April 11, 2024

Florida News

Improvement Seen In Home Insurance Market

Here in Florida, the home insurance market is showing signs of improvement, with fewer homeowners relying on Citizens for coverage. Citizens CEO Tim Cerio expressed optimism, noting a decrease in policyholders and a shift towards private insurers… a move he says could reduce the risk of surcharges for existing policyholders. However, as Citizens shrinks, it […]

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Space Coast News

Naked Dancer Arrested By Brevard Deputies

In a bizarre incident in Barefoot Bay, a 23-year-old man, Luis Alberto Giraldi Baez, was arrested after dancing naked in the street, causing quite a disturbance among residents there. Brevard County Deputies responded to the scene, where they found Giraldi Baez still unclothed on a screened porch, exhibiting signs of intoxication. The situation escalated when […]

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Florida News

New Law Toughens Rail Safety Measures

Florida’s railroad industry, including Brightline, supports a new provision signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis. HB 1301 increases penalties for drivers and pedestrians who fail to yield at active railroad tracks. First-time offenders can face fines up to $500, 25 hours of community service, and six points on their driver’s license. The goal, according […]

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Space Coast News

Eastern Florida State College Offering Limited Residence Availabilities

Eastern Florida State College is inviting current and incoming students to live on-campus for the upcoming academic year. Limited room availability in the fully air-conditioned Residence Halls includes furnished suites with shared amenities like kitchens and living rooms. Students must be registered for at least 12 credit hours to be eligible. Move-in dates are May […]

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National News

4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Texas

Not a lot of details have so far been released, but we are learning that Martin County, Texas experienced a notable event Wednesday as a 4.4 earthquake struck 13 miles north of Stanton, Texas at 1:46 p.m., as confirmed by the US Geological Survey. The tremor was felt across West Texas with reports coming in […]

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Regional News Space Coast News

Stormy Weather May Be On The Way

Forecasters warn that strong to severe weather will likely arrive in Central Florida today. A squall line is expected, bringing isolated strong to severe storms with damaging winds as the primary threat. The highest risk area will be northwest of Orlando, but strong winds will impact the rest of us, including all of us right […]

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