Month: August 2024

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Tropics May Be Waking Up

The National Hurricane Center is now monitoring two tropical waves in the Atlantic, and they say the chances of “something” developing are increasing. The first, in the central Tropical Atlantic, now has a 50% chance of becoming a tropical depression by early next week. It’s expected to move west-northwest towards the eastern Caribbean Sea. The […]

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NASA To Attempt To Bring Starliner Back To Earth Without Humans

NASA has announced that Boeing’s Starliner capsule will make an attempt to return to Earth… without a crew… on Saturday, September 7. Originally launched on June 5 from Cape Canaveral for what was supposed to be a one week stay, the Starliner docked at the International Space Station but faced continued problems due to helium […]

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Messy Property Causing Concerns

Some residents in West Melbourne are raising alarms over a property on Vera Street, where trash has accumulated into large piles, posing what they see as potential hazards. Neighbors, worried about the impact of hurricanes and tropical storms, have complained to city officials and code enforcement but say they have seen little action. The property, […]

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Boat Sober This Weekend

As we head into the Labor Day weekend, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reminding boaters to prioritize safety on the water. Officers will be actively patrolling area waterways to prevent reckless and impaired boating. Their aim is to hopefully replicate last year’s success with no fatalities reported. Last year however, FWC issued […]

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Titusville Council Agrees To Settlement

The Titusville City Council has approved a $70,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit involving a boy who became paralyzed after paddle boarding near a city sewage spill in 2020. The boy, who was exposed to contaminated water in the Indian River Lagoon, developed a severe bacterial infection leading to his paralysis. The settlement aims to […]

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AAA Free Towing Offer

AAA is offering its Tow to Go service across several states, including Florida, to prevent impaired driving. From today at 6 PM through September 3rd at 6 AM, the program provides free towing within a 10-mile radius to anyone who calls, whether they are AAA members or not. The initiative aims to ensure safety by […]

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Watching The Tropics

Believe it or not, we are approaching the traditional peak of hurricane season, and right now, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring two systems in the Atlantic. One, located southeast of Bermuda, currently shows no chance of development. The second system, situated in the Central Tropical Atlantic, is producing disorganized showers with only a 20% […]

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Volusia Man Arrested On Child Porn Charges

A Volusia County man has been arrested for possessing AI-generated child pornography. 68-year-old James Lenharr of Port Orange faces 21 counts of possession after detectives say they found images depicting minors on his computer during a search of his home last month. The investigation was led by the Internet Crimes Against Children Division, and the […]

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Defamation Suit Against Sheriff Wayne Ivey Tossed

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey has been vindicated after a judge in Okeechobee County dismissed a defamation lawsuit against him over his “Wheel of Fugitive” social media program. The lawsuit, filed by David Gay, alleged that Ivey falsely labeled him a fugitive, causing job loss and mental distress. However, Judge Laurie Buchanan ruled that public […]

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Falcon 9 Rockets Grounded After Landing Mishap

The FAA has once again grounded SpaceX’s Falcon 9 fleet after a booster mishap during yesterday morning’s Starlink mission. The booster tipped over and fell after landing on a drone ship, prompting an investigation. The grounding has now delayed the highly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission, which was set to launch this week from the Kennedy […]

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