Space Station Leak Delays Axiom Mission From Space Coast
A leak on the Russian side of the International Space Station has delayed a private Axiom Space launch from Cape Canaveral. NASA says the issue must be evaluated before sending new astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary. The mission was already delayed by weather and rocket issues.
Read MoreMan Hit, Killed While Running Across Florida’s Turnpike
A 30 year old man from Hollywood, Florida, was killed Saturday night after running into traffic on Florida’s Turnpike in Orange County. Troopers say he was struck by both a Toyota Highlander and a Chevy Silverado near mile marker 251. No one in the vehicles was hurt.
Read MoreFlorida Leaders Push to Relocate NASA Headquarters to Space Coast
Florida lawmakers want NASA’s main office moved from Washington to Cape Canaveral. In a letter to President Trump, Sen. Ashley Moody and the entire state delegation argue the move would cut costs, streamline operations, and put the agency closer to its launch partners. NASA’s current D.C. lease ends in 2028.
Read MoreAtlas V Set to Launch Amazon’s Kuiper Satellites From Cape Canaveral
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is scheduled to blast off this afternoon from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying 27 Amazon Project Kuiper satellites. It’s the second launch for the broadband constellation, which aims to bring global internet coverage. The liftoff window opens at 1:25pm and closes at 1:55pm.
Read MorePalm Bay Sewage Spill Blamed on Poorly Angled Pipe
Palm Bay officials say a pipe installed at an “unusual angle” caused that major sewage spill last week near Turkey Creek. The 37 year old line cracked unexpectedly, dumping an estimated 3 million gallons of raw sewage into the environment. Crews managed to recover most of it however, and cleanup is ongoing. The pipe was […]
Read MoreMelbourne Police Warn of Hot Car Danger As Summer Nears
Melbourne police are urging parents not to leave children or pets in vehicles, even for a moment. Five U.S. child heatstroke deaths have already been reported this year. Experts say heatstroke can turn fatal in minutes, even before summer officially starts.
Read MoreMelbourne Police Warn of Hot Car Danger As Summer Nears
Melbourne police are urging parents not to leave children in vehicles, even for a moment. Five U.S. child heatstroke deaths have already been reported this year. Experts say heatstroke can turn fatal in minutes, even before summer officially starts.
Read MoreFlorida Strengthens Child Protection Laws with New Legislation
Governor Ron DeSantis signed several bills this week aimed at tougher penalties for child exploitation, sexual predation, and digital abuse. New laws expand protections against luring children, increase oversight of registered offenders, impose mandatory minimum sentences, and require removal of exploitative AI-generated images. A pending bill could impose life imprisonment or the death penalty for […]
Read MoreSewer Repairs Continue After Break Causes Pollution, Dead Fish in Palm Bay
Crews in Palm Bay are still working to fix a broken 20-inch sewer main. Emergency repairs contained the spill, but pollution and dead fish remain in nearby creeks. More safety tests are pending. An aerator has been installed to limit further environmental damage as cleanup continues.
Read MoreFhp Searching for Suspects After High-speed Crash, Chase on I-95
Florida Highway Patrol is continuing to hunt for three suspects who fled on foot after a high-speed crash linked to suspected street racing on I-95 near Viera and Cocoa. No injuries were reported, but one motorist’s vehicle was sideswiped. Deputies deployed K-9 and air units in the search. The suspects remain at large.
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