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Gemini XII Launch Marked Final Flight of Nasa’s Gemini Program on This Date

On November 11, 1966, Gemini XII launched on a four-day mission with astronauts, then 37 year old James Lovell and 36 year old “Buzz” Aldrin aboard. The mission, the tenth and final of NASA’s Gemini program, required the crew to manually rendezvous and dock with a target vehicle after a radar malfunction…

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Central Florida Water Parks Close as Cold Front Moves In

Several Central Florida water parks, including Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, Universal’s Volcano Bay, and SeaWorld’s Aquatica, will close briefly this week due to the cold front. Temperatures dipped into the 30s and 40s last night into early this morning. Parks plan to reopen on their regular schedules later in the week.

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Merritt Island Christmas Boat Parade Loses Main Sponsor

Blue Marlin Real Estate is withdrawing as the sponsor of the Merritt Island Christmas Boat Parade following lawsuits from last year’s crash that injured several people. The 2024 incident involved a boat striking another vessel, leading to jail time for the driver. The parade’s future is now up in the air as organizers seek new […]

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Blue Origin Plans Second New Glenn Launch from Cape Canaveral

Blue Origin is set to launch its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday, marking the vehicle’s second flight of the year. The launch window tomorrow runs from 2:50pm to 4:17pm. The heavy-lift rocket, named for astronaut John Glenn, is designed to carry satellites and other payloads into orbit. This particular mission will send […]

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Palm Bay Sued Over Restrictions on Public Comments

Palm Bay is facing a lawsuit after limiting public comments at city council meetings to residents, local business owners, and city utility customers. The suit, filed by an Osceola County man, challenges the policy under Florida’s Sunshine Laws.

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FBI Investigates Death of Titusville Teen on Cruise Ship

The FBI is investigating the death of 18 year old Anna Kepner of Titusville, a Temple Christian School senior, whose body was found aboard the Carnival Horizon over the weekend. The Panamanian-registered ship returned to Port Miami on Saturday after a Caribbean cruise. Kepner’s cause of death has so far not been released.

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Florida Observes Veterans Day With Closures And Ceremonies

Florida will mark Veterans Day today with parades, ceremonies, and services honoring military service members. Federal and state offices, including post offices, will be closed. Some schools and businesses may remain open, so check local schedules. Some delivery services like UPS and FedEx will continue operations, while banks and retail stores may or may not […]

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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Marks Florida Space Coast Record

The Space Coast set a new record Monday with its 94th rocket launch of the year as a SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying 29 Starlink satellites lifted off. The launch marks the 62nd Starlink mission from Florida so far this year, and puts the state on track for at least 100 launches by year’s end. Falcon […]

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Canaveral Port Authority Mourns Passing Of Admiral Wayne Justice

Port Canaveral is mourning the death of 70 year old Admiral Wayne Justice, who served as Chairman and longtime Commissioner of the Canaveral Port Authority, first elected in 2014. A retired U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral, he led drug interdiction missions, rescued thousands of refugees, and served as military aide to President George H.W. Bush. […]

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Vandals Heavily Damage Restrooms At Schumann Drive Park

Sebastian authorities are investigating vandalism at Schumann Drive Park that forced the closure of the restrooms there. Security footage shows the incident occurred around 6pm last Thursday. The park remains open, but visitors should plan ahead as facilities are unavailable. No arrests have been made, and police are asking anyone with information to call them.

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