Cocoa Beach Property Owners Facing Staggering Fee Increases
Cocoa Beach is considering a dramatic increase in fees for short-term rental property owners. Proposed hikes would raise registration fees from $525 to $2,500 and annual fees from $325 to $1,500. That means some registration fees could jump by more than 3,000%! The city says the aim is to curb the growing number of vacation […]
Read MoreDeSantis Proposes Relocating NASA Headquarters From Washington To Kennedy Space Center
Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed moving NASA’s headquarters to the Kennedy Space Center in Brevard County, calling it a fitting choice given the region’s role as the “rocket launch capital of the world.” DeSantis criticized the current Washington, D.C., headquarters, suggesting it could be shut down in favor of a new location in Florida. The […]
Read MoreBrevard To Be In The Spotlight Tonight On HGTV
A Brevard County couple will be featured on HGTV’s “My Lottery Dream Home” in an episode that airs tonight at 9. It showcases Steve and Jennifer Klayman, who are using an inheritance to purchase a beachside home in Melbourne. Host David Bromstad takes the couple on a tour of potential homes as they search for […]
Read MoreSpaceX Plans For Friday Launch
SpaceX is planning another Starlink launch this morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Launch Complex 40. The rocket will follow a southeast trajectory, and the first-stage booster will land on a drone ship in the Atlantic. Liftoff is set for a very tight launch window that opens this morning at 10:19 and closes at […]
Read MoreRockledge Hospital To Be Closed. Property To Be Demolished And Sold For Development
Orlando Health announced on Thursday, that it will close Rockledge Hospital on April 22, citing the facility’s deteriorating condition and high repair costs. The 298-bed hospital, which Orlando Health just acquired last October, will be demolished, and the land sold for redevelopment. Orlando Health plans to build a new hospital in Brevard County, though no […]
Read MoreFlorida Files Suit Against Target For Misleading Investors
Florida’s Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Target accusing the retailer of misleading investors over its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The lawsuit claims that Target’s promotion of DEI efforts, including Pride month merchandise, hurt sales and violated the Securities Exchange Act. The state now argues that such corporate decisions negatively impacted Florida’s teachers […]
Read MoreCows Cause Traffic Problem In West Melbourne
A bit of a challenge for drivers recently in West Melbourne, when six or seven cows wandered onto St. Johns Heritage Parkway near Interstate 95. The cows apparently escaped through a hole in their fence, and caused a brief traffic disruption as police worked to keep them off the road. It took about an hour […]
Read More100 MPH Chase Into Kennedy Space Center Leads To Arrest
A man was arrested after leading Brevard County deputies on a high-speed chase through Merritt Island and onto Kennedy Space Center property. Taparree Shelton was clocked at over 100 mph as deputies attempted to pull him over. The pursuit ended when spike strips disabled his vehicle. A search of that vehicle turned up some cocaine, […]
Read MoreL3Harris Demonstrates Bomb Disposal Robot
L3Harris showcased its explosive ordnance disposal robot on Wednesday, demonstrating how it disarms bombs and inspects suspicious packages. The high-tech device is designed to keep first responders safe while handling dangerous situations. The demonstration highlighted its precision and remote capabilities, crucial for bomb squads in high-risk scenarios.
Read MoreSatcom Direct Selling Viera Headquarters
Satcom Direct is selling its Viera headquarters for $17.9 million, following its recent acquisition by Gogo. Despite the sale, around 150 employees will remain on-site as the company leases back the 61,000-square-foot facility. According to the company, the merger expands Gogo’s reach, combining its focus on small jets with Satcom Direct’s expertise in larger aircraft […]
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