Waymo Driverless Taxis Could Begin Commercial Service in Orlando by March
Just when you thought that the traffic in the Orlando area couldn’t possibly get any worse, now comes this news… Driverless Waymo taxis are preparing for commercial service in Orlando, with full operations possibly starting as early as March. Vehicles have reportedly already been spotted testing around the city. Many people remain cautious about riding […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWoman Sentenced to 9 Years In Prison for 2022 Fatal Hit-and-Run on SR-520
A woman has been sentenced to nine years in prison for a June 2022 hit-and-run that killed a Cocoa bicyclist. 35-year-old Anabel Morales pleaded no contest to leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death. Florida Highway Patrol reports show 56-year-old Stephan Morf was struck from behind on State Road 520, falling 30 to […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNASA Prepares Artemis II Crew Mission to Moon Launch in February
Get ready for some national launch attention here on the Space Coast that we haven’t seen in decades. NASA is still set to launch Artemis II from the Kennedy Space Center between February 6 and 11, carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft for a 10-day trip around the moon, the crewed lunar mission in […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYVerizon Customers Eligible for $20 Credit After Service Outage
Verizon is offering a $20 account credit to customers affected by a recent service outage. Notifications are being sent via text from Verizon, and the link included uses the official vzw.com domain. Customers can claim the credit by logging into their Verizon account at www.verizon.com or through the MyVerizon app. The credit must be claimed […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCentral Florida Man Could Receive Over $1 Million After 23 Years Wrongfully Imprisoned
A Brevard County man who spent 23 years in prison for a 2002 murder he did not commit could receive more than $1 million in compensation. Jeffrey Abramowski was convicted in the death of Cortney Crandall but maintained his innocence. New DNA testing led to his release last year. A judge has recommended $50,000 for […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFitch Downgrades Brightline Trains Florida Bonds Amid Rising Default Risk
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Brightline Trains Florida LLC’s $2.2 billion senior secured private activity bonds, citing low liquidity and rising default risk. Fitch points to slower-than-expected ridership growth and depleted reserves, raising concerns about meeting debt payments beginning this year and then in 2027. Fitch warns the outlook for Brightline remains negative without improved financial […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDriver Strikes Patrol Vehicles On I-95 In Brevard County
A driver on northbound I-95 struck a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser and a Brevard County deputy’s vehicle Saturday near mile marker 185. The collision began when the driver of a blue Kia failed to stop for the sheriff’s vehicle, causing it to hit the FHP cruiser. The Kia driver suffered serious injuries and was taken […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTwo Teens Rescued After Boat Capsizes Off New Smyrna Beach
Two teenagers were rescued Saturday after their 14-foot jon boat capsized about 10 miles offshore. The U.S. Coast Guard, assisted by New Smyrna Beach Fire Department and Volusia County officials, brought the teens back to shore where they were treated for minor injuries.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYArctic Blast Brings Freeze Warnings And Snow To Florida
A strong cold front swept through Central Florida Sunday, dropping temperatures from the 70s into the 50s within an hour and bringing wind gusts up to 52 mph. Freeze Warnings and a Cold Weather Advisory were in effect overnight, with lows in the 30s and wind chills in the 20s, mainly inland. Northern Florida saw […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYArtemis II Rocket Rolls Out To Launch Pad At Kennedy Space Center
NASA’s huge Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft moved from the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center to Launch Pad 39B Saturday, covering just four miles at about 1 mph. The rollout took roughly 12 hours. The mission, set for February, will carry four astronauts on a lunar orbit, marking a key step […]
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