Brevard Zoo Scores Big Donation
Bank of America has donated $250,000 to The Brevard Zoo for its future Aquarium and Conservation Center at Port Canaveral. The generous contribution adds greatly to the zoo’s $100 million fundraising campaign to build the 14-acre aquarium, which is set to open in 2027 and aims to create over 900 jobs and attract 300,000 tourists […]
Read MoreSpaceX Thursday Launch Another Success
SpaceX successfully launched another Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station last night, sending another 28 Starlink satellites into orbit. The mission marked the 23rd flight for the Falcon 9’s first-stage booster, which returned to Earth and landed on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean, to now be readied for yet another […]
Read MoreRescued Manatee
A manatee is safe after rescuers removed a fishing lure from its mouth on Melbourne Beach on Tuesday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, along with local teams from ZooTampa and Save the Manatee Club, worked together to free the animal. After a health assessment and the addition of some new tracking gear, the […]
Read MoreBuyer Sought for Melbourne Square Mall
Melbourne Square Mall is now up for sale as part of a move by Washington Prime Group, which is selling 10 Florida properties. The company, which filed for bankruptcy in 2021, owns around 70 malls nationwide. The future of the mall, which was built back in 1982, remains uncertain. No timeline or potential buyers have […]
Read MoreMan Offers Deputies Vodka Spritzer
A Florida man led deputies on a wild chase after allegedly stealing items from a convenience store. 39-year-old Richard Smith offered deputies a vodka spritzer and asked if they “had fun” during the chase. After crashing his minivan at Sebring Airport, Smith attempted to walk away but was tased and arrested. He faces multiple charges, […]
Read MoreBrush Fires In Palm Bay
Brush fires broke out across Palm Bay on Wednesday, forcing temporary evacuations for about a dozen homes. One fire near Onyx Drive scorched over five acres. Another near I-95 was quickly contained. Several smaller fires also sparked in “The Compound.” A countywide burn ban remains in effect. A police cruiser caught fire near a homeless […]
Read MoreDeSantis Weighs in on Brevard Teacher “Name” Case
A teacher at Satellite High School here in Brevard County is out of a job after using a student’s preferred name without parental consent. Florida law requires schools to use legal names unless parents approve otherwise. Governor Ron DeSantis backed the decision, calling it a matter of education, not “indoctrination.” The case is now under […]
Read MoreHealth First Addresses Rockledge Closure
Orlando Health’s Rockledge Hospital here in Brevard County has now officially shut down, but Health First is offering a backup plan. Its “Hospital at Home” program now serves patients with conditions like pneumonia and heart failure from their own homes. Over 1,000 people have used the service, which includes remote monitoring and in-home care.
Read MoreLaunch Set for Tonight
SpaceX is targeting tonight for another Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Liftoff is set between 9:52pm and 1:28am. The rocket will carry more Starlink satellites into orbit, and the first stage booster will land on a drone ship offshore, meaning no sonic booms are expected.
Read MoreWannabe Cop Hit with Real Arrest
An Orange County man has been arrested for impersonating a police officer after he initiated a traffic stop on Monday. The victim, who was followed by 60 year old Albert Dolan Jr.’s black vehicle with flashing amber lights, grew suspicious when Dolan demanded his license without showing any ID. Deputies say Dolan has a history […]
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