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Barefoot Bay Water Tests Reveal Elevated Cancer Linked Chemicals

Water tests in Barefoot Bay show levels of so-called “forever chemicals,” above federal safety limits. Officials say the substances, linked to cancer and immune problems, were detected in parts per trillion. Brevard County commissioners now plan to discuss public alerts and long-term filtration solutions, while residents are advised to consider home water filters as testing […]

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Brevard County Declares March 21 As Space Coast Day

Brevard County commissioners have officially designated March 21 as Space Coast Day to honor the region’s role in America’s space program. The annual celebration recognizes Brevard’s contributions to spaceflight, from Mercury to Artemis missions. NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro and local leaders attended the proclamation, highlighting the area’s aerospace legacy and community pride.

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NASA And Energy Department Plan Lunar Nuclear Reactor By 2030

NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy announced plans to develop a nuclear reactor for the Moon, aiming for deployment by 2030. The reactor will provide continuous power for long-term lunar missions, supporting Artemis and future Mars exploration. Officials say the project will advance American space leadership and enable sustained operations regardless of sunlight or […]

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SpaceX Launches More Starlink Satellites From Cape Canaveral On Wednesday

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket Wednesday from Cape Canaveral, carrying 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit. The launch adds to the thousands of satellites now providing global broadband internet. The Falcon 9’s first stage landed on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. The next launch from here on the Space Coast, also a […]

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Titusville Woman Arrested In Downtown Graffiti Spree

Titusville police arrested 28 year old Helenrose Daisy Moreno after she allegedly vandalized multiple downtown businesses, leaving her social media handle on the graffiti. Investigators identified her from surveillance video and matching clothing. Moreno now faces multiple criminal mischief charges.

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83 Year Old Driver Had Lethal Alcohol Level In Brightline Crash

According to a new report, an 83-year-old woman who died in a fiery Brightline crash in Rockledge last September, had more than three times the legal alcohol limit in her system. Surveillance video shows Eleanora Mitchell drove through an active crossing arm near Eyster Boulevard and U.S. 1 before her car was struck and split […]

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Verizon Outage Resolved Company Offers Compensation To Customers

Verizon says its widespread outage has been resolved after roughly 180,000 users reported issues Wednesday. The company urges customers still experiencing problems to restart devices and says it will provide account credits to affected users.

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Freeze Watches Issued As Coldest Air Of Season Approaches Central Florida

Central Florida is under freeze watches as the coldest air of the season moves in. Forecasters are calling for temperatures to drop overnight, and warning folks to protect plants, pets, and outdoor plumbing as the cold snap takes hold.

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Great Blue Heron Rescued After Becoming Tangled in Fishing Line

A great blue heron was rescued after becoming entangled in fishing line and hanging from a tree in Brevard County. The bird was spotted struggling by a passerby near Murrell Road and Viera Boulevard. That person called the Florida Wildlife Hospital. Veterinarians report the heron has only minor injuries and is expected to recover fully […]

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Florida Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Curb Mobile Home Rent Hikes

Florida lawmakers have filed Senate Bill 1550 to tighten controls on mobile home rent increases and evictions. If passed, the bill would require park owners to justify rent hikes, allow courts to consider more factors in disputes, and boost compensation for displaced residents. The measure targets protections for over 800,000 mobile home community residents and […]

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