Really Big Rocket Set to Launch Monday From Cape Canaveral
After weather scrubbed the first attempt, Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite launch is now set for a window that opens at 7pm and closes at 9pm next Monday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Riding on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V with five solid boosters, it’s the rocket’s heaviest payload yet. Viewers as far as […]
Read MoreBrevard Burn Ban Now Being Enforced
A burn ban is now in effect throughout all of Brevard County and surrounding counties too, as drought conditions are worsening across all of Central Florida.
Read MoreBrevard Firefighters May Get Pay Raise Which Could Raise Fire Assessments for Brevard Residents
Brevard County commissioners voted to move forward with a plan that could raise fire assessments by up to 37% to tackle firefighter shortages and low pay. The final vote is set for May 20. If approved, homeowners could see an extra $128 a year on average.
Read MoreOrlando Health Dealing with Rockledge Closure
Orlando Health will give $10 million over seven years to help other providers absorb the impact of closing Rockledge Hospital. Five groups will split $3 million now for urgent needs. The hospital’s land will be returned to the city after demolition.
Read MoreTeen Arrested for Trying To Kill Adoptive Mother
A 17-year-old Deltona boy is facing charges including attempted murder after Volusia County Deputies say he poured bleach into his adoptive mother’s milk. The 77-year-old woman noticed the smell before drinking it. The teen claimed he was angry and didn’t want to live there anymore.
Read MoreNew Use Proposed for Tourism Dollars
Florida lawmakers are pushing a plan that would let counties use tourism tax dollars for general needs like roads and housing. Right now, that money must go to tourism projects. The bill would also eliminate county tourism boards unless approved by local governments.
Read MoreVance Reflects on Visit With Pope Hours Before Pontiff’s Death
POPE FRANCIS’ BODY WAS MOVED TO SAINT PETER’S BASILICA WEDNESDAY WHERE IT WILL REMAIN FOR A FEW DAYS FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. VICE PRESIDENT J-D VANCE REFLECTED YESTERDAY, ON HIS MEETING WITH THE POPE THE DAY BEFORE HE PASSED AWAY…
Read MoreBrevard Burn Ban Effective Today
A burn ban takes effect today in Brevard County after a brush fire in Palm Bay sent smoke over I-95. The fire broke out near St. Johns Heritage Parkway and Davis Lane. Meanwhile, drought conditions are worsening across all of Central Florida.
Read More2 Launches Monday
SpaceX launched another mission from Cape Canaveral last night. The Falcon 9 lifted off at 8:48 p.m. and landed back at Landing Zone 2, setting off a sonic boom. It was the second launch of the day yesterday from here on the Space Coast.
Read MoreHospital Shuttered in Rockledge
Orlando Health shut down what they say is the deteriorating Rockledge Hospital today after 84 years in Brevard. The facility, formerly known as Wuesthoff Hospital, was founded in 1941. Emergency services have been rerouted. A new hospital is planned but won’t open for several years.
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