Cold Snap Shelter Costs Strain Central Florida Nonprofits
The recent cold snap is creating financial strain for many, and Central Florida nonprofits that opened emergency warming shelters are really feeling it. Matthew’s Hope in Cocoa says it spent about $70,000 in unbudgeted costs to provide shelter, food, and medical care for the homeless. Leaders say the expense is forcing difficult budget adjustments as […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSR-528 Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Crash In Brevard County
All lanes of State Road 528 in Brevard County finally reopened, and those caught up in the mess finally continued on to their destinations, after a tractor-trailer crash shut down westbound traffic Monday morning. The wreck happened near mile marker 42 by Interstate 95 in Cocoa, blocking all westbound lanes for several hours. No word […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRainfall Brings Modest Relief To Central Florida Drought
Up to two inches of rain fell across parts of Central Florida over the weekend, bringing some improvement to drought conditions. The heaviest rainfall was reported along and north of I-4. Forecasters say the rain helped, but drought conditions remain and more rainfall is still needed.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard County Burn Ban Remains In Effect Amid Wildfire Risk
A countywide burn ban remains in effect across Brevard County as dry conditions continue to elevate wildfire danger. County commissioners approved the ban last week, prohibiting bonfires, campfires, trash burning, and outdoor incineration. Grilling, permitted fireworks, and state-authorized prescribed burns are still allowed.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNASA Sets New Artemis II Rocket Test After Hydrogen Issue
NASA plans another wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis II moon mission Thursday at the Kennedy Space Center after engineers fixed a hydrogen flow problem tied to ground equipment. The test will fuel the rocket to just seconds before liftoff to confirm readiness. If successful, NASA says Artemis II could launch as early as March […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpaceX Launches Starlink Mission From Cape Canaveral
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket early this morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, deploying 29 Starlink satellites into orbit. Liftoff came at 2:59 a.m. after weather delays. The booster completed its 10th flight with a landing on a drone ship in the Atlantic.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYHuman Remains Found In Palm Bay Missing Person Case
Palm Bay police now say those human remains that were found in a wooded area are believed to be connected to a missing person not seen in nearly a year. Detectives followed leads to two locations, including a home on Turk Road where 51 year old George Mancilla was taken into custody on unrelated charges. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPeanut Butter Recall Impacts Dozens Of Brands In 40 States
A major peanut butter recall is affecting products distributed across 40 states including Florida, after blue plastic was found during production. The FDA has issued a Class II recall covering more than 22,000 cases of single-serve peanut butter and peanut butter-and-jelly packs sold under multiple brands. Consumers are urged to check lot numbers and avoid […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFirefighters Battle Brush Fire At Osceola County Nursery
Fire crews from multiple agencies are battling a brush fire that spread into outside inventory at a commercial nursery west of Kissimmee. Windy conditions pushed flames toward the facility, prompting evacuations of nearby buildings and a multi-alarm response. Officials urge the public to avoid the area due to heavy smoke as crews remain on scene. […]
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