Hegseth Tours Space Coast in Push for Defense Production
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth made a high-profile stop at Kennedy Space Center and Blue Origin on Merritt Island, spotlighting the administration’s push to strengthen domestic defense manufacturing. Hegseth toured the rocket production complex, calling private aerospace a core part of the nation’s “arsenal of freedom,” and urged tighter coordination between government and industry. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCentral Florida Citrus Farmers Assess Freeze Damage
Citrus growers in Clermont are taking stock after days of prolonged cold threatened both crops and livestock. At many farms, crews protected trees with irrigation to form an insulating ice layer while moving animals indoors and using heat lamps for the first time. Managers say extended hours in the 20s likely damaged blossoms that produce […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFormer Brevard Principal Avoids Jail in Teen House Party Case
A former Brevard County school principal has avoided jail after pleading no contest to three misdemeanors tied to a teen house party. Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan entered the plea in Brevard County court, resolving charges of hosting an open house party with underage drinking and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of minors. Investigators say the […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNASA Pauses Artemis II Test After Rocket Valve Issue
NASA briefly halted a wet dress rehearsal for its Artemis II mission after engineers spotted a minor valve issue on the Space Launch System rocket. Officials say the pause was precautionary and routine for complex launch operations, and crews were able to resolve the problem and complete the remaining test milestones. Artemis II is slated […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFlorida Ballot Efforts Fall Short for 2026
State officials here in Florida say not a single citizen-led constitutional amendment qualified for the 2026 ballot, including high-profile pushes to legalize recreational marijuana and expand Medicaid. Election officials cited failure to meet strict signature and verification requirements, dealing a blow to activist campaigns while reinforcing the state’s tough ballot rules.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTurning Point USA Announces Alternative Super Bowl Halftime Lineup
Turning Point USA has unveiled plans for an alternative halftime show tied to the upcoming Super Bowl, featuring a mix of music and comedy. The lineup includes country star Trace Adkins, commentator Ben Shapiro, and comedian-podcaster Steven Crowder. Organizers say the program is designed to give viewers an alternative during halftime.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYArtemis II Rocket Begins Launch Rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center
NASA has started a full countdown rehearsal for the Artemis II rocket at Kennedy Space Center, powering up key systems and preparing to load more than 700,000 gallons of super-cold fuel. The wet dress rehearsal, scheduled for late tonight if the weather cooperates, simulates launch day operations and clears a major hurdle toward the first […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrush Fire Shuts Down I-95 in Brevard County
All lanes of Interstate 95 in Brevard County were closed Sunday afternoon after a fast-moving brush fire burned 40 to 50 acres near Palm Bay. Crews evacuated nearby homes as shifting winds pushed flames toward neighborhoods, but no structures were damaged. The fire was fully contained by late afternoon, with northbound lanes reopening around 5:30 […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRecord Cold Shatters Central Florida Marks
Central Florida woke up to record-breaking cold Sunday morning, with multiple cities setting new lows for the date and, in some cases, new February records. Melbourne dropped to 25 degrees on Sunday morning, breaking the previous February record low of 27 degrees and setting a new all-time February cold mark.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCold Weather Triggers Brief Ground Stop At Orlando Airport
A sprinkler activated inside the air traffic control tower at Orlando International Airport during Sunday’s cold snap, prompting a temporary ground stop, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Airport fire crews evacuated the tower as a precaution around 3:30 p.m., before determining there was no fire. Flights resumed about 4:15 p.m., and operations have returned […]
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