Man’s Target Run Misses the Mark

This was not your typical Target run. Seminole County deputies say 41 year old Nicholas Jay Lydic was spotted wearing a teal G-string and acting lewdly outside the store near Oviedo Mall. Lydic claimed he was simply changing after getting wet and denied doing anything improper. Deputies say a search of his vehicle turned up […]

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Flooded Fields Sideline Cocoa Little League

Fall baseball games and practices at Cocoa’s Stradley Park are on hold because of flooding, potholes and uneven sod. The field conditions also forced organizers to abandon plans for regional tournaments. Cocoa owns the park, while Brevard County handles maintenance. Officials have not announced when repairs will be completed.

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Former Sloth World President Seeks Stricter Rules

Sloth World’s former president is asking Florida wildlife officials to tighten captive-sloth regulations following several deaths from a fatal virus. Benjamin Agresta wants deaths reported within 12 hours, pre-license facility inspections and bans on public touching, feeding and traveling sloth shows. The state is considering new rules.

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SeaWorld Offers Free Admission to Florida Teachers

Florida-certified K-12 classroom teachers can apply for free admission to SeaWorld Orlando through the Florida Teacher Card. The card provides year-round park access and is valid through Sept. 2, 2027. For a limited time, teachers can also buy tickets for up to two guests for $38.99 each.

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Michigan Man Dies After Lightning Strike in Celebration

It’s another reminder of the danger lightning… A 20 year old Michigan man has died after a lightning strike near downtown Celebration. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says Matthew Eric Jenkins was found unresponsive Tuesday evening near a walking path behind a hotel. Witnesses performed CPR before first responders arrived. Jenkins was taken to Celebration […]

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C-23 Canal Diversion Project Completed

Florida has completed the $50 million C-23 Canal Estuary Discharge Diversion Project. The project includes a seven-mile canal and a three-pump station capable of moving 112,000 gallons of water per minute. Excess water from the C-23 Canal will be routed to the C-44 Reservoir and treatment area, reducing harmful discharges into the St. Lucie Estuary. […]

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SpaceX Launch Could End Space Coast Quiet Spell

SpaceX could launch a Falcon 9 rocket Sunday afternoon from Cape Canaveral. The rocket would carry three O3b mPOWER communications satellites for SES. Liftoff is tentatively scheduled between 2:49 and 4:16 p.m.

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Manatee Recovering After Crab Trap Rescue

A manatee is recovering after becoming tangled in a crab trap in the Indian River Lagoon near Titusville. Residents spotted the animal struggling to surface and called for help. Rescuers removed the trap and took the manatee to SeaWorld Orlando, where veterinarians amputated its severely injured right flipper. SeaWorld says the more than 1,400-pound manatee […]

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Tennessee Doctor Killed in Titusville Plane Crash

A longtime Tennessee doctor was killed when his small plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville. Investigators say Dr. Michael Hood reported engine failure and tried to turn back before the plane struck trees and power lines. The wreckage has been moved to a secure facility for examination. The NTSB […]

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NASA’s Dragonfly Reaches Major Construction Milestone

NASA’s Dragonfly mission has reached a major construction milestone with installation of the spacecraft’s electrical wiring harness. The 100-pound system includes more than 17,000 feet of wire and 374 connectors, carrying power and data throughout the rotorcraft. Dragonfly is scheduled to launch in summer 2028 and reach Saturn’s moon Titan in late 2034 to explore […]

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