Day: May 8, 2024

Space Coast News

$5 Million Approved for Cocoa Brightline Station

Brevard County commissioners have approved a $5 million grant for a Brightline station in Cocoa. The decision follows enthusiastic support from residents and business leaders, including Cocoa Mayor Michael Blake, who sees the station as a vital connection point… citing the economic and transportation benefits. Ben Porritt, a Brightline senior vice president, highlighted the importance […]

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Space Coast News

SpaceX Launching Again Today

SpaceX is gearing up for yet another launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. It’s today! The Falcon 9 rocket will carry 23 more Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. The launch window opens at 10:42am. Following separation, the first stage will attempt to land on a drone ship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Florida News

DeSantis Signs Tax Relief Bills

Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a comprehensive tax relief bill aimed at providing substantial savings for Floridians. The package includes four sales tax holidays, including one for hurricane supplies and another for back-to-school items. The legislation also offers tax exemptions for disaster preparedness and residential property, along with various credits for businesses employing persons with […]

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Space Coast News

Boeing Starliner Faces Further Delay

Crews are again preparing for NASA’s next Boeing Starliner crewed launch attempt, which is now slated for no earlier than next Friday, May 17th. After a scrub due to a liquid oxygen tank valve issue, technicians will replace the valve. The launch will carry NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to the International Space […]

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Space Coast News

Latest Wheel of Fugitive Winner Sought

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has named 35 year old Shane Robert Allen as this week’s “Fugitive of the Week” on the “Wheel of Fugitive.” Allen is wanted for failure to appear for arraignment related to fleeing or eluding at high speed and driving with a suspended license. He has a $10,500 bond, and Allen […]

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