Day: May 9, 2024

Space Coast News

Cruise Ship Air Rescue From Patrick Space Force Station

A dramatic rescue unfolded as a mother and child were airlifted from a Carnival Cruise Line ship by crews from Patrick Space Force Station. Two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, two HC-130J Combat King 11 aircraft, and rescue teams flew 350 nautical miles off the U.S. eastern coast to reach the ship which had set sail […]

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Brevard Burn Ban

Heads up! As temperatures soar and drought conditions persist, Brevard County residents are now under a burn ban. The ban prohibits bonfires, campfires, and trash burning. Violators risk up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. The ban does exclude state permitted burns and barbecue grills, but state and county officials urge caution […]

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More SpaceX Launches – Ula & Boeing Still Facing Delays

After a delay of over three hours, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, carrying 23 more Starlink satellites. The liftoff, originally slated for 11am, occurred at 2:42pm yesterday under clear skies. The rocket’s booster safely returned to land on the drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. As […]

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Palm Bay Explosions and Fire

Several small explosions rocked NE Palm Bay on Wednesday as firefighters battled a blaze at a suspected drug house. Palm Bay Fire Rescue responded to the fire on Bailey Terrace around 10:30 a.m. The fire was eventually contained, with no reported injuries. Due to the nature of the fire and previous police reports, authorities suspect […]

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