Brightline Hemorrhaging Cash
Brightline had more riders last year. The high speed train also lost more money. The Miami-to-Orlando high-speed rail line booked 3 million trips last year but lost nearly $550 million, with operating costs and debt payments keeping the service deep in the red.
Read MoreAccused Titusville Murderer To Face Death Penalty
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for David Barber, a former Brevard County corrections deputy who is accused of kidnapping and killing 72-year-old Titusville businesswoman Jessie Kirk. Her burned body was found in March near Haulover Canal. Barber is being held without bond.
Read MoreGainesville Man Arrested for Strange Behavior
A Gainesville man is behind bars in Marion County after a bizarre break-in. 24-year-old Marcus Roper is accused of driving to a woman’s home, parking about half a mile away, and stripping naked before entering the house. Deputies say Roper had a backpack containing meth, Vaseline, and adult toys when he was arrested. He told […]
Read MoreStarlink Launch Set For Tonight
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set for liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station tonight, with a launch window opening at 8:22 and running through 12:22am Wednesday. The mission will deploy more Starlink internet satellites. Forecasters say there’s an 85% chance of favorable weather conditions. The first stage booster will land on a drone […]
Read MoreMelbourne Shines As Safe City
Melbourne is now ranked the ninth safest place to live in the entire United States… that according to a new U.S. News & World Report study using FBI crime data. The report looked at major crime rates nationwide.
Read MoreFlorida Tomato Recall
Tomatoes grown here in Florida have been recalled in 14 states over Salmonella concerns. The FDA says clamshell-packed tomatoes from Hanshaw & Capling Farms were sold at Gordon Food Service stores. No illnesses have been reported… yet.
Read MoreTeacher Trial Underway In Brevard
Jury selection was completed Monday in the trial of Brevard County teacher Karly Anderson, accused of disorderly intoxication and resisting officers at a January party with underage students. Opening statements begin today.
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