Orlando Dreamers Unveil $2.5 Billion Plan to Bring Mlb to Central Florida
The Orlando Dreamers announced they have secured $1.5 billion to buy a Major League Baseball team and $1 billion to build a covered stadium. The group presented their vision at an International Drive Chamber of Commerce meeting. While the exact stadium location and MLB’s interest remain unclear, the Dreamers are pushing for community and league […]
Read MoreUnited Launch Alliance Delays Atlas V Rocket Launch From Cape Canaveral
United Launch Alliance postponed Monday’s scheduled Atlas V rocket launch from Cape Canaveral due to an elevated purge temperature in the booster engine. Liftoff was planned for 1:25pm yesterday, to deploy Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites. A new launch date has now been set for this Friday between noon and 12:30pm.
Read MoreFish Kills and Algae Blooms After Massive Sewage Spill in Palm Bay
A broken wastewater pipe near Palm Bay’s treatment plant released over 3 million gallons of raw sewage into Turkey Creek last week. The city recovered about 2 million gallons, but neighbors still report sewage surfacing in local canals. Scientists warn fish kills, algae blooms, and water quality issues are expected to persist this summer. The […]
Read MoreFlorida Child Cited After Stealing and Flipping Family Car in Palm Bay
A 14-year-old was cited by Palm Bay police after allegedly stealing their family’s car and flipping it oearlier this month. Neighbors say one trailer was damaged in the crash, leaving the owner to pay thousands for repairs because the car was reported stolen. The child’s parents were not cited. Authorities have not released details on […]
Read MoreMelbourne Beach Mayor Faces Possible Second Censure Over Conduct
Melbourne Beach Mayor Alison Dennington could be censured again at Wednesday’s town commission meeting. Some residents blame her for legal costs exceeding $150,000. Opponents have criticized Dennington’s behavior, citing unprofessional comments she made about the town attorney and calling a commissioner an “idiot.” Supporters say the push for censure resembles a political witch hunt. The […]
Read MoreCrash on I-95 in Brevard County Blocks Traffic Near Melbourne
A crash on southbound Interstate 95 near mile marker 183 in Brevard County blocked the two right lanes Monday evening.The Florida Department of Transportation released video from the scene that showed fire and smoke rising from the highway. No information has been released about injuries or the cause of the crash. It remains under investigation […]
Read MoreHigh-profile Scrutiny Grows in Former Osceola Sheriff’s Racketeering Case
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez remains jailed more than a week after his June 6 arrest on racketeering and conspiracy charges tied to a multimillion-dollar illegal gambling operation. Lopez faces a $1 million bond and must prove all funds used for bond come from legitimate sources. His defense attorney says Lopez is unlikely a […]
Read MoreFlorida Lawmakers Pass $115 Billion Budget
Florida lawmakers passed a $115.1 billion budget late Sunday, ending a weeks-long standoff that pushed the session 45 days past its deadline. The spending plan is $3 billion leaner than last year and includes targeted sales tax breaks and an end to the business rent tax. The budget heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who holds […]
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