New Florida Law Strengthens Vessel Accountability to Protect Local Waterways
A new Florida law took effect July 1, tightening rules on derelict and at-risk vessels to protect waterways like the Indian River Lagoon. The law clarifies vessel ownership, requires propulsion checks, and imposes tougher penalties for repeat offenders. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will lead enforcement. The law aims to reduce environmental damage […]
Read MoreBeach Crossovers and Stairs Putting Sea Turtles in Peril on The Space Coast
The Sea Turtle Preservation Society is urging beachgoers on the Space Coast to report turtles trapped under beach ramps, dune crossovers, and stairs. They say that the turtles can’t escape on their own and may die without help. The group wants to collect data to propose changes that protect the turtles from getting stuck. Officials […]
Read MoreCentral Florida Fireworks Thefts Net $85,000 From Big Bang Stores
Thieves struck two Big Bang Fireworks locations in Central Florida this week, stealing an estimated $85,000 in high-end fireworks. The Orlando store was hit early Monday, and the Kissimmee location was burglarized Tuesday morning. The company suspects organized crime and urges the public to watch for stolen merchandise and report it. Both Orange and Osceola […]
Read MoreCareersource to Close Rockledge Office, Reduce Staffing
CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia will close its Rockledge office by November and reduce staff following a sharp federal funding cut aimed at increasing efficiency and stopping waste, shrinking its budget from $17.9 million to $12 million for 2025-26. The agency plans to open two smaller “talent hubs” on the Cocoa campus of Eastern Florida State […]
Read MoreNational Hurricane Center Tracking System That Could Impact Fourth of July in Brevard
Independence Day celebrations locally might be a bit damp. Brevard County faces a 70% chance of rain on July 4th, with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon, as the National Weather Service monitors a weather disturbance expected to stall over Florida. While the system has a low chance of becoming tropical, it could bring heavy rain […]
Read MoreVirginia Man Released on Bond After Threatening Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey
20 year old Jacob Devan of Ashburn, Virginia, was released on a $150,000 bond after being charged with threatening to shoot Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey and harm his family. The threats came via Facebook Messenger following Ivey’s comments about violent protesters. Devan faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault and using a communication device to facilitate […]
Read MoreSpaceX Launches Starlink Mission From Cape Canaveral, Booster Breaks Record with 29th Flight
SpaceX launched its second Florida mission in less than 24 hours early this morning, sending 27 Starlink internet satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral. Liftoff occurred at 2:28 a.m. with the Falcon 9 booster successfully landing on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean, marking its 29th flight—a new record for a single booster. That […]
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