Day: August 28, 2025

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Sherwood Park Softball Field To Close For Lighting Installation In September

The City of Melbourne will close the Sherwood Park softball field starting Tuesday, September 2, for about a month to install new lighting. Officials say the upgrade will improve evening play and overall visibility. The field is expected to reopen in early October. The project is part of ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance local […]

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Melbourne Police Seize Over Two Pounds Of Marijuana During Traffic Stop

Melbourne police arrested Shannon L. Walcott after a traffic stop turned up more than two pounds of marijuana in her vehicle. The stop led to multiple drug-related charges for Walcott. Authorities also noted a child was inside the vehicle at the time, and that fact they say, will lead to additional charges.

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Florida Researchers Explore Seaweed As Sustainable Crop

Scientists at the University of Florida are investigating whether seaweed could become a new sustainable crop, supporting aquaculture while cleaning coastal waters. The project, funded with $250,000 from NOAA, aims to identify local seaweed species, test growth methods, and evaluate economic viability. Researchers say harvested seaweed can remove excess nitrogen from water and serve as […]

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Volusia Police Seek Victims Of Alleged Abuse At Ormond Beach Church

In Volusia County, Ormond Beach Police are investigating allegations of abuse at Riverbend Academy and Riverbend Community Church dating back to the early 2000s. Detectives are asking anyone who may have been a victim or has information to come forward. Authorities say all reports will be handled confidentially.

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Orange County Man Arrested For Staging Car Crash

Orange County deputies arrested 35 year old Patricio Gelin after surveillance footage showed him deliberately reversing into another car. Authorities say the crash was staged to potentially defraud an insurance company. A child was in the victim’s vehicle at the time. Gelin faces charges of providing false information to law enforcement and criminal mischief. Officials […]

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Brevard County Mother Faces Death Penalty In 3-year-old Son’s Death

A Brevard County mother went on trial this week, accused of killing her 3-year-old son in 2021 after weeks of abuse, police say. Erica Dotson faces first-degree murder and child abuse charges, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty if convicted. Dotson claims her boyfriend was the abuser and that she was unaware. Opening statements began […]

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Port Canaveral Plans Traffic And Parking Upgrades Amid Cruise Growth

Port Canaveral officials are tackling congestion as passenger numbers surge. A traffic study is underway to improve flow on State Road A1A, while new parking garages are planned, including a 3,000-space facility near Cruise Terminal 6. The port expects a record 9 million passengers in 2025-26 and is expanding infrastructure to keep pace with the […]

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Spacex Starship Raises Concerns For Florida Beach Access, Texas Residents Watch Closely

SpaceX’s Starship program is drawing mixed reactions from both sides of the country. In Texas, residents continue to watch the sprawling Starbase rise from South Texas sand flats. Meanwhile, Florida officials warn Starship launches could close Playalinda Beach here in Brevard County for up to 60 days per year.

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Spacex Falcon 9 Launches 28 Starlink Satellites, Booster Sets Record 30th Flight

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket at 4:12am today, carrying 28 more Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The rocket’s first-stage booster made a record 30th flight, landing on the drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean eight minutes after liftoff.

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