Brevard Weighs Renewal Of Lagoon Cleanup Sales Tax
County leaders today, will take up whether to push a voter referendum to renew the 10-year, half-cent sales tax that funds Indian River Lagoon cleanup. Staff wants approval to draft and advertise the ordinance, setting up a public hearing next spring. Commissioners will also decide whether to spend another $1.3 million from the existing tax […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpaceX Preps Another Starlink Launch From Florida Coast
SpaceX plans another Starlink launch later today from Cape Canaveral, sending a fresh batch of satellites into low-Earth orbit. Liftoff is set for sometime between 7:12 and 10:29pm. The Falcon 9’s first-stage booster will be flying for the 12th time, after previous missions including Crew-9 and several Starlink runs. After separation, it’s expected to land […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPilot Walks Away After Plane Crash Near Palm Bay
A small plane went down near Grant Road and Babcock Street in Palm Bay, but the pilot walked away without a scratch. The aircraft hit the ground nose-first, leaving its tail stuck in a tree. Witnesses said the impact sounded more like a car crash. The pilot refused medical treatment, and investigators are still sorting […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMelbourne to Temporarily Change Water Disinfection Method
Beginning January 5, 2026, the City of Melbourne will switch to free chlorine for water disinfection until January 26. Residents may notice a chlorine taste or odor, but water remains safe for drinking and daily use. Kidney dialysis patients and owners of fish, amphibians, or reptiles should take steps to maintain water quality. More information […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYStudy Flags Florida I-95 As Nation’s Deadliest Stretch
A new analysis from the Schiller Kessler Group shows Florida’s run of I-95 ranks among the most dangerous in the country. Between 2019 and 2023, the highway saw 1,729 deaths — nearly a quarter of all fatalities on I-95 nationwide. Brevard County is part of that trend, with crashes locally tied to heavy traffic, high […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpaceX Preps Another Starlink Launch From Florida Coast
SpaceX plans another Starlink launch later today from Cape Canaveral, sending a fresh batch of satellites into low-Earth orbit. Liftoff is set for sometime between 7:12 and 10:29pm. The Falcon 9’s first-stage booster will be flying for the 12th time, after previous missions including Crew-9 and several Starlink runs. After separation, it’s expected to land […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCity of Melbourne Opens Applications for Military Banner Program
The City of Melbourne is now accepting applications for the 2026 “Melbourne Salutes Hometown Heroes” program, honoring residents, business owners, family members, and city employees who are active duty, veterans, or killed in the line of duty. Banners featuring each honoree’s name, photo, branch, and years of service will be displayed along New Haven Avenue […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Weighs Renewal Of Lagoon Cleanup Sales Tax
County leaders on Tuesday will take up whether to push a voter referendum to renew the 10-year, half-cent sales tax that funds Indian River Lagoon cleanup. Staff wants approval to draft and advertise the ordinance, setting up a public hearing next spring. Commissioners will also decide whether to spend another $1.3 million from the existing […]
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