Day: December 17, 2025

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Craig Technologies Awarded Key Missile Defense Contract

Craig Technologies of Merritt Island has secured a contract under the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program. The award positions the company to provide engineering, systems integration, and technology support for layered defense projects. SHIELD, also known as Golden Dome, integrates space-based sensors, interceptors, and early warning systems to detect and engage threats.

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Brevard County Seeks Public Hearing on Blue Origin Wastewater Permit

Brevard County officials have requested a public hearing with the Florida DEP over Blue Origin’s plan to discharge 500,000 gallons of treated wastewater daily into the Indian River Lagoon. The permit, in place since 2020, is up for renewal, sparking environmental concerns. An online petition opposing the extension has gathered more than 40,000 signatures so […]

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Brevard Sheriff’s Office Swears In 12 New Deputies

Twelve new deputies graduated from the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Basic Recruit Training Program with a 95% academic average. Sheriff Wayne Ivey swore in the recruits Tuesday, who trained through Eastern Florida State College’s Law Enforcement Academy. The program included defensive tactics, vehicle operations, firearms training, and classroom instruction, preparing them for service here on […]

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Brevard County Faces $2 Billion Shortfall for Flooding Fixes

Brevard County officials say a $2.4 billion shortfall is delaying flooding and infrastructure projects in North Brevard. Residents in Mims have repeatedly lost homes and property during storms and are demanding answers. Commissioners are considering using funds from the Save Our Indian River Lagoon program or raising taxes to cover costs. No projects are underway […]

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Family Demands Answers in Case of Missing Palm Bay Woman

Palm Bay police continue searching for Marissa Garcia, missing since December 2023. 32 year old Stefan Eide now faces charges including disturbing a dead body after police say Garcia overdosed during a meeting arranged by Eide and he disposed of her body. Authorities have not recovered Garcia’s remains, and the investigation remains active. Her mother, […]

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Sanford Police Officer Arrested on Fraud and Misconduct Charges

A Sanford Police Officer was arrested Tuesday on 79 counts of official misconduct and one count of organized fraud. Investigators say Ronny Neal created fake off-duty work details from October 2023 to July 2024, billing the city for hours he didn’t work. The investigation is ongoing and more charges could be coming.

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NASA Mars Rover Curiosity Named Among TIME Best Inventions

Time magazine has recognized NASA’s Curiosity rover, which launched from right here on the Space Coast, as one of the 25 most iconic inventions of the past 25 years. The list also includes the James Webb Space Telescope. Curiosity has been exploring Mars since 2012, helping scientists study the planet’s climate, geology, and potential for […]

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Orange County Schools Consider Closures Amid Enrollment Drop

Orange County officials are reviewing plans to close several schools after a loss of more than 6,000 students over the past three years. The decline, including about 3,000 this year, has left some schools more than half empty. The school board will discuss consolidating six elementary schools and one middle school to save an estimated […]

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