Melbourne Accepting Applications for Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program
The City of Melbourne is accepting applications through January 24 for the “Melbourne Salutes Hometown Heroes” military banner program. Banners honoring veterans and active-duty service members will be displayed along New Haven Avenue from May 1 to July 4th. Applicants must be current residents or immediate family of residents and provide proof of military service.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConvicted Felon Arrested Armed With Meth at Brevard Construction Site
Brevard County Deputies arrested David Harvey after finding him at a construction site with a .22 caliber rifle, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. Harvey, a convicted felon, now faces charges including armed trespassing, possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of controlled substances. He is being held without bond.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPalm Bay Launches $1M Project to Restore Turkey Creek
The City of Palm Bay is moving forward with a $1 million grant from the Florida DEP to restore Turkey Creek after a big sewage spill last year. The project will install baffle boxes and update stormwater infrastructure to prevent future spills and improve water quality.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSmoke From Prescribed Burns Spreads Across Central Florida
Smoke from prescribed burns drifted across parts of Central Florida over the weekend, including here in Brevard county, creating plumes visible for miles. Officials say the burns are routine land management to reduce wildfire risks, but ongoing drought could increase fire activity in the coming weeks.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCoast Guard Rescues Boaters Near Port Canaveral
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued multiple boaters Saturday after two separate incidents near Port Canaveral. A 24-foot boat capsized on the Banana River near Kelly Park, and the lone boater was pulled from the vessel with no injuries. Later, three people on a disabled 23-foot boat about 19 miles offshore were towed safely to Jetty […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWrong-Way Driver Crashes Into Semi on I-95 in Brevard County
A wrong-way driver and his passenger were hospitalized after a head-on crash with a semi-truck on northbound I-95 in Titusville early Sunday. The 32-year-old driver was found in nearby bushes, while his 23-year-old passenger was also injured. The semi-truck driver was unharmed. The Florida Highway Patrol says charges are pending, and the crash remains under […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYL3Harris To Sell Majority Stake In Space Propulsion Business
L3Harris Technologies has announced that it is selling a 60% stake in its space propulsion division to AE Industrial Partners for $845 million. The sale will come less than two years after its $4.7 billion acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne. The Melbourne-based defense contractor will keep a 40% share and expects the deal to close in […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMelbourne Begins Annual Chlorine Shock To Water System
Melbourne water customers may notice a stronger chlorine smell this month as the city performs its yearly water system “shock.” Most residents don’t need to take action, but those on kidney dialysis and owners of fish, amphibians, or reptiles should take precautions during the treatment.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTwo Motorcyclists Killed In South Brevard Crash
Two motorcyclists from Barefoot Bay died Sunday morning after colliding with an SUV turning into a private accessway on Micco Road. The Florida Highway Patrol said both were driving above the speed limit when the impact threw them into a ditch, and their motorcycles caught fire. The SUV driver and passenger suffered minor injuries. The […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpaceX Schedules Falcon 9 Launch Today From Cape Canaveral
SpaceX is targeting this afternoon for its third launch of the year from Cape Canaveral. Liftoff is set for a window that opens at 12:44pm and closes at 4:42pm from Launch Complex 40. There’s an 85% chance of favorable weather conditions. The Falcon 9 rocket will carry 29 Starlink internet satellites into orbit. The first […]
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