Health First Breaks Ground on Brevard County First Freestanding Emergency Room
Health First has started construction on Brevard County’s first freestanding emergency room at 3300 S. Fiske Blvd. in Rockledge. The 12-bed facility will feature lab and imaging services, a treatment area, and a two-bay ambulance entrance. Staffed 24/7 by emergency physicians, it’s designed to withstand Category 4 winds and ensure around-the-clock emergency care for central […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCold Weather Threatens Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal
The Artemis II wet dress rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center could be delayed by record cold. The test, which simulates launch day without astronauts, requires temperatures above 41.4 degrees at multiple levels of the rocket. Engineers are considering moving the rehearsal now, in advance of the planned February 6 launch.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMerritt Island Man Arrested After Pitchfork Attack On Neighborhood
A Merritt Island man is in custody after damaging property and assaulting residents early Wednesday morning. Charles Knight was arrested by Brevard deputies and faces charges including armed burglary, battery, criminal mischief, and assaulting law enforcement, after neighbors say Knight was destroying personal property and chasing them with a pitch fork. Knight is being held […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCentral Florida Faces Record Cold
A powerful Arctic front is bringing dangerously cold weather to Central Florida this weekend. Temperatures will drop into the 20s even here in Brevard County. Residents are urged to stay alert and take precautions against the extreme cold. Bring in or protect plants and take steps to keep your pool pipe, pumps, and solar heat […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Schools To Cut Staff Amid Declining Enrollment
Brevard Public Schools will reduce district staff by 7% due to falling student enrollment. Reductions will target non-school positions first, with classroom teachers affected only if there aren’t enough students to fill classes. The cuts take effect for the 2026-2027 school year.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMerritt Islanders Raise Safety Concerns Over Proposed LNG Facility
Residents of Merritt Island are voicing opposition to a proposed liquefied natural gas plant near Port Canaveral. The facility, planned on port-owned land, would supply fuel for cruise ships and space launches and could create 50-100 jobs. Residents cited safety risks and proximity to homes. A public forum is scheduled for February 18th.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFDOT Warns Drivers To Prepare For Icy Roads During Cold Snap
As temperatures drop across Florida this weekend, the Florida Department of Transportation and local authorities statewide are urging drivers to take precautions. Check your tire pressure, ensure your battery is in good condition, and reduce speed, increase following distance, and stay alert for slick spots, especially on bridges and overpasses.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRare Snow Flurries Possible As Record Cold Hits Florida
Alerts are being posted for this weekend as potentially record-breaking cold moves into Florida. Meteorologists say a Gulf effect setup could trigger rare snow flurries across the Panhandle and parts of North Florida. They say flurries may begin late Saturday and last into Sunday morning, but only a light dusting is expected. Residents statewide though, […]
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