Indian River Lagoon Sees Seagrass Rebound
Some good news this morning! New data shows seagrass coverage in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon has jumped 72 percent since 2023. Researchers say clearer water and drought conditions helped fuel the recovery across much of the 156-mile lagoon stretching through Brevard and Volusia counties. Scientists caution however, the lagoon still remains well below historic seagrass […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Sheriff Highlights Recent Arrests
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey is once again spotlighting recent arrests in his weekly social media roundup. The sheriff highlighted suspects facing charges ranging from drug trafficking and theft to probation violations and outstanding warrants. Sheriff Ivey says the videos are meant to help identify wanted suspects and send a message that criminals will be […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDeSantis Signs Tougher Animal Protection Laws
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed new legislation increasing penalties for animal abuse and expanding consumer protections involving pet sales. The laws create tougher criminal penalties for cruelty cases and require pet dealers to provide more information to buyers.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Zoo Giraffe Floyd Dies After Health Struggles
The Brevard Zoo says Floyd, a 9 year old giraffe, has died after suffering a serious foot fracture. Zoo staff say Floyd had lifelong health and mobility issues and was unable to recover after being placed under anesthesia for an extensive medical exam. Floyd was born at the zoo in 2017.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYEleven Survive Plane Crash Off Florida Coast
All 11 people aboard a small plane survived after the aircraft crashed into the ocean about 80 miles off the Florida coast near Melbourne. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued the passengers Tuesday and rushed them to hospitals for evaluation. The FAA says the Beechcraft was traveling between islands in the Bahamas when it went down. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRat Infestation Sparks Health Concerns In Indialantic
Neighbors in Indialantic say a condemned “hoarder” house overrun with rats has become a growing health concern. Residents fear diseases linked to rodents as the property continues to sit filled with debris and waste. County officials recently gave the homeowner another 30 days to clean up the home.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpaceX Launch Scrubbed Due to Weather
SpaceX and NASA scrubbed Tuesday evening’s Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral because of poor weather conditions. The mission was set to deliver supplies and science equipment to astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Officials now plan to try again no earlier than 6:50 this evening.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBody Found Along Indian River Shoreline
Palm Bay Police are investigating after a man’s body was found near the shoreline of the Indian River early Tuesday morning. Officers responded around 4 a.m. near U.S. 1 and Kingswood Drive Northeast. The man’s identity and cause of death have not yet been released.
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