Osceola County Approves Cameras to Catch School Bus Violators
Osceola County schools will install AI-powered cameras to catch drivers illegally passing stopped school buses. The system will flag possible violations when bus lights are flashing and stop arms are extended, but law enforcement will review each case before a citation is issued. The program will have no upfront cost to the district.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFormer Palm Bay Officer Calls for Flock Camera Shutdown
A former Palm Bay police officer who helped bring Flock license plate readers to the city now wants the program shut down. Lance Fisher says the system has become mass surveillance with inadequate oversight. The city has already suspended the cameras over permitting and installation concerns and is reviewing whether the program should return.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCocoa Beach Sets 15 MPH E-Bike Limit on Minutemen Causeway
Cocoa Beach has set a 15 mile per hour speed limit for bicycles and e-bikes using the sidewalk along Minutemen Causeway. City officials say the heavily traveled route is used by students and pedestrians. Police will initially focus on education and warnings while the city works out possible fines.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNational Hurricane Center Tracks Three Atlantic Disturbances
The National Hurricane Center is tracking three disturbances in the Atlantic. Invest 92-L, about 700 miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, has an 80 percent chance of development over seven days and could become a tropical depression within days. Invest 93-L has a 40 percent chance of development, while a third system near Africa […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFlorida Man Accused of Shutting Off Diver’s Air Supply
A 51 year old South Florida man is facing charges after deputies say he shut off an 18 year old diver’s oxygen tank during a dispute. Investigators say Michael Simpson swam to the diver and turned off the air supply. Simpson’s attorneys dispute the accusation. He has been released on bail.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpaceX Launches 29 Starlink Satellites From Cape Canaveral
SpaceX has launched another 29 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Falcon 9 lifted off Tuesday shortly before noon, with its first-stage booster then landing on a droneship in the Atlantic. It was SpaceX’s 93rd Falcon 9 launch of the year and the booster’s 18th flight.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCocoa Brightline Station Lands $56 Point 5 Million Federal Grant
A planned Brightline station in Cocoa has secured a $56.5 million federal transportation grant. The money will cover most of the cost of the more than $80 million station near Clearlake Road and U.S. 1. Local and state funding will also help pay for the project, which would add a Space Coast stop to Brightline’s […]
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