Florida Bars Illegal Alien Students From State Universities
Undocumented, also known as illegal alien students will be barred from Florida’s 12 public universities beginning with the 2027-28 academic year. The State University System Board of Governors unanimously approved the rule Thursday. A similar policy already blocks those students from the state’s public colleges and GED programs. Another proposal would extend the restriction to […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYHeavy Rain Threat Continues Across Central Florida
Central Florida faces an increased threat of heavy rain through the Labor Day weekend as tropical moisture moves across the region. Rain chances are between 70 and 80 percent today, with some storms producing two to three inches. Stronger storms could bring 40-mile-per-hour wind gusts and frequent lightning. Slow-moving weekend storms may produce up to […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNOAA Proposes Expanded Fishing Gear Rules
NOAA Fisheries is proposing expanded gear options for commercial fishing in the Atlantic, Gulf and U.S. Caribbean. The changes would allow spearguns to harvest and sell bigeye, albacore, yellowfin and skipjack tuna. Fishing vessels could also use small nets to collect bait and power equipment to handle buoy gear. Some conservation advocates have raised concerns […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYAnalyst Questions Financial Viability of Cocoa Brightline Station
A policy analyst is urging officials to pause plans for a Brightline station in Cocoa because of the company’s debt. The Cato Institute says Brightline earns enough to cover operations, but not its interest costs. Fitch Ratings recently downgraded the railroad’s credit rating. The station has secured 57-point-5-million dollars in federal funding. Brightline says revenue […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTeens Charged in Fatal Palm Bay Park Shooting
Two teenagers have been arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at Patrick Woodard Memorial Park in Palm Bay. Police charged 18 year old Christopher Hriciso and 17 year old Caleb Davis with first-degree murder and armed robbery. Davis will be tried as an adult. Police say 22 year old Isaac Cohen was killed […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Officials Warn of Rabies and West Nile Virus
Health officials are warning Brevard County residents about rabies and West Nile virus. A 60-day rabies alert was issued after a raccoon captured near Andrews Avenue in Melbourne tested positive. Several chickens also tested positive for West Nile virus. Residents should avoid wild animals, keep pets vaccinated and use mosquito repellent. The rabies alert covers […]
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