St Johns River Remains at Major Flood Stage Near Cocoa
The St. Johns River remains at major flood stage west of Cocoa following last week’s historic rainfall. The National Weather Service says the river was at 17 feet Monday morning and is expected to stay near that level through the week. Flooding is affecting low-lying roads, yards and some homes.
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SpaceX is preparing for another major Starship milestone. Flight 15 is targeted for Friday from Starbase, Texas, with plans to attempt the first-ever tower catch of both the Super Heavy booster and Starship upper stage. If successful, SpaceX says it would mark the first full recovery of an orbital launch system.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSouth Brevard Homeowners Seek Federal Disaster Assistance
South Brevard homeowners are calling for federal disaster assistance more than a week after historic flooding damaged homes and property. Brevard County is still assessing damage and compiling information for a possible disaster declaration request. Residents say cleanup and repair costs are mounting, especially for families without flood insurance.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital Closes Indefinitely After Flooding
Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital in Melbourne has closed indefinitely after suffering flood damage during the torrential rains last week. All patients were either transferred to other facilities or discharged home. The 90-bed hospital says it is now evaluating whether to repair or replace the building, with reopening remaining a priority.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRestaurateur Plans to Open 24 Seat Sushi Lounge in Melbourne
Brevard County’s first Michelin-recognized restaurateur is opening a new sushi concept in Melbourne. Daniel Joseph Penovich, owner of Koko Japanese Pub in Cocoa Beach, plans to open DEN this month on Highland Avenue. The reservation-driven sushi and sake lounge will have just 24 indoor seats.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFlorida Health Insurance Shoppers Face Higher Premiums for 2027
Floridians shopping for health insurance during open enrollment are facing higher costs for 2027. State figures show individual-market premiums rising about 10 percent on average before subsidies, with several insurers changing or leaving the market. Open enrollment runs through January 15th, as consumers compare premiums, deductibles and provider networks.
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Florida death row exonerees and criminal justice advocates will rally in Tallahassee Thursday, urging Governor-elect Byron Donalds to pause executions and review capital cases. Organizers note Florida has had 30 death row exonerations since 1976. The state has carried out 19 executions so far this year.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard School Board to Vote on Rendell Separation Agreement
The Brevard School Board is scheduled to vote today on Superintendent Mark Rendell’s separation agreement. Rendell is leaving November 27th for a job at Eastern Florida State College. The deal would pay out about 178 hours of unused vacation and more than one-thousand hours of sick leave. The district has not published a total dollar […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard County to Begin Flood Debris Pickup Tuesday
Brevard County will begin flood debris pickup Tuesday in unincorporated areas hit by last week’s historic flooding. Residents can place household items and construction debris in separate piles at the curb. The county is also offering free volunteer cleanup help, though assistance depends on availability. City residents should check with their local governments.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBanks and Post Offices to Close Wednesday for Veterans Day
Tomorrow is Veterans Day, a federal and state holiday, so banks, post offices and government offices will be closed on Wednesday. Ceremonies to honor and remember those who served in the armed forces will also be held throughout the day across the region.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTitusville Police Arrest Mims Man on Drug Trafficking Charges
Titusville police arrested 49 year old Louis Grayson of Mims on cocaine and fentanyl trafficking charges following a traffic stop. Officers say they found cocaine on Grayson and fentanyl inside his vehicle. A subsequent search of a Christopher Drive home uncovered more than 150 grams of cocaine and five firearms. Grayson’s bond was set at […]
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Property and business rights are on the Supreme Court’s agenda this week..
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Three fishermen rescued a piano player 20 miles off Southern California after he went overboard from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship heading to Mexico. One of those fishermen, Sean Norton, described it…
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Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTrump Speaks at UP Summit at Kennedy Space Center
President Donald Trump visited the Space Coast Friday, delivering remarks at the UP Summit at Kennedy Space Center. The three-day event brought together leaders focused on transportation and related technologies. The summit ran November fourth through sixth, with a technology expo also held Friday.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNASA Launches $1 Million Moon Base Challenge for Students
NASA is inviting high school and college teams nationwide to develop ideas for a future moon base in a one-million-dollar competition. Students can tackle challenges including power, construction and astronaut safety. Registration is open through January 25, 2027. No specialized engineering experience is required.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFlooding Halts Therapeutic Riding at Harmony Farms Near Cocoa
Rising water from the St Johns River has flooded Harmony Farms near Cocoa, indefinitely canceling therapeutic horseback riding sessions. Staff, volunteers and horses are safe, and the barn remains dry. The nonprofit needs horse bedding after floodwaters damaged its stored supplies.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYStoke Space Wins Approval to Expand Cape Canaveral Site
Stoke Space has secured Space Force approval to expand its presence at Cape Canaveral. The approval marks the first step toward building a second launch site for the company’s Nova rockets, moving its Florida expansion plans forward.
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