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Ed began his radio career almost five decades ago… Back in 1975. He has been an Air Personality, News Director, Sales Manager, Operations Manager, and General Manager at numerous radio stations in Pennsylvania, New York, Florida, the Carolinas, and more. He’s even been involved in RF engineering and IT, specializing in configuration of digital automation remote voice tracking systems at one point in his career. Ed was one of 12 people nationwide who were chosen by Google to spend time at their California headquarters to participate in the design and launch of their digital automation after it was acquired from Scott Studios. Although Ed’s background for about 40 years was strongly anchored in music radio, he says the switch to news and information was a natural. Ed has been involved in “spoken word” radio since 2012.
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SpaceX Targets Tuesday Starlink Launch From Cape Canaveral

SpaceX is targeting an afternoon rocket launch from Cape Canaveral today, to deploy 29 more Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit. The Falcon 9 is scheduled to lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 with a launch window running from 4:04 to 7:56pm. The first stage booster is making its 10th flight and is expected […]

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DeSantis Awards Grant For Melbourne Airport Expansion

Governor Ron DeSantis has awarded a 2.5 million dollar state grant to Melbourne Orlando International Airport to expand its maintenance, repair and overhaul apron. State officials say the project is expected to bring about 500 new jobs with average salaries ranging from 75 to 85 thousand dollars. The funding is part of a larger 11 […]

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Brevard Sheriff Releases Details In Animal Abuse Arrest

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has released new details in an animal abuse case that led to the arrest of Sara Jenkins. Investigators say the arrest followed an inquiry into allegations of abuse involving an animal, though specific details have not yet been fully disclosed. The sheriff’s office says the investigation remains active as the […]

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Brevard Mother Arrested Again After Toddler Nearly Drowns

A Brevard County mother is back in jail after her toddler nearly drowned during an unsupervised visit at her home. Laura Forczyk was arrested last Friday on a new charge of aggravated child abuse after her 16 month old child was found struggling to breathe following a pool incident and was airlifted to Arnold Palmer […]

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Student Arrested Over Shooting Threat At Volusia Middle School

A 12 year old student at Southwestern Middle School in Volusia County has been arrested after making a mass shooting threat. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office says deputies were alerted to a detailed manifesto posted online outlining plans for an attack. Investigators say the student claimed the threat was made in response to bullying. The student […]

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Titusville Teen’s Stepbrother Named Suspect In Cruise Ship Death

New court documents say the stepbrother of a Titusville teen found dead aboard a cruise ship last fall is now the main suspect and is facing two charges. Eighteen year old Anna Kepner was found dead under a bed in a shared cabin Nov. 7 during a family cruise. The suspect, a 16 year old […]

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Melbourne Marathon Crash Claims Runner’s Life

Melbourne police continue investigating a deadly crash during the Florida Marathon and Half Marathon that killed a 74 year old runner. Officers say Albert Swann III was struck on Feb. 8 after an SUV drove past barricades and entered the closed race course on Front Street. Swann died from his injuries on Feb. 16. Police […]

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Cocoa Motorcyclist Killed In Merritt Island Crash

A 21 year old Cocoa man was killed after his motorcycle was struck by a car on Merritt Island Friday evening. The Florida Highway Patrol says the crash happened on Courtenay Parkway when a northbound minivan turned left into the motorcycle’s path. The rider was thrown from the bike and later pronounced dead at Cape […]

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Cold Snap Brings Freeze Watch And Fire Weather Alerts To Central Florida

After record breaking heat in some areas over the weekend, a sharp cold front is pushing unseasonably cold air into Central Florida, bringing a freeze watch to some of the northern areas and cold weather advisories for the rest of us through Tuesday morning. Forecasters say temperatures could dip into the upper 20s in northern […]

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FDOT Activates New Pedestrian Beacons Along US-192 In Brevard County

The Florida Department of Transportation has activated two new pedestrian hybrid beacons along U.S. 192 in Melbourne and West Melbourne. The signals are designed to improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists by increasing driver awareness at crosswalks. FDOT says three more beacons will be activated soon between I-95 and Babcock Street as part of a […]

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