Florida Introduces Jon Sumrall As New Head Football Coach
Florida officially introduced Jon Sumrall as the 31st head football coach in program history Monday in Gainesville. Sumrall, who led Troy and Tulane to back-to-back conference title games in his first four seasons, played linebacker at Kentucky and held assistant coaching jobs at Kentucky and Ole Miss. He said taking the Gators’ job is a […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTrader Joe’s Set To Open New Store At The Avenue Viera
Trader Joe’s will officially open its new Viera location on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:55 a.m. and doors opening at 9. The store is located at The Avenue Viera. Those attending should expect large crowds and heavier traffic as shoppers explore the chain’s first Brevard County location.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBlue Origin Seeks Permit To Dump Rocket Waste In Indian River
Blue Origin is asking Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection for permission to discharge millions of gallons of processed and non-processed rocket wastewater into a stormwater pond that flows into the Indian River. Brevard County commissioners are reviewing the proposal and may request a public meeting. The company says the request renews a permit that has […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMotorcyclist Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash On US-1 In Melbourne
A deadly crash happened Monday morning on northbound U.S. 1 in Melbourne, just north of Post Road. The Florida Highway Patrol says the driver of a Chevrolet Equinox failed to slow for traffic, striking a Honda motorcycle from behind. The motorcyclist was killed. The driver of a Volkswagen Tiguan was also hospitalized with injuries. Drivers […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYOne Dead And One Injured In Melbourne Apartment Shooting
Melbourne police say a shooting at the Summerset Apartments Monday morning left 58 year old Ricardo Rodriguez dead and another man injured. The surviving victim was taken to a hospital in stable condition. Officers described the incident as isolated and say all involved are accounted for. Police are investigating the case as a homicide and […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpaceX Gets Approval For Starship Launch Pads At Cape Canaveral
SpaceX has begun construction at Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station after the Department of the Air Force approved Starship launch and landing operations. The decision follows nearly two years of environmental reviews. SpaceX says the pads will support national security and Artemis lunar missions.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTwo Giant Christmas Bulbs Stolen From Downtown Melbourne Display
Melbourne Main Street says two giant holiday ornaments were stolen from the corner of New Haven Avenue and Livingston Street. One bulb is orange, the other blue, and both were described as impossible to hide. Police are investigating and reviewing downtown security footage. The nonprofit says no charges will be pressed if the decorations are […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNew Florida Laws to Take Effect January 1
Several new Florida laws are set to roll out on New Year’s Day, impacting animal welfare, health care, and insurance. Among them is “Dexter’s Law,” which creates a public database of animal cruelty convictions. Another expands property insurance to include pet coverage, and yet another eliminates cost-sharing for breast exams for state workers. Other measures […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMCO Launches $253 Million Tram Replacement Project
Orlando International Airport will begin construction December 7 on a $253 million Gate Link Replacement Project to modernize its aging tram system. The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority says the upgrade will improve safety and reliability for travelers moving between Terminals A and B and Gates 70–129. During the first phase, only one tram will serve […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpaceX Falcon 9 To Launch 29 Starlink Satellites Tuesday
SpaceX is set to launch 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit today from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to lift off during a four-hour window opening at 3:16 p.m. This marks the 25th flight for this particular first-stage booster. After stage separation, the booster will attempt a landing on […]
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