Melbourne Seeks $20 Million for Water System Upgrades
Melbourne is seeking more than $20 million in state funding to upgrade its water treatment system following complaints about taste and odor during algae blooms in Lake Washington. The roughly $80 million project would add groundwater wells and reduce the city’s reliance on the lake. Officials say the water remained safe to drink.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Schools Install Vape Detectors in High School Bathrooms
Brevard Public Schools is installing vape detectors in high school bathrooms ahead of the new school year. The sensors will alert administrators when vaping is detected, while nearby security cameras can help identify who entered or left the restroom. District officials say the goal is to reduce vaping and keep bathrooms open for students.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDeSantis Holds Off on Florida Governor’s Race Endorsement
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he is not endorsing a candidate yet in Florida’s Republican primary for governor. With the primary less than two weeks away, DeSantis says he may get involved if he believes a candidate has the support and positions needed to win. The Republican nominee is expected to face Democrat David Jolly in […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYULA Tests Vulcan Rocket for Amazon Leo Mission
United Launch Alliance has rolled a Vulcan rocket to Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral for a full launch rehearsal. The test will include fueling, countdown procedures and checks of the rocket’s new Centaur V upper stage designed for Amazon Leo satellite missions. ULA says a launch date has not yet been set.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPort Canaveral Begins $95 Million Cruise Terminal Expansion
Construction is underway on a $95 million expansion and renovation of Cruise Terminal 10 at Port Canaveral. The project will expand the terminal to more than 145,000 square feet and allow it to handle some of the cruise industry’s largest ships, carrying up to 6,700 passengers. Completion is scheduled for November 2027.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBlue Origin Traces New Glenn Explosion to Oxygen Valve
Blue Origin says a faulty oxygen valve appears to have caused the May explosion that destroyed a New Glenn rocket during an engine test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. CEO Dave Limp says investigators traced the failure to the main oxygen valve on one of the rocket’s BE-4 engines. The company is modifying the […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFlorida Python Challenge Winner Captures 96 Snakes
Tom Rahill has won the 2026 Florida Python Challenge after capturing 96 invasive Burmese pythons. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission awarded Rahill the competition’s $10,000 grand prize. The annual event is aimed at reducing the snakes’ impact on native wildlife.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMan Accused of Stealing Memorial Bear With Child’s Ashes
Flagler County deputies arrested 31 year old Justin Andrew Fountain after investigators say he stalked a woman he met online, broke into her hotel room and stole a teddy bear containing her son’s ashes. Deputies recovered the bear during a traffic stop on Interstate 95. Fountain faces several felony charges.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Zoo Expecting Two Giraffe Calves
Brevard Zoo is preparing for two new giraffe calves expected between fall and winter. Zoo officials say 12 year old Kumi and nearly 4 year old Tisa are pregnant. Caretakers are monitoring both giraffes through specialized diets, blood tests and ultrasounds.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSheriff Urges Back-to-School Traffic Safety
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey is urging drivers to slow down and watch for school buses and children as classes resume. More than 17,000 citations were issued last school year for illegally passing stopped buses. Motorists should expect heavier traffic near schools and bus stops.
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