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Critically Endangered Whales Spotted Along Space Coast

A mother North American Right Whale and her calf were seen swimming near Canova Park this week, marking a rare sighting of the critically endangered species. With fewer than 400 remaining worldwide, researchers are monitoring the whales with drones and alerting nearby vessels to prevent collisions. Officials stress that boats must stay at least 500 […]

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Brightline Accidents More Frequent In Brevard Than Orange County

It’s not just your imagination… Brightline collisions happen more often in Brevard County than in just about any other Brightline corridor. Safety experts say the reason is simple… The tracks in Brevard run through busy communities with minimal barriers, while most tracks in many other areas are elevated and fenced. While some say longer gates, […]

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Space Coast Set For Record Year With NASA Artemis II And SpaceX Starship Launches

2026 could be the biggest year in Space Coast history as NASA’s Artemis II and SpaceX’s Starship are both expected to launch within months. Artemis II will carry four astronauts around the moon, the first crewed lunar flight in more than 50 years, while Starship prepares for its first Florida launch. More than 100 launches […]

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Brevard County Woman Given Deadline To Address Condemned Property

Brevard County gave 38 year old Sonja Kopriva orders to fix or demolish her condemned Indialantic home after neighbors said she dumped human waste in their yards. Officials say Kopriva can only return if repairs are made or the house is removed. Neighbors remain concerned about rats and potential health risks while the property remains […]

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Palm Bay Police Search For Missing Endangered Man

Palm Bay police are asking for help finding 22 year old Michael Houser, who has been reported missing and is considered endangered. He was last seen around 6:30 Thursday morning near Englar Avenue and Newell Road. Houser is believed to be wearing a white shirt and brown or multicolored plaid pajama pants and has a […]

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Milder Weekend Weather Ahead For Central Florida

After a chilly start for the new year, Central Florida is in for a break from the cold now, as a milder weekend moves in, along with a very small chance of rain. We will see weekend temperatures rebounding into the mid 70’s locally, with no severe weather anticipated, but we might see a brief […]

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Florida Tourism Shows Modest Third Quarter Gain

Florida tourism posted another gain in the third quarter of 2025, with the state reporting a slight increase in overall visitors. However, Canadian travel to Florida kept falling, as many Canadians remain cautious about leaving their country for international trips. State tourism leaders say efforts are shifting now toward other markets to make up for […]

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Port Canaveral Named Best U.S. Cruise Port

Port Canaveral in Brevard County has been voted the best U.S. cruise homeport for the sixth consecutive year by Cruise Hive readers. The port now hosts seven major cruise brands, over 1,000 sailings annually, and handled 8.6 million passengers in Fiscal Year 2025.

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Brevard County Opens Cold Weather Shelters Through New Year

Brevard County opend its cold weather shelters Tuesday as temperatures began to drop across the region. Locations include Melbourne First Church of the Nazarene, Matthew’s Hope, and the Titusville Civic Center. Residents needing warmth or safety are being strongly urged to use the shelters during the cold snap.

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Freeze Watches And Warnings In Effect Across Central Florida

The National Weather Service issued freeze watches and warnings for multiple Central Florida counties from late Tuesday night through this morning. Temperatures were being forecast to drop to the 20s and 30s north of Orlando, with wind chills as low as 25. Here in Brevard County, we have reports this morning of temperatures in the […]

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