FP&L parent company files to merge with Virginia utility
The parent company of Florida Power and Light has formally asked state and federal regulators to approve their merger with the largest electric company in Virginia. Juno Beach-based NextEra is seeking a 67-billion-dollar stock transaction with Dominion Energy, which covers most of Virginia, and parts of North and South Carolina.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFloridians paying just under $10K per year for health care
A new analysis of the most recent federal data found Florida health care spending was slightly below the national average. The 2024 data show spending averaged $9,865 per person in Florida, compared with $10,191 nationally. Florida was still higher than neighboring Alabama and Georgia. New York ranked highest nationwide at $14,007 per person, while Utah […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYOver 100 cases of stomach bug in state as feds may have source pinpointed
Florida is reporting more than 100 confirmed cases of a parasitic infection that can cause severe diarrhea. But Brevard has had just one reported cases so far this year. Osceola County has reported four cases. Miami-Dade has the state’s highest total at 20. Health experts say contaminated produce, especially lettuce and salad greens, may be […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpace Coast still avoiding drought while rest of state stays dry
Most of the Space Coast, along with extreme northwest Panhandle, are the only places in the state not seeing some form of drought, but much of the rest of Florida continues to battle seriously dry conditions. Yesterday’s updated drought map shows Western Broward and Eastern Orange and Osceola are considered abnormally dry, but as you […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFormer Titusville chief cited after June crash in city SUV
A former Titusville police chief has been cited for careless driving after crashing a city-owned SUV in June. John Lau was fired after refusing a breathalyzer requested by his department, which violated city policy. The Florida Highway Patrol says Lau will not face criminal charges, despite a partially consumed vodka bottle being found in the […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYKissimmee Airport Prepares for Electric Air Taxis
Kissimmee Gateway Airport has installed new fast-charging and air traffic technology for electric aircraft. Officials say the infrastructure could eventually support air taxi service between Orlando and Tampa in about 30 minutes. Test aircraft have completed 80-mile circuits and recharged in roughly 50 minutes.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWest Melbourne Woman Charged in Airborne DUI Crash
A 31 year old West Melbourne woman faces DUI and other charges in connection with a February crash that sent her pickup truck airborne before it slammed into vehicles stopped at a red light. Police say Jessica Rua had a blood alcohol level of point-294, more than three times Florida’s legal limit. Several people were […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYHouse Approves Permanent Daylight Saving Time
The US House has approved legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. The Sunshine Protection Act passed 308 to 117 and now moves to the Senate. The measure would end twice-yearly clock changes and keep the time now used from March through early November in place year-round.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYGulf Disturbance Could Develop Near Florida Next Week
The National Hurricane Center is watching an area where low pressure could form over the northeastern Gulf this weekend and move toward the Southeast coast early next week. Forecasters give the system a 20 percent chance of tropical development during the next seven days. No immediate impacts are expected, and here along the Space Coast, […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpaceX Targets Thursday Evening for Starship Test Flight
SpaceX is preparing to launch Starship’s 13th flight test this evening from South Texas, with a 90-minute window opening at 6:45. The mission will test upgrades to the Super Heavy booster and Starship following problems during the previous flight. Plans include deploying 20 next-generation Starlink satellites, restarting a Raptor engine in space and attempting controlled […]
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