Fire Damages Merritt Island BBQ Restaurant
Brevard County Fire Rescue crews quickly contained a fast-moving fire that tore through a Sonny’s BBQ restaurant on Merritt Island Monday. Firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading further and reported no injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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Brevard County deputies have arrested 48 year old Lucas Stedman on a charge of aggravated animal cruelty. Investigators say Stedman shot and killed a cat with a high-powered BB gun last month after becoming upset that the animal did not get along with his own cat. He is being held on a $50,000 bond.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYEarthquake Off Cuba Felt Across Florida
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake off Cuba’s western coast was felt across Florida Monday afternoon, rattling buildings from the Keys to Central Florida. The shallow quake struck about 62 miles west of Mantua, Cuba. Some theme park rides temporarily closed and several buildings were evacuated as a precaution. No injuries, major damage, or tsunami threat were […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPort Canaveral Approves Major Cruise Terminal Expansion
Port Canaveral is moving forward with a $95 million renovation of Cruise Terminal 10 to handle larger cruise ships and growing passenger traffic. The project includes infrastructure upgrades, expanded terminal capacity, and modernized amenities as the port prepares for nearly 9 million cruise passengers annually in the years ahead.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFormer Brevard Commissioner Susan Schmitt Dies at 86
Former Brevard County Commissioner Susan Schmitt has died at the age of 86. Schmitt served on the County Commission from 1982 to 1994 and helped lead major projects including the development of Viera, Space Coast Stadium, and the founding of the Brevard Zoo. Memorial services are scheduled for this Friday in Rockledge.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYArtemis III Crew Mission Moves Closer to Moon Return
NASA continues preparing for Artemis III, a mission that will launch four astronauts from the Kennedy Space Center aboard the Space Launch System rocket. The flight will test key docking operations with commercial lunar landers and serve as a major step toward returning astronauts to the Moon and future missions to Mars.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYEastern Florida State College Approves Budget With No Tuition Increase
Eastern Florida State College trustees have approved a $94 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The plan keeps tuition unchanged for a 15th straight year, includes pay raises for faculty and staff, and funds major projects including the Advanced Technology Center and Aerospace Center of Excellence.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpace Coast Honor Flight Launches 88th Mission
Space Coast Honor Flight will send 50 veterans and 50 guardians to Washington, D.C., on June 13 for its 88th mission. The trip includes veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the post-Vietnam era. A community welcome-home celebration is planned at Melbourne Orlando International Airport when the veterans return.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpaceX Targets June 12 Starlink Launch
After a successful launch yesterday, SpaceX is preparing to launch 29 more Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Friday. The launch window opens at 8:27 a.m. and runs until 12:27 p.m. The mission will use a first-stage booster making its 27th flight, with a planned landing on […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFishing Gear Threatens Indian River Lagoon Dolphins
Wildlife researchers are warning of a sharp increase in dolphin entanglements in the Indian River Lagoon. Discarded fishing line and gear have become a leading cause of death for local bottlenose dolphins, with scientists reporting cases have nearly doubled in recent years. Officials urge anglers to properly dispose of fishing gear and report distressed dolphins […]
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