Fatal Pedestrian Accident
A tragic accident occurred Thursday night in Brevard County when a 68-year-old man was struck and killed by a car while in a crosswalk on King Street in Cocoa. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the driver was eastbound near Cox Road just before 8 p.m. when the pedestrian entered the crosswalk. The driver was […]
Read MorePolaris Dawn Might Go Up Tuesday
The launch of the Polaris Dawn mission from Cape Canaveral is now tentatively planned for very early Tuesday morning. The mission has been delayed several times, mainly due to the weather. Officials are still waiting for a weather window to launch, but the Federal Aviation Administration has now tentatively set a launch window for tomorrow, […]
Read MoreFormer Sherwood Golf Course To Be Developed
The now defunct Sherwood Golf Club in Northern Brevard County is set for transformation into a high-density housing development after receiving zoning approval despite community opposition. The project will convert the 130-acre site into over 600 residential units, scaled back from an initial 900 due to local feedback. At a recent zoning meeting in Titusville, […]
Read MoreSpaceX Thursday Launch Success
SpaceX successfully launched another Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Thursday morning… despite some weather challenges. The launch occurred at 11:33am following postponed earlier attempts due to poor offshore conditions, including a reported waterspout. The rocket deployed 21 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit, with 13 equipped for direct-to-cell communication. In other space related news, more […]
Read MoreCameras Now Operational In Downtown Melbourne
Downtown Melbourne has enhanced its security with the installation of 12 new cameras, which have in fact, been operational since August 27. The $140,000 project aims to deter crime and boost safety in the area. Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey cited the success of similar programs in nearby cities as a model for this initiative. The […]
Read MoreWoman Arrested In Connection With Motorcycle Hit And Run In West Melbourne
West Melbourne police have charged 24-year-old Rebekah Tate with leaving the scene of a crash with serious injury and tampering with evidence. Tate’s arrest follows an incident that occurred early last Sunday morning at the intersection of U.S. 192 and Dairy Road. Tate, who was driving a vehicle that collided with a motorcyclist, fled the […]
Read MoreBlue Origin Droneship Arrives At Port Canaveral
A new chapter in space launch history is set to begin now, after Blue Origin’s droneship, named Jacklyn, arrived at Port Canaveral early Wednesday. The floating platform, designed to land the first stage of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket, marks a significant step for the company’s ambitious launch plans. Scheduled for its inaugural flight no […]
Read MoreThreats Against State Rep Result In Arrest Of Massachusetts Man
A Massachusetts man has been arrested and is now facing eight felony charges for making graphic, antisemitic death threats against Florida State Representative Randy Fine. Edwin Guerro was detained at Boston Logan International Airport by a joint team from Homeland Security, Massachusetts State Police, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The threats, posted on […]
Read MoreFPL Accusing Melbourne Family Of Meter Tampering
A Melbourne family is facing a staggering $12,000 electric bill after Florida Power and Light discovered tampering with their meter. Michelle White says a worker with Florida Power and Light showed up last Wednesday and turned off the power to their home, and left a notice taped to their door, citing illegal tampering that had […]
Read MoreTropics Remain Quiet
As we enter the traditional peak of Hurricane Season, things overall remain pretty quiet. But don’t let your guard down. It’s not over yet. The National Hurricane Center is now monitoring three tropical waves in the Atlantic. One wave in the Caribbean Sea is expected to develop into a tropical depression as it moves west, […]
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