‘Operation Blue Roof’ Underway
In response to the damage caused by Hurricane Milton, the Florida Division of Emergency Management has launched Operation Blue Roof. This program, running until November 5, offers free fiber-reinforced sheeting to protect storm-damaged roofs in 22 counties, including Brevard. Homeowners and rental properties can sign up for assistance by visiting www.blueroof.gov or calling 888-766-3258. The […]
Read MoreSpaceX Super Heavy Test Considered A Success
In Texas, SpaceX’s massive Starship Super Heavy rocket completed a significant test Sunday morning. The 492-foot rocket successfully fired its 33 engines, separating its stages mid-flight. After the second stage continued on, the first stage, known as the Super Heavy booster, was recaptured by SpaceX’s “Mechazilla” arms at the launch pad—an essential step toward reusability. […]
Read MoreKeep State Roads Clear
The Florida Department of Transportation is urging residents to avoid dumping debris from Hurricane Milton onto state roads. Property owners along state roads can still place their debris at the edge of their properties. All residents are encouraged to follow debris collection guidelines regarding both public roads and private subdivisions. Collection efforts are being stepped […]
Read MoreT-Mobile And Starlink Partner To Provide Emergency Coverage
T-Mobile has partnered with Starlink to provide critical communication services as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida. With temporary approval from the FCC, the collaboration enables wireless emergency alerts and basic texting capabilities, including 911 services, for those in the storm’s path. SpaceX confirmed that users can expect one to two bars of signal if connected to […]
Read MoreCentral Florida Airports Preparing To Shutdown For Hurricane Milton
Orlando International Airport will halt all commercial flights beginning Wednesday morning at 8. Melbourne Orlando International Airport will shut down tomorrow at 2 p.m. as Hurricane Milton approaches Central Florida. Orlando Executive Airport will be closing tonight at 10. Flight operations will resume based on damage assessments after the storm passes.
Read MoreToday Is The Final Full Day To Prepare For Milton
Brevard County residents need to secure any debris, lawn clippings, or items left at the curb before Hurricane Milton impacts our area beginning Wednesday. The storm is expected to bring high tropical storm or Category One hurricane force winds up to 75 mph to the Space Coast. Trash pickup schedules will likely be disrupted or […]
Read MoreRain On The Way
Flood warnings are currently in effect for Lake and Volusia Counties as Central Florida braces for heavy rainfall this weekend. An area of low pressure from the Gulf of Mexico is expected to bring a surge of tropical moisture to the state, with models predicting rainfall totals between five to seven inches in some parts […]
Read MoreVolusia Man Sentenced In Identity Fraud Case
A Daytona Beach man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing the identity of a comatose Texas resident. 40 year old Donald Wood pled guilty to a string of felony charges, including organized fraud and tampering with a felony proceeding. Investigators learned that Wood used the victim’s personal information to secure loans […]
Read MoreHotels Offering Help For Evacuees
A Central Florida resort chain is stepping up to support residents of the gulf coast and big bend areas trying to escape the path of Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane now before it makes landfall. Rosen Hotels & Resorts has activated its Florida Resident Distress Rates for […]
Read MoreCoast Guard Rescue Off Sebastian Inlet
More details today about an incident in which a U.S. Coast Guard crew successfully airlifted an 81-year-old man from a recreational boat 15 miles east of Sebastian Inlet last Thursday. The rescue was prompted by a distress call around 10:30 a.m. reporting the man suffering from severe chest pain on a 24-foot vessel. Coast Guard […]
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