Month: April 2024

Space Coast News

County Addressing Derelict Vessels

Brevard County’s waterways are a major attraction, but abandoned or damaged boats tarnish the conditions. With derelict vessels becoming a growing concern, the county has allocated $150,000 in tourist development tax revenue to fund cleanup efforts. Each removal, costs around $7,000, and is a complex process. While the county attempts to locate boat owners, identification […]

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Space Coast News

Drones Delivering Clams To Indian River Lagoon

A groundbreaking initiative is underway in the Indian River Lagoon, as a high-tech drone is being used to deliver 1 billion baby ‘super clams’ to bolster the estuary’s natural defenses. Spearheaded by the Coastal Conservation Association Florida, the ambitious project aims to restore clam populations. The deployment of these clams via drone represents a significant […]

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Space Coast News

Something New Developing In The Air In Melbourne

Eve Air Mobility… based at the Melbourne Orlando International Airport… is making waves in the aerospace industry with its development of futuristic electric air taxis, set to take flight by 2026. The company aims to revolutionize urban transportation with its innovative eight-rotor aircraft. Leveraging parent-company Embraer’s expertise, Eve aims to lead the charge in the […]

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Space Coast News

Fire Danger Is High In Brevard

The dry and windy conditions have fueled several large brushfires in Brevard County. On Monday, a fire on I-95 prompted lane closures in both directions, while over the weekend, a 50-plus acre blaze near the Space Force Base annex and another 20-acre fire added to the challenges. Flames even spread to the interstate median, necessitating […]

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Space Coast News

New Chief In Rockledge

Christopher Crawford has been appointed as the new Public Safety Director/Chief of Police for the City of Rockledge. The announcement comes after the retirement of former Director/Chief Joseph P. LaSata. Crawford, who has 20 years of experience with the Rockledge Police Department, will officially assume his new role after being sworn in tomorrow. He is […]

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Regional News

More Details Coming Out Following Sanford Shootings

Ten individuals are now recovering after a shooting at Cabana Live in Sanford that Seminole County Sheriff’s Detectives say took place just after midnight on Saturday night. Among them, Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell who is a Daytona Beach native. Dell sustained a minor injury and has since been released from the hospital. The […]

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Space Coast News

NASA Moving Forward With Starliner Mission

NASA continues gearing up for their next mission as they prepare to launch the Boeing Crew Flight Test on May 6. This mission will see NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams traveling to and from the International Space Station aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. Scheduled for 10:34PM on May 6, the launch will take […]

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Space Coast News

Animal Incident In Barefoot Bay Escalates

An animal cruelty complaint in Barefoot Bay turned violent when a Brevard County Animal Services officer encountered 53-year-old Craig Wood. Wood, who claimed to be a martial arts expert, became verbally combative and threatened the officer. The situation escalated as Wood jumped a fence and advanced toward the officer, prompting deputies to intervene. Wood was […]

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Man Arrested For Best Buy Thefts

In a bizarre crime spree across the entire state of Florida, an Orlando man is accused of stealing over $100,000 worth of merchandise from various Best Buy stores. 30 year old Earl Glover allegedly targeted display merchandise like cellphones and laptops, triggering alarms before fleeing. His theft spree, which lasted nearly a year, involved multiple […]

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Space Coast News

The Launch Schedule Continues

SpaceX successfully launched two rockets back to back this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, a Falcon 9 rocket was launched from here on the Space Coast. Both delivered payloads before the first stage of each rocket returned to make perfect landings on drone ships in the Atlantic Ocean. Another Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to […]

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