Day: August 28, 2024

Regional News Space Coast News

AAA Offering Free Tows On Holiday Weekend

As Labor Day approaches, AAA is offering its Tow to Go service across several states, including Florida, to prevent impaired driving. From August 30th at 6 PM through September 3rd at 6 AM, the program provides free towing within a 10-mile radius to anyone who calls, whether they are AAA members or not. The initiative […]

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Space Coast News

Illegals Caught Illegally Picking Berries

Brevard County deputies have arrested several illegal aliens who were caught illegally picking berries. They had a truck loaded with over 9,000 pounds of stolen palmetto berries. Sheriff Wayne Ivey expressed frustration with the deportation process, noting that some suspects had previously been deported but returned to commit more crimes. The sheriff criticized the immigration […]

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Space Coast News

New Venue Planned For Merritt Island

The Brevard County Commission met Tuesday, and approved a $1.23 million grant for the construction of a new amphitheater at Veterans Memorial Park on Merritt Island. Funded by the 5% tourism tax on hotel stays, the grant will enhance restroom and concession facilities, bringing the project’s total cost to an estimated $7.9 million. The amphitheater, […]

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Space Coast News

Floating Church On Indian River??

If you saw it, no doubt you did a bit of a double take. Some folks here along the Space Coast were surprised last Friday when they spotted a former chapel floating up the Indian River. The building, known as Chapel by the Bay, was originally a floating wedding chapel before being transformed into a […]

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Space Coast News

Launch Success But Landing Failure

Another SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched early this morning from Cape Canaveral, successfully deploying 21 more Starlink satellites into orbit. However, the mission faced an issue when the rocket’s first-stage booster tipped over as it attempted to land on the drone ship, setting off an explosion and heavy flames. Despite that little setback, SpaceX confirmed […]

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