Month: September 2024

Florida News

DeSantis Launches Operation Blue Ridge

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the launch of “Operation Blue Ridge” to assist with recovery efforts in North Carolina and Tennessee following the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene. The initiative aims to support Floridians stranded in the Blue Ridge Mountains and Tennessee Valley. The operation will deploy multiple state agencies, including the Florida Division of […]

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White Rhino From Brevard Zoo Dies In Phoenix Zoo

A Southern white rhinoceros who lived at Brevard Zoo for over a decade, has passed away at the Phoenix Zoo. The zoo announced that Howard was euthanized after treatment for a progressive neurological condition became ineffective. Howard, affectionately known as “Howie,” was born at the White Oak Conservation Center in 2007 and was transferred to […]

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Florida News

Forecasters Watching Potential Disturbance

The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring the tropics following the impact of Hurricane Helene, which left significant flooding and power outages across parts of North Carolina and the southern Appalachians after making landfall as a CAT 4 storm in Florida’s big bend region. Helene’s aftermath is being compared to the catastrophic Hurricane Katrina. Forecasters […]

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Space Coast News

SpaceX Taking A Second Look At Second Stage Booster

SpaceX is temporarily suspending Falcon 9 launches following an incident with the second stage after the Crew-9 mission. Although the Crew Dragon spacecraft successfully reached its intended orbit after launch, the second stage encountered a problem during its reentry burn, landing outside the designated ocean area. SpaceX stated there was no threat to the crew, […]

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Florida News

Wave Sensors To Monitor Hurricane In Gulf

In preparation for Hurricane Helene, the United States Geological Survey on Wednesday, deployed 13 wave sensors along Florida’s West Coast. The sensors, installed on sturdy structures like bridges and piers from Venice to Panama City, are designed to collect crucial data on water levels, wave height, and storm surge during the hurricane. Helene is now […]

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Airport Disruptions Caused By Helene

If you or someone you know has a flight in or out of Florida today, listen carefully. As of the latest word, Orlando International Airport is open and operational, but may have delays or cancellations. Orlando Sanford International Airport is also open and operational. Melbourne Orlando International Airport, according to the latest information posted on […]

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Space Coast News

Mathers Bridge Closed To Marine Traffic

The Mathers Bridge on the Banana River near Dragon Point in Brevard County has closed to all boat traffic as Hurricane Helene approaches. However, it remains open for vehicle traffic. The decision comes as wind gusts are expected to reach between 40 and 55 mph. The historic bridge, which connects Merritt Island and Indian Harbour […]

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Space Coast News

Port Canaveral Brought To A Halt By Helene

Hurricane Helene is causing significant disruptions at Port Canaveral as cruisers are left stuck at sea due to deteriorating conditions. The U.S. Coast Guard has issued an alert for the port. Passengers on the MSC Seashore, report intense winds and waves, making for a challenging voyage. While some expressed frustration over being stuck at sea, […]

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Florida News

Helene Sets Sights On Big Bend

HURRICANE HELENE IS SET TO STRIKE FLORIDA’S BIG BEND AREA AS A CATEGORY FOUR HURRICANE WITH WHAT FORECASTERS ARE CALLING AN “UNSURVIVABLE” 20-FOOT STORM SURGE. METEOROLOGIST ADAM KLOTZ HAS THE LATEST THIS MORNING… LOCALLY HERE ON THE SPACE COAST, SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED TODAY AND WE CAN EXPECT A LOT OF RAIN AND SOME WIND GUSTS […]

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Space Coast News

Palm Bay Private School Principal And Wife Arrested

In Palm Bay, the principal of a private school… El Sinai Christian Academy… Ryan Lugo, and his wife Nancy are facing serious allegations of theft, accused of misappropriating nearly $50,000 in school funds intended for students. Investigators allege the couple used the school’s accounts for personal expenses, including payments for their AT&T bill and hotel […]

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