Day: September 12, 2024

National News

Francine Makes Landfall In Louisiana

AFTER MAKING LANDFALL IN LOUISIANA YESTERDAY (WEDNESDAY,) TROPICAL STORM FRANCINE CONTINUES TO HAMMER THE SOUTH WITH HEAVY WIND AND RAIN…. MEANWHILE, THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER IS MONITORING TWO DISTURBANCES IN THE ATLANTIC.

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Space Coast News

Cocoa Brightline Station Taking Shape On Paper

The Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization has unveiled plans for the Brightline station in Cocoa, which they say promises significant growth for the area. The proposed station, located on 90 acres near State Road 528 and U.S. 1, aims to boost tourism and local businesses with a new hotel and expanded commercial opportunities. As the […]

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Space Coast News

Melbourne Shooting Arrest

A Melbourne convenience store shooting has led to the arrest of 21-year-old Malachi Dante Bell, who is now charged with the murder of 27-year-old Craig Dewberry Jr. on Tuesday. The incident at the Tip Top Mini Mart prompted a lockdown at Stone Magnet Middle School and University Park Elementary. Bell, who had planned to flee […]

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Space Coast News

Brevard Commissioners Eye New Budget

Brevard County’s Board of County Commissioners has approved a nearly 10% increase to the 2024-2025 budget, raising it to $2.25 billion. Despite the budget increase, the proposed property tax rate will decrease due to rising property values and new construction, potentially reducing the county tax portion for many homeowners. The budget will fund major projects […]

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Space Coast News

Early Morning Launch Success

SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying five BlueBird communications satellites early this morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Despite a gloomy forecast with only a 30% chance of favorable weather, the launch proceeded at 4:52am. The mission included the return of the Falcon 9’s first-stage booster, which generated powerful sonic booms as it […]

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