Day: October 14, 2024

Space Coast News

Longtime Merritt Island Restaurant Flattened By Milton

It seems like it’s been there forever, but it’s not standing anymore. Hurricane Milton left Ms. Apple’s Crab Shack along the Merritt Island Causeway, a well know waterfront destination since 1991, in ruins. The place was already closed for remodeling, but now it has suffered severe damage, with mangled beams, a collapsed patio roof, and […]

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SpaceX 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. […]

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National Hurricane Center Watching Invest 94-L

As we continue to clean up after Hurricane Milton, the National Hurricane Center is now monitoring Invest 94-L, located in the eastern tropical Atlantic, which forecasters say “could” develop into a tropical depression later this week. Currently causing disorganized thunderstorms, the system has a 10% chance of formation over the next two days, increasing to […]

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Debris Cleanup Underway

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that 2,800 workers will remove debris from the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Milton’s destruction over the next 90 days, following federal approval for 100% reimbursement. The workforce includes state departments and the National Guard. The effort will focus mainly on hard-hit areas like Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota counties, where as […]

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Falcon Heavy Launch Planned Today

NASA’s Europa Clipper mission is set to launch atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy today from Kennedy Space Center at 12:06 p.m. The mission will travel 480 million miles to Jupiter’s moon, Europa, where scientists will study its icy surface and potential ocean below. With a 90% chance of favorable weather for today’s launch, the Falcon […]

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Brevard Residents May Be Eligible For FEMA Assistance

Brevard County is asking residents whose homes or properties were damaged by Hurricane Milton to complete a damage report. County officials are gathering information to determine if federal assistance is available. You may qualify for FEMA aid, which can cover repairs, temporary housing, and more. You can submit your damage report online or apply for […]

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Keep 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 […]

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