Cocoa Request For Federal Grant For Brightline Station Rejected
Cocoa’s request for a $47.46 million federal grant to help fund a new Brightline train station has been rejected. The funding, part of the $83 million project, would have supported the station and surrounding rail infrastructure. Despite the setback, City Manager Stockton Whitten says Cocoa plans to reapply for the grant in December. The city […]
Read MoreCompound Transformation Proposal Includes BMX Complex
Palm Bay officials are considering a proposal from USA BMX to transform “The Compound,” an area often linked to crime, into a BMX racing complex. The plan was presented at a City Council meeting Thursday night, drawing support from local BMX enthusiasts and residents. Many local residents support the proposal, saying the facility could offer […]
Read MoreMachete Attack At Palm Bay Homeless Camp
Police in Palm Bay are searching for a suspect involved in a machete attack at a homeless camp. They say it happened around 9pm on Wednesday near South Babcock Street, and it left at least two people injured. Authorities are conducting a ground and air search for the suspect, with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office […]
Read MoreTrump May Lean Heavily On Musk For All Things Space Related
A man with close business ties to Brevard County could have a big influence on Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Elon Musk is a topic of growing discussion. Musk, a key supporter during the 2024 campaign, was even praised by Trump in his victory speech. Experts are speculating that Musk could take on […]
Read MoreSpaceX Thursday Launch A Success
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral’s Space Launch Complex 40 on Thursday afternoon, carrying more Starlink satellites. The mission, initially scheduled for last Sunday and then rescheduled for Wednesday, faced delays due to issues with the rocket’s first stage. After a six-minute delay, the rocket lifted off at 3:19 p.m. yesterday, […]
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