Month: December 2024

Space Coast News

Roadwork Underway In Fellsmere

Repair work is underway on the County Road 512 washout in Fellsmere to fix the damage caused by Hurricane Milton that left a 10-mile stretch of the road impassable. Crews began work on December 19th, replacing a nearly century-old broken pipe with two new 60-inch pipes. The $1 million project, funded by a FEMA grant, […]

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Space Coast News

Brevard Animal Shelter Needs Foster Homes

The Brevard County Animal Care Center is urgently seeking foster volunteers to help care for kittens in need. Sheriff Wayne Ivey is calling on the community to provide temporary homes for the vulnerable animals. Those interested in fostering can contact the center at 321-633-2024 or email FosterCoordinator@bcso.us.

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Space Coast News

SpaceX Wraps Up The Year With 93 Space Coast Launches

SpaceX is ending 2024 with a record-breaking 93 launches from here on the Space Coast. The final launch of the year lifted off just after midnight this morning… New Year’s Eve. The Falcon 9 rocket carried 21 more Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit, smashing last year’s record of 72 launches by 29%. SpaceX’s successful year […]

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Space Coast News

Attempted Car Burglary In Palm Bay Results In Shootout

Palm Bay police say an attempted car burglary turned into a shootout . It happened early last Friday morning… around 1am… on Titan Road and Dagget Avenue. A homeowner confronted the suspects after seeing them attempt to break into a truck. One of the suspects, identified as 26-year-old Javone Williams, fired at the homeowner, who […]

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Regional News

Volusia Man Cleared Of Charges After Fatal Shooting

A Volusia County man will not face charges after claiming self-defense in the fatal shooting of a neighbor during a tree-trimming dispute. 78 year old Edward Druzolowski confronted Brian Ford, who was cutting branches from Druzolowski’s tree in September 2023. Witnesses described Ford as aggressive, threatening to harm Druzolowski with a chainsaw. The court ruled […]

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Florida News

Brightline Crash In Delray Beach Leaves 15 Injured

A Brightline train collided with a Delray Beach Fire Rescue truck over the weekend, injuring at least 15 people. The crash, which took place Saturday around 10:45am left three firefighters in stable condition and 12 train passengers with minor injuries. Local authorities, Brightline, and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause. Brightline has […]

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Haridopolos Named To Several Influential Committees

Incoming Space Coast congressman Mike Haridopolos has been appointed to two influential committees: the House Financial Services Committee and the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Haridopolos, who will succeed retiring Bill Posey, emphasized his commitment to advocating for the space industry and promoting economic growth. He highlighted the importance of strengthening public-private partnerships and […]

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Space Coast News

SpaceX Pushes Back Monday Launch To Early Tuesday Morning

SpaceX has rescheduled its latest Starlink mission launch. The Falcon 9 rocket, initially set for launch today at 3:03am from the Kennedy Space Center, was scrubbed because of gusty showers and winds. Now, SpaceX is targeting a launch window that opens tomorrow at 12:34am and closes at 1:28am. The New Year’s Eve launch will be […]

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Space Coast News

Blue Origin Gets FAA Approval To Launch New Glenn Rocket

Blue Origin has received approval from the FAA to launch its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The commercial space license will allow the company to conduct orbital missions, including national security launches. Blue Origin was aiming for its first launch attempt before the end of the year, with plans to land […]

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Regional News

Record Setting Numbers At MCO

Orlando International Airport saw its busiest day of the holiday season on Saturday, with around192,000 arrivals and departures. Despite the large crowds, travelers reported smooth experiences, with shorter security lines and minimal wait times at check-in. Airport officials recommended arriving three hours early for those checking bags or parking. Over the entire holiday period, the […]

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