Day: January 7, 2025

Regional News

$1 Sailboat Dismantled

A sailboat, stranded for two weeks on New Smyrna Beach, was dismantled and taken to a landfill after no buyers came forward. The boat had become a local attraction before turning into an eyesore. The owner, unable to afford the $20,000 removal fee, listed it for just $1 in hopes of finding a buyer, but […]

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Space Coast News

Heavy Launch Schedule This Week

SpaceX successfully launched another Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on Monday, carrying 24 more Starlink satellites into orbit. The launch took place at 3:43pm, and the first stage of the rocket landed on a drone ship in the ocean. Another Starlink launch is set for tomorrow from the Kennedy Space Center, with a window […]

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Space Coast News

Pelican Injuries Prompt Investigation Again

The Florida Wildlife Hospital in Melbourne is investigating a new surge in pelican injuries. Since the start of the year, eight injured pelicans with broken wings have been dropped off at the hospital, prompting concerns that human activity may be to blame. Last year, the hospital saw a similar spike, and experts fear these injuries […]

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Florida News

Snake Catchers Wanted

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is urging everyone to join the fight against invasive Burmese pythons in South Florida through the Python Patrol program. The initiative offers free training, teaching participants how to safely capture and report pythons. The next virtual session is set for January 16, with additional in-person workshops available upon […]

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Space Coast News

Car Thieves Hit Melbourne Airport

Three masked thieves stole three vehicles from the Avis Budget rental car lot at Melbourne Orlando International Airport on Monday afternoon. No weapons were involved and no injuries were reported. Melbourne Airport Police, along with local authorities, responded, as the airport remained secure and open. The investigation is ongoing.

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Florida News

Today Is The FEMA Assistance Deadline

Today is the deadline for Florida residents affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton to apply for FEMA assistance. Homeowners and renters have only until the end of the day today to submit applications for aid. Residents can register at Disaster Recovery Centers in Central Florida or apply online via www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Additional assistance is available by […]

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Brevard Deputies Nab Wanted Fugitive In Vero Beach

Brevard County Deputies arrested Tyisha Osby on charges of aggravated animal cruelty, child neglect, and animal confinement. Osby, who was wanted for using her children to break up a dog fight in her yard, was apprehended at a hotel in Vero Beach. Her arrest follows a months-long search led by the Brevard Sheriff’s Fugitive Unit. […]

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