Merritt Island Man Facing Charges For Christmas Boat Parade Incident
A 25-year-old Merritt Island man, Cameron Michaels, was ticketed for reckless boating and speeding in a manatee zone following a December 7 crash during the Merritt Island Christmas Boat Parade. Michaels’ vessel collided with another boat, injuring three people. He is scheduled for court in February.
Read MoreCape Canaveral Dog Owners Now On Shorter Leashes
Cape Canaveral is enforcing stricter leash laws after a woman was attacked by a dog on the beach in November. City leaders, in partnership with law enforcement, are raising fines for unleashed dogs. The victim, Mary Scibona, is recovering but says she may never return to the beach.
Read MoreMajor Citrus Producer Tosses In The Towel – Says Growing Citrus In Florida “Economically Unfeasible”
Alico Inc., a major Florida citrus grower, announced it will end its citrus operations after this year’s harvest, citing damage from hurricanes and tree diseases. The company says the decision comes after its citrus production dropped by 73% over the past decade. They say hurricanes combined with citrus greening disease, made growing citrus economically unfeasible. […]
Read MoreHouse Of Reps Pass Key Law Aimed At Detaining Illegals Found Guilty Of Death, But Democrats Vote Against It
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PASSED A BILL TUESDAY THAT WOULD REQUIRE IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES TO DETAIN ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WHO ARE FOUND GUILTY OF DEATH. ALL BUT 48 DEMOCRATS VOTED AGAINST IT THOUGH. PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC SENATOR JOHN FETTERMAN WAS NOT ONE OF THEM…
Read MoreBrevard Picks Latest Fugitive Of The Week
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has named 24-year-old Kianna Marie Martinez as their Fugitive of the Week. Wanted on a bench warrant for failing to appear in court, Martinez faces charges related to burglary, theft, and criminal use of personal ID. Known to frequent the Melbourne area, she has a $10,000 bond. The sheriff’s office […]
Read MoreInvestigation Underway After Body Pulled From Orange County Water
A man in his 30s was found dead and partially submerged in a body of water near Interstate 4 and Central Florida Parkway Tuesday morning. Deputies responded at 11 a.m., and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation.
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Another New License Plate Closer To Reality In Florida
Florida’s new Margaritaville specialty license plate is nearly halfway to its goal. With 1,975 pre-sale vouchers sold, it needs just 1,025 more to hit the 3,000 mark and begin production. Proceeds will benefit “Singing for Change,” supporting disaster recovery efforts.
Read MoreReturning Mars Samples Could Answer Age Old Question
NASA is considering two new options for its Mars Sample Return mission, which aims to bring rock and dust samples back to Earth. The mission, initially expected to cost $11 billion and take until 2040, may now return samples by 2035 at a reduced cost of up to $7 billion. The efforts could help answer […]
Read MoreBlue Origin Still Planning New Glenn Launch Early Friday
Blue Origin continues preparing for the inaugural flight of its 320 foot tall New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. It’s still on for early this Friday morning, and it will mark the company’s first National Security Space Launch. It will also include an attempt to land the rocket’s massive booster offshore in […]
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