Day: January 13, 2025

Space Coast News

Blue Origin Scrubs Mission (Again)

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket launch from Cape Canaveral was scrubbed again early this morning. They had been aiming for liftoff sometime during a three hour window that opened at 1am. A new launch date has yet to be announced.

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Space Coast News

Vandalism And Small Fire At Cedar’s Cafe In Melbourne

Cedar’s Cafe in the Publix Plaza on Wickham Road in Melbourne was hit by vandalism and a small fire early last Thursday morning, causing minor damage. One of the owners discovered the fire in a back unit upon arriving at work and quickly extinguished the blaze, that mainly affected a wooden enclosure housing the cooler. […]

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Space Coast News

Fatal Palm Shores House Fire Now Under Investigation

A deadly house fire just north of Melbourne on Saturday evening claimed the life of a woman, who has now been identified as Crystal Bankston. The blaze broke out around 5 p.m. at a rental home on Elm Drive in Palm Shores. Brevard County Fire Rescue quickly extinguished the flames, but Bankston’s body was found […]

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Space Coast News

More Lagoon Improvements Eyed For 2025

After seeing encouraging results so far, Brevard County is planning to spend millions of additional dollars this year, for the restoration of the Indian River Lagoon. The money comes from a local sales tax approved by voters in 2016. Key initiatives include dredging muck from waterways, growing oysters, and expanding seagrass beds to improve water […]

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National News

Shark Eyeing TikTok

THE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM TIK-TOK FACES A BAN IN THE U-S ON JANUARY 19TH IF ITS PARENT COMPANY “BYTEDANCE” DOESN’T SELL IT AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW. THE SUPREME COURT HEARD ARGUMENTS FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND TIK-TOK ON THE BAN AHEAD OF THE DEADLINE. ENTREPRENEUR KEVIN O’LEARY IS OFFERING TO BUY TIK-TOK … AND […]

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Regional News

Brightline Train Hits Woman In Vero Beach

A 40-year-old woman was struck by a Brightline train in Vero Beach last Thursday around 6pm. The woman, who appeared to be homeless, reportedly sustained severe arm injuries and was airlifted to a trauma center. No injuries were reported among the train passengers. The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office and railroad officials are continuing to […]

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Space Coast News

Pregnant Woman Pulled From Sinking Car In Palm Bay

According to just released information, Palm Bay police officers rescued a pregnant woman from a sinking car in a canal off Bayside Lakes Boulevard on December 26. The officers were responding to reports of downed powerlines when they heard banging from the submerged vehicle. Using a baseball bat, they broke the windows and pulled the […]

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