Day: January 14, 2025

Space Coast News

Another Long-Time Brevard Eatery Shut Down Permanently

After decades of serving the community, the Denny’s restaurant on Merritt Island, located at the intersection of State Road 520 and Courtenay Parkway, has closed permanently. The diner, known for its hearty breakfasts and late-night meals, became a local landmark over the years. The closure reflects broader challenges faced by many long-standing eateries, brought on […]

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Regional News

Former Disney Employee Pleads Guilty To Hacking

A former Disney World employee has pleaded guilty to hacking Disney’s menu-creation software, adding profanity, altering allergy information, and changing wine listings to reference mass shootings. Michael Scheuer also launched attacks that disabled employee accounts and leaked the menu link on the dark web. Disney claims his actions caused over $150,000 in damages. Scheuer, who […]

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Space Coast News

Blue Origin To Try New Glenn Launch (again) On Thursday

Blue Origin has rescheduled the launch of its New Glenn rocket to Thursday at 1 a.m. after a scrub again yesterday due to technical issues. This will be the company’s first National Security Space Launch certification flight. The mission aims to test core flight systems and possibly land the rocket booster offshore. The New Glenn […]

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National News

Macy’s And Kohl’s Facing Massive Shutdowns

Kohl’s and Macy’s are shutting down dozens of underperforming locations across the country. Macy’s will close about 150 stores by the end of next year, while Kohl’s is closing 27 stores in 15 states by April. Locally though, none of the Macy’s or Kohl’s stores in Brevard County are on the closure lists, at least […]

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Space Coast News

NASA ‘Day Of Remembrance’ Set For January 23

NASA’s Day of Remembrance ceremony this year, will take place on January 23 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The annual event honors astronauts who gave their lives in the pursuit of space exploration, including crews from Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia. The ceremony will feature distinguished speakers and special tributes, with a wreath-laying […]

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Regional News

Nightclub Owners Facing Felony Charges

Central Florida nightclub owner Richard Kowalczyk and his partner Eric Patrick have been indicted on charges of child pornography and enticement. Investigators discovered disturbing conversations and explicit images linking the pair, who allegedly targeted minors through an online app. Both face multiple felony charges, including coercion and distribution of child pornography.

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Space Coast News

Palm Bay Man Dies In Merritt Island Pedestrian Crash

A 22-year-old Palm Bay man was killed after being struck by a car early Monday on State Road 528 at Courtenay Parkway in Brevard County. The Florida Highway Patrol says the man, dressed in dark clothing, was walking in the merge lane when he was hit by a vehicle. The driver told officers that he […]

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