“Fallen Tree Act” Under Consideration
A new Florida bill, dubbed the “Fallen Tree Act,” could make property owners liable if trees or branches from their yard fall onto a neighbor’s property and cause damage. The bill also lets owners remove shared trees with 30 days’ written notice to neighbors. If passed, the law would take effect July 1.
Read MoreAddressing The Homeless Problem In Brevard
Cities along Florida’s Space Coast are stepping up efforts to address growing homeless camps. In Palm Bay, residents have begun clearing camps themselves, prompting city leaders to work with law enforcement to prevent future encampments. Melbourne is taking a different approach, with a community meeting set for today to explore broader solutions. Officials say the […]
Read MoreSpaceX Planning Tuesday Evening Starlink Launch
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to launch this evening from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, following an unusual southeastern trajectory toward the Bahamas. The Starlink mission could bring louder-than-usual rumbling along the Space Coast. The booster will attempt a first-ever landing on a drone ship in waters off the Bahamas about eight minutes […]
Read MoreNew Evidence On Christmas Boat Parade Crash In Merritt Island
Newly released body camera footage is shedding new light on a reckless boating crash during a Merritt Island Christmas parade that left three people injured. Investigators say 25 year old Cameron Michaels drove a jet boat into another vessel while doing donuts on Sykes Creek. Michaels, who claimed he didn’t see the other boat, faces […]
Read MorePalm Bay Approves Storm Repair Contract
Palm Bay has approved a $3.13 million contract for stormwater and utility repairs on Norwood Street NE after damage from Hurricane Milton last October. Crews will stabilize utility lines within 60 days and complete major stormwater drainage improvements in 180 days. The city says the upgrades will help prevent future erosion and protect critical infrastructure. […]
Read MoreSpace Perspective Fighting Airport Eviction
Space Perspective is fighting eviction from Space Coast Regional Airport after failing to pay over $90,000 in rent. The Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority is pushing for an immediate default judgment to reclaim the company’s leased properties, including a balloon manufacturing facility. The space tourism startup, which once planned to offer $125,000 balloon rides to the edge […]
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