Cocoa Beach To Present Drone Light Show For Independence Day
Cocoa Beach will swap traditional fireworks for a drone light show during its Independence Day celebration this year, and as part of the city’s centennial festivities. The Drone Light Show Spectacular will take place on July 5th, with hundreds of drones creating formations that represent the city’s history. Additional events include a parade, a pickleball […]
Read MoreFlorida May Soon Require Vehicle Plates On Both Front And Rear
A new Florida bill could soon require drivers to display two license plates, a move aimed at helping authorities track hit-and-run vehicles. The bill would mandate front and rear plates for all vehicles. The legislation, which passed a Senate committee, is set to take effect on July 1 if approved.
Read MoreCocoa To Resume Fluoridation Of Drinking Water Despite Recommendation From Florida Surgeon General To Discontinue The Practice
Cocoa City Council voted to resume adding fluoride to its drinking water, following a two-year hiatus due to equipment failure. Despite a recommendation from Florida’s Surgeon General to discontinue the practice, Cocoa plans to replace the equipment and actually increase fluoride levels. The decision will cost the city an estimated $700,000, and it comes amid […]
Read MoreWoman Arrested After Investigation Into Discovery Of Dead Dog In Orlando Airport Restroom
A woman has been arrested following an investigation into a case in which a dead dog was found in a bathroom at Orlando International Airport back in December. Police say Alison Lawrence drowned her dog in a women’s restroom after attempting to board a flight without proper paperwork for the animal. Authorities issued a warrant […]
Read MoreIt’s Wildfire Season In Florida – What You Need To Know
As wildfires continue to spread across Central Florida, homeowners are being urged to take steps to protect their properties. Recent fires, such as those near the Kennedy Space Center in Brevard County, and others in Osceola County, have prompted officials to advise clearing overgrown vegetation and using fire-resistant materials. People are being advised to maintain […]
Read MoreSmall Rally Planned For Friday In Rockledge To Protest Planned Closure Of Obsolete/Deteriorating Hospital
A rally is set for Friday in Rockledge to protest the planned closure of Rockledge Hospital, which Orlando Health cites as unsafe due to its deteriorating condition. The rally will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. outside Ashley’s of Rockledge restaurant. The hospital is scheduled to close on April 22, and that has drawn […]
Read MoreNew NASA Causeway Bridge Now Open
The NASA Causeway Bridge here in Brevard County has officially opened six months ahead of schedule. The new bridge, spanning 4,025 feet, features four lanes and a taller structure to support the growing space industry. The $128 million project, a partnership between the Florida Department of Transportation, NASA, and Space Florida, is designed to accommodate […]
Read MoreAnti-Squatting Bill Pending
Florida lawmakers have taken a major step toward cracking down on squatting with the approval of a bill which expands last year’s law on squatting. It allows property owners to remove squatters from both residential and commercial properties through nonjudicial means. Law enforcement can now act faster, but owners must pay fees for sheriff involvement. […]
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