12-Year-Old Believed Victim Of Cocoa Beach Shark Bite
A 12-year-old boy was airlifted to a trauma center Sunday after a suspected shark bite in Cocoa Beach. Brevard County Fire Rescue said the child suffered a significant wound, possibly from a marine animal. His condition hasn’t been released. The case remains under investigation.
Read MoreShort-Lived Boil Advisory In Brevard
A precautionary boil water advisory was posted Friday for Brevard County communities south of the Pineda Causeway. It was lifted Saturday after tests confirmed that the water was safe. Restaurants were able to stay open by using only bottled or boiled water for cooking, cleaning, and handwashing. Ice machines, soda fountains, and tap water however, […]
Read More$7M Film To Be Shot Locally
A $7 million film called Crane Creek will tell the story of three freed slaves who founded what would become Melbourne after the Civil War. Filming begins in 2027. Producers say the movie will blend real history with a cinematic storyline, showcasing the men’s role in settling the region.
Read MoreTrump Eyeing Prescription Drug Tariffs For National Security
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP IS STANDING BY THE TARIFFS HE IMPOSED BUT HAS TEMPORARILY PAUSED FOR 90 DAYS. HE’S ALSO SUGGESTING THAT MORE GOODS EXPORTED INTO THE U-S WILL BE SUBJECT TO THOSE TARIFFS. SPEAKING TO REPORTERS ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, THE PRESIDENT SAID ONE OF THOSE GOODS WILL BE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS…. PRESIDENT TRUMP’S REASONING IS […]
Read MoreGas Price Outlook
THE NATIONAL AVERAGE PRICE FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR GASOLINE JUMPED IN RECENT WEEKS BY 18 CENTS TO $3.34 A GALLON. BUT INDUSTRY ANALYST TRILBY LUNDBERG OF THE LUNDBERG SURVEY SAYS SOME RELIEF COULD BE ON THE WAY….
Read MoreEarly Morning Launch Sets New Record
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket seconds after midnight this morning from Cape Canaveral, setting a new record as its first-stage booster completed its 27th mission. The rocket deployed more Starlink satellites and landed safely on a drone ship in the Atlantic. It marked the 30th orbital launch of the year from here in Florida. […]
Read MoreBrevard Man Facing Charges After Shooting Himself
A Brevard County man is facing charges after police say he shot himself in a twisted attempt to win back a coworker. Investigators say 30-year-old Alexander Lefort faked a shooting at a FedEx facility in Cocoa last year, claiming a masked man tried to rob him. But forensic evidence and an investigation matched the shell […]
Read MoreFlorida Taxpayers Have A Little More Time
Floridians now have until May 1 to file federal taxes, after the IRS extended the deadline due to damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene. The extension covers individuals and businesses statewide. The regular deadline of April 15 still applies in other states.
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