Day: April 29, 2025

Space Coast News

2 Launches Monday Send 50 More Satellites Into Orbit

Two rockets launched 50 broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit yesterday from here on the Space Coast, marking a significant step forward for two competing space-based internet companies. United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket deployed Amazon’s first 27 Project Kuiper satellites at 7:01 p.m., while SpaceX followed at 10:34 p.m. with 23 additional Starlink satellites.

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Regional News

Crash Near Kenansville Claims Five Lives – Injures Seven Others

We’re learning more this morning about a crash that claimed the lives of five people and injured seven others on Florida’s Turnpike in Osceola County Sunday night. The crash occurred at mile marker 211 near Kenansville. The driver of a van lost control, possibly due to a tire malfunction, causing the vehicle to overturn and […]

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Florida News

Operation Tidal Wave Nets Hundreds Of Illegal Aliens

THE WHITE HOUSE IS TOUTING BORDER SECURITY SUCCESS AS PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP REACHES 100 DAYS IF OFFICE… AND FLORIDA IS TAKING A SUPPORTING ROLE IN THAT ENDEAVOR. GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS EXPLAINS A RECENT STATEWIDE OPERATION WHICH RESULTED IN ALMOST 8-HUNDRED ARRESTS…

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Space Coast News

Merritt Island Woman Recovering From Burn Ordeal

A Brevard County woman is continuing down the long road of recovery after being set on fire while napping in her Merritt Island home. Deputies say her boyfriend, William Clements Jr., poured gasoline around the house and lit it—burning nearly 60% of her body. He’s charged with attempted murder, arson, and animal cruelty. The woman […]

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Space Coast News

Tires Pulled From Indian River Lagoon

Volunteers recently removed 300 tires from the Indian River Lagoon near Cocoa Beach, addressing a decades-old erosion control method that’s now believed to be harming the lagoon. Once used for erosion control, tire debris is now recognized as a serious environmental hazard. The removal is part of ongoing efforts to clean the lagoon and restore […]

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Florida News

Florida Unemployment Claims Drop

More good economic news to share this morning. Unemployment claims in Florida fell last week, with initial filings dropping to 5,892 for the week ending April 19, down from 6,831 the previous week. The decline highlights continued stability in Florida’s job market.

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