H Annual First Responder Appreciation Day Set for Saturday
The 6th Annual First Responder Appreciation Day, or Hero Fest, will take place this Sunday at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center on Merritt Island. The family-friendly event will feature live demos, including K-9 and rescue operations, plus activities like a foam party, carnival games, and a BBQ lunch. Admission is free, with a special invitation […]
Read MoreWrapping up Beach Work Ahead of Turtle Mating Season in Brevard
Brevard County’s beach renourishment efforts are nearing completion as work wraps up ahead of sea turtle nesting season. The county has invested over $120 million to replenish sand along its coastline, repairing damage from Hurricane Ian. Most projects pause by May 1 to protect nesting turtles, but the North Reach project will continue until May […]
Read MoreNew Study Reveals Common Sense Information About Gator Attacks
A new study from the University of Florida shows nearly all alligator attacks in the state—about 96%—are triggered by human behavior. Researchers found most incidents happened when people swam or waded in gator habitats. Not surprisingly, attacks were far less likely when people stayed on land. Experts people to avoid swimming in fresh water, especially […]
Read MoreMore Starlink Satellites Launched Thursday Night
SpaceX successfully launched 28 more Starlink satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral last night. The mission lifted off at 9:51pm from Launch Complex 40, and it marked the 18th flight for the first-stage booster, which landed safely on the drone ship off the coast. SpaceX’s next Starlink mission is set for Sunday.
Read MoreMan Accused of Planning Mass Violence Attack
A man in Palm Beach County is accused of planning a mass violence attack. Investigators say 22-year-old Damien Allen stockpiled over 12,000 rounds of ammo, police uniforms, body armor, grenades, and fake law enforcement credentials. He’s charged with making terror threats and using a police computer. Allen is being held without bond.
Read MoreBrevard Drivers Issued Hundreds of Speeding Tickets in Error
Hundreds of drivers in Brevard County are getting speeding tickets for violations they didn’t commit, due to a coding error involving school zone cameras. Over 200 Palm Bay drivers received $100 fines from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office for speeding in school zones—located in Miami-Dade, not Brevard County. RedSpeed USA, the camera contractor, admits to the […]
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