FCC approves SpaceX mini-sats for cell phones
The FCC has approved SpaceX to deploy up to 15,000 very-low-Earth-orbit satellites designed to connect directly with standard cell phones. The network would operate roughly 200 miles above Earth and is intended to provide service in cellular dead zones. SpaceX must have half the constellation operating by October 2032 and the full system deployed by […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYIsaias kills 2 in Florida
Recovery continues across the Panhandle after Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin Friday night as a Category 2 storm with 105-mile-an-hour winds. At least 4 deaths have been linked to the storm, including 2 in Florida. Hundreds of thousands remained without power across Florida and Alabama through the weekend.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYShooting at Palm Bay storage facility
A woman accused of shooting a storage facility manager near Palm Bay has been arrested. Kandice Jo Pierce allegedly opened fire after the manager found two people sleeping inside a rented storage unit. The manager suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Palm Bay police arrested Pierce Sunday morning without incident.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard deputies kill man while one of their own and a woman die in separate crash
A 79-year-old Mims man died after being shot by Brevard County sheriff’s deputies during a well-being check. Sheriff Wayne Ivey says deputies had been speaking with the man for more than an hour when he allegedly pulled a handgun from beneath his leg and pointed it at them. Deputies opened fire after giving commands. No […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSunrise SpaceX launch prompts jellyfish alerts up to New England
NASA and SpaceX are targeting Tuesday morning for the CRS-35 cargo mission to the International Space Station. A Falcon 9 carrying a Cargo Dragon is scheduled to lift off from Launch Complex 40 at 6:33 a.m. Tuesday. The first stage is slated to return to Landing Zone 40, so expect to hear double sonic booms.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYGulf Coast weather radars back online after multi day outage
Public feeds from 5 National Weather Service radars, including 3 covering Florida’s Gulf Coast, have been unavailable since the start of the weekend. NOAA says forecasters still receive the data, and emergency alerts continue. Crews are troubleshooting transmission and equipment problems, but there’s no estimate for restoring public access.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYThree dead in SR 60 crash near Yeehaw Jct
Three people are dead after a crash yesterday morning on SR-60 in Osceola County. The Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said it happened around 6:45 Monday morning at Peavine Road west of Yeehaw Junction.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYArtemis contractor announces pending layoffs
Amentum plans to lay off 70 employees at Kennedy Space Center on November 30. NASA is taking over some technical work currently handled by the contractor. The cuts include engineers, engineering technicians and test conductors.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard deputy rescues dog from canal
Shoutout to Brevard County Sheriff’s Deputy S. Hall, who recently rescued a missing dog named Polly from a drainage canal. A neighbor heard her barking and called for help. Polly had been missing for 3 days and is now safely back home with her family and her 2 puppies.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYVoter registration for mid terms closes Monday
Today is the final day to register to vote in Florida ahead of the November mid-term elections.
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