Another Brightline Fatality
Another tragic incident involving Brightline…. A pedestrian was fatally struck by a passenger train near a fire-rescue station in Micco, marking the sixth such fatality in Brevard County since October. It happened yesterday at Barefoot and Ron Beatty Boulevards shortly before noon. The victim, whose name has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at […]
Read MoreTalks Continue About Arming Brevard School Staff
The discussion around arming Brevard District School staff continues, following an initiative proposed last year. Last week, the school district reached out to employees via email to gauge interest in volunteering for the guardian program, emphasizing that guardians would not act as law enforcement but would assist if needed. The program, part of Florida’s guardian […]
Read MoreBurns Facing Federal Charges
The founder of the Brevard County news site “Space Coast Rocket”, Robert Burns, faces federal charges related to alleged COVID-19 pandemic loan fraud. Burns is accused of misrepresenting information to secure over $57,000 in Paycheck Protection Program loans, which were purportedly used for cryptocurrency and gambling. Prosecutors have charged Burns with three counts of wire […]
Read MoreFather And Son Arrested On Charges In Connection With Murder Investigation
The extradition and court appearances of 42 year old Brian Estep, accused in his wife’s murder, have unfolded in Brevard County. Estep, whose son, 18 year old Lane Estep also faces charges related to the case, appeared in court after allegations surfaced that he shot his wife during an argument over infidelity. The younger Estep […]
Read MoreMelbourne Shooting Investigation Underway
In Melbourne, a man was shot multiple times during an encounter with two burglary suspects inside his home early Thursday morning. Melbourne Police responded to Coventry Road around 12:30am Thursday. Officers found the victim on the front porch with gunshot wounds. He was taken to a nearby hospital and he is expected to recover. According […]
Read MoreAnother SpaceX Success Story
SpaceX launched its second Falcon 9 rocket in just over 24 hours from here in Florida. Thursday’s launch from Cape Canaveral’s Launch Complex 40 saw the Falcon 9 carrying 23 Starlink satellites into orbit at 6:40 p.m. The rocket, powered by a booster with six previous flights, accompanied by that familiar rumble heard across much […]
Read MorePassenger Airlifted From Disney Cruise Ship
A 35 year old pregnant woman aboard a Disney cruise ship was airlifted to shore due to health complications. The United States Coast Guard launched a medevac operation from Miami to assist the passenger, who was 180 miles northwest of Puerto Rico on the Disney Fantasy. A Jayhawk helicopter crew deployed a rescue swimmer and […]
Read MoreRaid In Cocoa Nets 22 Arrests
A raid at a property in Cocoa on Tuesday ended with 22 arrests… all of those arrested face a wide variety of charges, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies have responded to over 270 calls at that location… 1431 Peachtree Street … over the past six years. On Tuesday morning, S.W.A.T. teams executed […]
Read MoreFlags Fly At Half Staff To Honor Former Governor
Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered flags across Florida to be flown at half-staff in honor of the late Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham, who passed away Tuesday night at the age of 87. Flags will remain lowered from sunrise to sunset each day until the date of interment. Graham, a Democrat, served as governor […]
Read MoreSpaceX Is On A Roll This Week
A sunny rocket launch on Wednesday… SpaceX successfully sent 23 more Starlink broadband satellites into orbit from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The Falcon 9 rocket performed flawlessly, marking its 12th flight. The booster landed on the drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean, and is now on its way back to Port Canaveral to be checked […]
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