Palm Bay Voters To Choose Winner In Runoff Election
In Palm Bay, voters will soon decide between incumbent Donny Jean Felix and challenger Richard Michael Hammer for City Council Seat 2. The two candidates were separated by just 313 votes in the August primary, with Felix receiving 7,030 votes to Hammer’s 6,717. Felix, who currently serves as deputy mayor, focuses on infrastructure and community […]
Read MoreCleanup Mode Continues
Central Florida residents are in cleanup mode following Hurricane Milton, which brought significant debris to much of the area. Officials are urging residents to prepare their yard waste and construction debris for disposal. In Brevard County, residents should avoid bagging debris and keep piles clear of mailboxes, electrical boxes, and storm drains.
Read MoreSpaceX Demonstrates Rapid Turnaround
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket early this morning, just 14 hours after a Falcon Heavy lifted off from Cape Canaveral. The Falcon 9 launch this morning carried 23 more Starlink satellites into orbit, and it marked the first stage booster’s 11th flight. On Monday, the Falcon Heavy sent NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft on a […]
Read MoreLongtime Merritt Island Restaurant Flattened By Milton
It seems like it’s been there forever, but it’s not standing anymore. Hurricane Milton left Ms. Apple’s Crab Shack along the Merritt Island Causeway, a well know waterfront destination since 1991, in ruins. The place was already closed for remodeling, but now it has suffered severe damage, with mangled beams, a collapsed patio roof, and […]
Read MoreSpaceX Super Heavy Test Considered A Success
In Texas, SpaceX’s massive Starship Super Heavy rocket completed a significant test Sunday morning. The 492-foot rocket successfully fired its 33 engines, separating its stages mid-flight. After the second stage continued on, the first stage, known as the Super Heavy booster, was recaptured by SpaceX’s “Mechazilla” arms at the launch pad—an essential step toward reusability. […]
Read MoreNational Hurricane Center Watching Invest 94-L
As we continue to clean up after Hurricane Milton, the National Hurricane Center is now monitoring Invest 94-L, located in the eastern tropical Atlantic, which forecasters say “could” develop into a tropical depression later this week. Currently causing disorganized thunderstorms, the system has a 10% chance of formation over the next two days, increasing to […]
Read MoreDebris Cleanup Underway
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that 2,800 workers will remove debris from the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Milton’s destruction over the next 90 days, following federal approval for 100% reimbursement. The workforce includes state departments and the National Guard. The effort will focus mainly on hard-hit areas like Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota counties, where as […]
Read MoreFalcon Heavy Launch Planned Today
NASA’s Europa Clipper mission is set to launch atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy today from Kennedy Space Center at 12:06 p.m. The mission will travel 480 million miles to Jupiter’s moon, Europa, where scientists will study its icy surface and potential ocean below. With a 90% chance of favorable weather for today’s launch, the Falcon […]
Read MoreBrevard Residents May Be Eligible For FEMA Assistance
Brevard County is asking residents whose homes or properties were damaged by Hurricane Milton to complete a damage report. County officials are gathering information to determine if federal assistance is available. You may qualify for FEMA aid, which can cover repairs, temporary housing, and more. You can submit your damage report online or apply for […]
Read MoreKeep State Roads Clear
The Florida Department of Transportation is urging residents to avoid dumping debris from Hurricane Milton onto state roads. Property owners along state roads can still place their debris at the edge of their properties. All residents are encouraged to follow debris collection guidelines regarding both public roads and private subdivisions. Collection efforts are being stepped […]
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