Flooding Concerns In Indiatlantic
Some residents of Indialantic are voicing concerns over new flooding in their neighborhood, which they say worsened after the city installed new pipes and dug swales in their yards. The changes, intended to reduce runoff and protect the Indian River Lagoon, have instead created pooling water, leaving some homeowners worried about future flooding, especially during […]
Read MoreNew Glenn Rocket Close To Launch Test
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is one step closer to its debut launch after a successful wet dress rehearsal at Cape Canaveral. The 320-foot rocket was fueled on Launch Pad 36 Thursday afternoon. While the engines weren’t fired, a hot fire test, where engines ignite but the rocket doesn’t launch, is expected next. The company […]
Read MoreLocal Credit Unions Call Off Merger Plans
Brevard County’s Community Credit Union and Launch Credit Union have called off their planned merger, citing a mismatch in priorities and needs. In a joint statement, both credit unions emphasized that the decision was not financially motivated, and there will be no disruption for members or employees. The merger, first announced in August, would have […]
Read MoreTitusville Man Jailed After Hit & Run
A Titusville man has been arrested in connection to a hit-and-run that critically injured a teenager riding a mini motorbike. 40 year old Joseph Santiago was taken into custody Thursday after authorities identified him as the driver who struck the teen on North Singleton Avenue Wednesday evening. Santiago now faces multiple charges, including leaving the […]
Read MoreUnusual Write-In Votes
In Florida’s 2024 presidential election, some voters wrote in unusual names for president. While the ballot allowed for write-ins, only candidates who officially qualified would have their votes counted. Among the most popular choices, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley led with 708 votes, followed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Some turned to familiar figures like […]
Read MoreRetired Astronaut Raising Artemis Concerns
A retired NASA astronaut is raising concerns about the safety of the Artemis II mission. Charles Camarda, who worked with NASA for 18 years, is worried about the heat shield technology, referencing issues from Artemis I. Despite NASA’s two-year investigation into the heat shield failures, Camarda fears that similar problems could arise, echoing the mistakes […]
Read MoreCocoa Drug Bust Yields Arrests
Cocoa Police report two arrests during a recent traffic stop. Officers seized drugs and two firearms, one of which was reported stolen. A five-time convicted felon was arrested with 14 grams of methamphetamine and the stolen gun. A juvenile suspect was also arrested for possessing a firearm and is now in the Juvenile Detention Center. […]
Read MoreChanges In Brevard Parks And Rec Department
Brevard County’s Parks and Recreation department is undergoing a leadership change following the retirement of longtime director Mary Ellen Donner after seven years in the role. Taking her place is Ian Golden, who has led the Housing and Human Services department for over a decade. Former assistant director Juanita Jackson will succeed Golden in that […]
Read MoreMelbourne Beach Vacation Rentals Targeted
Officials in Melbourne Beach are taking steps to address concerns over vacation rentals, with a new ordinance set to be discussed in January. The proposed rules would limit rentals to 10 guests and four cars, with strict parking restrictions. Local residents, frustrated by noise and large gatherings, support the changes, while some property owners argue […]
Read MorePrison Heat Suit Dismissed
Florida prison officials are seeking to have a lawsuit dismissed that claims the Department of Corrections is violating inmates’ constitutional rights due to extreme heat at Dade Correctional Institution. Filed in October, the lawsuit alleges unsafe conditions, particularly for elderly and disabled inmates, due to lack of air conditioning. The state argues that the heat […]
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