Florida News

Flood Disclosure Now Mandatory In Florida Real Estate Deals

While most of Florida… with the exception of course of the Big Bend area… avoided a direct hit from Hurricane Helene, heavy rains have raised flooding concerns, even in areas not designated as flood zones. A new law took effect on October 1st, mandating that sellers disclose a property’s flood risk to potential buyers. This […]

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Florida News

Tropics On Close Watch

The National Hurricane Center is continuing to keep a close eye on a system in the Caribbean that forecasters say could impact Florida. While current models show disorganized showers and thunderstorms, environmental conditions may support development as the system moves northwest into the Gulf of Mexico. Although the likelihood of tropical depression formation remains low—at […]

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Space Coast News

Port Strike Not Affecting Port Canaveral

A strike by longshore workers impacting 36 ports along the Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico will not affect cruise operations here in Brevard County. The strike that began yesterday meanwhile, is affecting cargo operations crucial for supply chains across the eastern U.S. Port Canaveral however, remains largely unaffected as the union is not striking […]

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Space Coast News

New Dining Options On The Way To Brevard

Some changes are underway in some Brevard County eateries. A new Mexican restaurant will replace AJ’s Lager House, which closed abruptly on September 13 after just eight months of operation near Viera. Meanwhile, Chipotle is set to open its first beachside location in Indialantic, where the new eatery will be taking over the site of […]

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Space Coast News

Launches Set For Friday & Saturday

A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket is still set for its second certification flight from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station this week. The rocket is now scheduled to launch on Friday sometime during a window that opens at 6am and closes at 9am. Meanwhile, SpaceX, which was planning to launch the next Starlink mission with […]

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Space Coast News

Brevard Man Arrested After Accusations Of Shooting Into Occupied Home

A Brevard County man has been arrested for allegedly shooting into a Titusville home ten times, while people were inside. The incident took place on Saturday, September 21 during a dispute between two groups. The suspect, identified as Javone Williams, is a convicted felon, who was not entitled to have had a firearm. Investigators utilized […]

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Possible Trouble Brewing In The Tropics

As recovery efforts continue in Florida after Hurricane Helene, the National Hurricane Center is continuing to monitor a new tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters say conditions are conducive for potential development, with a tropical depression expected to form later this week. Currently, the chance of development in the next 48 hours is […]

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Volusia Man Sentenced In Identity Fraud Case

A Daytona Beach man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing the identity of a comatose Texas resident. 40 year old Donald Wood pled guilty to a string of felony charges, including organized fraud and tampering with a felony proceeding. Investigators learned that Wood used the victim’s personal information to secure loans […]

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Minimum Wage Earners In Florida Just Got A Raise

Hourly workers here in Florida are seeing a pay increase as the minimum wage rose from $12 to $13 for non-tipped employees effective on Monday. It’s part of a ballot initiative approved by voters in 2020 aimed at reaching $15 per hour by 2026. While some local business owners support the wage boost, they also […]

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Space Coast News

Launches Planned Friday

A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket is set for its second certification flight from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station this weekend. The rocket rolled out to Launch Complex 41 on Monday, and is now scheduled to launch on Friday. The mission, known as Cert-2, aims to further validate the Vulcan rocket’s capabilities as part of […]

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