Brush Fires In Palm Bay
Brush fires broke out across Palm Bay on Wednesday, forcing temporary evacuations for about a dozen homes. One fire near Onyx Drive scorched over five acres. Another near I-95 was quickly contained. Several smaller fires also sparked in “The Compound.” A countywide burn ban remains in effect. A police cruiser caught fire near a homeless […]
Read MoreDeSantis Weighs in on Brevard Teacher “Name” Case
A teacher at Satellite High School here in Brevard County is out of a job after using a student’s preferred name without parental consent. Florida law requires schools to use legal names unless parents approve otherwise. Governor Ron DeSantis backed the decision, calling it a matter of education, not “indoctrination.” The case is now under […]
Read MoreHealth First Addresses Rockledge Closure
Orlando Health’s Rockledge Hospital here in Brevard County has now officially shut down, but Health First is offering a backup plan. Its “Hospital at Home” program now serves patients with conditions like pneumonia and heart failure from their own homes. Over 1,000 people have used the service, which includes remote monitoring and in-home care.
Read MoreLaunch Set for Tonight
SpaceX is targeting tonight for another Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Liftoff is set between 9:52pm and 1:28am. The rocket will carry more Starlink satellites into orbit, and the first stage booster will land on a drone ship offshore, meaning no sonic booms are expected.
Read MoreWannabe Cop Hit with Real Arrest
An Orange County man has been arrested for impersonating a police officer after he initiated a traffic stop on Monday. The victim, who was followed by 60 year old Albert Dolan Jr.’s black vehicle with flashing amber lights, grew suspicious when Dolan demanded his license without showing any ID. Deputies say Dolan has a history […]
Read MoreThunder on Cocoa Beach Returns
The 2025 Thunder on Cocoa Beach Offshore Powerboat Race is set for May 15-18, with KelTec… a leading firearm innovator based in Cocoa as the official title sponsor. The event, a top-tier race on the national circuit, promises four days of high-speed action, fan events, and beachside entertainment.
Read MoreReally Big Rocket Set to Launch Monday From Cape Canaveral
After weather scrubbed the first attempt, Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite launch is now set for a window that opens at 7pm and closes at 9pm next Monday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Riding on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V with five solid boosters, it’s the rocket’s heaviest payload yet. Viewers as far as […]
Read MoreBrevard Burn Ban Now Being Enforced
A burn ban is now in effect throughout all of Brevard County and surrounding counties too, as drought conditions are worsening across all of Central Florida.
Read MoreBrevard Firefighters May Get Pay Raise Which Could Raise Fire Assessments for Brevard Residents
Brevard County commissioners voted to move forward with a plan that could raise fire assessments by up to 37% to tackle firefighter shortages and low pay. The final vote is set for May 20. If approved, homeowners could see an extra $128 a year on average.
Read MoreOrlando Health Dealing with Rockledge Closure
Orlando Health will give $10 million over seven years to help other providers absorb the impact of closing Rockledge Hospital. Five groups will split $3 million now for urgent needs. The hospital’s land will be returned to the city after demolition.
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