Another Long-Time Brevard Eatery Shut Down Permanently
After decades of serving the community, the Denny’s restaurant on Merritt Island, located at the intersection of State Road 520 and Courtenay Parkway, has closed permanently. The diner, known for its hearty breakfasts and late-night meals, became a local landmark over the years. The closure reflects broader challenges faced by many long-standing eateries, brought on […]
Read MoreFormer Disney Employee Pleads Guilty To Hacking
A former Disney World employee has pleaded guilty to hacking Disney’s menu-creation software, adding profanity, altering allergy information, and changing wine listings to reference mass shootings. Michael Scheuer also launched attacks that disabled employee accounts and leaked the menu link on the dark web. Disney claims his actions caused over $150,000 in damages. Scheuer, who […]
Read MoreBlue Origin To Try New Glenn Launch (again) On Thursday
Blue Origin has rescheduled the launch of its New Glenn rocket to Thursday at 1 a.m. after a scrub again yesterday due to technical issues. This will be the company’s first National Security Space Launch certification flight. The mission aims to test core flight systems and possibly land the rocket booster offshore. The New Glenn […]
Read MoreMacy’s And Kohl’s Facing Massive Shutdowns
Kohl’s and Macy’s are shutting down dozens of underperforming locations across the country. Macy’s will close about 150 stores by the end of next year, while Kohl’s is closing 27 stores in 15 states by April. Locally though, none of the Macy’s or Kohl’s stores in Brevard County are on the closure lists, at least […]
Read MoreNASA ‘Day Of Remembrance’ Set For January 23
NASA’s Day of Remembrance ceremony this year, will take place on January 23 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The annual event honors astronauts who gave their lives in the pursuit of space exploration, including crews from Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia. The ceremony will feature distinguished speakers and special tributes, with a wreath-laying […]
Read MoreNightclub Owners Facing Felony Charges
Central Florida nightclub owner Richard Kowalczyk and his partner Eric Patrick have been indicted on charges of child pornography and enticement. Investigators discovered disturbing conversations and explicit images linking the pair, who allegedly targeted minors through an online app. Both face multiple felony charges, including coercion and distribution of child pornography.
Read MorePalm Bay Man Dies In Merritt Island Pedestrian Crash
A 22-year-old Palm Bay man was killed after being struck by a car early Monday on State Road 528 at Courtenay Parkway in Brevard County. The Florida Highway Patrol says the man, dressed in dark clothing, was walking in the merge lane when he was hit by a vehicle. The driver told officers that he […]
Read MoreBlue Origin Scrubs Mission (Again)
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket launch from Cape Canaveral was scrubbed again early this morning. They had been aiming for liftoff sometime during a three hour window that opened at 1am. A new launch date has yet to be announced.
Read MoreVandalism And Small Fire At Cedar’s Cafe In Melbourne
Cedar’s Cafe in the Publix Plaza on Wickham Road in Melbourne was hit by vandalism and a small fire early last Thursday morning, causing minor damage. One of the owners discovered the fire in a back unit upon arriving at work and quickly extinguished the blaze, that mainly affected a wooden enclosure housing the cooler. […]
Read MoreFatal Palm Shores House Fire Now Under Investigation
A deadly house fire just north of Melbourne on Saturday evening claimed the life of a woman, who has now been identified as Crystal Bankston. The blaze broke out around 5 p.m. at a rental home on Elm Drive in Palm Shores. Brevard County Fire Rescue quickly extinguished the flames, but Bankston’s body was found […]
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