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SpaceX set for another Falcon 9 launch from Space Coast
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – SpaceX will attempt to send another batch of Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit a day after it launched the European Commission’s Galileo L12 mission from the Florida coast. Liftoff is scheduled for 5:50 p.m. from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space...
Florida duo's 8-hour crime spree included illegal beach drive, mini-golf course vandalism: police
COCOA BEACH, Fla. - In a span of just over 8 hours, a Florida duo went from an illegal beachside drive to a mini-golf misadventure that ended with their arrest by Cocoa Beach police officers. Just before 10:40 p.m. on Thursday, police found a blue SUV on the beach near...
What does future hold for Merritt Square? Continue as traditional mall or add other uses?
One of the big questions now facing Merritt Island is the future of Merritt Square Mall, one of the two large traditional indoors malls in Brevard County, along with Melbourne Square Mall. Foot traffic at the mall has dropped, as many shift to online shopping. There are vacancies scattered through...
Orlando man accused of stealing over $100K in Best Buy merchandise during statewide spree
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – An Orlando man booked Thursday in Brevard County is accused of stealing some $118,413.45 in merchandise from Best Buy stores across the state in a crime spree lasting the better part of a year, according to investigators. Earl Glover, 30, made a habit of almost...
Here are some of the big projects that will be coming to Merritt Island
A number of new housing, medical, retail and restaurant developments are coming to Merritt Island. The projects are creating excitement among many in the community, but concerns among others who fear the potential negative impacts of overdevelopment on the island. Here's a rundown of some of projects to watch for:
Brevard set to roll out the cash for Brightline station
All aboard subscribers. It's been talked about it seems ad nauseum. Will we or won't we get a Brightline station? The truth is that right now it's still up in the air, but Brevard County and the City of Cocoa officials are committed to putting money toward getting the stop here. ...
SpaceX Starship in Florida: Musk envisions 2 'Mechazilla' launch towers at Cape Canaveral
ORLANDO, Fla. - During a presentation to SpaceX employees in early April, SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk provided a comprehensive update on the company's strategy for interplanetary colonization with its sights firmly set on Mars. Of particular focus are immediate objectives for the two-stage, 400-foot-tall reusable launch vehicle known...
Shell game for a good cause: Photo of the Week, April 21-27, 2024
In an area teeming with ecological eye-catchers, some photos just seem to shout life in Brevard County. In this case, the "It's so Brevard!" photo is by photojournalist Malcolm Denemark, who captured the action as members of the Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores team, staff and volunteers built oyster reefs.
2 juveniles arrested after attempted carjacking in Cocoa Beach, police say
COCOA BEACH, Fla. – Cocoa Beach police are commending victims’ quick-thinking in helping lead to the arrests of two would-be carjackers. Police were called around 3:30 p.m. to the beach end of South 3rd Street on Saturday. According to a news release, one of the male juvenile suspects entered the passenger’s side of the vehicle after watching the occupants exit to the trunk area and then jumped into the driver’s seat.
Rodents, roaches prompt closure of Merritt Island hotel food service twice in week
Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
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