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100 mph Tornado touches down near Melbourne, damages homes
According to the National Weather Service Melbourne, a tornado impacted the South Patrick Shores community just south of Patrick Space Force Base. The peak winds were estimated to be between 90 and 100 mph. Initially, the tornado touched down in the Lighthouse Landing subdivision near the intersection of. Lighthouse Landing...
Major grocer re-opens popular store location in Florida
A major grocer recently re-opened a popular store location in Florida. Read on to learn more. On Thursday, May 18, 2023, the popular grocery store chain Publix celebrated the re-grand opening of one of its Florida store locations in Melbourne following a remodel, according to a store opening announcement on the company's website.
Tornado with up to 100 mph winds touched down in Central Florida, damaging homes, NWS confirms
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down Wednesday evening in Central Florida, traveling roughly a mile, damaging up to 50 homes in its path. After surveying the damage on Thursday, the NWS said the tornado touched down close to the Lighthouse Landing...
Multiple Suspects Arrested in Brevard County Join ‘Ivey’s Iron Bar Lodge’
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – For some reason the “Iron Bar Lodge” is getting only one star ratings on jailocity.com and we just can’t understand why. I mean we have all the usual amenities so it just makes no sense. You know, things like firm mattresses, open...
Brightline Conducts High-speed Train Testing in Brevard County, Causing Delays and Safety Concerns
Brightline will conduct high-speed train testing in Brevard County until June 14, with trains reaching speeds of up to 79 mph. The testing will affect several Melbourne crossings and may cause additional wait times.
Will smoke from Canadian wildfires reach Florida? How to check air quality in Brevard County
More than 100 million Americans have felt the impact of poor or hazardous air quality as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifts into the United States. Alerts have been issued from New England to the Southeast, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. But will the smoke come as far south as...
HOT OFF THE PRESS! June12, 2023 Space Coast Daily News – Brevard County’s Best Newspaper
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Space Coast Daily, Brevard’s leading local news and information source, is proud to present its newest member of the SCD family of outstanding multimedia products. Featuring some of the best and long-standing journalists and multimedia producers in our community, Space Coast Daily has established...
Brevard County scout provides care kits for kids in domestic violence situations
TITUSVILLE, Fla. — A Brevard County teen is earning his Eagle Scout rank with a program designed to comfort kids going through troubling times. Experts say that children involved in domestic abuse cases are often out of their homes. Eagle Scout Ian Purvis is raising money to create care...
FWC Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Highlights For Cases In Brevard County
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The following report highlights some cases the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission handled in Brevard County over the past week but does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement. ■ Officer Specialist Marroquin and Officer Hopkins were on state water...
Summer Rainy Season Ban on Fertilizer Use in City of Melbourne Goes into Effect June 1
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The summer rainy season ban on fertilizer use in the City of Melbourne goes into effect June 1, the ban lasts until September 30. This regulation was enacted in order to keep harmful nutrients found in fertilizer from washing off lawns into storm drains and ultimately into the Indian River Lagoon during the rainy summer months.
Festival brings country music to Space Coast Stadium
The second annual Viera Country Fest will be held Saturday, June 10 at the USSSA Space Coast Complex and Stadium. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. for the country music festival, which goes from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. The American Pride Band will be on the Main Stage from 4 to...
Greg Hughes | Honoree for June 9th, 2023
Greg was nominated by his wife, Jacki Hughes, who said “I would like to nominate my husband Greg Hughes. Greg is a K9 officer for the city of Melbourne. September 9, 2022 he was shot in the line of duty while at a call for service at a Melbourne hotel. Luckily his bullet proof vest protected him from sustaining serious injury. He went back to work 2 weeks later and continues to serve today. I nominate Greg for his bravery and continued service. Thank you for your consideration.” Greg is pictured above with Gunny! Greg, thanks for all you do for the community. As a way of saying thanks, you will receive a pair of tickets for Bret Michaels Parti-Gras at Mid Florida Credit Union Amphitheater on August 4th, 2023.
Special needs parents unhappy with hazards at Melbourne park
MELBOURNE, Fla. — A special needs sports complex in West Melbourne is facing significant disrepair, leading to the closure of certain areas due to hazardous field conditions. What You Need To Know. The Space Coast Field of Dreams, a special needs sports complex in West Melbourne, is facing disrepair.
GORILLA ROOFING WEATHER REPORT: Forecast for Brevard Calls for Chance of Rain, High Near 90 on Friday
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The National Weather Service on Friday calls for showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Skies will be mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West winds will be around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers...
Busy week in Brevard means short newsletter for you
I’m keeping it short this week – it’s been a busy one. From tragic plane crash in Virginia and its strong connection to Melbourne, to a weather event with damaging effects in South Patrick Shores, to ongoing battles over books in our schools and clean water in Titusville, our staff has covered it all making sure you’ve got the latest and best information available.
Disturbing Surge of Indecent Exposure Shakes Families at Children's Park
Parents and families are on high alert as a disturbing trend of indecent exposure arrests unfolds at a popular children's park, with eight men already apprehended this month for lewd behavior.
News in 90: Field of Dreams closed, Cape Canaveral golf carts and Melbourne drinking water
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This Florida home is just one big retro tiki bar
A home on Florida's east coast is now for sale, and it comes decked out in a 1970s-era tiki theme. The tropical getaway of a home is located at 2844 Starlight Circle NE in Palm Bay. Originally built in 1970, it encapsulates all the Florida charm and history you'd expect from a decades-old dive bar-esque house.
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