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Heading to beach for Memorial Day weekend? Check water quality in Melbourne, Brevard County
If your Memorial Day plans include some time at the beach, we've got you covered — and not just with sunscreen. Going to the beach is no fun if it's covered with stinky seaweed or if toxic fumes from red tide permeate the air. And swimming with enteric bacteria...
Brightline trains are headed for Brevard County: What to know about the Cocoa station
Brightline, the high-speed passenger rail company, has announced plans to construct a station in Cocoa as part of its Orlando-to-West Palm Beach route. But the timeline for just when that station will come to fruition remains unclear. Why is Brightline putting a station in Cocoa?. The announcement came after the...
3 Central Florida restaurants and 2 food trucks shut down last week
Three Central Florida restaurants and two food trucks were shut down the week of May 12-18, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Orange Antojitos Chapin, a food truck at 454 W. Main St. #Vin 6308 in Apopka, shut down on May 16. Inspectors found 10 violations, only one of which was a high priority for lacking potable running water. Officials ...
Driver strikes pedestrians in fatal Brevard County crash near US-192
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A man was killed and a female was hurt after being struck by a vehicle on Sunday night, according to the West Melbourne Police Department. In a release, police said the crash happened just after 9 p.m. near US-192 and Meadowland Avenue. When officers arrived...
SpaceX doubleheader: List of Brevard places to watch the nighttime rocket launches
When it comes to rocket launches, the Space Coast of Florida is pretty spoiled. If you're hanging out on the beaches, parks or rivers here in Brevard, you're probably already having fun. Add watching rocket launches as part of your things to do, places to go this week. Potentially, you'll have multiple chances to do so.
9 Brevard rail crossings could see enhanced safety measures after multiple incidents
MELBOURNE, Fla. — With the introduction of the high-speed Brightline service late last year came an increased focus on railroad crossing safety in Brevard County. The Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization is now going after federal funding to enhance safety measures at crossings. “This is very important to our...
Is Brightline safe? How many people have been killed in train crashes? Here's what to know
As Brightline pushes forward with plans to expand its service, concerns about the train's safety measures continue to linger. With the announcement of a new stop in Cocoa, which could be years away, the train service has faced increased scrutiny in recent months. The addition of the Cocoa stop comes...
Powerboats blast surf for Thunder on Cocoa Beach Super Boat Grand Prix
COCOA BEACH — The top-racing boat teams in the world descended on the Space Coast for the Thunder on Cocoa Beach Super Boat Grand Prix from May 16 to 19. The 14th annual iteration of this offshore powerboat-racing event draws elite racing teams, with Class I boats reaching 175 mph. Races were held Saturday and Sunday. For results, please visit www.thunderoncocoabeach.com.
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