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Coil And Tomlinson Pumped For Super Cat Reunion
Joining forces for this weekend’s Thunder On Cocoa Beach offshore races on the Atlantic side of Florida, driver Myrick Coil and throttleman John Tomlinson last shared the cockpit of a Super Cat-class raceboat—a 42-foot MTI—during the 2019 Race World Offshore Key West World Championship. So it’s fair to say it’s been a minute, as the currently trendy saying goes, for the once-dominant duo.
Mom Ain’t Happy Super Stock-Class Team To Debut In Cocoa Beach
For the record, the “Mom” in the new Super Stock-class raceboat Mom Ain’t Happy coming to compete this weekend in Cocoa Beach, Fla., isn’t limited to a particular mother—or even one boat. Scott Blumberg, the O’Fallon, Mo.-based owner of the new team running the former 32-foot Doug Wright Team Allen Lawn Care and Landscaping raceboat, explained that his 32-foot Doug Wright pleasure-catamaran also had the same name.
SpaceX Starlink rocket launch this weekend: Where to watch in Sebastian, Vero Beach
Anyone up for dinner and a rocket launch? A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will potentially lift off on Friday night, carrying Starlink internet satellites. Weather permitting, the rocket launch will be visible in the sky above the Treasure Coast on the night of Friday, May 17. Below is a calendar for upcoming rocket launches and how to watch the SpaceX rocket launch this weekend.
Fastest routes from Brevard to Orlando: Here's what you should know before planning a trip
With summer vacation approaching, many Space Coast families will be heading to Orlando to enjoy its theme parks and other attractions. But with that comes battling the inevitable sluggish Central Florida traffic. Here are the best ways to get to your destination quickly. Non-toll routes. The fastest way to get...
Brevard County athletes in FHSAA state track & field
Brevard County athletes are competing at the University of North Florida in FHSAA state track and field right now for Class 2A. Check back here for updates on results. SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR WEDNESDAY'S CLASS 1A RESULTS 9:30 UPDATE: Titusville's boys placed ninth in the team standings with 23 points. Montverde finished first. ...
3 Brevard County restaurants get perfect scores; 2 fail inspection
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. 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. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
Reader: Why I subscribe to my imperfect local newspaper | Opinion
As I spend time with Brevard residents and local advocates this election season, I repeatedly see and hear comments from those who do not subscribe to our largest print and digital local media source: FLORIDA TODAY (FT). This greatly concerns me as FLORIDA TODAY publishes numerous articles and topics that residents need to know about.
Cocoa Beach boat race cuts through key sea turtle nesting area
Speed boats can top 175 mph. The top speed of an adult endangered sea turtle is about 22 mph. Those two facts will collide, at least metaphorically, this weekend when Thunder of Cocoa Beach will have racing boats speeding along the shoreline amid turtle nesting season. So as turtles are...
Most Brevard County judicial races already wrapped up
Brevard County voters will have a say in only three of the eight local judicial races this year as five of the Space Coast races went uncontested. The qualifying period to run for judge closed on April 26, resulting in County Judges Thomas Brown and Katie Jacobus along with Circuit Judges Charlie Crawford, Jigisia Patel-Dookhoo and Kathryn M. Speicher essentially being reelected to the bench.
Regional Softball: Melbourne, Eau Gallie move on to regional finals
Region 3-6A Melbourne 2, George Jenkins 0; Bartow 6, Viera 0 MELBOURNE — The Melbourne Bulldogs extended their undefeated season and claimed a spot in the regional final after defeating No. 3 George Jenkins 2-0. ...
Brevard Zoo, Save Our Shores work to help restore seagrass in Indian River Lagoon
Staff and volunteers with the Brevard Zoo and Save Our Shores were in the Indian River Lagoon near Grant/Valkaria doing a seagrass planting on Monday. The seagrass was separated and wound on a wire clip to be planted in a submerged area near the shore that was being fenced in to protect it from manatee and other animals that feed on the plants that are vital to the life of the lagoon. This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Brevard Zoo, Save Our Shores work to help restore seagrass in Indian River Lagoon
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