No new ad valorem taxes if Merritt Island becomes city, study concludes
Months since Brevard County commissioned a study on what it might cost to make Merritt Island a city, the final feasibility report concludes, “The initial impacts on residents of Merritt Island would be very limited. There would be no new ad valorem taxes.”
Kennedy Space Center to celebrate 40 years of women in space
Kicking off a series of events designed to showcase and celebrate 40 years since the first American woman explored space, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will host two out-of-this-world panel discussions and exclusive afternoon tea events, Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June 16.
Video: Work continues on new launch site in Florida for SpaceX Starship rockets
Construction continued Tuesday at Kennedy Space Center on a new launch site meant for use with SpaceX’s Starship, a behemoth rocket facing scrutiny due to concern over its sheer size and the potential effect on the surrounding environment.
Merritt Island motorcyclist killed in 4-vehicle wrong way crash; East Colonial Drive shut down near Bithlo, troopers say
A motorcyclist was killed and three others were injured Sunday morning in a head-on crash with a wrong-way driver near Bithlo, forcing closures on East Colonial Drive in both directions, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Puerto Rican WWI Navy hero from Merritt Island may get Medal of Honor 52 years after death
Frederick Riefkohl was the first Puerto Rican to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy. A World War I hero who led a successful showdown with a German submarine. And a World War II ship commander who retired as a rear admiral — he even has his own Wikipedia page.
Axiom Space, SpaceX target April for ISS launch with private crew
Axiom Space and SpaceX have pushed back slightly their planned launch date of the Axiom Mission 1, which will take the first ever all-private crew to the International Space Station from Kennedy Space Center, according to a news release.