‘Not in our backyard:’ Gas plant to power cruise ships could be built near Merritt Island neighborhood
Read full article: ‘Not in our backyard:’ Gas plant to power cruise ships could be built near Merritt Island neighborhoodSome have serious concerns about where an energy company wants to build a plant to fuel the world’s busiest cruise port.
‘Maintain accountability:’ Space Florida sues contractor over ‘bird strike’ Lambo crash at Kennedy Space Center
Read full article: ‘Maintain accountability:’ Space Florida sues contractor over ‘bird strike’ Lambo crash at Kennedy Space CenterA car crash that apparently caused damage totaling more than half a million dollars is at the center of a lawsuit involving Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, where a car company's test vehicle reportedly struck and damaged an electrical transformer.
Mathers Bridge closed to boating traffic after mechanical, electrical failures
Read full article: Mathers Bridge closed to boating traffic after mechanical, electrical failuresMathers Bridge in Brevard County is temporarily closed to boating traffic after mechanical and electrical failures that happened on Saturday, according to a news release.
Merritt Island’s 2025 Christmas boat parade will take place after all. Here’s what’s new
Read full article: Merritt Island’s 2025 Christmas boat parade will take place after all. Here’s what’s newThe update comes after last year’s sponsor posted to social media on Saturday, saying that the parade was canceled due to ongoing legal and safety concerns.
Pop star Benson Boone to perform among the rockets at Kennedy Space Center. How you can get tickets
Read full article: Pop star Benson Boone to perform among the rockets at Kennedy Space Center. How you can get ticketsMoonbeams will shine down on Kennedy Space Center’s Rocket Garden, where Benson Boone will perform on Nov. 29. The pop star will take the stage as part of the free Visa Live concert series.
Body found in water under SR-520 bridge in Merritt Island
Read full article: Body found in water under SR-520 bridge in Merritt IslandAuthorities are investigating after a man’s body was discovered in waters near the State Road 520 bridge in Merritt Island, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.
Here are the 9/11 ceremonies, remembrance events happening in Central Florida this year
Read full article: Here are the 9/11 ceremonies, remembrance events happening in Central Florida this yearRemembrance events throughout Central Florida are happening to honor the lives lost in the tragic Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Youth football team loses $35K in equipment in Brevard County storage unit fire
Read full article: Youth football team loses $35K in equipment in Brevard County storage unit fireA youth sports team is asking for help after losing $35,000 worth of equipment and uniforms during a fire at a Merritt Island U-Haul storage facility this week.
‘My house is destroyed:’ Crane falls on Merritt Island home after crushing water line
Read full article: ‘My house is destroyed:’ Crane falls on Merritt Island home after crushing water lineA crane fell over onto an empty Merritt Island home on Wednesday, causing dozens of homes to be left without water.
Experience rocket test fire simulation at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Read full article: Experience rocket test fire simulation at Kennedy Space Center Visitor ComplexA new, one-of-a-kind experience at the Kennedy Space Center allows guests to feel the rocket rumble up close as if they were on a launch pad.
These 4 Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health concerns
Read full article: These 4 Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health concernsLast week, another four restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
Florida nonprofit plans to release bald eagle just in time for Independence Day
Read full article: Florida nonprofit plans to release bald eagle just in time for Independence DayThe Florida Wildlife Hospital announced that it is releasing a rehabilitated Bald Eagle back into its natural habitat just in time for the national bird to enjoy its 4th of July weekend.
Father faces murder charges in infant son’s 2021 death in Brevard County
Read full article: Father faces murder charges in infant son’s 2021 death in Brevard CountyA 27-year-old Volusia County man faces murder and child abuse charges in the 2021 death of his 2-month-old son, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Man behind botched Brevard County heist lands in prison after burglary turns deadly
Read full article: Man behind botched Brevard County heist lands in prison after burglary turns deadlyA Cocoa man who posed as law enforcement in a fatal heist-gone-awry has finally been sentenced to prison, according to the 18th Judicial Court.
Woman suffers burns to throat, chest in Merritt Island house fire; man arrested
Read full article: Woman suffers burns to throat, chest in Merritt Island house fire; man arrestedDeputies say a woman suffered several burns to her chest and throat after she was trapped inside a burning Merritt Island home.
FHP seeks info after crash likely caused by another vehicle kills motorcyclist in Merritt Island
Read full article: FHP seeks info after crash likely caused by another vehicle kills motorcyclist in Merritt IslandA 26-year-old Ocala man riding a motorcycle on Merritt Island died in a crash which Florida Highway Patrol troopers believe was caused by a vehicle that turned into his path.
‘Potential of dying is much, much more:’ Community protests Rockledge Hospital closure
Read full article: ‘Potential of dying is much, much more:’ Community protests Rockledge Hospital closureOrlando Health said that because of years of neglect and costly repairs, it will shut down Rockledge Hospital on April 22.
‘Snakes ‘n’ stuff:’ Florida man cited for prohibited reptile violations after boa found in front seat
Read full article: ‘Snakes ‘n’ stuff:’ Florida man cited for prohibited reptile violations after boa found in front seatDuring the vehicle inventory, deputies discovered an unexpected passenger— Dinovi’s pet, a juvenile rainbow boa constrictor, lounging on the passenger seat.
‘Coming in hot:’ Driver busted going nearly 100 mph, fleeing Brevard deputies
Read full article: ‘Coming in hot:’ Driver busted going nearly 100 mph, fleeing Brevard deputiesA man was arrested after being clocked driving close to 100 mph before he led deputies on a chase that ended on Kennedy Space Center property, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
‘Nail in the coffin:’ Body camera footage reveals reckless boating in Merritt Island Christmas parade crash
Read full article: ‘Nail in the coffin:’ Body camera footage reveals reckless boating in Merritt Island Christmas parade crashTwo months after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said a boater injured three people on another boat during a Christmas boat parade in Brevard County, body camera video from responding officers is shedding light on the investigation.
Man sentenced to 50 years in prison for 2021 murder of popular Brevard County piercer
Read full article: Man sentenced to 50 years in prison for 2021 murder of popular Brevard County piercerA 43-year-old man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the 2021 murder of his fiancée in Brevard County, according to a news release.
Ancestry test leads to reunion between US veteran, son after 72 years
Read full article: Ancestry test leads to reunion between US veteran, son after 72 yearsAbout 72 years ago, Joseph LaPointe returned to the United States after a stint in Germany, where he had been stationed as a member of the U.S. military. But a part of him stayed behind. Fast forward to Friday night. LaPointe is ending the month of January by starting a new chapter — with a son he has not seen in seven decades.
Spend a night ‘Under the Stars:’ Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers after-hours event
Read full article: Spend a night ‘Under the Stars:’ Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers after-hours eventKennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is set to transform for an exclusive after-hours event, “Kennedy Under the Stars.”
‘Move everyone down here:’ Gov. DeSantis proposes relocation of NASA headquarters to Florida
Read full article: ‘Move everyone down here:’ Gov. DeSantis proposes relocation of NASA headquarters to FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Merritt Island on Wednesday at the Kennedy Space Center.
Merritt Island man cited in Christmas boat parade crash that injured 3
Read full article: Merritt Island man cited in Christmas boat parade crash that injured 3A 25-year-old Merritt Island man was cited for his role in the Brevard County Christmas boat parade crash that sent three people to the hospital, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to open Launch Complex 39 attraction
Read full article: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to open Launch Complex 39 attractionKennedy Space Center Visitor Complex guests will be able to immerse themselves in rocket science and space exploration at KSC’s most well-known launch site.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex holiday event launches nightly projection show, out-of-this-world décor
Read full article: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex holiday event launches nightly projection show, out-of-this-world décorThe holiday festivities will soon be underway at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
3 hospitalized after Christmas boat parade vessels collide in Merritt Island, officials say
Read full article: 3 hospitalized after Christmas boat parade vessels collide in Merritt Island, officials sayThree people were taken to the hospital after the collision of two vessels registered in the Merritt Island Boat Parade, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Florida families ‘drowning’ while waiting for financial lifeline
Read full article: Florida families ‘drowning’ while waiting for financial lifelineNearly 18 months after Florida passed a law promising income to eligible parents of medically fragile children, those families are still waiting for their first paycheck.
Man found dead after apparent accidental drowning in Indian River, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Man found dead after apparent accidental drowning in Indian River, sheriff’s office saysA man was found dead in the Indian River near Merritt Island, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
‘Why should they get so much?’: Voters deciding whether Brevard commissioners get 70% raise
Read full article: ‘Why should they get so much?’: Voters deciding whether Brevard commissioners get 70% raiseAs early voting is underway, voters in Brevard County are deciding whether to give their local politicians a $70 raise. One of the two charter amendments on Brevard ballots would raise county commissioner salaries from $60,000 to $102,000.
20 rescued, carried up stairs after elevators give out at Merritt Island senior living facility
Read full article: 20 rescued, carried up stairs after elevators give out at Merritt Island senior living facilityTwenty people were rescued at a senior living facility in Merritt Island after its elevators broke, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.
Old Brevard crab shack, seafood market damaged by Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Old Brevard crab shack, seafood market damaged by Hurricane MiltonA once-popular stop for cracking open crabs and eating seafood next to the Indian River was severely damaged when the roof over those benches that guests sat at for decades collapsed during Hurricane Milton.
Arrest made after woman killed during gunfight at Merritt Island apartment complex
Read full article: Arrest made after woman killed during gunfight at Merritt Island apartment complexA 26-year-old man was arrested after a woman was killed by crossfire during a gunfight last month at a Merritt Island apartment complex, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
🎖️You can tour this Florida veterans museum inside and out virtually
Read full article: 🎖️You can tour this Florida veterans museum inside and out virtuallySeptember 11th is a day of remembrance of the lives lost during the terrorist attacks in 2001. While there are many events held in Central Florida and throughout the United States, some families are keeping history alive by visiting local museums.
Workout Anytime of Merritt Island and Titusville hold annual 9/11 memorial climb
Read full article: Workout Anytime of Merritt Island and Titusville hold annual 9/11 memorial climbMonday on 'Breakfast With Bridgett,' a local gym invited the public to visit and honor the victims of 9/11 with a memorial stair climb.
👨🚀Kennedy Space Center featured in new movie ‘Fly Me to the Moon’
Read full article: 👨🚀Kennedy Space Center featured in new movie ‘Fly Me to the Moon’If you’re headed to the movies this summer, one may have you doing a double-take with some familiar scenes. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex played set to the movie, ‘Fly Me to the Moon.’ Many artifacts from Apollo missions used in the film including the Astrovan that was actually used to transport Astronauts to the launch pad in the 60s.
Brevard husband in custody after wife arrested over ‘horrific’ puppy mill
Read full article: Brevard husband in custody after wife arrested over ‘horrific’ puppy millDetectives discovered that dogs had been left out in the sun without proper shelter, with food dishes containing vomit and water pails being filled with mold.
1 killed, 3 hurt in tractor-trailer crash that closed lanes along SR-528 in Brevard County, FHP says
Read full article: 1 killed, 3 hurt in tractor-trailer crash that closed lanes along SR-528 in Brevard County, FHP saysA crash along State Road 528 on Friday evening killed a 20-year-old Merritt Island woman, left three other people with serious injuries and sparked closures along the highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘Horrific:’ Brevard woman arrested after puppy mill discovered beneath her floorboards
Read full article: ‘Horrific:’ Brevard woman arrested after puppy mill discovered beneath her floorboardsDeputies discovered that the dogs were left out in the heat, their food dishes contained vomit, and their water pails were filled with mold, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Prescribed burn takes place on Merritt Island to protect wildlife, NASA hardware, officials say
Read full article: Prescribed burn takes place on Merritt Island to protect wildlife, NASA hardware, officials sayA prescribed burn began Saturday at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fire Management and Brevard County Emergency Management.
Man faces charges after running from Brevard County deputies, firing gun in pursuit
Read full article: Man faces charges after running from Brevard County deputies, firing gun in pursuitA 47-year-old man faces multiple charges after Brevard County deputies said he ran from a traffic stop and later fired a gun during a foot pursuit on Saturday morning.
Brevard preschool teacher accused of kicking, slapping child ‘for being bad’
Read full article: Brevard preschool teacher accused of kicking, slapping child ‘for being bad’In an arrest affidavit, deputies said that a child was picked up from Tick Tock Kids Academy on Friday after “being disruptive and placed in timeout twice.”
Merritt Island motorcyclist killed in wreck involving 5 vehicles on I-95 in Brevard County, FHP says
Read full article: Merritt Island motorcyclist killed in wreck involving 5 vehicles on I-95 in Brevard County, FHP saysA motorcyclist from Merritt Island was killed in a series of crashes involving five vehicles Saturday night on Interstate 95 in the Mims area.
Spend a night ‘Under the Stars:’ Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers after-hours event
Read full article: Spend a night ‘Under the Stars:’ Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers after-hours eventKennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is set to transform for an exclusive after-hours event, “Kennedy Under the Stars.”
Merritt Island man shoots roommate in face with pellet gun over $10, puppy, deputies say
Read full article: Merritt Island man shoots roommate in face with pellet gun over $10, puppy, deputies sayA Brevard County man faces charges after he was accused of shooting his roommate in the face with a pellet gun following an argument over money and a dog, according to an affidavit for arrest warrant.
Tickets on sale for after-hours ‘Kennedy Under the Stars’ space event
Read full article: Tickets on sale for after-hours ‘Kennedy Under the Stars’ space eventKennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is set to transform for an exclusive after-hours event, "Kennedy Under the Stars," on the evening of Feb. 2.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex launches Junior Space Explorer Pass for Florida residents
Read full article: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex launches Junior Space Explorer Pass for Florida residentsIn an exciting initiative for Florida residents, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering complimentary admission for kids five and under throughout 2024 with the introduction of the Junior Space Explorer Pass.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to launch ‘Holidays in Space’ event
Read full article: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to launch ‘Holidays in Space’ eventIn anticipation of the festive season, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is gearing up for its annual Holidays in Space celebration, presented by PEPSI®. The stellar event is scheduled to run from Friday, December 15, through Friday, December 30.
Crash in Orange County kills Merritt Island man, troopers say
Read full article: Crash in Orange County kills Merritt Island man, troopers sayA 52-year-old Merritt Island man driving a pickup truck into Orange County on Saturday was killed in a single-vehicle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Fire damages Merritt Island river-front home, no injuries reported, officials say
Read full article: Fire damages Merritt Island river-front home, no injuries reported, officials sayCrews from multiple agencies battled a house fire in Merritt Island on Sunday afternoon, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.
Therapy bloodhounds join Brevard County school district
Read full article: Therapy bloodhounds join Brevard County school districtThe Brevard County school district is making therapy dog history this year with the help of “cuddly” bloodhounds assigned to four elementary schools, with another canine waiting for assignment.
No new ad valorem taxes if Merritt Island becomes city, study concludes
Read full article: No new ad valorem taxes if Merritt Island becomes city, study concludesMonths 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.”
2 men arrested after body discovered at Merritt Island waterway
Read full article: 2 men arrested after body discovered at Merritt Island waterwayDeputies said that on July 24, the body of 30-year-old Juan Alvarez was found floating in the water at the park. An autopsy shows that he had been beaten to death.
Death investigation underway after body found in Brevard County waterway
Read full article: Death investigation underway after body found in Brevard County waterwayA death investigation is under way in the area of Waterway Park after deputies found a body floating in the water on Monday morning, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Amazon to build $120M Kuiper satellite processing facility at KSC
Read full article: Amazon to build $120M Kuiper satellite processing facility at KSCAmazon has selected NASA's Kennedy Space Center for construction of a $120 million processing facility for its upcoming network of space-based internet satellites known as Kuiper.
What’s the cost of making Merritt Island a city? New study aims to find out
Read full article: What’s the cost of making Merritt Island a city? New study aims to find outAdvocates for making Merritt Island a city said it would attract new businesses, remove blight and protect miles of shoreline and wildlife areas.