May 2023 - Mims Florida

U.S. Air Force Selects Patrick Space Force Base as Preferred Location to Host STARCOM Training Headquarters

On May 31, 2023 By Space Coast Daily

The Department of the Air Force selected Patrick Space Force Base in Brevard County, Florida, as the preferred location to host the Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) Headquarters, along with Space Delta 10. Today’s announcement further solidifies Brevard County and Florida’s dominance as the most military-friendly state and position as America’s hub for military and private space operations. […]

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Outdoor Yoga Meditation Class at Wickham Park

On May 31, 2023 By Tim Shortt, FLORIDA TODAY

Outdoor Yoga Meditation in the Park, a class led by Athena Allen, is held Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at Wickham Park in Melbourne.

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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to host ‘Star Trek’ panel

On May 31, 2023 By Ashley Carter

The panel is scheduled for Friday.

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John Thomas Announces Run for Brevard Public Schools Board District 3 Seat Currently Held By Jennifer Jenkins

On May 31, 2023 By Space Coast Daily

John Thomas, a lifelong resident of Brevard County, officially declared his candidacy on Wednesday for the Brevard County School Board District 3 seat, which Jennifer Jenkins currently holds. Thomas said his campaign will focus on addressing discipline challenges faced by teachers and administrators, aiming to create a safe and conducive learning environment for all students. […]

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In major move, Space Force selects Florida’s Space Coast for STARCOM training headquarters

On May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 By Emre Kelly, FLORIDA TODAY

The Space Force’s Space Training and Readiness Command, or STARCOM, will officially move to Brevard County after years of deliberations.

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News in 90: Cocoa Beach turmoil, Schools’ book review and park arrest

On May 31, 2023 By Rob Landers, FLORIDA TODAY

FLORIDA TODAY’s Rob Landers brings you some of today’s top local stories on the News in 90 Seconds

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News in 90: Cocoa Beach turmoil, school book policy and Melbourne park arrest

On May 31, 2023 By Rob Landers, FLORIDA TODAY

FLORIDA TODAY’s Rob Landers brings you some of today’s top local stories on the News in 90 Seconds

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Rockledge man sentenced to prison in human trafficking. child porn case, Cocoa police say

On May 31, 2023 By J.D. Gallop, Florida Today

Rockledge man avoids 300 years in state prison after pleading guilty to human trafficking-related charges in Cocoa case

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Vibrio bacteria could be in Florida sargassum seaweed. How to prevent getting an infection

On May 31, 2023 By Brandon Girod, Pensacola News Journal

Study shows intricate relationship between sargassum seaweed, microplastics and vibrio that creates the perfect condition for bacteria to thrive.

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Florida businesses plan to strike Thursday to protest DeSantis immigration law

On May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 By Ana Goñi-Lessan, Tallahassee Democrat

Businesses across Florida will close in solidarity with Latino workers who say they are being targeted by Governor Ron DeSantis’ new immigration law.

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1,400-pound great white shark Breton pings off the coast of Florida

On May 31, 2023 By Jennifer Sangalang, Florida Today

This is not Breton’s first visit to the Sunshine State. Great white’s tracking history shows several pings over two years up and down the East Coast

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UPDATE: SpaceX Postpones Thursday’s Falcon 9 Rocket Launch from Cape Canaveral to Sunday

On May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 By Space Coast Daily

SpaceX postponed Thursday’s launch of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying approximately 22 second-generation Starlink V2 Mini internet satellites from Cape Canaveral to Sunday morning. […]

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Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey Invites Community to Annual 4th of July Parade in Merritt Island

On May 31, 2023 By Space Coast Daily

Our annual “Independence Day Parade” will take place on Tuesday, July 4, at 10 A.M. as we take to the streets to show our patriotism and pride in America.
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What science is SpaceX launching to the International Space Station?

On May 31, 2023 By NASA

The 28th SpaceX commercial resupply mission is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station from Kennedy Space Center this weekend.

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Cocoa Man Sentenced to Prison For Human Trafficking, Child Porn

On May 31, 2023 By Space Coast Daily

A Cocoa Police arrested a suspect in 2021 for sex crimes against a child was found guilty of more than 60 felony counts involving child pornography and other sex crimes against a child. […]

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: State-of-the-Art Gun Range Pint & Pistol Hosting ‘A Girl & A Gun’ Classes

On May 31, 2023 By Space Coast Daily

‘A Girl & A Gun’ has partnered with Pint & Pistol, offering classes at the Pint & Pistol range on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Pint & Pistol, located in Cocoa, is a state-of-the-art gun range, retail store, restaurant, and beer garden. […]

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Brevard Supervisor of Elections receives national award for elections innovations in 2022

On May 31, 2023 By Eric Rogers, Florida Today

The office was one of 10 recognized for outstanding innovations in elections by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.

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SpaceX human spaceflight missions recap

On May 31, 2023 By SpaceX

This video recaps SpaceX’s ten human spaceflight missions that have flown 38 people to space since beginning service in 2020.

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Disney movie ‘Strange World’ has caused an investigation, controversy in Florida. Here’s what we know

On May 31, 2023 By Samantha Neely, Fort Myers News-Press

Hernando County, Florida teacher sees support after dealing with fallout from showing Disney’s ‘Strange World’ in class, which depicts LGBTQ character.

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Police: Palm Bay man chases women with knife, shovel in Melbourne park

On May 31, 2023 By J.D. Gallop, Florida Today

Melbourne police say Palm Bay man clutching knife and shovel chased women in park