Month: August 2023

NASA HISTORY: Guy Bluford Was First African American in Space 40 Years Ago, Launched Aboard Challenger from KSC in 1983

In this image from September 5, 1983, Guion “Guy” Bluford checks out the sample pump on the continuous flow electrophoresis system experiment in the mid-deck of the Earth-orbiting space shuttle Challenger. […]

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ROCK THE DOCK! Dolphins Water Front Bar and Grill on Merritt to Host Free Three-Day Music Festival

Dolphins Water Front Bar and Grill is hosting a free three-day music festival starting on Friday September 22nd. Hosted by Brevard’s largest tiki bar with bands performing on the historical barge canal. located at 310 Lagoon Way in Merritt Island. […]

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Florida Tech Professor in Meteorology Research Shows Decrease in Indian Ocean Cyclone Activity

While the threat of tropical cyclones increases around the world, a new study published in Nature shows one area experienced a significant decline in cyclone activity. […]

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OBITUARY: Brevard Native Robert (Lewis) Harrell, 80, Passes Away – Moved to Cocoa in 1961

Robert (Lewis) Harrell died at the age of 80 years old, on August 23rd, at Kindred Hospital in Melbourne, FL, Lewis was born in Cocoa, Florida and raised in Merritt Island, Florida.
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Florida Tech Scholar-Athlete Spotlight Recognizes Soccer Player Ashley Babiarz

In this Scholar-Athlete Spotlight, we are featuring Florida Tech women’s soccer player, Ashley Babiarz. This summer, the Bayonet Point, Florida. native is gaining meaningful experience at an internship in her desired field. We caught up with Babiarz to learn more about the incredible opportunity. […]

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GORILLA ROOFING WEATHER REPORT: Forecast for Brevard Calls for Showers and Thunderstorms Likely, High Near 94 On Thursday

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UCF Knights Open Season Thursday Night vs. Kent State at FBC Mortgage Stadium

After a full decade as a member of the American Athletic Conference, UCF debuts as a member of the Big 12 Conference when the Knights host Kent State at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31 at FBC Mortgage Stadium in the 2023 season opener. […]

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100-Year-Old Oak Tree Falls on Florida Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee During Hurricane Idalia

Hurricane Idalia caused a 100-year-old oak tree to fall on the Florida Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee, Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis shared in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. […]

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PORT CANAVERAL REOPENS: First Vessel to Enter Port Canaveral after Hurricane Idalia is Gasoline Tanker Angel Star

The tanker Angel Star arrived at Jetty Park Wednesday afternoon and docked at Port Canaveral’s North Cargo Berth 2. Port Canaveral was reopened shortly after 3 p.m. and this fuel tanker was given priority status to be the first to dock to finish offloading gasoline. […]

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