Day: September 21, 2023

FORBES: Health First Ranks Among Best-In-State Employers

Health First has been named to the prestigious Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers for 2023 in Florida.

This award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The state-by-state list can be viewed on Forbes’ website. […]

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SpaceX Rocket Launch Carrying Starlink Satellites Set for Saturday Night from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX is targeting Saturday, September 23, between 1 8:06 p.m. – 12:37 a.m. EDT for a Falcon 9 launch of Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. […]

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WATCH: Cocoa Police Chief Evander Collier IV Swears In New Police Officers

Cocoa Police Chief Evander Collier IV administered the Police Officers Oath to two new police officers Wednesday evening. Christian Pyne and Liam Corbley took the oath immediately following their graduation from the Law Enforcement Academy at Eastern Florida State College. […]

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FILLER FRIDAY SPECIAL! Don’t Miss This Chance to Rejuvenate, Transform Your Look at 4EverYoung Anti-Aging Solutions Merritt Island

Fit, Healthy and Forever Young – what could be better? Denise and Lou Manley, co-owners of 4EVER YOUNG Anti-Aging Solutions on Merritt Island, are offering great August specials at their exciting facility in The Shoppes Of Victoria Square at 1450 N. Courtenay Parkway that focuses on helping you feel and look your best! CALL 321-341-4727 NOW FOR INFORMATION OR TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. […]

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UCF Knights Prepare to Battle Kansas State Wildcats on the Road in Big 12 Opener

Since officially accepting the invitation to join the Big 12 Conference on Sept. 10, 2021, everyone connected with the UCF program has been looking forward to starting play in one of the nation’s toughest conferences. […]

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Motorcyclist Killed in Crash With Brevard Public Schools Bus Near Central Middle School in West Melbourne

A yet-to-be identified motorcyclist was involved in a fatal crash on Thursday morning with a Brevard Public Schools bus near Central Middle School in West Melbourne school. According to West Melbourne Police Lt. Graig Erenstoft, no students were injured on the bus and were transferred to another bus. […]

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Titusville Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for DUI Manslaughter After Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Circuit Judge Tesha Scolaro Ballou sentenced 25-year-old Anthony Keyes-Walls to 14 years in state prison on Wednesday after a Brevard County Jury convicted him on March 24, 2023, for DUI Manslaughter, DUI Serious Bodily Injury, DUI Vehicle Property Damage or Injury, and Reckless Driving, stemming from a crash that killed motorcyclist Ralph Napoli, 64, in 2019. […]

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Restore Our Shores Team Experiments with New Reef Building Material for Indian River Lagoon

Our Restore Our Shores (ROS) team is always looking to try new methods in its efforts to improve the Indian River Lagoon, whether it’s taking on an experimental seagrass planting project or trying out a new material in our oyster restoration projects. One such new material: coquina. […]

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Brittany’s Wish, Inc. to Hold Denim & Gold Fundraiser Sept. 23 at Merritt Island Moose Lodge

I recently had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Linda Roggenkamp, the president of the local non-profit, Brittany’s Wish, Inc. According to their website, the Mission of Brittnay’s Wish is to “provide financial support and other acts of kindness to families in central Florida with children receiving treatment for all types of cancer.” […]

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FWC Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Highlights For Cases In Brevard County

The following report highlights some cases the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission handled in Brevard County over the past week but does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement. […]

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Palm Bay Pirates Senior Kiara Williams Commits to Play Collegiate Basketball at University of Pittsburgh

Palm Bay Pirates Class of 2024 forward/center Kiara Williams announced her commitment to play college basketball at the University of Pittsburgh via X. Kiara averaged 13.1 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game in her junior season at Palm Bay. Williams is 6-foot-1 and is capable of playing both the forward and center position. “Thank you to Coach Verdi and Pitt WBB for believing in me,” said Williams in her social media post. […]

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Eastern Florida State Men’s Soccer Defeats Daytona State College 3-2 on the Road

The Eastern Florida State College men’s soccer team opened the Region 8 Conference season with a victory on the road Tuesday night. The eighth-ranked Titans defeated No. 12 Daytona State College 3-2 to improve to 6-1 overall and 1-0 in the conference. […]

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NASA’s Atmospheric Waves Experiment Completes Environment Test Ahead of Launch to Space Station

NASA’s Atmospheric Waves Experiment has successfully completed critical space environment tests. Planned for launch to the International Space Station in November 2023, AWE will study atmospheric gravity waves in Earth’s atmosphere to help us better understand the connections between terrestrial weather and space. […]

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GORILLA ROOFING WEATHER REPORT: Forecast for Brevard Calls for Rain Likely, High Near 85 On Thursday

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