Day: January 9, 2024

Brevard County Sheriff Office Recognizes National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

As Law Enforcement Officers across the nation are recognized today on “National Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day,” I want to take the opportunity to say “Thank You” to the brave men and women of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office who proudly wear our uniform each and every day, and are dedicated and committed to protecting this great community that we call “home.” […]

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BPS After-School Activities, Athletics and Extracurriculars Canceled Today Due to Expectation of Severe Weather

Tuesday will be an active weather day, starting with windy conditions in the morning & afternoon, followed by strong to severe thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening. The potential for strong to severe thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening has increased. Severe thunderstorms will be capable of locally damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, and one or two potentially strong tornadoes. […]

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Severe Thunderstorms With Wind Gusts Up to 70 MPH, Potentially Strong Tornadoes Forecast for Brevard on Tuesday

Tuesday will be an active weather day, starting with windy conditions in the morning & afternoon, followed by strong to severe thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening. The potential for strong to severe thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening has increased. Severe thunderstorms will be capable of locally damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, and one or two potentially strong tornadoes. […]

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Eastern Florida State College Accepting Applications for EMT, Paramedic Programs Through March 10

The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician program. The deadline for applications is March 10. Intake is scheduled for March 19 by invitation. Classes begin on May 13, 2024, and run for 12 weeks through the summer.
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Brevard County Partners with Best Foot Forward Program to Collaborate on Pedestrian Safety

In coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation’s statewide Target Zero initiative, Brevard County announced a strategic partnership with Best Foot Forward for Pedestrian Safety, a grassroots coalition dedicated to elevating pedestrian safety standards. The official launch of the Best Foot Forward program in Brevard County will be marked by a presentation and a resolution of support at the upcoming Brevard County County Commission meeting on January 9 at 5 p.m. in Viera.  […]

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WATCH: Cyndi Paulsen of Real Estate Housewives On the Lookout for Forward-Thinking Real Estate Agents

WATCH: At Real Estate Housewives, we’re redefining the real estate landscape as an innovative and creative brokerage, far from your traditional agency. We’re currently on the lookout for forward-thinking Real Estate Agents who are ready to challenge the norms and bring fresh perspectives. […]

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FWC: Vessel Owners Need to Prepare and Secure Boats for Severe Weather on Tuesday, High Wind Gusts Forecasted

Severe thunderstorms are expected throughout north and central Florida on Tuesday, January 9. With 25-35 mph winds and frequent gusts of 45- 55 mph, preparation is critical to staying safe and minimizing severe weather impacts. […]

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Florida Attorney General Demands ACC Turn Over Public Record of ‘ESPN Agreement’ Amid FSU Exit

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody sent a public records request to the Atlantic Coast Conference demanding the college athletics organization immediately turn over public records currently being withheld from Florida State University. […]

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ENTERTAINMENT SPOTLIGHT: Willie Nelson & Family to Perform Live In Concert at Cocoa Riverfront Park Feb. 18

Willie Nelson meets back stage with some of the Space Coast Daily team prior to his last concert in Brevard in 2018 at Space Coast Daily Park in Viera on Florida’s Space Coast. Space Coast Daily will be a partner in bringing Country singer-songwriter superstar Willie Nelson back to Brevard for a live concert at the Riverfront Park in historic Cocoa Village on Sunday, February 18. […]

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Cape Coast Conference Basketball Tournament Begins January 11 at Multiple Sites

The Cape Coast Conference boys’ and girls’ basketball champion will be crowned on January 22, at Melbourne High School. There will be two 8 team tournaments leading up to the championship game, one for the south and one for the north for both boys’ and girls’ that will determine the finalists. […]

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NASA, ESA Hubble Space Telescope Captures Image of Vast Galactic Neighborhood

This image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope features a richness of spiral galaxies: the large, prominent spiral galaxy on the right side of the image is NGC 1356. The two smaller spiral galaxies flanking it are LEDA 467699 (above it) and LEDA 95415 (very close at its left) respectively; and finally, IC 1947 sits along the left side of the image. […]

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Eastern Florida State College Men’s Basketball Team Ranked No. 23 in National Poll

The Eastern Florida State College men’s basketball team is ranked 23rd in the first NJCAA Division I national ranking of 2024 released on Monday. The Titans are 12-3 this season and are nationally ranked for the fifth straight week. […]

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Lunar Lander Experiences ‘Critical’ Propulsion Issue After ULA Rocket Launch from Cape Canaveral

Carrying NASA science planned for the Moon, United Launch Alliance successfully launched its Vulcan rocket and Astrobotic’s lunar lander early this morning. Astrobotic’s Peregrine lander experienced a propulsion issue after the spacecraft entered its operational state. […]

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House Republicans Express Frustration with Speaker Mike Johnson Over $1.59 Trillion Budget Agreement

Several GOP senators, in alignment with House Republicans, expressed outrage over the agreed-upon annual government spending cap of $1.59 trillion brokered between House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer over the weekend. […]

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