Day: January 19, 2024

WATCH: Witness Captures Plane on Fire in Mid-Air After Departing Miami International Airport

A massive cargo plane was forced to make an emergency landing soon after departing from an airport in Miami as the aircraft suffered an “engine malfunction,” an airline official said. […]

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Brevard County School District Among Florida Counties to Receive $35 Million to Grow Semiconductor Industry

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that more than $35 million in funding from the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program will be allocated to Florida school districts and Florida College System institutions to create or expand semiconductor-related instructional programs for students. […]

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Biden Administration Cancels Student Debt for 74,000 Student Loan Borrowers with $5 Billion in Canceled Debt

The Biden administration has approved an additional $5 billion in debt cancelation for roughly 74,000 student loan borrowers, the White House said in a statement Friday. […]

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Axiom Mission-3 Crew SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft to Dock Autonomously to ISS Harmony Module Saturday

As part of NASA’s efforts to enable more access to space, four private astronauts are in orbit following the successful launch of the third all-private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. […]

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Brevard Zoo to the Rescue, Hosts Pair of Confiscated Black-Handed Spider Monkeys Illegally Brought into Florida

Brevard Zoo welcomes two confiscated black-handed spider monkeys. The male and female monkeys were illegally brought into our state and found in the illegal possession of someone who didn’t have the necessary permits to own this species, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. […]

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L3Harris Technologies Inks $919 Million Contract to Design and Build 18 Infrared Space Vehicles

L3Harris Technologies received a contract with a potential value of up to $919 million to design and build 18 infrared space vehicles for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 2 Tracking Layer program that will provide near-global missile warning and tracking coverage. […]

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Eastern Florida State College’s Annual Backyard BBQ Family Fest Set Feb. 17 on Melbourne Campus

The Eastern Florida State College Foundation’s Eighth Annual Backyard BQ and Family Fest will be held on Saturday, February 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the EFSC Melbourne Campus, located at 3865 N. Wickham Road. […]

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WATCH: Brevard County Healthcare Visionary Larry Garrison Earned Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award

Larry Garrison’s love of sports, advocacy of Space Coast sports and his ongoing support of community fitness through Health First’s fitness centers earned him a place as a founding member of the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame review board at its inception in 2011.
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Palm Bay Police Department Honors Longtime Volunteer Jim Piason With VCOP Spotlight

The Palm Bay Police Department recognized longtime volunteer Jim Piason with this month’s VCOP Spotlight. Jim started volunteering at the Palm Bay Police Department in 2022 when a friend suggested it would be something to do in retirement. […]

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THE ARTS ON THE SPACE COAST: Catherine Esrock Named New Brevard Cultural Alliance Executive Director

Catherine Esrock, who took over as the Brevard Cultural Alliance Executive Director this month, brings a wealth of experience, a passion for the arts, and a proven commitment to accessibility and inclusion in cultural institutions. She holds a BA in Communication Science and Disorders from Baylor University and an MA in Museum Studies with a focus on management, specializing in accessibility and inclusion, from The George Washington University. Esrock comes to BCA from the Vero Beach Museum of Art, where she was the public program manager and demonstrated exceptional leadership. […]

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Melbourne Community Orchestra Presents Conductor’s Choice Concert Starting Jan. 31

In the orchestral world, the conductor is the top dog! For the Melbourne Community Orchestra, Mark Nelson holds the baton and will program his favorite compositions during Conductor’s Choice, a pair of concerts at 7:00 p.m. on January 31 and February 1. […]

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FRESH FROM FLORIDA RECIPE: Learn How to Prepare a Delicious Florida Citrus Smoothie

Learn how to make a delicious Florida Citrus Smoothie. In the Sunshine State, the orange is the official state fruit, orange juice is the state beverage, and the orange blossom is the state flower. […]

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GORILLA ROOFING WEATHER REPORT: Forecast for Brevard Calls for Mostly Cloudy Skies, High Near 75 On Friday

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