Plans for Blue Origin wastewater treatment plant concern area residents
It’s been a big month for Blue Origin. The company successfully launched a NASA payload atop its New Glenn rocket and landed a first-stage booster for the first time.
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Judge denies gag order in case that uncovers new details in cruise homicide
A Brevard County judge today denied a motion for a gag order in a family court case that unexpectedly revealed new details about a cruise ship death.
Boeing, NASA move forward with starliner cargo mission
Boeing has been working toward flying astronauts to the International Space Station under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program since 2014.
Canaveral Port Authority and the local union are at an impasse over pay
The Canaveral Port Authority is projecting more than $237 million in operating revenue for 2026 — and the union representing roughly 100 port employees says it’s time for a pay raise.
Florida’s Space Coast readies for increase in launch activity
Florida’s Space Coast celebrated a major milestone last week with its 100th launch of the year — and even bigger growth is on the horizon.
Deputy killed while serving eviction in Indian River County
The Indian River County community is mourning the loss of Deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, a 25-year veteran of the sheriff’s office who was killed in the line of duty Friday while serving an eviction notice north of Vero Beach.
13-year-old accused of manslaughter in shooting of Port St John Man
Thirty-year-old Kelby Miller, a Brevard County man who grew up attending Merritt Island Christian School with his twin brother, is being remembered as a devoted son, grandson, and sibling.
Teen found dead on Carnival Cruise; court documents suggest FBI suspect
18-year-old Anna Kepner was enjoying a family cruise aboard the Carnival Horizon based out of Miami when her body was discovered on November 8, 2025. According to ABC News, the Titusville teen was found under a bed, wrapped in a blanket and covered by life vests.
Former EFSC employee sues board of trustees over firing linked to private Facebook posts
A federal lawsuit has been filed after former Eastern Florida State College employee Erika Santos was fired over comments she made in a private Facebook group about slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Space weather delays Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket carrying NASA Mars mission
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket, set to launch NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars, was grounded today because of space weather. Elevated solar activity and the potential effects on the spacecraft prompted the delay.
