Neighbors mourn 10-year-old boy and grandmother killed in Palm Bay house fire
A Palm Bay neighborhood is grieving after a devastating early-morning house fire on Janus Road claimed the lives of a grandmother and her 10-year-old grandson.
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NASA finalizing Crew-11 return plans after astronaut medical issue
NASA is finalizing plans for the return of Crew-11 after an undisclosed medical issue involving one of the astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
Crew-11 is coming home early after medical issue aboard Space Station
The four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth earlier than planned after a medical issue
Congress boosts NASA budget to $24.4B, rejecting Trump’s deep cuts
Congress proposes $24.4 billion for NASA's 2026 fiscal year budget—nearly $6 billion more than President Trump's austerity plan. Expert Dr. Don Platt calls it a relief, with $7.25B for science programs.
Cape View Elementary faces possible closure
Cape View Elementary has been part of the Cape Canaveral community for more than 60 years, but the underenrolled school may be nearing the end of its run.
Brevard County considers renewal of Indian River Lagoon half-cent sales tax
Brevard County is holding public workshops to decide on renewing the half-cent sales tax for Save Our Indian River Lagoon projects. The tax has generated $496M for cleanup efforts showing results: cleaner water, less algae, and seagrass recovery. Attend meetings in Titusville and Palm Bay to share your input before a potential 2026 ballot.
Space Coast shatters launch record in 2025
Florida’s Space Coast closed out 2025 with a record 109 rocket launches.
NASA Prepares for Artemis II as Trump’s New Space Order Sets Ambitious Course
At the Kennedy Space Center, NASA teams are preparing for a major launch rehearsal this weekend for Artemis II, the agency’s first crewed mission around the Moon since the Apollo era.
Brevard County man gets life sentence in 2019 Palm Bay murder
Six years, one month, and twelve days is a long wait for justice. But the family of 61-year-old Bobby Knight Junior was patient.
Jared Isaacman confirmed as next NASA Administrator
The U.S. Senate has confirmed tech billionaire and private SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman as the next Administrator of NASA.
