NASA set to roll Artemis II rocket to launch pad
NASA’s SLS Rocket and Orion Spacecraft are all set to roll out of the Vehicle Assembly Building and onto launch pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center.
Latest Headlines by Mel Holt
Crew-11 back on Earth after medical evacuation from space station
After a successful splashdown off the California coast near San Diego at 3:41 a.m. EST, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts are safely back on Earth.
Crew-11 returns to Earth early after a medical issue on ISS
Crew-11 is on its way back to Earth after undocking from the International Space Station Wednesday evening, wrapping up a shortened mission in orbit.
Cold weather shelters set to open again as Matthew’s Hope prepares for extended cold snap
Matthew’s Hope is preparing to open its freeze warning emergency shelters once again — the third time in just six weeks, something the nonprofit says hasn’t happened in more than a decade.
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.
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.
