Brace Yourselves, Space Coast: Sargassum is Making a Comeback! Summer is just around the corner, and beach lovers across the Space Coast, from Cocoa Beach to Melbourne, are gearing up for fun under the sun. But hold on—experts are warning us about an unwelcome visitor: sargassum, that smelly seaweed notorious for ruining beach days. Scientists […]
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Homeownership Made Accessible: A Look at the 10th Annual Housing Fair Hey Space Coast! If you’ve been thinking about diving into homeownership or want to better understand your housing options, the recent housing fair in Palm Coast might have been just what you needed. The City of Palm Coast, along with Flagler County and the
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Tragic Turn for Brevard County: Former Deputy Charged with Murder In a shocking development that has sent ripples through our tight-knit community, a former Brevard County sheriff’s deputy now finds himself facing a second-degree murder charge. This grim situation unfolded last year, when Deputy Andrew Lawson was accused of fatally shooting his roommate and fellow
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Tragic Loss Highlights Lifeguard Shortage on the Space Coast As summer heats up here in Brevard County, the sands of our beloved Cocoa Beach have drawn locals and visitors alike to the shore. But this year, as we soak up the sun, a dark shadow looms over our beaches—a shortage of lifeguards that has left
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Space Coast Voices Divided on TPS for Haitians In a move that has reverberated beyond Washington, D.C., the U.S. House has passed a bill to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 350,000 Haitian nationals. This decision has sparked significant discussion right here on the Space Coast, especially as local representatives Mike Haridopolos and Randy
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Cocoa Beach is one of our beloved go-to spots here on the Space Coast, and it’s hard to believe that a day at the beach could turn tragic. Just recently, a devastating incident involving a rip current claimed the lives of two visitors— a 42-year-old man from Connecticut and a 34-year-old woman from Ohio. This
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Heads Up, Brevard! Temporary Downtime for EnerGov Permit System Hey Space Coast! If you’re planning to start a new project or need to renew permits, take note: on Friday, April 24, the EnerGov Permit System will be down for essential maintenance from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This brief interruption may affect our amazing community
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Support for Haitian Nationals: A Hot Topic in Brevard County If you’ve been following the news, you may have heard about a recent decision by the U.S. House regarding Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals. This is particularly relevant for us on the Space Coast, as our community is filled with diverse stories and experiences.
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Exciting News for Space Coast: Aquarium Coming to Port Canaveral in 2026! Hey there, Space Coast residents! If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring the wonders of marine life just a stone’s throw away, you’re in luck. The Melbourne Zoo Foundation has officially announced that construction for a brand-new aquarium at Port Canaveral is set to
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Tragic Rip Current Incident Highlights Safety Concerns on Cocoa Beach Hey, Space Coast! With our idyllic stretches of shoreline, Cocoa Beach often draws families looking to soak up the sun. But recent events serve as a sobering reminder of the dangers lurking just beneath those inviting waves. On April 14, a 34-year-old woman from Ohio
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