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Connecticut man dies trying to save children from rip current in Cocoa Beach

Heroic Connecticut Man Drowns Saving Kids from Cocoa Beach Rip Current

Tragedy Strikes Cocoa Beach as Heroic Act Leads to Heartbreak Cocoa Beach is no stranger to the beauty and thrill of sun-soaked days by the ocean, but last week’s events remind us that our waterways can also be dangerous. On April 14, a tragic incident unfolded when a 42-year-old man from Connecticut, Jason Degray, courageously […]

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Pilot, 19, was heading to Melbourne when plane crashed in Martin County's Hungryland Preserve

19-Year-Old Pilot’s Melbourne Trip Ends in Martin County Crash

A Close Call for Pilot in Plane Crash Near Space Coast Last Saturday night, the skies over Martin County had a dramatic turn of events that could’ve made headlines in any local hangar. A 19-year-old pilot, Anders Brock-Utne, found himself in a nail-biting situation when his rented Piper Aircraft experienced engine failure mid-flight. Thankfully, he

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Record Sargassum Seaweed Expected on Space Coast Beaches This Year!

Brace Yourself, Brevard: Sargassum Is Back! Ah, the summer sun and salty waves—what could be better? Well, this year, there’s a little unwelcome guest crashing the beach party: sargassum. The notorious stinky seaweed is creeping back to Florida’s shores, and experts predict that 2026 could shape up to be a record year for this pesky

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Thunder on Cocoa Beach 2026 – IHRA Offshore National Championship, Cocoa Beach, Florida

Get Ready for Thunder on Cocoa Beach 2026: Your Ultimate Race Preview!

Cocoa Beach is gearing up for a thrilling spectacle as the Thunder on Cocoa Beach powerboat race returns to our shores from May 15-17, 2026! This event is not just a community gathering; it’s Round 3 of the IHRA Offshore National Championship, promising high-speed action and an electric atmosphere right off our beautiful Atlantic coast.

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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully launches from Florida's Space Coast

New Glenn Rocket Soars from Space Coast: What’s Next for Blue Origin?

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Soars from the Space Coast If you’re a Space Coast local, you know that launch days are like holidays around here, and this past Sunday didn’t disappoint! Blue Origin made headlines again with the successful lift-off of its third New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral at 7:25 a.m., kicking off

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