SpaceX launches Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13G satellite from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX is targeting Thursday, November 3 at 1:22 a.m. ET for the launch of the Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13G mission to a geosynchronous transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Brightline to test trains at higher speeds through northern Brevard County

Brightline continues its work on the Orlando extension of its higher-speed rail service from South Florida. Train testing will be conducted in northern Brevard County with the trains traveling up to 79 mph over the next week.

What is a sonic boom? SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch could produce double sonic boom

As SpaceX prepares to launch its Falcon Heavy into space on Tuesday morning, officials are warning spectators and those that live near Cape Canaveral to expect two “sonic booms” shortly after launch.

Boy flown to hospital after being hit while on his bike in Brevard County, FHP says

An eight-year-old boy was flown to the hospital in critical condition on Friday after he was struck by a vehicle while on his bike in Brevard County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Brightline high-speed testing begins this weekend
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Brightline will begin testing its trains at higher speeds through northern Brevard County this weekend in preparation for its opening to Orlando

Popular restaurant in historic Cocoa Village closing after 41 years in business

The Black Tulip Restaurant, a popular fine dining restaurant that has been a staple in the Cocoa community for 41 years, is permanently closing, according to a post on its Facebook page.  

Brightline to begin testing train at higher speeds in Central Florida

Brightline will begin testing its trains at higher speeds through northern Brevard County this weekend in preparation for its opening to Orlando, officials said in a news release.

Michael Townson: Confesses to 31-year-old murder of Daytona Beach woman he met at hotel bar, police say

A Florida man who is serving a life sentence for a 2008 murder of a Titusville woman, was indicted by a grand jury after he reportedly confessed to killing another woman in Daytona Beach, authorities said during a news conference Tuesday. 

Salesman takes family dog from Florida front yard
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A door-to-door salesman from Alabama allegedly stole a Florida couple's dog, attempting to send the dog to the shelter.

'Casper', beloved alpaca of Brevard Zoo, dies: 'He brought so much joy to so many'

Casper, a barnyard resident of the Brevard Zoo since 2007, has died, zoo officials announced on its blog. The alpaca was humanely euthanized after his life recently took a significant downturn.

'Wawa wild boar': Man spots wild hog yards away from Florida store

A man visiting a Wawa in Florida was surprised to find two wild hogs roaming just 50 yards or so from the convenience store.