Orange vapor over Palm Bay: Here's what we know
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An investigation has been launched after a research plant seemingly released chemicals into the air on Monday in Palm Bay, depicting an orange hue high in the sky. Photos and videos flooded social media, curious as to what it was. Palm Bay Fire said the vapor tested positive for vaporized sodium cyanide and bromine.

Tropical Storm Imelda: Cape Canaveral residents worried about potential flooding as storm passed Florida's coast

Some 200 miles east of Florida's Atlantic Coast is Tropical Storm Imelda, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane. Several hundred miles east of Imelda is Hurricane Humberto, which was a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 140 mph on Monday afternoon, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Cape Canaveral seniors brace for flooding from tropical storm: 'Trying to survive'

All weekend, seniors living at the Cape Canaveral Mobile Estates were digging trenches and trying to get ready for whatever impacts the tropical system off the coast of Florida could bring to the Space Coast.

Cruise lines reroute ships due to Tropical Storm Imelda, Hurricane Humberto

Cruise ships departing from Port Canaveral are changing course as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto approach the Atlantic, forcing adjustments to passenger itineraries. What We Know

Cape Canaveral residents prepping for storm impacts
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All weekend, seniors living at the Cape Canaveral Mobile Estates were digging trenches and trying to get ready for whatever impacts the tropical system off the coast of Florida could bring to the Space Coast. Neighbors who live at the manufactured home park deal with flooding constantly, even just during regular thunderstorms, so the property manager is trying something new. They have a permanent pump, hoses going into a back canal and deeper ditches going into this week?s storm. They?re frustrated with the city because they?ve been dealing with flooding for years and think more needs to be done with street drainage and back canal maintenance to stop the issue from happening in the first place.

Tropical Storm Imelda brings rough surf, high winds to Volusia, Brevard counties

Volusia and Brevard counties were feeling the first effects of Tropical Storm Imelda, as it moved up Florida’s east coast Monday, with rough seas, bursts of rain and winds gusting up to 40 mph.

Blue Origin unveils 'New Glenn' rocket factory on Florida’s Space Coast

Blue Origin opened its massive new rocket factory in Brevard County, where “New Glenn” rockets are moving down the line toward launch.

'Operation One-Way Ticket' detains 350 in 4 days, results in 150 deportations, sheriff says

More than 350 people were detained and deported in just four days this week as part of “Operation One-Way Ticket,” a multi-agency immigration enforcement effort officials say is still underway.

Wayne Ivey: 150 people deported from Brevard County in 4 days
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Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said 150 people from Palm Bay to Titusville were deported from the county this week, part of state- and federal government-wide push for immigration enforcement.

1 dead, 3 injured in Brevard County 4-vehicle crash that blocks traffic on Beach Road: Troopers

One person is dead, and three others were injured, following a 4-vehicle crash that took place Friday morning in Brevard County. Troopers say the crash has shut down both directions of travel on Beach Road.

Rockledge man accused of 3D-printing guns after calling police about stolen firearms

A convicted felon who reported stolen guns to police is now facing charges after officers discovered he was allegedly manufacturing 3D-printed weapons inside his home, authorities said.

Melbourne City Council votes against renaming a city road after Charlie Kirk

A push to rename a street in Melbourne after conservative activist Charlie Kirk has failed. The Melbourne City Council on Wednesday voted down a proposal to change the name of Cypress Ave., between Eau Gallie Boulevard and Orange Street, to Charlie Kirk Lane.

SpaceX launches NASA’s IMAP mission from Florida to study solar system’s edge

SpaceX launched NASA’s Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission Wednesday morning from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida.