Blue Origin blast sent sound waves more than 1,000 miles, researchers say
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New research shows the explosion that destroyed Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on its launch pad at Cape Canaveral in May generated sound waves that traveled more than 1,000 miles, reaching sensors in Texas.

Balcony collapses at New Smyrna Beach condo; building deemed unlivable

A second-story balcony collapsed over the weekend at a condominium complex on South Atlantic Avenue in New Smyrna Beach, sparking immediate safety concerns and forcing the residents to evacuate.

Balcony collapse forces evacuation of New Smyrna Beach duplex
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A second-story balcony collapsed at a duplex in New Smyrna Beach during the Labor Day weekend, damaging a vehicle and forcing the building to be evacuated, city officials said.

Pilot killed in Titusville plane crash after reported engine failure
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A pilot was killed Monday after a small plane crashed just after takeoff from Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville, authorities said. The aircraft struck trees and power lines before crashing onto a roadway, where it caught fire.

OCPS begins enforcing new e-bike and e-scooter restrictions
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Orange County Public Schools will begin enforcing new micromobility rules Tuesday, banning e-bikes and e-scooters from elementary and middle school campuses and imposing new restrictions on high school students.

Orange County makes bid for proposed U.S. Space Force Academy
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Orange County is making a pitch to become the future home of a proposed U.S. Space Force Academy, setting up a regional competition with Brevard County, long considered the frontrunner because of its ties to the Space Coast.

New Smyrna Beach weighs real-time parking app to ease traffic
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New Smyrna Beach leaders are considering a new parking guidance system designed to help drivers find available beach parking in real time.

NTSB investigates deadly Amazon cargo plane runway overrun in Miami
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Federal investigators are continuing to examine the deadly Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport that killed five people after a Boeing 767 overran the runway and struck multiple vehicles.

Central Florida DCF failed to protect children in central Florida, report says

A grand jury report says Florida’s Department of Children and Families is failing catastrophically to protect children and elderly residents across central Florida.

Pilot dies after small plane crashes in Titusville, officials say

One person was killed after a small, single-engine plane crashed on Monday morning, moments after departing from the Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville, officials said.

Report finds Florida DCF is 'failing catastrophically'
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A grand jury report alleges Florida’s Department of Children and Families in the Fifth Judicial Circuit is failing in its duties to protect children and vulnerable adults in central Florida. The grand jury found workers routinely missed abuse hotlines, delayed cases, and faced allegations of falsifying records.

Pedestrian, 76, killed in hit-and-run crash on SR-535 in Orange County, FHP says

A 76-year-old Orlando man died Monday after hit was hit by multiple vehicles on Apopka Vineland Road in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Amazon plane crash near Miami airport kills at least 5, strikes vehicles

An Amazon plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport Sunday and struck multiple vehicles just outside the airport, leaving at least five people dead, according to authorities.