If you’ve spent any time on the Space Coast, you probably already know about the north end Playalinda Beach. It’s one of those open secrets that locals shrug their shoulders when it is mentioned, often followed by a well-worn joke or two. Horror of horrors, the most northern area of the beach is unofficially a…
Prompted by anonymous tips received late last year, the investigation resulted in the resignation and subsequent criminal charging of former Superintendent Jeffrey “Jeff” Wayner.
NASA officials wrapped up their Artemis II Flight Readiness Review on Wednesday, with every team across the program voting to proceed with the mission. This was the final bureaucratic major hurdle before four astronauts attempt to fly around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. The two-day review, conducted here at…
The Titusville City Council is preparing for a robust agenda at its upcoming March 10, 2026 meeting, with millions of dollars in infrastructure improvements, hurricane recovery efforts, and emergency response upgrades slated for review.
A new audit of NASA’s Human Landing System contracts confirms what many have suspected — the road to the Moon’s South Pole is longer and bumpier than planned. The NASA Office of Inspector General released its audit of the Human Landing System program Monday, and the findings are a mixed bag for the Artemis campaign.…
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In 1961, a pivotal year in spaceflight history, humanity stood at the edge of the unknown — and the unknown was staring back. Scientists understood the math of orbital mechanics well enough to loft a vehicle into space, but the human body was another problem entirely. Would the violence of launch snap a spine? Would…
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NASA has formally awarded a sole-source contract to United Launch Alliance for the upper stage engines that will propel the Orion spacecraft toward the Moon on the Artemis IV and Artemis V missions. The contract was granted without open bidding, according to a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) signed Thursday at…
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While permit documents do not explicitly state what will be built inside the 800,000-square-foot structure, filings for the “Deep South Campus” indicate the facilities will provide for the “manufacture and provisioning of commercial space launch vehicles.”
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NASA has pulled the plug on ML-2 (Mobile Launcher 2), the launch platform under construction at Kennedy Space Center that was planned to support future SLS flights. The announcement came as part of a clarifying statement regarding the Artemis program restructuring announced on February 27th. The agency is standardizing its SLS rocket configuration and adding…
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Engineers and technicians inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center have identified and repaired the component that prevented helium from flowing to the ICPS upper stage of the Artemis II Space Launch System rocket, and work is now underway to prepare the vehicle for a return to the launch pad and a potential…
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Blue Origin Manufacturing LLC purchased 20 acres of heavy industrial land for $11.5 million on Feb. 17, signaling a major production expansion as the company moves to compete with SpaceX in NASA’s Artemis program.
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Tucked in the press conference announcing changes to the overall Artemis program, NASA also gave a brief update on the status of Artemis II today. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Artemis II would “launch in the weeks ahead,” and reiterated that available April launch dates include opportunities on April 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and…
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“Titusville ranks 3rd out of 105 cities in our population category when it comes to speeding and aggressive driving contributing to crashes,” said Deputy Chief Tyler Wright. “That is unacceptable, and that’s something we are committed to change.”
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If you are a City of Titusville residential water customer, this is your chance to save water, improve your curb appeal, and get a little kickback on your monthly bill.
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In a recent “Mayor Minute” video address to residents, Mayor Connors highlighted the marina as “one of our city’s greatest waterfront assets” but noted that it is being held back by decades-old regulations.
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The agenda packet contains a variety of community, development, and administrative items.
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At a nondescript warehouse in Titusville, Florida law enforcement officials announced a massive, multi-county crackdown on illegal gambling operations Friday, resulting in the seizure of over 500 gaming machines and nearly $200,000 in cash.
William Wheelis was located and arrested at a Titusville nursing home following an investigation by the Port Orange Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit.
The City of Cocoa is working to restore municipal technology systems after what officials have described only as “technical issues” — even as a ransomware gang has publicly taken credit for an attack. The INCRansom group listed Cocoa among its victims on February 23, according to ransomware.live, a site that monitors extortion group activity and…
Jeffrey E. Wayner, 54, faces felony charges after a city audit uncovered evidence of systemic theft involving public funds and equipment.
Whether it is closing on a new home, finalizing legal documents, or celebrating a marriage, these milestones require a steady hand and a trusted professional.
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Little Fish Daycare, which officially opened its doors in October 2025, is a faith-based, licensed, and insured in-home daycare. It’s dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and play-filled environment where children feel like part of the family.
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Owned by Mindy Elfand, Black Cat Coffee was born from a simple love for fresh coffee, a passion that began with roasting beans back in 2014.
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In the charming heart of Historic Downtown Titusville, a new boutique is now open. Sunflower Moon Boudoir is offering a blend of whimsy, style, and heartfelt connection.
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Spring forward! Those two cheerful little words that somehow manage to mean “we are going to steal an hour of your sleep, gaslight you about it for a week, and make your microwave clock wrong until November.” This Sunday, at precisely 2:00 in the morning — a time when absolutely no one is awake to…
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NASA announced a major restructuring of the Artemis program today, scrapping the long-planned Block 1B upgrade to the Space Launch System, converting the Artemis III mission from the first crewed lunar landing in over 50 years into a low Earth orbit test flight similar to Apollo 9, and committing to what Administrator Jared Isaacman called…
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A deadly crash on Interstate 95 north of Mims has paralyzed traffic and sparked a vegetation fire that forced families from their homes on Thursday afternoon.
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Artemis II made the trip from Launch Complex 39B to the Vehicle Assembly Building today. The approximately 4-mile trek aboard Crawler-Transporter 2 began at around 9 AM ET and lasted until around 8 PM, when it arrived inside Bay 3 for repairs and battery updates. Now back in the VAB, teams will immediately install platforms…
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Shortly after 10:30 AM ET on Saturday, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman posted on X that Artemis II will likely have to return to the VAB and that it is “almost assuredly” going to affect the March window. Preparations for the rollback and any move itself may be delayed by a cold front expected to arrive…
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This morning, NASA officially announced a no earlier than March 6th target launch date for Artemis II. That date is contingent on completion of some work at the launch pad, and a positive result from the upcoming Launch Readiness Review, which is scheduled for late next week. In a press conference this morning at Kennedy…
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WDR-2 for Artemis II is in the books at Kennedy Space Center. The test, which began Tuesday evening, concluded last night at 10:16 PM ET, ending as planned at T-29 seconds in the countdown. From an external point of view, the test was largely successful. What Is A Wet Dress Rehearsal? A wet dress rehearsal…
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NASA has released a sweeping investigation report into the propulsion system failures that plagued Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner during its Crewed Flight Test (CFT) last year. The report finds a cascade of hardware failures, qualification gaps, organizational breakdowns, and a culture that prioritized schedule and provider success over engineering rigor in the program. “We returned the…
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This initiative, powered by automated camera technology, follows a recent study showing that in some areas, up to 76% of drivers exceed the speed limit by more than 10 MPH during school hours
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NASA is moving ahead with a second wet dress rehearsal, or WDR-2, for the Artemis II mission. Launch controllers will take their positions in the Launch Control Center at 6:40 PM ET tonight (Feb. 17), kicking off a nearly 50-hour countdown sequence. The simulated launch window opens at 8:30 PM on February 19th and extends…
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The announcement, held at Titusville High School, focused on the expansion of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and its role in preparing students for high-demand industries.
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NASA engineers are poring over data from tests conducted on February 12th as part of the Artemis II vehicle’s pre-flight checkouts. During the tests, operators partially filled the Artemis II core stage liquid hydrogen tank to evaluate newly replaced seals in the propellant loading area. NASA reported on February 13 that teams ran into snags…
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The Barn Light facility, a landmark of Titusville’s “post-shuttle” economic recovery and a symbol of American craftsmanship, will close its doors this spring.
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The 2026 Air Dot Show Tour kicks off its season on Florida’s Space Coast with a two-day airshow in Cocoa Beach on April 11 and 12, 2026. The event will feature a performance by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, along with military and civilian aviation demonstrations. Specific details of the performers and exhibitors will be…
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SpaceX launched Falcon 9 early this morning, sending four astronauts on NASA’s Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station occurred at 5:15 AM ET, with NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev…
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United Launch Alliance successfully launched its Vulcan Centaur rocket early Thursday morning, carrying a national security payload for the U.S. Space Force on the USSF-87 mission. Liftoff occurred at 4:22 AM ET from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, about midway through a two-hour window that opened at 3:30 AM. ULA…
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The City Council’s regular meeting on February 10, 2026, concluded with a decisive vote on the controversial Gemini Lakes development (formerly Royal Oak Golf Course).
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The agenda features critical decisions on infrastructure updates, major development proposals, and a key discussion on the future of the Police Hall of Fame building.
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SpaceX and NASA have pushed back the launch of its Crew-12 mission for the second time this week, citing weather concerns along the ascent corridor the rocket will follow on its path to orbit. Mission planners are now targeting no earlier than 5:15 AM ET on Friday, February 13th, for liftoff from Space Launch Complex…
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A Wednesday launch attempt for NASA’s Crew-12 mission has been scrubbed due to unfavorable weather along the Falcon 9 and Crew Dragon spacecraft’s flight path, pushing the next opportunity to no earlier than 5:38 AM ET on Thursday, Feb. 12th. Following a weather review Monday, mission teams opted to stand down from the February 11…
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