On June 18, 1983, Space Shuttle Challenger climbed off Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center carrying a crew of seven to orbit on a mission to deploy communications satellites. Aboard was a major first for NASA and the US: Sally Ride was a Mission Specialist. In so doing, she became the first American woman…
SpaceX is set to launch Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 8-10 satellites to orbit in the wee hours of Wednesday, June 17th. The launch window opens at 2:39 AM ET and runs through 4:15 AM ET. Should the attempt slip, a backup window…
Brevard County authorities were dispatched to Loughman Lake at approximately 5:00 p.m. in response to the rescue call. Upon arrival and subsequent investigation, personnel located an individual who was later confirmed to be deceased.
SpaceX is set to offer shares to the public for the first time today. Shares will be listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker SPCX, in what is expected to be the largest initial public offering in stock market history. The company priced 555,555,555 shares of Class A common stock at $135 each, raising $75…
NASA official gave a major update on next year’s planned mission for Artemis III, including its crew: Mission Specialist Andre DouglasMission Specialist Frank RubioPilot ESA Luca ParmitanoCDR Randy Bresnik Mission Specialist Andre Douglas Andre Douglas took an unusual path to the astronaut corps. Born in Miami in 1985 and raised in Chesapeake, Virginia, he served…
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Another Falcon 9 lifted off this morning at 6:13 AM EDT from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying 29 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit on the Starlink 10-35 mission. Ho hum, you might say, the company has done that some 258 times from its Florida facilities. The morning’s headline was…
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NASA is exploring alternative rockets to launch Blue Origin’s first Blue Moon lunar lander following the May 28 explosion of a New Glenn rocket that heavily damaged Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined what he called a “whole of government response” to the incident in a FOX…
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After six months of silence, NASA has made it official: MAVEN’s mission at Mars is over. Originally planned for a one-year mission, MAVEN orbited the Red Planet for eleven years, and provided data until late last year. The agency announced this week that it has ended the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution mission, closing the…
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Departing from Corinne, Utah, the heavy-duty hardware is en route to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where stacking is scheduled to begin this summer.
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Blue Origin’s Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station sustained heavy damage when a New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test on Thursday evening. The blast occurred at about 9 PM EDT as the vehicle’s seven BE-4 engines ignited for the test, which was being conducted in preparation for a launch…
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Teams at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, has signed off on the most critical optical component of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The 7.9-foot (2.4-meter) primary mirror, the surface responsible for gathering and concentrating light from objects across the cosmos, has passed its last hands-on inspection before launch. The review took…
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket suffered an anomaly during a static fire test at Launch Complex 36 at 9:00 PM EDT Thursday, destroying the rocket, its launch equipment, and according to reports, a lightning protection tower as well. Blue Origin has reported that “all personnel have been accounted for.” NASA Spaceflight, the popular space-focused news…
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As Titusville continues to grow, the City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on a proposed set of zoning changes that could allow for expansion within the local aerospace industry.
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Florida is on the verge of making the biggest changes to its property tax laws in modern history. If voters pass a new proposal on November 3, 2026, the new rules will completely change how property taxes work for homeowners, landlords, and local governments starting January 1, 2027.
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On the agenda for the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on May 20, 2026, is a major waterfront proposal that has City Staff raising several red flags.
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The Titusville City Council will meet Tuesday to consider several high-priority items, including the approval of three-year collective bargaining agreements for police and fire personnel and a formal study to determine the future of the former Royal Oak golf course. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Public Safety Labor AgreementsCouncil members…
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During the operation, detectives arrested Jermain Antonio Wright III, 24, after finding two loaded, concealed handguns on his person. Wright, who is a convicted felon, was carrying a Smith & Wesson .40-caliber handgun and a Sig Sauer 9mm handgun, both of which were confirmed stolen.
A Coquina Elementary School teacher was arrested Friday morning after Titusville police discovered methamphetamine during a well-being check.
The federal grand jury indictment, announced Monday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida, alleges that the teen killed Anna Kepner while traveling on the Carnival Horizon in November 2025.
At this time, the identity of the deceased, the cause of death, and the circumstances surrounding the discovery have not been disclosed.
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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A multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 95 on Tuesday afternoon resulted in the death of a Vero Beach woman and left two others injured, according to an official press release from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Troop D.
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A two-vehicle collision on State Road 46 left one driver dead and a teenage passenger from Mims seriously injured early Tuesday morning, according to a Florida Highway Patrol official press release.
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NASA will name the four astronauts assigned to the Artemis III test flight during a live event at the Johnson Space Center on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 11 AM EDT, the agency announced in a May 26 media advisory. The event will stream on NASA+ and the agency’s YouTube channel. The announcement caps a…
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If your windshield and front bumper suddenly look worse than they have in years, you are not imagining it. Lovebugs have surged back across Florida this spring after several lean seasons, blanketing highways, parking lots and windshields from Titusville through most of Central Florida. If you are new to the area, here’s the skinny: the…
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The Titusville City Council will tackle a heavy agenda of infrastructure investments, public safety upgrades, and a new zoning ordinance aimed at the aerospace industry during its regular meeting on May 26, 2026.
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Officials said that the bicycle’s braking system was non-functional, which contributed to the crash. Police also noted that the juvenile was not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident.
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Local residents are turning their attention west this week, where SpaceX is preparing to fly the first of a new generation of Starship from Texas. Originally slated for May 19th, the launch has been pushed back to allow for additional preparations and for acceptable weather in the Borderplex region. SpaceX is targeting no earlier than…
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As part of its Commercial Resupply Services contract, SpaceX will launch Falcon 9 and Cargo Dragon to ISS no earlier than Tuesday, May 12th. This will be a Return To Launch Site (RTLS) mission, so the Space Coast area will experience sonic booms as the booster returns to land near its launch site from Space…
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The Titusville Police Department will transition from warnings to $100 civil penalties today, Monday, May 11, for drivers caught speeding in designated school zones by automated cameras.
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The decision comes as prolonged dry weather has pushed the region into high-risk territory.
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A follow-up investigation into missing city property has accounted for 18 capital assets previously flagged in a March audit of the Field Operations Division, according to a memorandum released May 7.
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Eighty-one South Texas homeowners sued SpaceX in federal court in Brownsville on April 30, alleging that 11 Starship test flights between April 2023 and October 2025 have repeatedly damaged their homes through noise, vibrations, and sonic booms. The case is captioned Aguilar v. Space Exploration Technologies Corp., No. 1:26-cv-00485. It seeks more than $10 million…
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Scammers are using “caller ID spoofing” to make incoming calls look like they are originating from legitimate City of Titusville phone numbers.
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Coyotes are well-established across Brevard County, and residents from beachside neighborhoods to inland subdivisions are reporting them with increasing frequency, including during daylight hours. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has documented coyotes in all 67 Florida counties since at least 2007, and the agency considers the species naturalized. FWC does not maintain an…
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Blue Origin’s first Blue Moon Mark 1 lunar lander, Endurance, has completed environmental testing at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, the agency announced May 4. The milestone clears one of the final ground hurdles before the uncrewed cargo lander attempts a south polar lunar landing later this year. The chamber work was conducted under…
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The Health First-Parrish Stroke Network will standardize clinical protocols and coordinate emergency medical services across five certified primary stroke centers. The partnership includes all four Health First hospitals and Parrish Medical Center in Titusville.
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Employees say that these systemic issues are not new and have plagued the department for years.
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NASA announced Friday that Janet Petro, the Director of Kennedy Space Center, is retiring after nearly two decades of agency service. Deputy Director Kelvin Manning will step in as acting center director, effective immediately. Petro was the 11th Administrator of the nation’s flagship spaceport. The announcement came in a letter from NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman…
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Space Launch Delta 45 and the Eastern Range supported five different types of orbital launch vehicles in April, breaking a record that had stood for more than 60 years. The previous high mark of four unique vehicles in a single calendar month was set twice during the early Space Race, in February 1965 and July…
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After a two day stand down thanks to weather, SpaceX launched its first Falcon Heavy in 18 months from Pad LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center. It was the 12th Falcon Heavy mission overall and the 31st launch overall this year from Florida. About eight minutes after liftoff, the two side boosters returned to Cape Canaveral…
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