Beach News Update

Beach News Update

• Bad Choice For Photo Op Results In Two Arrests April 25, 2024
  In what can only be described as a tale of stupidity, a Miami-Dade County bodybuilder and his girlfriend were arrested after a photoshoot… with an assault rifle at a strip mall. The two were apparently taking bodybuilding pictures and didn’t know about a nearby daycare. Police arrived to find the man aiming the rifle towards […]
• First Tropical Storm Of The Season Is Churning Offshore April 25, 2024
  In the Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center has identified the first tropical disturbance of the season. Located about 900 miles northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, this area of low pressure has been generating showers and thunderstorms since Wednesday. Although the system is forecast to move southwestward, further development is not anticipated. Forecasters now are […]
• Invasive Snails Pose A Big Problem April 25, 2024
  Invasive apple snail eggs, resembling bubble gum pink clusters, are popping up across Central Florida waterways. The eggs, from non-native snails, are known for their large size and appetite for aquatic plants, posing challenges to native ecosystems. Keep an eye out for the distinctive egg masses during warmer months, particularly in spring and summer, when […]
• Starliner Crew Arriving At KSC Today Ahead Of May 6 Launch April 25, 2024
  Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are scheduled to arrive at Kennedy Space Center around 1PM today to prepare for their upcoming mission aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule. The mission, part of the Boeing Crew Flight Test, aims to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on May 6. Despite delays due to technical issues, […]
• 2 Arrested For Animal Abuse April 24, 2024
  Two people have been arrested in Brevard County for animal abuse. The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office reports that Curtis Leonard Shipley and Dixie Ethel Weeks were arrested after deputies discovered four dogs in grave condition at their home. The dogs were found infested with fleas, they were emaciated, and they were suffering from severe hair […]
• Drunken Arizona Man Arrested In Sebastian April 24, 2024
  In Sebastian a 26-year-old man from Arizona, Daniel Patrick Taylor, was arrested for reckless driving and DUI after a hit-and-run incident. Witnesses reported a gold Ford F-150 pickup truck driving dangerously through residential areas, leaving skid marks and striking a stop sign. Taylor was found, and when he was pulled over it turns out he […]
• Osceola Woman Could Face Death Penalty April 24, 2024
  In Osceola County, Joanne Zephir is facing charges after being accused of fatally poisoning her three-year-old child with bleach. Zephir will now potentially face the death penalty. The State Attorney’s Office for Orange and Osceola Counties filed a notice seeking the death penalty against Zephir, accused of the horrific crime that was committed in 2022. […]
• Benches Pulled From Downtown Melbourne To Address Homeless Problem April 24, 2024
  In downtown Melbourne, benches vanished from sidewalks back in December, prompting mixed reactions from many in the community. Melbourne Main Street cites issues of loitering and trash, mainly attributed to some homeless individuals, as reasons for their removal. There has been a positive response from businesses and customers, who say they are glad to no […]
• SpaceX Sets Another Record April 24, 2024
  SpaceX celebrated a major milestone with its 300th successful Falcon 9 rocket booster landing yesterday. The Falcon 9 first-stage booster touched down flawlessly on a drone ship after launching from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 6:17PM Tuesday. The rocket went on to deploy 23 more Starlink satellites into orbit. Looking ahead now, SpaceX plans […]