NASA, Blue Origin Plan New Glenn Tests at Stennis
NASA and Blue Origin plan New Glenn upper-stage hot-fire tests at Mississippi’s Stennis facility this fall, linking commercial rocket work to Artemis.
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Florida voters should check vote-by-mail requests before November election
Florida voters who rely on mail ballots should verify whether an older request is still active. The deadline to request a mailed ballot for the November 3 general election is 5 p.m. October 22, 2026.
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Federal prosecutors seek victims in alleged $100 million nonprofit trust fraud case
The Aug. 14 deadline for victim input has passed, but the FBI questionnaire remains available as prosecutors evaluate possible plea talks.
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Florida’s insurance market is changing, but premiums may not fall
New insurers, Citizens takeouts and approved rate cuts point to more competition in Florida, but homeowners still need to compare coverage, costs and risks.
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Palm Beach County rejects proposed Jupiter Farms school
Commissioners voted 7-0 to deny Calvary Chapel of Jupiter’s request to build an elementary and secondary school on 18.588 acres.
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Deerfield Beach Builds Its Own Police and Fire Departments
Deerfield Beach is moving ahead with municipal police and fire departments, naming transitional leaders while staffing, operations and costs remain unsettled.
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Palm Bay council approves $7.03 million Majors Golf Course offer
The Palm Bay City Council voted 5-0 to make a $7.03 million counteroffer and authorized eminent-domain action if the seller rejects it.
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NASA Fuels Roman Space Telescope Ahead of Aug. 30 Launch
NASA says technicians completed fueling the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope with 290 gallons of hydrazine as preparations continue for a planned Aug. 30 launch from Kennedy Space Center.
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Palm Harbor recreation center project moves from approval to construction
Pinellas County and Palm Harbor officials broke ground April 17 on a 28,457-square-foot recreation center that will replace the Palm Harbor Senior Center and provide emergency shelter space.
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St. Johns County planning board rejects proposed Daily’s gas station near Fruit Cove Estates
The St. Johns County Planning and Zoning Agency unanimously denied a proposed Daily’s gas station after residents opposed the project for a third time.
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Inverness receives $715,000 federal grant for community-facilities infrastructure
A federal award record lists the City of Inverness as the recipient of a $715,000 USDA Rural Utilities Service grant obligated May 12, 2026, with completion due May 12, 2028.
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Plantation Receives $7.5 Million Grant for Midtown Bridge
Plantation received a $7.5 million federal grant for a proposed Midtown bridge linking Southwest 17th Street and State Road 84.
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North Port Police Review Finds Department Performing Well Overall
An outside assessment found North Port’s police department performing well overall, while city officials plan changes and continue work toward future facilities.
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Palm Bay council authorizes response to $10 million Majors Golf Course demand
Palm Bay council voted 5-0 to counter a reported $10 million demand for Majors Golf Course at its $7.03 million appraised value.
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Gainesville budget proposal targets $10.39 million gap
Gainesville’s proposed FY 2027 budget keeps the property-tax rate unchanged while seeking cuts, Fleet Fund money and a higher fire assessment.
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope remains scheduled for Aug. 30 launch
NASA lists Aug. 30, 2026, as the launch date for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a mission designed to study dark energy, exoplanets and the wider universe.
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FDA updates Cyclospora investigation tied to iceberg lettuce as prices pressure restaurants
The FDA identified iceberg lettuce as the leading food item of interest in a Cyclospora investigation and listed eight states in the distribution footprint of a Taylor Farms de Mexico recall.
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Former ransomware negotiator sentenced to 70 months for helping attack U.S. victims
Angelo Martino, a former cyber incident-response employee, was sentenced after conspiring with BlackCat/ALPHV operators to extort five ransomware victims and helping target additional victims.
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Boca Raton Keeps Police Headquarters Plan Alive After Bond Defeat
Boca Raton officials are continuing to plan a possible police-facilities bond referendum after voters rejected a $175 million proposal on March 10.
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Tampa Delays Rays Stadium Agreement Vote Until August
Tampa’s CRA board postponed a vote on a nonbinding Rays stadium agreement, leaving the proposed public financing deal unresolved as August approaches.
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Jonathan Daniels Takes Over as PortMiami Director and CEO
Jonathan Daniels began leading PortMiami on Aug. 10 after Miami-Dade appointed him director and CEO, succeeding interim director Roy Coley.
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Deltona adopts higher impact fees for new development
Deltona commissioners approved higher impact fees for new development, including phased police and fire increases beginning in 2026 and continuing through 2027.