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SpaceX late-night rocket launch before July 4th holiday: What to know, where to watch it
Get your coffee or favorite caffeinated drink ready − there's a very late-night rocket launch scheduled this holiday week. Just before July Fourth, SpaceX has planned another Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral, and the launch window is when most people will be sleeping. However, the bright side is this:...
Gov. Ron DeSantis Names Graci McGillicuddy to Florida Women's Hall of Fame
Gov. Ron DeSantis recently announced the selection of Sarasota resident Graci McGillicuddy to the 2024 Florida Women's Hall of Fame. Each year, the Governor selects three nominees from recommendations presented by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. This prestigious honor recognizes women who have made significant contributions to the state of Florida and its residents through their professional and philanthropic endeavors. Graci McGillicuddy is the co-founder of the All Star Children’s Foundation, a Sarasota-based child advocacy center that combats child abuse and provides a safe place for foster children. She has dedicated her life to advocating for the rights and welfare of abused children. Her commitment extends to public service roles on various state councils and nonprofit boards where she contributes to arts, mentoring, and child abuse prevention initiatives. In 2022, she was recognized by The KNOW Women as a member of their “100 Women to Know in America” and was honored with the “Spirit of Service” Award by the Florida Senate in 2009. In 2008, McGillicuddy spearheaded a $6 million capital campaign to build a state-of-the-art Child Protection Center in Sarasota. She is currently a Lifetime Director of the Child Protection Center after serving many years as board chair and a board member. The induction ceremony will take place later this year, celebrating the accomplishments of McGillicuddy and two other outstanding women—May Mann Jennings, and Penny Thompson—each of whom has significantly contributed to the betterment of Florida.
The Florida Bar honors JBA’s Shoup with Cassedy Award
Jacksonville Bar Association Executive Director Craig Shoup received the Marshall R. Cassedy Sr. Award, presented June 21 by The Florida Bar 2023-24 President Scott Westheimer at the Bar’s annual convention in Orlando. The award, established in 2012, honors a voluntary Bar executive or Florida Bar staff members who has...
FWC participating in Operation Dry Water; heightened BUI enforcement, education on dangers of impaired boating
Operation Dry Water is a year-round national effort to educate recreational boaters about the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A heightened enforcement during the holiday weekend of Thursday through Saturday, July 4-6, will see Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and other law enforcement partners focusing efforts on Boating Under the Influence detection and enforcement. The mission of Operation Dry Water is to reduce the...
SpaceX Rocket Launch Crashes Randy Houser’s Show
On Thursday night Elon Musk and the SpaceX Crew launched 23 Starlink Satellites from Cape Canaveral and the skies were so clear that evening Randy Houser had a show in California and the rockets lit up the sky during his performance!. Check out the awesome photos below!
Florida nonprofit encourages HIV testing beyond Pride Month
TAMPA, Fla. — A leader in the Bay Area’s LGBTQIA+ community is using her voice at her day job to make sure her community is safe. Advocates with HIV and STI awareness nonprofit Positively U are reminding people of the importance of testing year-round. According to the latest...
Summertime art: Downtown Gallery offers tours for kids, families
It's summertime and the sun is blazing. Why not cool off while enjoying some art? The Downtown Gallery in Titusville offers tours for kids, families. Heidi and Jeff Thamert have survived for 22 years in that most fickle of businesses, the art world, by thinking outside the box. This summer, the owners of Downtown Art Gallery are reaching out to tomorrow’s artists and art collectors by inviting families to visit their Titusville gallery for informal field trips.
Hurricane Beryl inspires Suncoast residents to start prepping for future storms
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Just over a month into hurricane season, there have been two named tropical storms and Hurricane Beryl. Anticipating an active hurricane season ahead, Suncoast residents are starting to prepare for future storms. Batteries, gas tanks, tarps, sandbags, and generators are among the most popular items to...
NWS Melbourne: Feel Like Temperatures Today Will Be 102 to 107 Degrees this Afternoon
East-Central Florida - Tuesday July 2, 2024: Heat and humidity continue, making for heat indices of 102 to 107 degrees this afternoon. Isolated showers and storms form along the east coast sea breeze and increase in coverage west of I-95 this afternoon and evening. A moderate risk for rip currents...
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