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Orlando remains in heat dome as feel-like temperatures to rise above 100 degrees this weekend
SUNDAY: The heat will return for the second half of the weekend as we remain under the heat dome. Highs will climb back into the low to mid-90s with dangerous feels-like temperatures that will range from 105-110. The highest temperatures will be in our western counties (Lake, Marion, Alachua, etc.). Heat Advisories will be likely issued again for these areas. As for our rain chances, scattered showers and storms will return with better chances of rain farther east than we saw Saturday. Best chances will be from I-4 and to the west late afternoon.
Teen Caught With Rifle Hidden in Shirt at Ocala Family Dollar, Deputies Say
An afternoon shopping trip turned into a chaotic scene at an Ocala Family Dollar store when a 16-year-old was apprehended by deputies for carrying a rifle hidden inside his shirt, authorities report. The incident, drawing significant attention from the local community, highlighted ongoing concerns over youth and firearm possession. Dramatic...
Florida teen takes grandmother's gun, shoots into car with 4 people inside in Ormond Beach: Deputies
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. - An 18-year-old from Florida is accused of using his grandmother's gun to shoot into a car containing four people in Ormond Beach. Deputies said they arrested 18-year-old Dylan Preis, who allegedly had a falling out with the driver of the car, which prompted the shooting. Several...
SpaceX’s two launches on Monday from both coasts includes Starlink smallsats California sendoff and a Turkish satellite
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit Monday, July 8th, from 7:46 PM – 12:17 AM PDT, from SLC-4E, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The date is correction from July 7 launch. This is the second launch of...
Indian River Distillery Unveils New Premium Bourbon: Ray Lynn’s Reserve
July 19, 2024 – Indian River Distillery is excited to announce the launch of its first premium bourbon, Ray Lynn’s Reserve Wheated Bourbon. This exceptional bourbon, crafted from a unique blend of bourbon distilled right here at Indian River Distillery in Vero Beach and select Indiana bourbon, represents the pinnacle of our dedication to quality and craftsmanship.
KEEP MOVING ~ Swimming offers injury-free approach to physical fitness for seniors
Rose Mayfield, 70, of Indian Harbour Beach swims with the Space Coast Masters Swim Team not only for the physical benefits, but also “because it’s relaxing and meditative. That’s why I lost count of the number of laps,” she said, and chuckled. Justin McVicker, the swim...
Community comes together for Fourth of July celebration in Palm Bay
PALM BAY, Fla. — July Fourth may be behind us but the celebration continues all weekend. People in Palm Bay got together tonight at Eastern Florida State College's Palm Bay campus. The fireworks went off around 9:15 p.m. But there was plenty to do before the big show including...
SpaceX to deploy Turkish satellite days after stunning July launch. Best places to see it
Did you see (or hear) the July Fourth fireworks? Another pretty spectacular “streak of light in the sky” is coming up, courtesy of SpaceX. Just before Independence Day 2024, SpaceX made waves with a stunning middle-of-the-night Starlink rocket launch. The photos show amazing streaks of light and beautiful cloud formations after the very early morning launch the day before July Fourth. ...
Florida's 10th Local Dengue Case Found on West Coast
(Precision Vaccinations News) — Dengue poses a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks occurring frequently. As of July 2024, the United States has reported travel-related and locally acquired cases of dengue fever. This indicates the U.S. is quietly joining the over 100 countries currently facing outbreaks.
Sebastian Councilwoman Kelly Dixon Announces Re-Election Bid
Sebastian City Councilwoman Kelly Dixon has announced her candidacy for re-election. Dixon, who took office 21 months ago, succeeded former Mayor and Council member Jim Hill, who retired after over 20 years of service. “We have made many positive administrative changes in the City, and I am pleased with the...
Back to School giveaway in Ocala on July 6
Legacy View Church is hosting a Back to School event on July 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church officials said school age children will receive a backpack with school supplies, a haircut and a meal. The event will be held in an open space across the street from Donovan's Barbershop at 1715 W. Silver Springs Blvd. For more information or to make a donation, call Deacon Gary Thornton at (407) 879-1038 or Prophetess Danielle Wiggins at (352) 292-5703. This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: Back to School giveaway in Ocala on July 6
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