Regional News
Space for Everyone
Image Credit: SpaceX September 13, 2021 - It's fair to say that everyone, at one time or another, has dreamed of being an astronaut. And now, for a few regular joes and janes, that dream is coming true. Scheduled for a September 15 launch window, the SpaceX Crew Dragon will be manned by four private... [Continue Reading]
Home to Longest Rail Trail in Florida
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), along with its regional partners, recently officially opened the last remaining piece of a more than 50-mile trail that connects two Central Florida counties. With the completion of this final segment, the East Central Regional Rail Trail is now the longest paved rail trail in the state. Titusville continues to... [Continue Reading]
$72 million in COVID-related financial relief for Port Canaveral
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (July 29, 2021) – Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Kevin Thibault today announced allocation plans for the $250 million in COVID-related financial relief for Florida’s seaports, spreading economic relief across the state’s 15 seaports. “This much needed financial infusion will help ensure Florida’s ports continue to deliver necessities to businesses... [Continue Reading]
Billionaires In Space
July 20, 2021 – The wonders of space tourism have been on many a bucket list for some time, and now that dream is getting much closer, at least for those with the means to purchase a ticket. Last week, Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson won the billionaires’ space race when he became the first… [Continue Reading]
Orion Is A STAR In Titusville
July 19, 2021 – Creating a whimsically appropriate acronym along with some great jobs for Titusville, Lockheed Martin is ramping up production at the new Spacecraft Test, Assembly and Resource (STAR) Center. Located at the former Space Camp facility near Kennedy Space Center, STAR will be used to assemble the Orion components that will carry… [Continue Reading]
18th Best Place to Live In U.S.? Not bad!
July 14, 2021--Our area jumped 10 spots this year to rank in 18th place of the Best Places to Live in the U.S in 2021-2022, ranked by U.S. News & World Report. This puts us one spot ahead of Seattle, which we hear is also very nice. “What makes a place an ideal hometown?” According to... [Continue Reading]
DiBello On Space
July 8, 2021 - This guest column by Frank DiBello, president of Space Florida, appeared in Florida Today. DiBello has been instrumental in revitalizing the space industry, especially in Brevard County and this clear-eyed assessment should be essential reading to anyone interested in the state of space business. Frank DiBello Ten years ago this week,... [Continue Reading]
Titusville Playhouse Major Expansion
June 30, 2021 - That's entertainment! The Titusville Playhouse has acquired the former site of Shuler's Auction house and storage yard, as well as two other adjacent parcels and are moving ahead on creating an outdoor venue with 200 seats. This increases the footprint of the Emma Parrish Theater from a quarter-acre to a total... [Continue Reading]
Environmental Solutions Provider A-C-T Opens New Facility in Titusville
June 24, 2021 – A-C-T Environmental & Infrastructure, a Florida-based environmental solutions provider, has announced the official opening of its Space Coast region office at 1855 Shepard Drive in Titusville. The new facility is 10,000 square feet on 5 acres. The company helps fulfill the environmental regulatory compliance needs of clients for remediation, emergency response,… [Continue Reading]