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Friday, May 1, 2026 · Merritt Island
Spring Bite is Heating Up – Mahi, Kings & Tuna Showing Strong!
Merritt Island anglers are enjoying a strong start to the spring fishing season, with mahi-mahi, kingfish, and blackfin tuna making notable appearances in local waters.
Spring Bite is Heating Up – Mahi, Kings & Tuna Showing Strong!
Merritt Island anglers are enjoying a strong start to the spring fishing season, with excellent reports of mahi-mahi, kingfish, and tuna catches offshore.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Florida Tourism Explodes 15% in Q1, Fueled by Global Surge
Florida shattered records with a 15% visitor boom in the first quarter of 2026, welcoming millions more from abroad and boosting the state's economy. Governor Ron DeSantis hailed the surge as proof of the Sunshine State's unbeatable appeal. From Miami beaches to Orlando theme parks, international travelers are pouring in like never before.
Friday, May 1, 2026
South Florida's Older Condos Surge in Sales Amid Affordability Crunch
In a twist defying luxury trends, South Florida's aging condos are flying off the market faster than new builds, drawing remote workers priced out of gleaming towers. Owners rush to sell ahead of looming financial cliffs from post-Surfside laws, creating bargains in Miami-Dade and beyond. But statewide condo prices plummet, signaling a buyer's paradise with risks.
Friday, May 1, 2026
JAXPORT's Jax Forward Strategy Fuels Florida Job Boom
Jacksonville's port is surging ahead with record cargo volumes and multimillion-dollar expansions, creating tens of thousands of high-paying jobs across Florida. CEO Eric Green unveiled the 'Jax Forward' blueprint at the 2026 State of the Ports address, spotlighting a transformative year that bolsters the state's logistics powerhouse status. From deeper harbors to greener cranes, these moves promise billions in economic firepower for Northeast Florida.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Orlando breaks tourism record as Universal, Disney fuel Central Florida boom
Orlando welcomed more than 75 million visitors in 2024, shattering tourism records as Universal's $7 billion Epic Universe and Disney's $60 billion expansion reshape the destination. The competition between theme park giants is driving longer stays, higher spending, and record hotel bookings across Central Florida.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Space Florida Locks in New Launch Deals, Boosting Cape Canaveral Jobs
Space Florida has secured fresh commercial launch contracts, positioning Cape Canaveral as a rocket hub amid surging demand. These deals promise hundreds of high-wage jobs and millions in investments for Florida's Space Coast. From Firefly Aerospace to Blue Origin, the state's aerospace sector is blasting off.
Friday, May 1, 2026
No Local Impact from Air Liquide's Shaanxi Expansion
Air Liquide's expansion of an oxygen facility in Shaanxi, China, has no direct impact on Merritt Island's local community or operations.
Friday, May 1, 2026
New Technology Promises Low-Carbon Future, But Local Impact Unclear
Air Liquide's new technology for converting ammonia to hydrogen at an industrial scale could impact future energy landscapes, with Merritt Island residents watching for local implications.
Friday, May 1, 2026
No Local Impact from Air Liquide's Shaanxi Expansion
An Air Liquide expansion in Shaanxi, China, will not impact the company's Merritt Island operations or local community.
Friday, May 1, 2026
No Local Impact from Air Liquide's Shaanxi Expansion
Merritt Island residents are advised that Air Liquide's expansion of an oxygen facility in Shaanxi, China, has no direct impact on our local community.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Global Company Air Liquide Announces Sustainability Success, No Local Impact Reported on Merritt Island
Global industrial gas company Air Liquide announced the successful completion of the sustainability dimension of its strategic plan, with no direct impact reported for Merritt Island.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Merritt Island High School Band Boosters Announce Spring Fundraiser
Merritt Island High School Band Boosters are holding their annual Spring Fundraiser, a car wash and bake sale, on Saturday, April 20, 2026, to support the band program.
Friday, May 1, 2026