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Monday, June 15, 2026 · Rockledge
Port Canaveral Gets $20M Federal Grant for Cargo Berth Upgrades
Port Canaveral secures $20.21 million in federal funding to upgrade two cargo berths handling more than half the port's annual fuel shipments. Construction begins in early 2027.
Police Chief Collier to Address Gun Violence Prevention Tonight in Cocoa
Cocoa Police Chief Evander Collier IV addresses gun violence prevention tonight at The Real Church, with testimony from adults who lost loved ones to firearm violence as children.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Cocoa Police Collects 47 Guns, Recovers Stolen Firearm at Buyback Event
The Cocoa Police Department collected 47 firearms at a buyback event Friday, including one weapon stolen from Rockledge that will be returned to its owner.
Monday, June 15, 2026
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Toro Toro Miami
Toro Toro Miami will offer a four-course prix fixe menu with live entertainment for New Year’s Eve 2024, featuring dishes like Wagyu Short Rib and Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass.
Monday, June 15, 2026
SR 520 Closed in Cocoa After Train Strikes Pedestrian
SR 520 closed in both directions at US 1 and Blake Avenue in Cocoa after a train struck a pedestrian. Drivers should use Dixon Boulevard or Rosa Jones Avenue to bypass the area.
Monday, June 15, 2026
DeSantis Rejects Florida Gas Tax Pause Amid $4/Gallon Spike
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shot down calls to suspend the state's 25-cent gas tax, warning drivers won't feel relief at pumps hitting $4 a gallon. Despite pleas from Democrats and Palm Beach County leaders, he cited past failures and oil market volatility. As global tensions rise, Florida motorists brace for pain at the pump.
Monday, June 15, 2026
DeSantis Signs 9 Key Florida Laws on Safety, Schools and Traffic
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed nine new laws Thursday in Tallahassee, tackling unlicensed drivers, church security and body camera privacy amid rising public safety concerns. Most take effect July 1, joining nearly 60 others passed this year. From stricter traffic penalties to expanded school guardians, the measures aim to bolster security across the Sunshine State.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Florida's Lab-Grown Meat Ban Survives Federal Court Challenge
Nearly two years after Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation banning cultivated meat sales in Florida, a federal appeals court upheld the controversial law as constitutional. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a challenge from California-based Upside Foods, cementing Florida's status as the first state to prohibit lab-grown meat—a move critics say protects the traditional livestock industry rather than consumers.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Florida Launches Mandatory Hurricane Drills Across All 67 Counties
With hurricane season looming just weeks away, Florida's Division of Emergency Management has rolled out mandatory public safety drills statewide to sharpen readiness. The initiative targets all 67 counties, urging residents to stock seven days of supplies and master evacuation protocols. Officials warn that recent storms underscore the need for swift action amid rising threats.
Monday, June 15, 2026
DeSantis Greenlights UFC, Colleges in Florida's New License Plates
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill unleashing eight new specialty license plates, from UFC fighters to South Florida high schools and military academies. Drivers can start pre-ordering Oct. 1, but only if 3,000 vouchers sell in two years. With over 2.3 million special tags already on roads, these could boost scholarships, mental health and more.
Monday, June 15, 2026