Space Coast Innovation Park Coming to Titusville

The construction of Space Coast Innovation Park, a multi-phase, five-building industrial spaceport complex spanning 100 acres in Titusville, was set into motion on Thursday with a public-private partnership announcement.

Gov. Ron DeSantis presented a ceremonial check for $5.8 million in state grant money to the Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority at the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum hangar at Space Coast Regional Airport.

The funds will cover the lion’s share of a new road leading to the future 1.1-million-square-foot industrial park, with Space Florida and the airport authority helping to cover costs.

The large-scale park designed for high-tech space and aerospace companies, is expected to create more than 900 jobs.

New University Eyes West Palm Beach

A $520 million Vanderbilt University campus may be coming to West Palm Beach, with a final decision expected in October.

The Palm Beach County Commission voted unanimously to negotiate a contract with Vanderbilt to build the campus on 12 county-owned lots on Evernia and Fern Streets.

Vanderbilt representatives said the campus would offer graduate-level business and tech programs.

This proposal follows the previously scrapped effort to bring a University of Florida campus to West Palm Beach.

Florida Has Most Expensive Retirement Towns

Almost half of the most expensive places to retire in the U.S. are located in Florida, according to a recent study.

GoBankingRates analyzed all U.S. cities with a total population greater than 25,000 and with at least 25% of residents aged 65 or older to determine the 50 most expensive retirement towns in America.

Twenty-four of the 50 towns listed are in the Sunshine State. The five highest-ranked Florida towns are Aventura (No. 12), Palm Beach Gardens (No. 14), Boca Raton (No. 15), Palm City (No. 17), and Bonita Springs (No. 18).

No Florida city cracked the top 10, which is dominated by six California cities.

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➤ The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled in favor of including a financial impact statement appearing with Amendment 4 on abortion on the November ballot. (See Details)

➤ State officials approved Duke Energy’s proposed energy rate agreement on Wednesday, allowing the company to raise its base electricity rates by an average of 2% annually from 2025 through 2027. (See Details)

➤ Tallahassee: The Department of Environmental Protection launched The Great Outdoors Initiative this week to expand public access to state parks and to increase outdoor activities, including golf and pickleball, across the state’s park system. Conservation groups are objecting. (More)

➤ Daytona Beach: Hall of Famer Richard Petty will give the command for drivers to start their engines at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at the Daytona International Speedway on Saturday. (See Details)

➤ New Smyrna Beach: Volusia County is cautioning the public on the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Ashby. Water sample testing is underway, as the cyanobacteria can potentially produce dangerous toxins. (See Precautions)

➤ Port Canaveral: City officials reversed their approval of a fast-tracked cruise terminal at North Cargo Berth 8 on Wednesday, bowing to state officials’ concerns that another cruise terminal could jeopardize space industry growth. (More)

➤ Miami: The Museum of Ice Cream will make its permanent home downtown as a 14,000-square-foot immersive experience. A visit includes unlimited ice cream at multiple treat stations. (More)

➤ Jose Siri hit this clutch home run in the late innings to propel the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-2 win over the Oakland Athletics. (Watch Video)

➤ Lake Mary Little League defeated Hawaii in a thrilling 4-3 victory to survive and advance in the Little League World Series. (More)

➤ Florida State football will take on Georgia Tech in Ireland on Saturday, marking the program’s first overseas game. (More) 

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➤ Riviera Beach-based Cheney Brothers is being acquired by Performance Food Group for $1.2 billion. The food distribution company has 11 locations and employs over 550 people. (More)

➤ Miami-based Vector Group’s stock rose 8% on Wednesday after news broke that the tobacco firm is being acquired by Japan’s JT Group in a $2.4 billion deal. (More)

➤ A real-estate firm has objected to a proposed $439 million deal for Orlando Health to buy three hospitals in Brevard and Indian River counties as part of the bankruptcy proceedings of hospital operator Steward Health Care. (More)

➤ Wakulla County oyster farmers say they’re losing business as they compete with out-of-state oysters being imported. (See Details)

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➤ Florida’s second 14-day disaster preparedness sales tax holiday of the summer starts Saturday and runs through Sept. 6. Sales tax-exempt items include pet supplies, batteries, generators, and flashlights. (See Full List)

➤ Orlando: University of Central Florida researchers are developing a treatment for a deadly fungal disease that is destroying mangroves. (Watch Video)

➤ A funnel cloud formed over Heritage Landing Golf & Country Club in northern Lee County on Wednesday. (See It Here)

➤ Fern, a river otter, has found a new home at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford. (See Photos)

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Thursday’s Results:

Are tennis balls yellow or green?

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1. Yellow: 74.7%
2. Green: 25.3%

Which Florida city claims to be the “Sponge Capital of the World”?

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