Good Morning! On this day in 1998, Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches its end in November, the odds of Florida being struck by a tropical system are fading. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, just 16 tropical cyclones have come within 30 miles of the Florida coast during November since records began in the mid-1800s. Soon, we can all take a collective sigh of relief.
If you’re tired of sleepless nights, weak flow, and feeling chained to the bathroom, you’ll be genuinely surprised by what scientists at Harvard just revealed about prostate growth. Today’s sponsor, Viriflow, has the details.
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Port St. Lucie School Bombing Hoax
A TikTok video warning of an impending bombing at Southport Middle School in Port St. Lucie caused panic before it was discovered to be a hoax from a 14-year-old who is now in police custody.
The video circulated among students and parents and included text that read, “On Monday The 20th Southport middle Is getting bombed by me Stay home alright.“
Concerned parents flooded the Port St. Lucie Police Department on Sunday night, prompting detectives to launch an investigation to identify the person behind the TikTok alias “Benjamin Franklyn.”
Within five hours, police identified a Southport Middle School student who admitted to posting the video as a prank. Police said no explosives or materials were found, but the teen was charged with one count of electronic threats to kill, do bodily injury, or conduct an act of terrorism.
Cocoa to Reapply for Brightline Station
Cocoa officials are preparing to reapply for almost $50 million in federal funding that could transform the city into a major transportation hub connecting Central Florida to Miami.
Brevard County’s plan to get a passenger rail Brightline station in Cocoa hit a setback last year when a $47 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration was denied.
At an Oct. 14 meeting of the Brevard County Commission, Commissioner Thad Altman said his conversations with the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization had given him hope that the project would be eligible for federal funding.
The proposed stop off Clearlake Road, near State Roads 524 and 528, would connect directly to Brightline’s existing Orlando-to-Miami route, positioning Cocoa as a gateway between Central Florida attractions and South Florida’s metropolitan areas.
NASA Could Sideline SpaceX in Race to the Moon
NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy said on Monday that the U.S. space agency will reopen a contract to build the Human Landing System (HLS) for the Artemis III mission, which aims to land astronauts on the moon. The contract was originally awarded to SpaceX.
“I love SpaceX; it’s an amazing company. The problem is, they’re behind … and we’re in a race against China,” Duffy said. “So I’m going to open up the contract. I’m going to let other space companies compete with SpaceX.“
A NASA spokesperson said SpaceX and Blue Origin, as well as the entire space industry, have until Oct. 29 to submit plans “for how NASA can increase the cadence of our mission to the moon.”
Blue Origin is currently developing its Blue Moon lander, which is slated to debut on Artemis V. Other current Artemis contractors include Boeing, which is building a portion of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS), and Lockheed Martin, the lead contractor for NASA’s Orion capsule.
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Can you believe prostate growth has nothing to do with your age or testosterone levels? Harvard researchers just revealed the real cause: a a thick, chalky sludge that clogs your prostate like limestone in an old pipe.
This stuff wraps around your bladder and urethra, hardens over time, and forces your body to beg for relief with constant urges, weak dribbles, and keeping you awake at night. Fortunately, there’s a natural way to dissolve it. This can be dissolved naturally. In fact, a doctor from Kentucky proved it by creating a 15-second method that flushes the toxic gunk straight out of your system, shrinks your prostate, boosts your stream, and gives you back your freedom.
➤ Palm Beach County: Leaders reported a 60% decline in drug overdose deaths compared to three years ago, crediting a crackdown on fraudulent drug treatment and sober home facilities. (More)
➤ Polk County: Gov. Ron DeSantis and Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue announced that an aerial test bed for flying cabs at the department’s SunTrax facility will be the test site for future “vertiports” in urban areas that could serve as hubs for short aerial commutes by battery-powered aircraft. (More)
➤ Port St. Lucie: On Monday, at a specially called meeting, the city council approved a $27.5 million expenditure to build a 6,000-seat soccer stadium for a United Soccer League team, despite a resident petition against the measure. (See Rendering)
➤ Sarasota County: The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Sarasota resident’s challenge to Florida’s closed primary election system, upholding a U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that found the system within the bounds of the Constitution. (More)
➤ Bushnell: County leaders are working to eliminate a smell that is suspected to be coming from the Heart of Florida Landfill, which has violated its permit conditions and regulatory requirements. (More)
➤ Atlantic Beach: Pie Heaven Bakery Cafe, located near Naval Station Mayport, is giving away free chicken pot pies to any government worker who is not receiving paychecks due to the federal shutdown. (See Photos)
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➤ Orlando City SC plays the Chicago Fire tonight in the MLS Wild Card game with a chance to make the playoffs. The game kicks off at 8:30. (More)
➤ Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic open their NBA regular season tonight at home against the Miami Heat. The revamped Magic are eight-point favorites. (More)
➤Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is expected to miss most of the NFL season after breaking his collarbone on Monday night against the Lions. The injury likely means he’ll miss out on 1,000 receiving yards this season, snapping his 11-year streak. (More)
➤ Joe R. Lee, the manager of the first-ever Red Lobster in Lakeland, died on Monday at the age of 85. Lee became chairman and CEO of Darden Restaurants, which owned Red Lobster until 2014. (More)
➤ AIR, an electric aircraft company, demonstrated its “Tesla for the Air” at the Indiantown Airport, showcasing a two-seater aircraft that takes off and lands vertically like a helicopter, but flies like a traditional winged aircraft. (See Photo)
➤ Van Leeuwen Ice Cream will celebrate the grand opening of its new Palm Beach Gardens scoop shop on Oct. 23 with $1 scoops. (More)
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Harvard scientists just revealed prostate growth isn’t caused by age or testosterone—but by a thick, chalky sludge clogging your prostate like limestone in an old pipe. This buildup wraps around your bladder and urethra, causing weak dribbles, constant urges, and sleepless nights.
Fortunately, a Kentucky doctor discovered a 15-second method to flush it out naturally. Watch how here.
➤ Satchel’s Pizza in Gainesville was named the best pizza place in the state by digital media company Tasting Table. (See List)
➤ Willie Jackson, a Disney World photographer said to have an “infectious personality and great attitude,” was awarded the prestigious Walt Disney Legacy Award. Only 1% of cast members are given the honor. (See Photo)
➤ St. Petersburg’shistoric Cake House is for sale for $2.15 million. The 1923 Beach Drive estate was designed by the same architect behind Dunedin’s famed Fenway Hotel. (See Listing)
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Port St. Lucie School Bombing Hoax
