Brevard News

Eastern Florida State College to Close Wednesday and Thursday Due to Potential Impacts from Hurricane Idalia

Eastern Florida State College leadership made the decision on Tuesday to cancel all classes and events planned for Wednesday, August 30 and Thursday, August 31 due to the potential impact of Hurricane Idalia which is on track to make landfall on Florida’s northwest Gulf Coast Wednesday morning. The National Hurricane Center has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Brevard County as Hurricane Idalia prepares to make landfall on the Florida Gulf Coast Wednesday morning. […]

Brevard News

NHC: Brevard County Now Under Tropical Storm Warning as Idalia Curns into the Gulf, Predicted to Become Cat 3 Hurricane

The National Hurricane Center has issued a Tropical Storm Watch on Monday evening for Brevard County, which means there are tropical storm conditions possible within 48 hours. Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to strengthen to a hurricane before it makes landfall over Florida, possibly near the state’s Big Bend area. At this time, no evacuations have been ordered for the Space Coast, stay tuned to Space Coast Daily for updates. […]

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Remembering Banana River Naval Air Station Fox Terrier Mascot, Second Class ‘Skippy’ After 80 Years

One such animal was “Skippy,” who was the mascot of Headquarters Squadron 12, or Hedron 12, stationed at Banana River Naval Air Station (BRNAS), which became Patrick Air Force Base in 1950, and now, Patrick Space Force Base. Skippy, above, was assigned a service number of 000-00-01, and given the rating of “Mascot, Second Class.” He would later earn his wings which he proudly wore on his specially designed flight jacket. […]

Brevard News

Idalia Conditions Could Prompt Closure of Mathers Bridge to Boating Traffic, Will Remain Open to Vehicle Traffic

In anticipation of increasing winds and declining weather conditions due to impending Tropical Storm/Hurricane Idalia, Mathers Bridge may be closed to boating traffic as early as 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29. The 700-foot-long swing span bridge was built in 1927 and connects South Tropical Trail on the southern end of Merritt Island to the western end of Banana River Drive in Indian Harbour Beach. […]