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Haridopolos: House-passed spending minibus includes Space Coast funding for lagoon, schools, and sheriff’s aviation unit

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January 13, 2026

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Brevard County to Host Save Our Indian River Lagoon Workshop in Palm Bay

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January 8, 2026

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Draft Permit Would Allow Blue Origin to Discharge Nearly 500,000 Gallons of Wastewater Daily Into Indian River Lagoon System

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December 1, 2025

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"One way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait OPEN, SAFE, and FREE!" - President DONALD J. TRUMP ... See MoreSee Less

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UF Shuts Down College Republicans Chapter — Now a First Amendment Lawsuit Is Coming ... See MoreSee Less

University of Florida Deactivates College Republicans Chapter After Antisemitism Controversy; Lawsuit Threatened - The Space Coast Rocket

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The University of Florida has deactivated its College Republicans chapter following allegations of antisemitic conduct. The group disputes the decision and says it plans a First Amendment lawsuit.

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FARMERS FACE SURGING COSTS AS WHITE HOUSE SIGNALS POSSIBLE NEW BAILOUTSDuring a recent White House press gaggle, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the administration is open to providing additional financial aid to U.S. farmers as production costs continue to skyrocket.The biggest issue right now is fertilizer, which has surged more than 30% in some markets, driven largely by global supply disruptions tied to tensions affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for energy and fertilizer inputs.Rollins was asked directly whether another bailout for farmers concerned about fertilizer costs was being considered.Her response:“Everything is on the table.”But fertilizer isn’t the only cost crushing farmers this season.Diesel prices are also jumping again, and that matters enormously in agriculture.Farmers rely on diesel for nearly every step of food production:• Running tractors and combines• Irrigation pumps• Grain dryers• Transporting crops to elevators and processors• Trucking food across the countryWhen diesel spikes, it raises the cost of planting, harvesting, and transporting food. Those costs eventually ripple through the entire supply chain, meaning higher food prices at the grocery store.According to agricultural economists, fuel and fertilizer are typically the two largest input costs for crop farmers, especially for corn and wheat producers who rely heavily on nitrogen-based fertilizers like urea.The administration has already provided more than $20 billion in farm subsidies since 2025, including $12 billion announced in December, aimed at stabilizing farmers facing volatile global markets.The debate now is whether these payments are a necessary safety net for America’s food supply or another example of government policies driving up costs and then attempting to offset them with taxpayer-funded relief.Either way, with planting season approaching and costs rising across the board, farmers say the pressure is building quickly.Watch the video below of Secretary Rollins’ comments and tell us what you think.Do you believe farm subsidies are necessary to protect America’s food supply, or should policy changes focus on lowering the underlying costs farmers are facing? ... See MoreSee Less

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With 100% of votes in, Democrat Andy Thomson becomes the first Democratic mayor of Boca Raton in over 30 years. He won by a single vote. 🔵 Thomson — 7,568🔴 Liebelson — 7,567 ... See MoreSee Less

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Boat stolen Saturday out of Satellite Beach. Please contact Coby Tomlin with any leads. The boat and the trailer. ... See MoreSee Less

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Haridopolos: House-passed spending minibus includes Space Coast funding for lagoon, schools, and sheriff’s aviation unit

Brevard County to Host Save Our Indian River Lagoon Workshop in Palm Bay

Draft Permit Would Allow Blue Origin to Discharge Nearly 500,000 Gallons of Wastewater Daily Into Indian River Lagoon System