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Latest news & interesting stories from Florida's Space Coast. FLORIDA TODAY, part of the USA TODAY Network. Send news tips to breakingnews @floridatoday .com

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After a nearly three-week long investigation, Melbourne Police said in a report that allegations of a transgender student assaulting a girl in the bathroom at Johnson Middle School were unfounded.
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And here they are! The astronauts selected for NASA's Commercial Crew Program and their assignments. SpaceX left, Boeing on the right.
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SpaceX's KPLO Falcon 9 mission lifted off at 7:08 p.m. EDT from Pad 40 less than thirteen hours after the sunrise launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V from neighboring Pad 41 which occurred at 6:29 a.m. EDT.
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FSU softball star lets emotions, bat carry her to pros in Viera
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40% of all books banned in U.S. public schools during the 2022-23 school year happened in Florida, according to a new report from PEN America. Here's how the numbers break down. #bookbans #bannedbooks
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Melbourne cancer patient gets his wish, meeting his favorite actor, Adam Sandler http://t.co/EUffNNTppT http://t.co/8wul2yLPmZ
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Asbestos was found in three products from Claire's and one from Justice, the FDA said. The agency said Claire's has refused to recall its products.
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Two candidates said Sheriff Wayne Ivey has been pushing for them to leave the field and throw their support behind his favored candidates. In exchange, they say, Ivey has offered them political jobs worth up to $50,000 a year.
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Katharine the great white shark found alive off West Palm Beach-- and she's huge! @shark_katherine
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#BREAKING : Florida approves medical marijuana amendment #Election2016
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. @Shark_Katharine pops up off Vero Beach Wed. night. Welcome back, Katharine. We missed you! #sharksareourfriends
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Police have determined accusations of child abuse in the case of a 7-year-old girl with Down Syndrome who came home from school with a mask tied to her face were "unfounded."
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Until recently, Oath Keepers were believed to have only about 5,000 members across the country, but new leaked information indicates membership could be as high as 38,000.
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Sen. Rick Scott wants a new law that would prevent drug companies from charging Americans more than prices paid in other industrialized nations.
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Satellite High grad Ashlyn Harris is used to saving the day with her gloves. But Friday, the Orlando Pride goalie transformed into a midfielder and added to her highlight reel with a late assist.
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The front page of Friday's Florida Today. Godspeed, John Glenn.
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Join FLORIDA TODAY as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing! Meet the people, explore the places and experience the stories that forever made our little strip of Florida beach the Space Coast: #Apollo50 #SpaceCoast
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Buzz Aldrin, now 87, will fly with the USAF Thunderbirds on Sunday at the Melbourne Air and Space Show.
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Good morning, Space Coast. http://t.co/pswYmratKP
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His sole motivation for qualifying last week, just 24 hours before the deadline, was to close the primary election, he said, denying Democrats and unaffiliated voters in the district a voice in the selection of their new commissioner.
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Miami state Sen. Annette Taddeo is expected to jump into the Democratic race for governor Monday, joining a pair of prominent contenders with a head start on efforts to unseat Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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In July 1984, cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya became the 1st woman to walk in space. 34 years later, NASA announced the 1st all-female spacewalk
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Brevard schools to add CPR training as graduation requirement
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Is that you @Shark_Katharine ? Video: Great white shark jumps out of water, jaws wide open #Sharks @OCEARCH #Yikes
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Katharine the Shark is hanging out off Brevard today @Shark_Katharine
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Alligator wanders into downtown Melbourne during Hurricane Irma
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Christmas in Florida means waves of fun and holiday cheer
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Is that you @Shark_Katharine ? Video: Great white shark jumps out of water, jaws wide open #Sharks @OCEARCH #Yikes
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Man points rifle at Brevard County Sheriff's deputy:
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Thousands could turn out for Sunday's targeted launch of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy, causing traffic and parking issues along the Space Coast.
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Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried and School Board member Jennifer Jenkins both call on Gov. Ron DeSantis not to appeal a court ruling allowing school districts to mandate masks.
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UPDATED: Three teens arrested in violent Satellite Beach attack http://t.co/jTKuEqFniw #Brevard http://t.co/7fUSMzMmU7
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Brevard woman becomes New England Patriots cheerleader
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The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is set to offer guests a new bus tour to learn more about the United States' early space program.
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Manatee rescue taking place in Satellite Beach drainage pipe http://t.co/IsWHNhizbm http://t.co/YfLcBQdNfL
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The firestorm surrounding Covington Catholic has brought to light that one of the school's most prominent graduates happens to be President Trump's top White House attorney.
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New space book teaches kids about wonders of solar system
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Ashlyn Harris collected her second straight World Cup medal with Sunday's win
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Holy Trinity/Florida Gators product Marcus Maye of the NY Jets sponsored a youth football camp Saturday at Max K. Rodes Park.
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Breaking: 19-year-old Gaige Robbins, who attracted scores of supporters in his battle with lymphoma, has died. http://t.co/u13AaFlvGG
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Sen. Rick Scott held a press conference at Port Canaveral Tuesday morning pledging to work for $140 million in the budget for Florida ports.
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Photos: Apollo 50th Gala at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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See the first images of the surface of Mars. NASA confirms Perseverance rover has landed safely on Mars
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Student who died at DeLaura Middle recalled as 'really special kid'
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RT @melchercharlene : Sunrise waterspout at Melbourne Beach Florida this morning. http://t.co/yXW41vwoS4
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Buzz Aldrin flies with the Thunderbirds
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Eau Gallie High's Barbara Berry earns PE Teacher of Year honor for Southern District http://t.co/KET2Vxud2H http://t.co/NiQd9gQmVG
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#BREAKING Joe Biden will be the 46th president of the United States, ending a contentious campaign as he defeats incumbent President Donald Trump.
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The library book review process paves the way for a review of 41 books the Brevard chapter of Moms for Liberty has challenged, claiming the books violate Florida obscenity law against providing harmful content to minors.
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. @VanillaIce returns to Brevard, reveals therapeutic family pool: http://t.co/wlMtz0gsYu http://t.co/XvuetmgNWH
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A new TV show will spotlight Brevard food and personalities, starting with soccer star Ashlyn Harris
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Executive: Kennedy Space Center now top-ranked attraction over Orlando's Disney World
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Video: Great white shark spotted off Treasure Coast @Shark_Katharine #GWS #GreatWhiteShark #Sharks #Florida
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SeaWorld brings rescued sea turtles to #Brevard waters
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'He saved my life': Joshua Quick fought off yoga studio gunman with vacuum cleaner, broom
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Ping! Katharine the shark may be on her way to Brevard ... and might be pregnant!
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Guest columnist @davidmweissman of Palm Bay is a former Republican who officially joined the Democratic Party in 2019. #politics
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According to documents obtained by White Coat Waste Project, Washington spent $1.68 million on tests involving 44 beagle puppies. Some of the research included cutting the puppies vocal cords so their yelps of pain wouldn't distract the experiment.
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About 75 protesters rallied outside Brevard Public Schools' district office Friday morning, holding signs with messages about free speech and not banning books.
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The USAF Thunderbirds will roar into Brevard twice next year for air shows in Brevard
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12-foot great white shark pings off Melbourne, then Titusville
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"Jenkins just put your project and special Olympics funding on the veto list," Fine wrote to a West Melbourne City Councilman.
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Alex Powers, Amanda Lorenz have sparked Pride to eight wins in a row
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