Florida’s east coast has changed a lot over the centuries, but one thing that’s held its ground—name and all—is Mosquito Lagoon. While other places in the region have shed their buggy branding in favor of more marketable names, Mosquito Lagoon remains the last major waterway in Florida to retain its original moniker.
So where did the name “Mosquito Lagoon” come from, and why did it stick?
After significant setbacks during recent Starship missions, SpaceX rebounded and completed nearly all of its objectives during Starship’s 10th test flight. SpaceX had been trying to launch the mission for the past several days, but…
SpaceX is targeting as early as Sunday, August 24th for the next flight of Starship from Starbase, Texas. SpaceX will be launching Starship for the first time since Starship 36 exploded during static fire testing at Massey’s in June. Starship 37 and Super Heavy Booster 16 will be used for the flight test.
A Florida man learned the hard way that sharks don’t have much patience posing for photos.
Shawn Meuse was posing with a lemon shark on a beach in Boca Grande when the animal turned on him, sinking its teeth into his leg. The moment of the shark bite was caught on video and quickly spread across social media.
In a move that has shocked no one and confused absolutely everybody, the federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has once again updated its lengthy and mind-bending list of what you can and can’t bring on a…
Vulcan-Centaur Lifting Off On A National Security Mission Photo: Eric Moore, FMN
Acting NASA Administrator Sean P. Duffy says the agency is changing course—and in a big way. In an interview this week, Duffy made it clear that NASA will be putting much of its Earth and climate science work on the back burner and focusing almost entirely on space exploration.
Publix, Satellite Beach Photo: Barbara Ingram/Google Reviews
It could only be “Florida Man”. Shoppers at a Publix on Highway A1A in Satellite Beach got more than BOGO deals last Sunday — they also got an accidental tour through what police say was one man’s personal revenge gallery.
Lake Winterset brawl. Photo: Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Here’s your roundup of Florida headlines from the past 24 hours !
1. Man Convicted for Impaling Girlfriend with Bedpost
In Hallandale Beach, Adam Crespo (49) was found guilty of second-degree murder for the 2019 death of his girlfriend, Silvia Galva (32). The Broward County jury deliberated for under two hours before reaching a verdict. Prosecutors countered Crespo’s claim that it was a tragic accident, citing the wound’s angle and depth as evidence of intent. A friend heard the couple arguing, followed by Galva’s scream, before Crespo called for help. Prosecutor Jaclyn Broudy stated he was “pissed off and wanted her out.” Sentencing is set for October 31. — Read more.
ULA’s Vulcan-Centaur with the USSF-106 payloads lifts off on August 12, 2025 Photo: Charles Boyer / Florida Media Now
As Space Coast skies faded into night, United Launch Alliance launched their Vulcan-Centaur rocket from Space Launch Complex-41 at 7:59 PM Eastern Time, carrying the classified USSF-106 mission for the U.S. Space Force. The evening launch, near the end of the one-hour window, was a successful return for the vehicle after its near-catastrophic solid rocket failure in its last launch in October, 2024.
ZeroEyes uses AI to detect weapons and immediately alert staff and police. Photo: ZeroEyes
The ghosts of the 2018 mass shooting at Stoneman-Douglas High School still haunt teachers, administrators, students, and families across the nation. A relatively new AI technology promises to significantly reduce the probability of such an event happening again.
Once upon a time, hurricane season in Florida came with more than just storm preparations—it also heralded the arrival of Publix’s quirky and colorful hurricane‑themed cakes. These confections featured swirls in blue, red, green, and white frosting, mimicking storm radar imagery. Many were emblazoned with tongue‑in‑cheek messages like “Leave Florida Alone”, “Go Away”, or even mock “hurricane checklists”—a humorous nod to the brewing weather outside.
SpaceX, NASA and the Crew 11 astronauts beat the clouds and rain showers and launched before summer showers washed over Kennedy Space Center today, but just barely. With dark skies and rain rapidly advancing from the south, liftoff of SpaceX’s 18th crewed flight was at 11:43 AM ET from venerable Launch Complex 39A. Crew 11’s four astronauts are now on their way to the International Space Station after today’s launch, with an expected arrival time at the orbital outpost around 3 AM ET tomorrow, August 2.
