CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cape Canaveral’s early planned rocket launch Thursday morning did not happen for United Launch Alliance after a technical problem prompted the team to go down. What you need to know The new launch is scheduled for 2:04 p.m., Saturday, August 29th A SpaceX launch has been …
Read More »Florida to release genetically modified mosquitoes
FLORIDA – Following lengthy federal and state proceedings, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District this week approved a plan to release more than 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes in the Keys region to combat an invasive, disease-carrying species of the insect. The genetically modified mosquitoes, named OX5034 by Oxitec, the …
Read More »CDC advises people to wear masks without valves, valves
NATIONWIDE – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released new guidelines on wearing face masks during the coronavirus pandemic, advising people not to wear masks with valves or valves. What you need to know CDC advises against using face masks with valves or valves Experts say that valves …
Read More »Atlantic storm upgraded to potential tropical cyclone nine
The tropical system we have been monitoring in the Atlantic has been designated Tropical Cyclone Potential Nine on Tuesday with tropical storm warnings now published for much of the eastern Caribbean. What you need to know Another tropical storm in the Atlantic likely to form this week The next named …
Read More »Walmart, other retailers start demanding masks this week
Orlando, Florida. As a new week begins, more major retailers will begin requiring customers to put on facial covers. What you need to know Walmart, Lowe’s, Walgreens among retailers requiring skins on Monday Retailers: mix of local mask orders creating confusion Southeast grocery stores do not demand masks, fear “undue …
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