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New court documents reveal even more ways DOGE improperly accessed and shared sensitive personal data last year — and how that data appears to have been used to advance dubious fraud claims.
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Surrounded by family in the band and in the audience, John Fogerty bookends solo material with the rock and roll staples of Creedence Clearwater Revival. -
Eric Lee/NPRThe 2026 Tiny Desk Contest, our annual search for the next great undiscovered artist, is now officially open for entries.
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8th Annual Run for the Kids Challenge Benefits Brevard-based Organizations. Joseph Werner, owner of Child and Family Consultants, Director of the Brevard Autism Coalition, and Co-Director of One Voice Florida, describes the series. -
Merritt Island Wildlife Association Provides Advocacy & Fundraising for the Wildlife Refuge. Rochelle Hood, Executive Director, describes the group's mission and how you can be involved in Citizen Science Projects.
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Douglas Soule/WUSFFlorida House supporters of redistricting want to do it during the legislative session, which begins in mid-January. But the Senate president and Gov. Ron DeSantis want to wait for a court decision. -
Douglas Soule/WUSFNeither the House, the Senate, or Gov. Ron DeSantis seem to be on the same page about how to approach redistricting. But opponents are unified, saying it would be undemocratic and unlawful.
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AP/NASAFour people from NASA's Crew-11 mission splashed down off San Diego, successfully completing five months aboard the International Space Station. The trip was cut short due to a medical issue. -
Eric Gay/APStarship, the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built, thundered into the evening sky from the southern tip of Texas.
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A winter storm is expected to wallop a huge chunk of the U.S. from the southwest, into the Plains, the Deep South, and the eastern seaboard. Heavy snow, ice, sleet and freezing rain are forecast. -
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said Wednesday he had agreed to join U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, after his office earlier criticized makeup of the board. -
The Melbourne Chamber Music Society presents the Chicago Piano Quartet on January 9th and the Zimbalist Piano Trio on January 30th. Diane Taylor, Board Member, describes the upcoming concerts. -
Waterway Warriors Kick off 2026 with 2 Shoreline Cleanups! Sharon Noll, one of the co-founders of the group talks about the successes achieved in 2025 and new events in 2026. -
Waste Management Recycles for Brevard. Connie Lea, Special Projects Coordinator, talks about recycling efforts in our area and how you can help reduce waste. -
Astronaut Shell Club Hosts Shell Show January 17 & 18, 2026 @ Wickham Park Community Center. Suzy Kedzierski, a member of the club, shares details of the event. -
NPR Music critics, editors and Tiny Desk producers each singled out one album they would recommend to anyone who came calling. The elite, no-skips albums of the year.
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The breadth of music talent on the Space Coast is fantastic. Here is a tasty sampling of some of our favorites so far.
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