Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
Good morning, Palm Bay.
The Blue Angels will headline the Air Dot Show on April 11–12 at Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach — marking America’s 250th anniversary and the 40th anniversary of NASA’s first shuttle launch — where thousands will watch high-speed jet maneuvers above the Atlantic.
Gas prices increased by about $1.05 in Florida over the 24 days since the Iran War began on Feb.
28—local stations in Port Orange, Daytona Beach, and DeLand reported rates above the state average. The trend points to higher fuel costs for drivers in the area.
Since the Iran War began on Feb.
28, fuel and grocery prices have risen in Florida as stores report higher costs—diesel is up by $1.51 a gallon and trucking expenses for imports increased by over $500. Consumers may face these higher costs in local shops today.
Florida women’s basketball hired former Rhode Island coach Tammi Reiss on Monday to lead the Gators.
The move comes as the team seeks to improve its NCAA Tournament record with a roster that features McDonald’s All-Americans Laila Reynolds and Me’Arah O’Neal.
Today, the Eastern Florida State College softball team moved up to No. 9 in the NJCAA poll after winning four straight games last week and will play a doubleheader at Miami Dade College at 2 p.m. before hosting No. 6 Santa Fe College on Thursday.
Coach Bob Collins earned his 500th win as Eau Gallie defeated Bloomington Purple Raiders 10-2 today at USSSA Stadium in Viera during Cocoa Beach Spring Training, and the team aims to turn its season around with fewer than a dozen games remaining.
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