Mick's Morning News- Wednesday

SpaceX Wants To Increase Rocket Launches

(Cape Canaveral, FL) --SpaceX wants to increase rocket launches from Cape Canaveral. The Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing a proposal to increase launches from 50 to 120 annually. Some groups have raised concerns about noise and impacts on airspace and ocean travel. The comment period remains open until Thursday.

Child Shot In Brevard County

(Cocoa, FL) -- A child is hurt after a drive-by shooting in Brevard County. It happened yesterday afternoon in West Cocoa on South Burnett Road. The sheriff's office says about 50 shots were fired outside Cocoa Meat and Produce, and a two-year-old girl was hit. She was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. Deputies believe one of the shooters was a man pushing the girl in a stroller. No arrest has been announced, and there's no word on what led to the shooting.

Deadly Melbourne Shooting Raises Questions About Downtown Safety

(Melbourne, FL)-- There's concern a deadly shooting in Brevard County could give people a false impression. A 19-year-old was shot to death Sunday morning in downtown Melbourne. A man who owns a bar near the scene addressed the city council yesterday. He says he's wondering if his business is even going to survive after this. Vice Mayor David Neuman tells WESH 2 despite concerns, the downtown is very safe. Meanwhile, the alleged shooter is charged with manslaughter, and he's being held without bond. 

Federal Judges Back Orlando Restaurant In Fight Against State Drag Show Law

(Tallahassee, FL)-- A Central Florida business has the backing of some federal judges in its fight over a state law aimed at adult entertainment. A federal appeals court yesterday upheld Hamburger Mary's preliminary injunction to block SB 1438 from taking effect. The law passed two years ago bans kids from attending shows that simulate nudity or sexual acts. Hamburger Mary's holds drag shows it describes as family-friendly, and it's arguing the law violates its First Amendment rights. The judges ruled the law is too vague, and it would restrict minors from consuming speech they have the constitutional right to access. Hamburger Mary's filed the suit while it was still in Orlando, but it has since announced plans to move to Kissimmee.

Miami Lawmaker Slams DeSantis Idea For Rebate Checks

(Miami, FL) -- A Miami Republican accuses the governor of proposing an irresponsible idea. Governor Ron DeSantis has discussed sending homeowners a one thousand dollar property tax rebate check. House Speaker Daniel Perez criticized the plan yesterday. He says the checks do not actually lower tax rates or solve the property-tax problem. Perez says it's the kind of irresponsible idea he associates with California.

DeSantis Calls For Congressional Term Limits

(Tallahassee, FL)-- Governor Ron DeSantis is taking his call for reform to other states. DeSantis signed a resolution last year calling for congressional term limits. He was in Ohio yesterday to encourage officials there to do the same. DeSantis says Florida is one of a dozen states that have passed resolutions through both chambers of the legislature to call for a Term Limits convention. The support of two-thirds of the states are needed to call the convention. DeSantis says DC will never fix itself, and term limits will force members of Congress to focus more on tangible accomplishments and less on reelection.    

Today in History

2010, Space Shuttle Atlantis lifted off for its final planned flight in the space shuttle program after a quarter century of service.

1973, America's first space station Skylab One launched into orbit.

1969, the last Chevrolet Corvair rolled of the line at the Willow Run assembly plant in Ypsilanti, Michigan.