Meghan Moriarty

Jacksonville

Anchor/Reporter for @ActionNewsJax | @UofMaryland alum | NJ girl | #AMnewser👩🏻‍💻:[email protected]

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Cocoa Beach opts for 'drone spectacular' over July 4 fireworks

4 weeks ago | wesh.com | Meghan Moriarty

A popular beach town in Brevard County is swapping out its traditional fireworks display for what it calls a "drone spectacular."The city of Cocoa Beach is opting for a drone show during the 4th of July weekend celebration. The city is also celebrating 100 years of Cocoa Beach history. The environmentally friendly alternative means no loud noises or trash to pick up the following day. “It’s comparable in price. It’s viewed from a much larger area.
Florida push for NASA headquarters gains momentum as federal cuts loom

4 weeks ago | wesh.com | Meghan Moriarty

Federal budget cuts could play a role in bringing NASA headquarters to the Space Coast. Gov. Ron DeSantis said he spoke with Elon Musk on Monday about the booming industry, pushing to bring the headquarters to Florida. “They don’t need to be in Washington, D.C.,” DeSantis said. The governor has been vocal about the move. Sen. Ashley Moody has also previously chimed in with support, and even the CEO of Space Florida said it "makes sense."“We’ve raised it with the president.
First Flight 2 helicopter set to improve critical care in Brevard

1 month ago | wesh.com | Meghan Moriarty

REQUEST A FREE MAINTENANCE KIT. AND BREVARD COUNTY HEALTH FIRST OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED ITS FIRST FLIGHT, TWO CHOPPER, INTO SERVICE TODAY. THE DOUBLED AIR AMBULANCE PROGRAM WILL NOW PROVIDE FASTER RESPONSE TIMES AND EMERGENCY CARE, ESPECIALLY AS ROCKLEDGE HOSPITAL IS SET TO CLOSE NEXT MONTH. NOW, HERE IS A LOOK AT FIRST FLIGHT TWO AT THE SPACE COAST REGIONAL AIRPORT IN TITUSVILLE.
Rockledge health care workers and community members rally to save hospital

1 month ago | wesh.com | Meghan Moriarty

Dozens of health care workers and community members took to the streets outside Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital following the announcement that it will close on April 22. “Our community needs this hospital," intensive care unit nurse Matt Price said. "Without this hospital, care is going to be delayed, and people are potentially going to die.”There have been heightened emotions surrounding the closure of the hospital that has served the area for decades.
Canaveral Harbor Sand Bypass project on track for major savings and beach protection

1 month ago | wesh.com | Meghan Moriarty

Lawmakers, engineers, and members of the Port Authority provided an update on the monthslong Canaveral Harbor Sand Bypass project during a visit to Jetty Park on Thursday. “It’s a bigger, better project,” senior project manager Chris Ren said. This year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is taking a different approach to rebuilding the beaches.
Brevard County residents rally to save Rockledge Hospital

1 month ago | wesh.com | Meghan Moriarty

Residents and medical staff in Brevard County are rallying to save Rockledge Hospital from closing on April 7.Orlando Health announced in February that it will close Rockledge Hospital and build a new facility in its place.Since then, there have been calls to keep the hospital open or find another solution. A group called 'Save Rockledge Hospital' is hosting a rally to advocate for keeping the hospital open.
Melbourne doctor's license restricted after hepatitis C infections linked to clinic

1 month ago | wesh.com | Meghan Moriarty

DOCTOR’S LICENSE HAS BEEN RESTRICTED. THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IS NOW RESTRICTING A MELBOURNE DOCTOR’S LICENSE AFTER THREE PATIENTS TESTED POSITIVE FOR HEPATITIS C. WE WENT TO THE CLINIC ON NORTH HARBOR CITY BOULEVARD, NOT FAR FROM WICKHAM PARK. WE WERE TOLD BY STAFF THAT THEY COULDN’T COMMENT RIGHT NOW BECAUSE IT’S AN ACTIVE INVESTIGATION, AND THEY WOULDN’T BE ISSUING ANY STATEMENTS.
NASA Causeway Bridge opens ahead of schedule in Brevard County

1 month ago | wesh.com | Meghan Moriarty

The NASA Causeway Bridge in Brevard County is officially open six months ahead of schedule.The bridge spans 4,025 feet and not only stretches wider with four lanes but also stands taller."This is a great project that is improving connectivity and commerce, and we’re just glad that the community and the space industry are going to reap the benefits of this great project," said Tim Freed, the Florida Department of Transportation communications manager.Drivers heading westbound will use the new...
Former day care teacher arrested on child abuse charges

1 month ago | krdo.com | Meghan Moriarty

By Meghan MoriartyClick here for updates on this story MELBOURNE, Florida (WESH) — A former Melbourne day care teacher has been arrested and charged with child abuse. The owner of Jellybean Junction received a call Friday about one of his teachers who had pulled a child by the arm and then thrown him on the ground inside a classroom, according to an arrest affidavit. Savannah Keys, 20, was immediately pulled from the classroom while staff investigated.
Former Melbourne day care teacher arrested on child abuse charges

1 month ago | wesh.com | Meghan Moriarty

A former Melbourne day care teacher has been arrested and charged with child abuse.The owner of Jellybean Junction received a call Friday about one of his teachers who had pulled a child by the arm and then thrown him on the ground inside a classroom, according to an arrest affidavit.Savannah Keys, 20, was immediately pulled from the classroom while staff investigated.The owner later terminated Keys via email and notified the child's parents.Melbourne police and the Department of Children and...

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