SpaceX has confirmed a May 2026 launch date for Starship Version 3 from Brevard County. The company announced the schedule during a press briefing at the Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday. The launch will take place from Launchpad 39A, a site previously used for Apollo and Space Shuttle missions. Engineers are currently conducting final tests on the spacecraft's propulsion system. The mission aims to test new heat shield technology for deep space travel. Nearby, residents of Melbourne reported a plane crash off the coast on May 12. Emergency crews rescued 11 passengers from the water. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident. At Lori Wilson Park, three green sea turtles were released back into the ocean on Wednesday. The turtles were rehabilitated at the Brevard County Aquarium after being found injured last month. Meanwhile, a Holy Trinity High School graduate is making headlines in New York. The actor stars as Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of 'Chicago.' The performance runs through June 2026. In other local news, Florida officials halted imports of two-toed sloths this week following a controversy over their treatment in captivity. The decision came after a petition signed by over 10,000 residents. Health First Medical Center's trauma director spoke about improvements in emergency response times after the plane crash. The hospital reported a 15% reduction in wait times for critical care patients since March.