Animal Incident In Barefoot Bay Escalates
An animal cruelty complaint in Barefoot Bay turned violent when a Brevard County Animal Services officer encountered 53-year-old Craig Wood. Wood, who claimed to be a martial arts expert, became verbally combative and threatened the officer. The situation escalated as Wood jumped a fence and advanced toward the officer, prompting deputies to intervene. Wood was […]
Read MoreMan Arrested For Best Buy Thefts
In a bizarre crime spree across the entire state of Florida, an Orlando man is accused of stealing over $100,000 worth of merchandise from various Best Buy stores. 30 year old Earl Glover allegedly targeted display merchandise like cellphones and laptops, triggering alarms before fleeing. His theft spree, which lasted nearly a year, involved multiple […]
Read MoreThe Launch Schedule Continues
SpaceX successfully launched two rockets back to back this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, a Falcon 9 rocket was launched from here on the Space Coast. Both delivered payloads before the first stage of each rocket returned to make perfect landings on drone ships in the Atlantic Ocean. Another Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to […]
Read MoreBig Palm Bay Fire
Firefighters in Palm Bay battled a fast-moving brush fire near the Space Force Annex on Saturday. It was first reported just before 2pm. Crews worked to control the blaze and protect nearby homes. By 8 Saturday night, the bulk of the fire was extinguished, with efforts focused on hotspots. Evacuations were ordered for homes along […]
Read MoreBrevard Businessman Facing Federal Charges
A Brevard County businessman is accused of human trafficking. Raymond Smith, owner of G & G Roofing in Rockledge, faces accusations of transporting undocumented migrants to the Bahamas for work on his property there. According to federal documents, Smith directed migrants to be transported via vessel to avoid detection, rather than flying with proper documentation. […]
Read MoreSanford Shooting Leaves 10 Injured
In Seminole County, Sheriff’s Detectives report that ten people are recovering after a shooting incident at Cabana Live… a bar in Sanford. A 16-year-old suspect allegedly fired into a crowd during a fistfight, but was quickly apprehended by security. Reportedly, all victims have non-life-threatening injuries. Despite the incident, Cabana Live says they plan to remain […]
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SpaceX Planning Two Weekend Launches
SpaceX is gearing up for another double-header launch weekend from Cape Canaveral, aiming to replicate their recent back-to-back launch success. With two rocket launches planned within 24 hours, the Space Coast is set to witness its 32nd launch of the year. Saturday’s launch from the Kennedy Space Center will deploy Galileo satellites for the European […]
Read MoreCross Dressing Thief Caught
A rather bizarre theft turned heads as deputies from the Glades County Sheriff’s Office uncovered a stolen boat and a suspect in disguise. 33-year-old Joshua Kolotka allegedly stole the boat and attempted to evade capture by dressing as a woman, sporting a blonde wig, blue dress, and sunglasses. Deputies, however, saw through the disguise and […]
Read MoreInsurance Crunch May Be Easing
Florida’s property insurance market, long plagued by high premiums, is showing some signs of improvement, according to the state Office of Insurance Regulation. However, homeowners are still feeling the pinch as they brace for another hurricane season. Premiums continue to rise, with many residents seeing significant increases in their insurance costs. Lawmakers hope that increased […]
Read MoreNew Melbourne Venue Discussed
Brevard County and the City of Melbourne are teaming up on a proposal to create a new venue for the city: the Melbourne Fairgrounds. This potential project aims to provide a space for festivals and events too large for Wickham Park. With both county commissioners and the Melbourne City Council giving the green light to […]
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