Incident At Sebastian Business Leads To 2 Arrests
Two Vero Beach women were arrested for burglarizing a room at Captain Hirams Resort in Sebastian. Sebastian Police responded to a report of unauthorized charges to a hotel room. An employee and housekeeper discovered the room’s door deadbolted and saw two women fleeing through the patio door. The suspects, identified as 36-year-old Kimberly Greer and […]
Read MoreSome ‘EnLightening’ Information
Central Florida has earned the title of “Lightning Capital of the U.S.” due to its high number of lightning-related incidents. The National Weather Service reports that from 1959 to 2004, Florida experienced 2,117 lightning casualties, with over 400 fatalities, surpassing any other state. In comparison, Michigan and North Carolina had 815 and 818 lightning-related injuries […]
Read MoreTropics Becoming More Active
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of low pressure in the western Caribbean that could develop into a tropical system this weekend. While it’s too early to determine if it will impact Florida, the system is expected to move north, potentially affecting the Gulf Coast next week. Current forecasts suggest a 20% chance […]
Read MoreA Closer Look At Brevard Zoo Monkeys
Florida Tech researchers are uncovering new social behaviors among spider monkeys at the Brevard Zoo. Unusual observations show the monkeys, often strangers, embracing each other in ways previously undocumented. This research, conducted in collaboration with the zoo, aims to understand the complex pro-social behaviors of the primates, especially those rescued from the illegal pet trade. […]
Read MoreBomb Threat Leads To Evacuation Of Brevard School
An out-of-state suspect has been identified following a bomb threat at Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School on Tuesday, which led to a two-hour evacuation. The threat, which came just a day after a student was arrested for making shooting threats, prompted a coordinated response from multiple agencies, including the Cocoa Beach Fire Department and Brevard […]
Read MoreTuesday Success For SpaceX
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched on Tuesday evening, delivering two new Galileo satellites into orbit for the European Space Agency. The mission was initially delayed by the weather, but once cleared, it proceeded flawlessly with the booster landing on the droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. The mission yesterday marked that particular Falcon 9’s […]
Read MoreFormer Palm Bay Minister To Spend The Rest Of His Life In Prison On Sex Offense Convictions
A former Palm Bay pastor will spend the rest of his life in a state prison after being sentenced for having sex with teens. 44 year old Robertson Douge was a minister at the Apostolic Church of Christ in Palm Bay. Investigators learned that he had ongoing sexual relations with at least two teen members […]
Read More195 Pythons Removed From Everglades
Ronald Kiger has emerged as the grand prize winner of this year’s Florida Python Challenge. Kiger removed 20 Burmese pythons from the Everglades during the recent 10-day competition, earning him a $10,000 prize. The event, aimed at raising awareness about the invasive species, saw participation from over 800 hunters. Kiger, who was a runner-up last […]
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