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Rockledge High Resource Officer Chris Hattaway Named Brevard Public Schools Employee of the Year

Christopher Hattaway, School Resource Officer at Rockledge High School, was honored as Brevard Public Schools Employee of the Year during the Applauding Brevard’s Champions breakfast. The event celebrated 97 outstanding support professionals across the district.

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Osceola County Suspends School Zone Speed Camera Tickets Over Placement Concerns

Osceola County has, for now anyway, halted issuing tickets from its school-zone speed cameras after questions arose about whether some devices were installed outside legally defined zones. The county has 32 cameras, and deputies will continue monitoring school areas in person. The program will remain paused while officials review placements and ensure compliance with state […]

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Orlando International Airport Board Explores Creating Own Police Force

Orlando International Airport officials voted Wednesday to begin talks on forming an in-house police department, gradually replacing the Orlando Police Department. Airport officials say the move reflects growth and the unique needs of the airport, not OPD performance.

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FBI Investigates Stepbrother in Death of Titusville Teen on Cruise Ship

The FBI is investigating the 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner, the Titusville teen who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship, as a possible suspect, according to a recent court filing. Details of Kepner’s death have not been released, and authorities have not confirmed any suspects publicly. Her funeral is scheduled for today.

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Amazon Begins Issuing Refunds From Two Point Five Billion Dollar FTC Settlement

Amazon has started issuing refunds to Prime customers as part of a $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. The case alleges the company used deceptive tactics to enroll users and hinder cancellations. Eligible customers can receive up to $51 automatically through Venmo or PayPal, or request a mailed check. Refunds will continue through […]

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Amazon Begins Issuing Refunds From Two Point Five Billion Dollar FTC Settlement

Amazon has started sending refunds to Prime customers following a $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. The case stems from allegations the company used deceptive practices to enroll users in Prime and made it difficult to cancel subscriptions. Eligible customers can receive up to $51 automatically via Venmo or PayPal, with the option […]

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Orlando Health Signs Contract For Viera Hospital Site

Orlando Health has a contract to buy 39 acres in Viera for a new hospital to replace Rockledge Regional Medical Center. The site sits near Health First’s Viera Hospital. More details are expected in the coming weeks.

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Lawsuit Alleges Strip Searches And Retaliation At Brevard High School

A lawsuit filed against Brevard County School Board claims a student at Eau Gallie High School was strip-searched multiple times and faced false molestation accusations last year. The complaint alleges racial discrimination, retaliation, and defamation, with the family accusing the district of violating civil rights. School officials meanwhile, say they do not conduct strip searches. […]

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FBI Considers Charges In Titusville Teen’s Death On Carnival Cruise

Court documents suggest the FBI may investigate one of Anna Kepner’s stepmother’s children following the Titusville teen’s death aboard the Carnival Horizon on Nov. 7. Details remain limited, and the agency has not confirmed an active investigation. Meanwhile, a memorial for Anna Kepner is planned for Thursday.

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Residents Report Possible Human Waste In Merritt Island Canal

Homeowners along Sykes Creek on Merritt Island say murky, foul-smelling water has appeared near their properties, raising concerns about a potential sewage spill. Brevard County officials say there’s no evidence of a sewer leak and crews found nothing unusual. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will test the water today.

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