Brevard’s Got Talent Event Set for June 6 in Melbourne
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Charity is launching a new fundraising event called “Brevard’s Got Talent” next month at the Florida Tech Clemente Center in Melbourne. The June 6 event will feature 15 acts from across Brevard County performing music, comedy, dance and other family-friendly entertainment. Sheriff Wayne Ivey says money raised will support youth […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Zoo Offering Free Admission for Kids This Month
The Brevard Zoo in Melbourne is giving children free admission on select days this month for Florida residents. Kids ages 3 through 18 can get in free May 22nd, 26th and 27th when accompanied by a paying adult. One adult ticket covers up to three children. Adults must show proof of Florida residency to qualify […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTrial Delayed in Anna Kepner Cruise Ship Death Case
The federal murder trial for the teenage stepbrother accused in the death of Titusville teenager Anna Kepner aboard a cruise ship has been delayed until September. Court records show the 16 year old defendant, identified only as T.H., has pleaded not guilty to murder and aggravated sexual abuse charges after being indicted as an adult. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFlorida Moves to Halt Sloth Imports After Animal Deaths
Florida wildlife officials are preparing a temporary ban on importing sloths into the state after 55 sloths died while in the care of the failed Orlando attraction known as Sloth World. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced the move Wednesday and says a task force will review importation rules later this year. No […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpaceX Cargo Launch Reset for Friday After Weather Delay
Storm clouds forced NASA and SpaceX to scrub a planned cargo launch to the International Space Station Wednesday night with just 28 seconds left in the countdown at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The CRS-34 mission is now scheduled to launch Friday at 6:05 p.m. aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 40. Another […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTwo Shuttle Veterans Enter Astronaut Hall of Fame
Two veteran NASA astronauts will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Saturday at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. Joe Tanner and Tom Akers, both veterans of multiple Space Shuttle missions and spacewalks, will be honored during a 10:30 a.m. ceremony inside the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit on Merritt Island. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYIndian River Lagoon Sees Seagrass Rebound
Some good news this morning! New data shows seagrass coverage in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon has jumped 72 percent since 2023. Researchers say clearer water and drought conditions helped fuel the recovery across much of the 156-mile lagoon stretching through Brevard and Volusia counties. Scientists caution however, the lagoon still remains well below historic seagrass […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Sheriff Highlights Recent Arrests
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey is once again spotlighting recent arrests in his weekly social media roundup. The sheriff highlighted suspects facing charges ranging from drug trafficking and theft to probation violations and outstanding warrants. Sheriff Ivey says the videos are meant to help identify wanted suspects and send a message that criminals will be […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDeSantis Signs Tougher Animal Protection Laws
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed new legislation increasing penalties for animal abuse and expanding consumer protections involving pet sales. The laws create tougher criminal penalties for cruelty cases and require pet dealers to provide more information to buyers.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Zoo Giraffe Floyd Dies After Health Struggles
The Brevard Zoo says Floyd, a 9 year old giraffe, has died after suffering a serious foot fracture. Zoo staff say Floyd had lifelong health and mobility issues and was unable to recover after being placed under anesthesia for an extensive medical exam. Floyd was born at the zoo in 2017.
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