Cocoa Drug Raid Leads to Fentanyl Arrest
A SWAT raid at a Cocoa home has resulted in one arrest for allegedly selling fentanyl. Brevard County deputies say the property near Clearlake Road has generated complaints for years. It is now on the sheriff’s High Intensity Target list, with increased patrols planned and more arrests possible.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCarjacking Suspect Arrested After Interstate 95 Chase
Volusia County deputies say 31 year old Lee Miller stole a work truck at knifepoint before leading authorities into Flagler County. Stop sticks ended the chase, and a woman and two children were rescued unharmed. Miller faces fleeing and child neglect charges, along with charges in Volusia County.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYStormy Summerlike Weather Continues Through Weekend
Central Florida faces a 70 percent chance of rain each day through Sunday. Hot, humid mornings will give way to afternoon storms as sea breezes collide. Slow-moving storms could bring localized flooding and wind gusts near 50 miles per hour. Heat index readings could reach 107 degrees.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYQuiet Atlantic Hurricane Season Nears Record
The Atlantic could set a record for the latest first hurricane of the season. Five named storms have formed, but none became hurricanes. The current record is September 11. Forecasters say persistent Saharan dust and unfavorable wind shear have helped keep tropical activity unusually quiet.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Marks 25 Years Since September 11 Attacks
The Brevard Veterans Memorial Center will hold a September 11 tribute tonight at 6 at Veterans Memorial Park in Merritt Island. The uniform ceremony will honor those killed in the terrorist attacks, the emergency workers and military members who responded, and those who later died from related illnesses.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpace Florida Backs $277 Million in Brevard Projects
Space Florida has authorized agreements and potential bond financing totaling up to $277 million for Brevard County projects. The funding could support work by SpaceX, Blue Origin, United Launch Alliance, Relativity Space and an unidentified company considering a major development near Titusville. Final financing for that project has not been approved.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMan’s Target Run Misses the Mark
This was not your typical Target run. Seminole County deputies say 41 year old Nicholas Jay Lydic was spotted wearing a teal G-string and acting lewdly outside the store near Oviedo Mall. Lydic claimed he was simply changing after getting wet and denied doing anything improper. Deputies say a search of his vehicle turned up […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFlooded Fields Sideline Cocoa Little League
Fall baseball games and practices at Cocoa’s Stradley Park are on hold because of flooding, potholes and uneven sod. The field conditions also forced organizers to abandon plans for regional tournaments. Cocoa owns the park, while Brevard County handles maintenance. Officials have not announced when repairs will be completed.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFormer Sloth World President Seeks Stricter Rules
Sloth World’s former president is asking Florida wildlife officials to tighten captive-sloth regulations following several deaths from a fatal virus. Benjamin Agresta wants deaths reported within 12 hours, pre-license facility inspections and bans on public touching, feeding and traveling sloth shows. The state is considering new rules.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSeaWorld Offers Free Admission to Florida Teachers
Florida-certified K-12 classroom teachers can apply for free admission to SeaWorld Orlando through the Florida Teacher Card. The card provides year-round park access and is valid through Sept. 2, 2027. For a limited time, teachers can also buy tickets for up to two guests for $38.99 each.
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