Florida News Space Coast News

We Could Have Some Heavy Rain Headed Our Way

Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, the tropics remain active as the National Hurricane Center is now monitoring two named storms and a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Kirk has been upgraded to a Category 4 storm, boasting maximum sustained winds of 145 mph. While Kirk is not expected to make landfall, […]

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Space Coast News

Shot Fired Through Apartment Results In Brevard Woman’s Arrest

A Rockledge woman has been arrested after allegedly firing a shot through her apartment, nearly hitting a sleeping woman. The incident occurred earlier this week when a loud bang startled the victims, who found a bullet lodged in a pillow where one had been lying. Police report that Jennifer Ong, who admitted to drinking alcohol […]

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Space Coast News

15 Year Old Jailed For School Threats

A 15-year-old boy was arrested in Brevard County for making a threatening comment about a school, saying, “I’m shootin this school up.” Sheriff Wayne Ivey shared the teen’s name… Liahm Reidy… along with his photo on Facebook, aiming to send a strong message against such threats. The sheriff emphasized, “If you threaten to harm our […]

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Regional News Space Coast News

Rain On The Way

Flood warnings are currently in effect for Lake and Volusia Counties as Central Florida braces for heavy rainfall this weekend. An area of low pressure from the Gulf of Mexico is expected to bring a surge of tropical moisture to the state, with models predicting rainfall totals between five to seven inches in some parts […]

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Space Coast News

Fatal Crash On Malabar Road

Two people were killed in a rear-end crash early Wednesday morning in Brevard County. The accident occurred yesterday around 2:30am on Malabar Road. The Florida Highway Patrol says a pickup truck collided with an SUV that had slowed down to make a left turn. The impact caused the SUV to overturn off the road, resulting […]

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Space Coast News

Rockledge Man Jailed On Murder Charges

A Rockledge man has been charged with second-degree murder following the shooting death of a woman from Merritt Island. 26 year old Prince Johnson is facing additional charges including shooting into an occupied vehicle and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in the case involving the death of 36 year old Tasha Smith. […]

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Florida News

Flood Disclosure Now Mandatory In Florida Real Estate Deals

While most of Florida… with the exception of course of the Big Bend area… avoided a direct hit from Hurricane Helene, heavy rains have raised flooding concerns, even in areas not designated as flood zones. A new law took effect on October 1st, mandating that sellers disclose a property’s flood risk to potential buyers. This […]

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Florida News

Tropics On Close Watch

The National Hurricane Center is continuing to keep a close eye on a system in the Caribbean that forecasters say could impact Florida. While current models show disorganized showers and thunderstorms, environmental conditions may support development as the system moves northwest into the Gulf of Mexico. Although the likelihood of tropical depression formation remains low—at […]

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Space Coast News

Port Strike Not Affecting Port Canaveral

A strike by longshore workers impacting 36 ports along the Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico will not affect cruise operations here in Brevard County. The strike that began yesterday meanwhile, is affecting cargo operations crucial for supply chains across the eastern U.S. Port Canaveral however, remains largely unaffected as the union is not striking […]

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Space Coast News

New Dining Options On The Way To Brevard

Some changes are underway in some Brevard County eateries. A new Mexican restaurant will replace AJ’s Lager House, which closed abruptly on September 13 after just eight months of operation near Viera. Meanwhile, Chipotle is set to open its first beachside location in Indialantic, where the new eatery will be taking over the site of […]

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