Melbourne Woman Arrested After Merritt Island Chase
Brevard County deputies arrested 34 year old Tanedra Pratt of Melbourne after investigators say she fled from deputies and ran into an occupied apartment on Merritt Island. Authorities say Pratt entered the home while a family and child were inside, then tried to avoid arrest by changing clothes inside the residence. Pratt faces several charges, […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBaby Seahorse Discovery Brings Hope to Indian River Lagoon
A rare baby seahorse found in a shrimp trap near Kelly Park in Merritt Island is giving new hope to supporters of the Indian River Lagoon restoration effort. A local shrimpe discovered the tiny seahorse in the Banana River near the popular boat launch and park area along State Road 528 in Brevard County. Longtime […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPineda-Wickham Road Project in Melbourne Faces More Delays
A road improvement project at the intersection of Pineda Causeway and Wickham Road in Melbourne is facing more delays after faulty construction work was discovered. County officials say problems involving drainage, curbs and pavement slopes now have to be repaired. The nearly 900-thousand-dollar project is already about a year behind schedule after the contractor reportedly […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYHurricane Outlooks Return Ahead of Atlantic Season
The National Hurricane Center begins issuing daily tropical weather outlooks today as the Atlantic hurricane season approaches. Forecasters say the outlooks help track areas that could develop into tropical systems over the next two to seven days. This year, the center is introducing a new gray “X” on outlook maps to show systems with almost […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCentral Florida Drought Persists Despite Recent Rain
Recent rain across Central Florida has done little to ease drought conditions as temperatures climb back into the 90s. Forecasters say some areas picked up several inches of rain this week, but dry weather is expected to continue through the weekend and into next week with only isolated shower chances. Beach communities are also seeing […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDeputy Survives Ambush Stabbing in Marion County
A Marion County deputy is recovering after investigators say he was ambushed and repeatedly stabbed in Dunnellon. The sheriff’s office says deputies were responding to a report of a suspicious person when the suspect attacked the deputy after he stepped out of his patrol vehicle. Authorities say the deputy was stabbed several times in the […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFuneral Home Sued After Wrong Body Displayed at Service
An Orange County funeral home is facing a lawsuit after a woman claimed her mother’s body was mistakenly displayed during another family’s funeral service in 2024. The lawsuit against Mitchell’s Funeral Home alleges the body was used without the family’s knowledge or consent. The woman later learned about the mix-up through news reports and other […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard’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. […]
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