Lawsuit Filed Over Alligator Bite at Attraction
A South Florida man has filed a lawsuit against an Orange County airboat attraction after he claims an alligator bit him in the face. Court records show Edil Kasenov claims he suffered injuries during an alligator encounter at Airboat Rides at Midway in Christmas last June. The lawsuit alleges negligence and seeks more than $50,000 […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRoad Collapse Raises Infrastructure Concerns in Palm Bay
A roadway collapse in a Palm Bay neighborhood is drawing new attention to an aging drainage pipe beneath Indian River Drive. Residents say heavy rainfall overwhelmed the deteriorating system, causing the ground to give way. City crews have made temporary repairs, while officials and the homeowners association continue discussions over responsibility and funding for a […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPalm Bay Officer Promoted to Lieutenant
The Palm Bay Police Department has promoted Anthony Farmer to lieutenant. Farmer will serve as a night shift watch commander in the Uniform Services Division after more than a decade with the department. He has served in patrol, investigations, training, recruiting, and on the department’s SWAT team, where he held leadership roles.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYAll Points Plans Major Space Coast Expansion
All Points Logistics has unveiled plans to expand spacecraft processing operations on the Space Coast. The company has signed an agreement with NASA to lease 64 acres at Kennedy Space Center for a new spacecraft processing and logistics complex. Company officials say the project is designed to help meet growing demand as launch activity continues […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYGuatemalan National Arrested in Palm Bay Sexual Assault Case
Brevard County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a Palm Bay man accused of sexually assaulting a woman who had given him a ride home. Investigators say Axel Lopez Diaz was taken into custody after a May 27 incident in which the victim reported being attacked after refusing his sexual advances. Sheriff Wayne Ivey says Lopez Diaz, […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYToll Booth Crash Suspect Arrested
The woman accused of crashing into a toll booth in Daytona Beach Shores and killing a worker inside has now been arrested. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says Deanna Harrell faces charges of DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide in connection with the death of 62 year old Tammie Jo Baker. Investigators say Harrell’s pickup truck […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDeputy-Involved Shooting Under Investigation
Three Orange County deputies are on paid administrative leave after a woman was fatally shot in the Dr. Phillips area. Sheriff John Mina says deputies responded to reports of a woman screaming in the street and encountered her holding a large knife. Investigators say she advanced toward deputies after refusing commands to drop the weapon, […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYGoogle Proposes Mosquito Release To Fight Disease
Google is seeking approval to release up to 32 million specially treated male mosquitoes in Florida and California as part of a disease-control project. The mosquitoes carry a naturally occurring bacterium that prevents eggs from hatching when they mate with wild females, helping reduce future mosquito populations. Researchers say the technique has shown success in […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDaycare Worker Charged With Child Abuse
A 36 year old West Melbourne daycare employee is facing five counts of child abuse after police say surveillance video showed her striking young children with a metal stapler and flicking them in the face. Investigators say Latasha Mullings allegedly hit children between 2 and 4 years old on multiple occasions at Mustard Seed Kidz […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYArrest Warrant Issued In Fatal Toll Booth Crash
Volusia County deputies are searching for a 35 year old Ormond Beach woman accused in a deadly crash that killed a beach toll booth worker. Sheriff Mike Chitwood says an arrest warrant has been issued for Deanna Harrell on a vehicular homicide charge after a pickup truck slammed into a toll booth Monday, killing 62 […]
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