Storm Blows Sailboat Into Power Lines
A sailboat became tangled in overhead power lines near the Eau Gallie Causeway during Sunday’s severe storms. The owner remained aboard as heavy winds and waves battered the vessel before firefighters helped another person to safety. No injuries were reported, and the boat surprisingly, sustained little damage.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYYouth Lacrosse Coach Among Seven Arrested in Child Exploitation Sting
A Volusia County youth lacrosse coach is among seven men arrested in an undercover child exploitation operation. Deputies say 38 year old Robert James Rece of DeLeon Springs arranged to pay for sex with someone he believed was a 14 year old girl. All seven suspects face charges including traveling to meet a minor and […]
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Two people face charges after a Brevard County investigation into child sexual abuse material. Kelly Jamison is charged with two counts of possessing the material and one animal sexual activity charge. Michael Akins faces 10 possession counts. Deputies seized electronic devices near Port St. John.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYOperation Southern Slow Down Targets Speeders
Florida law enforcement agencies are stepping up patrols through Saturday as part of Operation Southern Slow Down. The campaign targets speeding and aggressive driving on interstates and local roads across five Southern states. Drivers exceeding 100 miles per hour, or traveling at least 50 miles per hour over the limit, may face arrest, jail time […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPalm Bay Approves 2,360-Home Development
Palm Bay has approved Everlands West, a 2,360-home development planned on nearly 1,200 acres. More than 310 acres of wetlands will be preserved as part of the project. Construction is expected to continue in phases through 2036.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLongtime Palm Bay Publix Closes for Redevelopment
The Publix at Palm Bay Center on Babcock Street has closed after nearly 50 years in business. The aging store will be demolished and replaced with a new Publix as part of a larger redevelopment project. Customers are being directed to nearby stores in Palm Bay, West Melbourne and Melbourne.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpaceX Plans Tuesday Starlink Launch
SpaceX plans to launch 29 Starlink satellites early Tuesday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Falcon 9 launch window runs from 3:15 to 7:15am tomorrow. The first-stage booster is scheduled to land on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYHundreds Mourn Brevard Teen Killed in Hit-and-Run
Hundreds gathered at a Palm Bay church to remember 15 year old Isaiah Irizarry, who was killed last month while riding an electric scooter on Viera Boulevard. The Florida Highway Patrol has not identified the driver. Isaiah’s family is renewing calls for justice and says his donated organs helped save four lives.
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A young child has died following a shooting Sunday afternoon in Osceola County. Deputies responded shortly before 4 p.m. to a home near Kissimmee. The child was taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital and later pronounced dead. Detectives are investigating, but authorities say there is no threat to the community.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTwo Men Charged in Titusville Kidnapping
Two Titusville men face kidnapping charges after police say a woman was held against her will for several days. Investigators say the woman agreed to go on a date with Adam Copeland and got into a car with him and Dwayne Mitchell. Police say Mitchell later punched her, bound her with zip ties and locked […]
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