Sheriff Seeks Fugitive on Drug Charges in Brevard County
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey is again using the agency’s “Wheel of Fugitive” campaign to help track down wanted suspects. This week’s featured fugitive is Tera Lynn Amos, who is wanted on numerous drug charges and was last known to be in the Melbourne area. The sheriff’s office says the campaign has helped deputies locate […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPolice Search for Murder Suspect in Daytona Beach
Police in Daytona Beach are searching for a Gainesville murder suspect accused of killing a 23 year old woman in Alachua County. Investigators say 31 year old Xavion Perry the Third fled after the Tuesday night shooting, later abandoning his vehicle near the Main Street beach approach before jumping from the pier onto the beach. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDrone-Dropped Clams Helping Restore Indian River Lagoon
Conservation groups in Brevard County say more than 100 million clams have now been returned to the Indian River Lagoon as part of a major restoration effort. Researchers say the shellfish help naturally filter pollutants and improve water quality. The latest deployment near Port Saint John used drones to place three-and-a-half million clams into targeted […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCruise Ship Murder Suspect Remains Free Pending Hearing
A federal judge has delayed a decision on whether a Titusville teenager charged in the killing of his stepsister aboard a Carnival cruise ship should remain free while awaiting trial. Prosecutors say the 16 year old, identified in court records as T-H, is charged as an adult with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRare Double Rocket Launch Planned For Friday
SpaceX and United Launch Alliance are both targeting launches from Cape Canaveral on Friday in a rare doubleheader launch day. SpaceX plans a morning Falcon 9 launch tomorrow morning carrying Starlink satellites, while ULA is aiming for a Friday evening Atlas Five launch carrying Amazon internet satellites. Weather could be a problem, with thunderstorms in […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDog Owner Charged After Fatal Attack in Brevard County
A 29 year old Brevard County woman is facing a manslaughter charge after investigators say her loose dogs mauled a woman to death in Sharpes. Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey says 50 year old Jodi Cowan was attacked while trying to protect her own dog along Blue Bonnet Drive. Detectives say Linda Cutler had been […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSheriff Steps In To Cover Palm Bay School Security
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office will take over security at three Palm Bay schools starting July first after Palm Bay leaders voted for a 76 percent increase in school resource officer costs. Sheriff Wayne Ivey says Heritage High, Bayside High and Southwest Middle School will remain protected, with the school district using state safety funds […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSea Turtle Nests Disturbed on Cocoa Beach
Wildlife officials are investigating after several marked sea turtle nests were disturbed over the Memorial Day weekend in South Cocoa Beach near Crescent Drive. Volunteers say someone ripped protective stakes from the sand, making it difficult to locate the nests. Florida law makes tampering with sea turtle nests a crime punishable by fines and possible […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYOrlando Federal Judge Privately Reprimanded Over Affair Allegations
A federal judicial panel has privately reprimanded an unnamed federal judge serving in Orlando after investigators found the judge engaged in an affair with a high-ranking law enforcement officer inside court chambers during business hours. Court records say the encounters happened within hearing distance of courthouse staff. Investigators also found the judge attended a partisan […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLightning Strike Kills Cattle at Marion County Ranch
The National Weather Service says five cattle, including a calf, were killed by lightning during storms at a Marion County ranch. The animals were sheltering under a tree when they were struck. Ranch owners say several of the cattle were considered key animals in their breeding program.
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