Tourist Charged Over Drone Flight Near Kennedy Space Center
A Chinese tourist faces federal charges for allegedly flying a drone through restricted airspace near Kennedy Space Center. Investigators say the man recorded video of NASA facilities during the 12-minute flight. He claimed that he did not know drones were prohibited.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYProsecutors Drop Inmate Escape Charge
Prosecutors have dropped an escape charge against 36 year old Hartley Elliot Sanchez, who left a jail barbecue serving line and had sex with a woman in a portable toilet. Officials determined Sanchez never left jail property. He was released August 31 after completing his original sentence.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSebastian Bus Driver Charged With Child Abuse
A Sebastian school bus driver faces a child abuse charge after investigators say onboard video showed her grabbing a student’s hand and threatening to break his finger. 65 year old Tracy Marie Alpy was released on $5,000 bail. The school district has started the termination process.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYAtlantic Sets Record for Latest First Hurricane
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Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCouple Recovering After Lightning Strike
Aaron and Clare Walenga are expected to fully recover after lightning struck them on the West Orange Trail in Winter Garden. Four bystanders rushed to help, performing CPR on Clare before first responders arrived. The couple thanked those who helped save their lives.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Veterans Welcomed Home From Honor Flight
Hundreds of supporters welcomed Brevard County veterans home Saturday night following Space Coast Honor Flight Mission 89 to Washington. The crowd remained at Melbourne Orlando International Airport despite a flight delay and bad weather. The Florida Tech lacrosse team and local band Hot Pink kept the celebration going until the veterans arrived.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYViera Residents Rally to Save Pete the Alligator
Viera residents are trying to stop the removal of Pete, a roughly six-foot alligator living in a neighborhood retention pond. A petition has collected more than 320 signatures, but a state-contracted trapper has a 45-day permit to capture Pete. A second alligator named Buddy is not covered by the permit.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCocoa Drug Raid Leads to Fentanyl Arrest
A SWAT raid at a Cocoa home has resulted in one arrest for allegedly selling fentanyl. Brevard County deputies say the property near Clearlake Road has generated complaints for years. It is now on the sheriff’s High Intensity Target list, with increased patrols planned and more arrests possible.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCarjacking Suspect Arrested After Interstate 95 Chase
Volusia County deputies say 31 year old Lee Miller stole a work truck at knifepoint before leading authorities into Flagler County. Stop sticks ended the chase, and a woman and two children were rescued unharmed. Miller faces fleeing and child neglect charges, along with charges in Volusia County.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYStormy Summerlike Weather Continues Through Weekend
Central Florida faces a 70 percent chance of rain each day through Sunday. Hot, humid mornings will give way to afternoon storms as sea breezes collide. Slow-moving storms could bring localized flooding and wind gusts near 50 miles per hour. Heat index readings could reach 107 degrees.
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