Google 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 […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDeSantis Highlights Immigration Enforcement Results
Governor Ron DeSantis says coordinated state and federal immigration enforcement operations have led to hundreds of arrests across Florida. DeSantis announced recent efforts targeting criminal illegal immigrants, repeat immigration violators, and other offenders, including operations that resulted in more than 250 arrests in South Florida and 230 arrests of registered sex offenders and other serious […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMelbourne Sets Record For Warmest May Ever
Melbourne recorded its warmest May on record, according to the National Weather Service. The average temperature last month was 80.6 degrees, breaking the previous record of 80.3 degrees set in 2024. The record-setting month capped a spring season that ran 2 to 4 degrees above normal across East Central Florida, with forecasters expecting above-average temperatures […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYGuatemalan National Arrested In Palm Bay Sexual Battery Case
A man accused of sexually battering a woman in Palm Bay is in custody. Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey says Axel Lopez Diaz, identified by investigators as a Guatemalan national who entered the United States illegally, was arrested following an investigation into an alleged May 27 assault. Lopez Diaz was taken into custody at a […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWinn-Dixie To Close Viera Store In July
Winn-Dixie has confirmed it will close its Viera supermarket at 5410 Murrell Road in mid-July. The adjacent Winn-Dixie Beer, Wine and Spirits store will also shut down at the same time. The company has not announced a specific closing date or provided details on the reason for the closure.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYUS-Iran Talks Remain Uncertain
President Donald Trump says negotiations with Iran are continuing, despite statements from Tehran suggesting discussions with U.S. negotiators have been suspended. The status of the talks remains unclear…
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSebastian Inlet Bridge Replacement Begins
A major bridge replacement project is now underway at Sebastian Inlet. The $101.9 million project will replace the aging bridge over the next six years while keeping traffic moving with periodic lane closures. Fishing access to the north and south jetties is expected to remain largely available during construction.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYToll Booth Worker Killed In Volusia County Crash
A crash at a beach access ramp in Daytona Beach Shores killed 62 year old Tammie Joe Baker, who was working inside a toll booth. Investigators say a pickup truck slammed into the booth, and the driver, identified as Deanna Harrell of Ormond Beach, is in custody. Authorities say they believe alcohol was involved. The […]
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