I-95 Reopens in Volusia County After Fire at Crash Site
Interstate 95 in Oak Hill reopened Wednesday around noon after a fire broke out at the scene of an early morning crash. The crash happened around 4:30am yesterday, when a tractor-trailer veered into the center lane, sideswiping a van and sending both vehicles into the median. The big rig spilled plastic pipes across the highway. […]
Read MoreVolusia County Man Arrested After Leaving 2-year-old Roadside
Police in Volusia County say 37 year old Bobby Vinson was arrested after leaving his 2-year-old child alone in the front yard and driving off while intoxicated, according to police. The child was found crying near a busy road. Vinson faces charges including aggravated child abuse, child neglect, and DUI after refusing a sobriety test.
Read MoreMelbourne Beach Residents Divided on Fdot Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Melbourne Beach is split over FDOT’s plan to add flashing pedestrian beacons on A1A to improve safety after two recent pedestrian deaths. Some residents say the beacons are needed, while others feel the somewhat rural area doesn’t warrant the changes. FDOT will hold a public meeting July 24 at the Nancy Higgs Community Center to […]
Read More2 Brevard County Men Sentenced in Haitian Smuggling Case
44 year old Michael Milano of Merritt Island was sentenced to two years in federal prison for captaining a boat smuggling Haitian, Honduran, and Bahamian migrants into the U.S. He also faces three years of supervised release and $5,100 in criminal assessments. 45 year old Raymond Smith, a Rockledge roofing contractor involved in the operation, […]
Read MoreBrevard Schools Create 2026 Budget
Brevard Public Schools faces a funding shortfall after cuts in federal education grants. The district plans to cut vacant positions and budget without the funds but will adjust if they are released. Officials say the freeze forces the district to operate more efficiently.
Read MoreFlooding Displaces Residents at Mims Apartment Complex After Heavy Rain
Heavy rainfall flooded the Patio Apartments in Mims, displacing residents and destroying belongings. The National Weather Service reported 4 to 5 inches of rain fell there. The American Red Cross provided temporary shelter and aid to those affected. All of the ten units there were damaged and deemed uninhabitable.
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