Day: August 20, 2025

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JetBlue to begin service at Vero Beach Regional Airport in December

JetBlue Airways will start daily flights from Vero Beach Regional Airport to Boston Logan and New York JFK beginning Dec. 11th. The New York-based airline will become the second commercial carrier at the airport, joining Breeze Airways. One-way introductory fares start at $69. The new service is expected to boost the airport’s role as a […]

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Former reptile dealer sentenced after 111 geckos found abandoned

A 48 year old former reptile dealer in Osceola County has been sentenced after 111 African fat-tailed geckos were found abandoned in a storage unit, with 41 dead from neglect. Kelvin Soto pleaded guilty to felony animal cruelty and received four years probation, 100 hours of community service, over $5,000 in restitution, and a permanent […]

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Volusia County considers allowing horseback riding on select beaches

Volusia County leaders voted 5-2 to further explore a plan that could allow horseback riding on specific sections of county beaches. Proposed rules include daytime-only rides, an online reservation system, no riding near vehicles, and mandatory cleanup by riders. County staff will address council concerns before a formal ordinance is presented.

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Woman faces attempted murder charge after striking partner on SR 520

A 43-year-old Illinois woman is charged with attempted second-degree murder and other felonies after deputies say she struck and ran over her significant other during a reckless drive Tuesday morning on State Road 520 in Cocoa. The victim was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition. Authorities say the incident began as an argument at […]

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Florida property tax debate intensifies as DeSantis pushes cuts

Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing for a major property tax cut to appear on the 2026 ballot, focusing on homestead properties. Democrats however, claim the measure could force cuts to schools, public safety, and local services.

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Jury Selection Underway For West Melbourne Mother In Toddler’s Death

Jury selection has begun in the death penalty trial of Erica Dotson, accused of killing her 3-year-old son in West Melbourne. Dotson and her boyfriend, Joshua Manns, claim the child drowned, but an autopsy revealed weeks of abuse. Dotson faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated child abuse. The trial is expected to […]

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Melbourne to enforce three-hour parking limit downtown

Melbourne will start enforcing a three-hour parking limit in downtown areas to ease a shortage of spaces. The city plans to hire a contractor and may use license-plate-reading technology to target vehicles overstaying the limit. A study found employee all-day parking is the main issue.

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Elderly Woman, Two Pets Killed In Palm Bay House Fire

An elderly woman and two pets were killed in a fire that tore through a Palm Bay home Tuesday afternoon. The blaze started around 2 p.m. on Furth Road. Two other people escaped. The woman’s body, along with a dog and cat, were found inside. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the […]

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