Month: September 2025

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United Way Space Coast Launches 2025 Campaign With $4.5 Million

United Way Space Coast kicked off its 2025 campaign at Viera High School, aiming to raise $4.5 million to support local children and families. Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Rendell is serving as campaign chair. The campaign will fund 33 local partner agencies.

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Brevard Sheriff’s Deputy Arrests DUI Driver on State Road 520

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey reported a DUI arrest after Deputy Justin Sharp spotted a truck driven by Adarrell Harris weaving off the road and onto the curb on State Road 520. Harris, who repeatedly gave incorrect documents, refused field sobriety tests but submitted to a breath test, registering far in excess of the minimum […]

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Two More Arrested in Brevard Alligator Poaching Investigation

Authorities have added charges against two Titusville men in a continuing illegal alligator harvest case. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said 24 year old Wyatt Lowe and 25 year old Luke Landry were linked through digital evidence to multiple unlawful alligator killings earlier this year. The investigation initially led to the arrest last […]

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Cruise Ships Rerouted From Port Canaveral Due to Imelda, Humberto

Cruise lines from Port Canaveral are altering itineraries as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto churn in the Atlantic. Ships have been rerouted to avoid rough seas, while some passengers face extra days at sea. Carnival reported eight ships affected, and officials warn further adjustments may be needed as storm conditions evolve.

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Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey Backs Byron Donalds for Florida Governor

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey is among 15 Florida sheriffs endorsing U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds in his bid for governor. Ivey praised Donalds as a “no-nonsense champion for law enforcement” committed to tough crime policies and opposing “woke” approaches that, he says, let criminals go free. Donalds, a Naples Republican, has pledged to work closely […]

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Motorcyclist Killed in Melbourne Crash

A 59-year-old motorcyclist died early Monday after veering off U.S. 1 just north of Aurora Road in Melbourne. Police say the single-vehicle crash occurred just after 5am, leaving the rider pinned beneath the motorcycle. Investigators are working to determine what caused the rider to leave the roadway.

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Orange Plume at Palm Bay Chemical Plant Poses No Danger

An orange plume of smoke rose from a chemical research plant in Palm Bay Monday afternoon, but fire officials say it was part of a safety release and posed no threat. The vapor, which residents reported smelled like bleach, caused no injuries, and environmental tests showed no harmful materials. Authorities say the plant’s safety mechanism […]

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Brevard Officials Warn of Dangerous Conditions as Tropical Storm Imelda Approaches

Brevard County Emergency Management is warning residents as Tropical Storm Imelda moves closer to Florida’s east coast. High wind gusts, widespread thunderstorms, and two to three inches of rainfall can be expected through Tuesday. Extreme rip currents and high surf are making beaches unsafe, and a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect. You are being […]

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SpaceX Falcon 9 Set to Launch 28 Starlink Satellites Friday

SpaceX plans to launch 28 more Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit this Friday from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40. The first stage booster, flying for its eighth mission, will separate and land on the droneship in the Atlantic. Liftoff is now targeted for sometime between 1:39 a.m. and 5:39 a.m.

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7-Eleven Clerk Arrested for Locking Customer in Store

In Sanford,a 7-Eleven clerk was arrested after allegedly locking a customer inside the store following an argument over timely service. The clerk, 49-year-old Mike Whigham, faces a charge of false kidnapping and imprisonment. The incident, captured on video, shows the customer trapped while the clerk called 911. Whigham was taken to jail after authorities arrived […]

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