Day: October 23, 2025

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Tropical Storm Melissa Could Rapidly Intensify Over Caribbean

Tropical Storm Melissa is showing signs of strengthening as it moves over warm Caribbean waters. Meteorologists say deep convection near the storm’s center and favorable wind and water conditions could fuel explosive intensification, possibly into a major hurricane. Current model guidance shows a westward track south of Haiti and Jamaica, sparing Florida for now, though […]

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$10,000 Reward Offered After New Smyrna Beach Golf Course Vandalism

New Smyrna Beach police and the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office are offering a $10,000 reward after more than $100,000 in damage to the second green at The Club at Venetian Bay. Officers say a truck was seen doing “donuts” on the course early Sunday, tearing up about 7,000 square feet of turf. Surveillance footage has […]

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Brevard County Man Takes Plea Deal in 2017 Infant Overdose Death

36 year old David Williams Chappele Jr. has agreed to a two-year prison sentence and 13 years of supervised drug-offender probation in connection with the 2017 death of an 8-month-old in Brevard County. Chappele and 36 year old Jessica Marie Strickland were accused of aggravated manslaughter after the infant ingested fentanyl from Chappele’s patches and […]

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Colombian Theft Group Busted After Central Florida Burglaries

Orange County deputies say a Colombian theft group targeting Asian business owners was arrested after a multi-county investigation. The crew spent weeks casing homes and businesses in Hillsborough, Orange, and Osceola counties, often disguising themselves as landscapers to track victims. Five suspects were arrested without incident and now face charges including burglary, grand theft, and […]

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DeSantis Announces $1 Billion Auto Rebates From Progressive

Governor Ron DeSantis says Progressive will return an average of $300 to each of its roughly 2.7 million Florida policyholders, with payments expected to begin early next year. DeSantis says he expects other insurers could offer similar returns. The total payout represents about $1 billion going back to drivers across the state.

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SpaceX launch of SpainSat satellites from Cape Canaveral delayed until Thursday

The SpaceX Falcon 9 launch carrying two SpainSat NG-II satellites is now scheduled no earlier than 9:30pm Thursday from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral. Originally set for yesterday, the mission was postponed, with SpaceX not specifying a reason. The Falcon 9 booster will be expended, marking its 22nd and final flight. Backup launch opportunities […]

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Chandler Langevin sues Palm Bay over censure, claiming free speech infringement

Palm Bay City Councilman Chandler Langevin is suing the city after being censured for anti-Indian and anti-immigrant comments on social media. The council limited Langevin’s powers, barred him from speaking in meetings without prior approval, and asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to remove him from office. Langevin’s federal lawsuit claims the council’s actions violate his First […]

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