Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Killing Former Cocoa Councilman
Matthew Inklebarger will serve 50 years in prison and lifetime probation for the 2020 murder of former Cocoa councilman James Wallen. Inklebarger stabbed Wallen during a burglary and confessed as part of a plea deal to avoid a first-degree murder trial.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWinter Springs Motorcyclist Killed in I-95 Crash
A 52-year-old Winter Springs man died Saturday after crashing his motorcycle into a guardrail on I-95 in Brevard County. Witnesses told Florida Highway Patrol the rider was speeding in the inside lane and failed to navigate a curve. The motorcycle ran off the road, throwing the rider, who was pronounced dead at the scene. He […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMathers Bridge Closed to Boating After Mechanical Electrical Failures
The Mathers Bridge on the Banana River is closed to boating traffic after mechanical and electrical issues surfaced over the weekend. The bridge, which opened in 1927 and connects Merritt Island to Indian Harbour Beach, was later reopened to vehicle traffic. Officials say repairs are underway, but there is no timetable for when boating access […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYOrlando International Airport Prepares for Busy Thanksgiving Travel
If you have travel plans for Thanksgiving that include passing through the Orlando International Airport, you won’t be alone. Airport officials say they expect nearly 1.9 million passengers over the Thanksgiving holiday. They say the Sunday after Thanksgiving could see 177,400 passengers.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLocksmith Dies After Florida Deputy Killed in Shooting
76 year old David Long, the locksmith who was critically injured while Indian River County deputies served an eviction notice in Vero Beach, has died. The shooting also killed 47 year old Deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow. Another deputy was shot in the shoulder and has since been released from the hospital. The shooter has also died. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRockledge Man Arrested After Teen Shot Death
An 18 year old from Rockledge was arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 16 year old on Nov. 8. Police say Tauje Malik Jackson was in the room with the teen when a gun discharged, killing him. Witnesses and surveillance linked Jackson to the scene, and he now faces negligent manslaughter with […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPalm Bay High Student Arrested After Attempting to Bring Gun On Campus
A 17 year old Palm Bay student was arrested Friday morning after a loaded 9mm handgun was detected at the school’s security checkpoint. Melbourne police charged the teen with possession of a firearm on school grounds and possession by a minor. Nobody was hurt, and the student did not make it past the front office.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFlorida Power And Light Rate Hike Will Raise Energy Bills In 2026
Florida Power & Light’s recent rate increase has been approved, affecting roughly 12 million customers across the state. Utility officials say the changes will take effect in 2026, leading to higher monthly energy bills for households and businesses. Regulators say the hike is intended to cover rising operational costs and infrastructure upgrades.
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