Tampered Lifesaving Devices Raise Safety Concerns On Space Coast Beaches
Officials in Brevard County are warning that tampering with lifesaving flotation tubes along Space Coast beaches is putting swimmers at risk. The devices, installed by the Drown Zero program, have been found tied up or twisted, delaying emergency use. About 200 stations are placed along the coastline and were used hundreds of times last year. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYAAA Activates Tow To Go Program For St Patrick’s Day Safety
AAA is offering free rides home for impaired drivers through its Tow to Go program during St Patrick’s Day celebrations. The service runs now through 6 a m Wednesday and is available to both members and non-members. Drivers can call to receive a ride and have their vehicle towed up to 10 miles. AAA says […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPort Orange Man Accused Of Luring Police Into Ambush Shooting
A Port Orange man is accused of calling 911 to lure officers to his home before opening fire. Police say 46 year old Blake Taylor reported a fake disturbance, then hid outside and shot at responding officers. An officer returned fire, but no one was hurt. Taylor now faces attempted murder of a law enforcement […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLate Season Cold Snap Brings Chilly Mornings To Central Florida
A late-season cold front is bringing a sharp drop in temperatures across Central Florida. Morning lows are expected to fall into the 40s in some areas, with some places north of Orlando dipping into the 30s. Daytime highs will struggle to reach the upper 50s before a gradual warm-up later in the week. Temperatures are […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCocoa Couple Arrested In Child Abuse Case Involving Hot Sauce Punishment
Two Cocoa adults are facing child abuse charges after police say a young girl was repeatedly punished with hot sauce despite having an allergy. Investigators say 37 year old Ashley Eldredge and 38 year old Robert Eldredge also struck the child with objects, leaving visible injuries. The victim told police the punishments happened multiple times. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWater Bottle Noise Sparks Panic During Daytona Beach Spring Break Chaos
Authorities say viral panic on Daytona Beach over the weekend was not caused by gunfire, but by people crushing water bottles. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood says the sound was mistaken for shots, triggering crowds to run. Deputies made 133 arrests during the busy spring break weekend and seized six weapons. Officials say separate shooting […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Rocket Company Expands Production Amid Rising Global Tensions
A Cocoa-based aerospace company is ramping up production as demand grows tied to rising tensions in the Middle East. Vaya Space is developing hybrid rocket engines for military use, capable of traveling farther and offering more maneuverability than traditional systems. Company leaders say the Department of Defense is pushing to speed up production timelines significantly. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDeSantis Signs Death Warrant In Palm Bay Murder Case
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for 58 year old Chadwick Willacy, setting his execution for April 21 at Florida State Prison. Willacy was convicted in the 1990 killing of 56 year old Marlys Mae Sather in Palm Bay after she caught him burglarizing her home. Prosecutors say he beat her, bound her, […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Leaders Push For Brightline Station Funding
Leaders in Brevard County are seeking a $57 million federal grant to bring a Brightline train station to Cocoa. Officials say the project could generate up to $350 million a year in economic impact and create thousands of jobs. The proposed site is near U-S-1 and State Road 528, with early design work already underway. […]
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