Alligator Mating Season Raises Safety Concerns
State wildlife experts warn alligator mating season is underway across Florida, increasing the risk of dangerous encounters. They say gators are more active and aggressive this time of year, with most fatal attacks historically happening during breeding season. Residents are urged to stay alert near water and keep pets and children at a safe distance.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCall For Probe After Sloth Death In Orlando Case
Calls are now coming for a criminal investigation after a rescued sloth died days after being removed from an Orlando attraction known as Sloth World. The Central Florida Zoo says the animal was among several found in poor condition, with reports of past deaths and missing animals raising serious concerns about care and oversight at […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTrial Set In Cruise Ship Killing Of Florida Teen
A federal trial date has been set in the killing of 16 year old Anna Kepner of Titusville aboard a cruise ship last year. Prosecutors say her stepbrother, identified as T.H., is charged as an adult with murder and aggravated sexual abuse, despite being 16. Jury selection is scheduled to begin June 1 in Miami, […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMissing Truck Driver Found Dead In Georgia
Federal investigators say a truck driver reported missing in Central Florida has been found dead in Georgia. The FBI identified the victim as Alejandro Gonzalez, who was last seen April 17 at a Brevard County rest area after picking up a load of cars. His truck was later recovered in Port Wentworth, Georgia with several […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFlorida Lawmakers Approve New Congressional Map Favoring GOP
Florida lawmakers have approved a new congressional map aimed at expanding Republican control in the state’s U.S. House delegation. The plan, backed by Governor Ron DeSantis, could shift the balance to 24 Republican seats and 4 Democratic seats.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpacex Targets Starlink Launch From Cape Canaveral
SpaceX is preparing to launch 29 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral. The launch window opens at 1:33pm and runs through 5:33pm, with the booster set to land on a droneship in the Atlantic. The flight will mark the 31st flight for the first-stage booster used in the mission.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPossible Arson Suspected In Palm Bay Brush Fires
Fire crews in Palm Bay yesterday, were battling multiple brush fires in the notorious undeveloped area known as The Compound for a second straight day. Ten fires burned across nearly 200 acres over two days, and now police believe the fires may have been intentionally set. Investigators are now searching for possible suspects seen riding […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTrial Date Set In Cruise Ship Killing Case
A trial date is now set for a 16 year old accused of killing his stepsister aboard a cruise ship. Proceedings begin June 1 in Miami. Prosecutors say Anna Kepner of Titusville died from asphyxia on the Carnival Horizon in 2025. The teen has been charged as an adult with murder and aggravated sexual abuse […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFEMA Approves Millions For Florida Hurricane Recovery
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved nearly 97 million dollars to support hurricane recovery efforts across Florida. The funding will help repair damage in areas including Brevard County. Officials say the money targets impacts from Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Ian as the state prepares for another hurricane season.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPalm Bay Man Faces Fraud Charges In Missing Person Case
52 year old George Herman Mancilla of Palm Bay is facing new fraud charges tied to a 2025 missing person case. Investigators say up to 27 thousand dollars was taken from the victim’s benefits card after his disappearance. Police say Mancilla later led detectives to a burial site where human remains were found. Authorities say […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSmokey Bones Restaurants Reportedly Shut Down Nationwide
The barbecue chain Smokey Bones has reportedly closed all of its locations across the country. Online listings show every restaurant marked closed following a wave of shutdowns that began last year. The closures come after parent company FAT Brands filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The list of closures included the Smokey Bones on New Haven […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYArtemis III Rocket Core Stage Arrives At Kennedy Space Center
A major piece of NASA’s Artemis III moon mission has arrived at Kennedy Space Center. The massive core stage, built in New Orleans, traveled about 900 miles by barge before reaching the Space Coast for final assembly. Crews will now move the 212-foot section into the Vehicle Assembly Building to complete the rocket. Artemis III […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTraffic Signal Failures Snarl Roads In Melbourne
Multiple traffic lights went out Tuesday across the south end of Melbourne, causing major delays during the morning commute. Melbourne Police say key intersections including Babcock Street and New Haven Avenue, and U S 1 and New Haven, were affected. Officers were sent to direct traffic while drivers were being urged to find alternate routes. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDeadly I-95 Crash Near Viera Causes Morning Delays
An 81 year old Port Saint Lucie man is dead after a two-vehicle crash yesterday on Interstate 95 near the Wickham Road exit in Viera. The Florida Highway Patrol says the man’s SUV slammed into the back of a stopped semi-truck. A 75 year old female passenger was seriously injured and taken to a Melbourne […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDeadly Crash Shuts Down I 95 In Melbourne
A deadly crash involving a semi-truck shut down northbound lanes of I 95 in Melbourne early Tuesday morning. Florida Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 6 a m near the Wickham Road exit and involved two vehicles. The driver of the second vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, while a passenger suffered serious […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTraffic Signal Failures Snarl Melbourne Commute
Traffic headaches across Melbourne as multiple signal failures hit the south end of the city. Police say intersections at Babcock Street and New Haven Avenue, along with U.S. 1 and New Haven Avenue, were impacted. Officers were sent out to direct traffic as congestion quickly built during the morning drive. Drivers are being told to […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMerritt Island Mother Charged In Child Neglect Case
A 41 year old Ashley Burdick of Merritt Island is facing felony child neglect charges after deputies say she left a child alone in a home filled with animal waste and aggressive dogs. Investigators say the child was trapped inside and at times went without food for days. Authorities say neighbors called 911, leading to […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFellsmere To Get First Artificial Wave Surf Park In Florida
Construction is underway on a new surf park in Fellsmere that will feature Florida’s first large artificial wave pool. Developers say the 30 million dollar project will offer year-round surfing using wave technology that controls size and speed. The park is expected to open in 2026 and boost tourism and local activity in both Brevard […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Regional Pageant Opens Applications For July Competition
The 2026 Brevard Regional Pageant is now accepting applications for contestants across the Space Coast. Organizers say divisions include Miss Teen, Miss, and Mrs. Brevard County, with a focus on leadership and community involvement. Applications are due by May 15, with winners advancing to the regional finals in July.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSheriff Warns Of Crypto Scam Impersonating Deputies
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey is warning residents about scammers posing as deputies and demanding payment through cryptocurrency. Authorities say victims are told they have arrest warrants and must pay immediately, often using Bitcoin. The sheriff says law enforcement will never request payment this way, and recent scams have cost victims more than 100 thousand […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBody Found At Rockledge Apartment Complex Under Investigation
Police in Rockledge are continuing their investigation after a body was found over the weekend at the Ventura at Turtle Creek apartment complex. Officers and forensic teams responded Saturday, and the remains were turned over to the medical examiner. Police say there is no threat to the public as that investigation continues.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpacex Falcon Heavy Launch Scrubbed By Weather
A planned launch of a Falcon Heavy rocket by SpaceX was scrubbed after weather forced a last-second abort. The countdown reached just 23 seconds before liftoff when officials called a hold. The launch was part of a planned double mission day from the Space Coast yesterday. It is now rescheduled for Wednesday in a launch […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYAtlas V Launches Amazon Satellites From Cape Canaveral
A rocket from United Launch Alliance lifted off successfully from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Monday night, sending 29 Amazon broadband satellites into orbit. The Atlas V rocket launched just before 9 p m after a smooth countdown and the weather turned more favorable. The mission is part of Amazon’s effort to expand global internet […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTwo Arrested After Violent Motel Robbery In Vero Beach
Two suspects are in custody after a violent home invasion at a Vero Beach motel. Police say 49 year old Michael Jackson and 47 year old Leigh Kennedy forced their way into a room, beating a man with a baseball bat while threatening a woman with a knife and demanding valuables. Officers quickly located their […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTwo Teens Arrested After Lawn Mower Stunt Inside Target
Two teens are facing charges after police say a reckless stunt inside a Florida Target store crossed the line. Authorities say one young man drove a lawn mower through the store, damaging property, while the other recorded the incident for social media. The Ocala Police Department says the actions endangered others and were not harmless […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBurmese Pythons Expanding North Toward Brevard County
Wildlife experts warn invasive Burmese pythons are gradually moving north toward Brevard County from South Florida. Biologists say the snakes are spreading through connected waterways, with warmer conditions, raising concerns for native wildlife. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission urges residents to report sightings and avoid approaching the animals.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFBI Seeks Help In Disappearance Of Truck Driver In Brevard County
Federal investigators are asking for the public’s help in the disappearance of a commercial truck driver last seen in Brevard County. The Federal Bureau of Investigation says the man stopped at a rest area in Grant-Valkaria before his truck was later found in Georgia without him. Several vehicles from the hauler are still missing, and […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSea Turtle Returns To Ocean After Rescue
A young green sea turtle is back in the ocean after months of treatment along Florida’s Space Coast. The turtle was found struggling in the Indian River Lagoon last December and taken to the Brevard Zoo for care. Veterinarians treated infections and other health issues before releasing the turtle, marking a successful rescue effort for […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYThunderstorm Chance Returns To Space Coast Monday
A slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms is back in the forecast along Florida’s Space Coast today, with highs reaching the low 80s. Forecasters say rain chances remain low at about 20 percent, with mostly sunny skies expected before storms develop later in the day. Conditions clear overnight, with a mild low around 71 degrees.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBack To Back Rocket Launches Set For Space Coast
Two major rocket launches are scheduled today along the Space Coast, giving residents a rare double show in one day. SpaceX plans a morning launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket carrying a communications satellite sometime between 10:21 and 11:46am, with a sonic boom expected when the first stage returns to the landing zone. Then, this […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNational Park Service Seeks Volunteers For Sea Turtle Watch
The National Park Service is looking for volunteers to join its Sea Turtle Watch Scouts program for the 2026 nesting season at Canaveral National Seashore. Participants will patrol beaches at night, monitor nesting activity, protect sea turtle nests, and help educate visitors about conservation efforts. Officials say the work is critical during peak nesting months, […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpacex Retires Drone Ship As Starship Program Expands
SpaceX is retiring its “Just Read the Instructions” drone ship from Falcon 9 recovery operations after its final booster return to Port Canaveral following an April 21st mission. The vessel handled 156 sea landings since 2015 and will now be repurposed to support the company’s larger Starship program. Going forward, the company’s other drone ship […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFormer Indian River County Official Charged In Hit And Run Case
68 year old Joseph A Baird of Vero Beach is facing charges after authorities say he fled the scene of a crash and later resisted arrest. Police say Baird struck a parked pickup truck on Ocean Drive, causing significant damage before leaving the vehicle and walking away. Investigators later identified him, and deputies say he […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTeen Suspect Pleads Not Guilty In Anna Kepner Cruise Ship Death
A 16 year old suspect has pleaded not guilty in the death of Titusville teen Anna Kepner aboard a cruise ship last year. The suspect, identified in court as T H, waived his appearance during a federal court arraignment in Miami, where a judge accepted the plea. Prosecutors say Kepner died from mechanical asphyxiation on […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRescue Stations Removed From Cocoa Beach After Agreement Dispute
Life-saving rescue flotation stations have been removed from Cocoa Beach just days after a deadly double drowning tied to rip currents. Officials say the Drown Zero stations were taken down following an expired agreement and an ongoing lawsuit between the organization and the local Rotary Club. The stations had provided emergency flotation devices in areas […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFlorida Clarifies License Plate Law As New Rules Take Effect
Florida drivers are getting clearer guidance under a new law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis addressing license plate rules. The updated measure confirms that license plate frames are legal as long as they do not block identifying details like numbers or registration decals. The clarification follows confusion from a previous law that led some drivers […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBaseball Prospect Charged In Deadly I 75 Hit And Run Crash
An 18 year old minor league baseball prospect is facing felony charges after a deadly hit and run crash on Interstate 75 in Marion County. Investigators say the Matos Morales, formerly of Rockledge, was speeding and weaving through traffic before causing a chain reaction crash that killed 39 year old Stavan Albert Facey, a father […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYAppeals Court Allows Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center To Remain Open
A federal appeals court has ruled that the immigration detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz can remain open in South Florida. The decision blocks an earlier order that would have required the facility to shut down over concerns it violated environmental laws during construction. The detention center, located in the Everglades at a former airfield, […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWoman Seriously Injured After Being Run Over On Volusia County Beach
A woman is recovering after being run over by a pickup truck while sunbathing on a beach in Volusia County. Authorities say the incident happened in a designated driving lane where vehicles are allowed, and the driver made an illegal turn before striking her. The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital, […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMerritt Island Retail Center Sold In $16 Million Deal
A major commercial property on Merritt Island has changed hands in a $16 million deal, underscoring strong demand for retail space on the Space Coast. The Shoppes at Victoria Square along North Courtenay Parkway, includes more than 100 thousand square feet and is anchored by national retailers, with occupancy near 98 percent. Investors say high […]
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