Palm Bay Man Accused of Posing as Lawyer
30 year old Derek Schaufus of Palm Bay faces charges following an investigation by Brevard County deputies into an incident that took place in April, when they say he falsely claimed to be an attorney during a traffic stop on Interstate 95. Investigators say Schaufus arrived in a suit, questioned deputies and tried to negotiate […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard County Child Drowns in Airbnb Pool
A 5 year old Brevard County boy drowned Monday at an Airbnb in Davenport. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says deputies found the child at the bottom of the pool shortly after 1 p.m. and began CPR. He was taken to Celebration Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Investigators say the boy was with extended […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYIndian River County Firefighter-Paramedic Dies
Indian River County Fire Rescue is mourning firefighter-paramedic Geoffrey Lang, who died Saturday following what officials called a personal tragedy at his Sebastian home. Lang joined the department in 2015 and served the community for more than a decade. He is survived by his wife, two children and his parents. Memorial service information will be […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRockledge Pedestrian Killed in Viera Crash
A 58 year old Rockledge man was killed after being struck by an SUV late Sunday on southbound Murrell Road near Irongate Drive in Viera. The Florida Highway Patrol says the man was lying between two travel lanes when a 46 year old Melbourne driver tried to swerve around him. The SUV’s undercarriage struck the […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMelbourne Tax Collector’s Office Closed Over HVAC Problems
The Brevard County Tax Collector’s Melbourne office is temporarily closed because of continuing air-conditioning problems. Officials say temporary cooling units could not keep the Sarno Road building safe for customers and employees. Existing appointments must be rescheduled at the Merritt Island, Palm Bay or Viera offices, where additional workers are being assigned. Customers should expect […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWest Melbourne Woman Charged in DUI Rollover Crash
31 year old Jessica Elizabeth Rua of West Melbourne faces six DUI-related charges following a February rollover crash that seriously injured several people. Police say Rua’s blood alcohol level was point-294, more than three times Florida’s legal limit. Investigators used medical records and witness dash-camera video during the months-long investigation. Rua is being held at […]
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