Brevard Mother Killed in Wrong-Way Crash
A Brevard County mother was killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 10 after dropping her older daughter off at Florida A&M University. Terri Pollock’s 13 year old daughter suffered serious injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol says charges are pending.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPower Outage Closes Astronaut High School
Astronaut High School in Titusville is closed today because of a complete power outage. Florida Power and Light told Brevard school officials electricity would not be restored before classes. The school is scheduled to reopen Tuesday.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTwo Arrested After Carjacking Chase
Two people were arrested after an alleged Ormond Beach carjacking led to a chase into Flagler County. Deputies say 31 year old Lee Miller abandoned the vehicle before being captured. Two children inside were unharmed. 34 year old Daniella Alvarez is accused of filing a false report.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLifeguard Responds to Plane Crash in Ocean
A Volusia County lifeguard rushed into the ocean after a small banner plane crashed near 27th Avenue in New Smyrna Beach. The pilot escaped the aircraft and suffered minor injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCrew-13 Mission Delayed by Capsule Leak
NASA and SpaceX have delayed the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station after discovering a propulsion-system leak in the Dragon capsule. The September 12th launch from Cape Canaveral has been postponed. A new launch date has not been announced.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFour Arrested in Palmetto Berry Harvest
Four people face charges after Brevard County deputies allegedly found them harvesting about 200 pounds of palmetto berries on private property. Authorities say none had permission from the property owner. One suspect also faces resisting an officer and probation violation charges.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBarefoot Bay Woman Killed Crossing US 1
A 55 year old Barefoot Bay woman was killed Thursday morning while crossing U.S. 1 at Barefoot Boulevard. Troopers say a car driven by a 68 year old Palm Bay man struck her in a crosswalk. The incident remains under investigation.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTropical Storm Dolly Forms in Atlantic
Tropical Storm Dolly has formed about 1,300 miles east of the Leeward Islands with 40-mile-per-hour winds. Forecasters expect Dolly to be short-lived with no impact to Florida. Heavy rain could reach the Leeward Islands this weekend, followed by Puerto Rico and Hispaniola.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLaunch Credit Union Members Approve Merger
Launch Credit Union members have approved a merger with Suncoast Credit Union, with nearly 80 percent voting in favor. The merger takes effect September 1 under the Suncoast name. Launch members will see no immediate account or service changes, and no branches will close.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYArrest Made in Deadly Brevard Hit-and-Run
40 year old Nickalas Ray Davis of Mims faces charges in a 2025 Brevard County hit-and-run that killed a motorcyclist. Troopers say Davis rear-ended the 61 year old victim on U.S. 1 near Orbiter Court and fled. He was arrested this week in Putnam County.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFalcon Heavy Launch Planned Sunday
SpaceX is targeting Sunday morning for a rare Falcon Heavy launch from Kennedy Space Center. The 20-minute launch window opens at 7:26am. The rocket will carry NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which will study dark energy, galaxy formation and distant planets.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTitusville Approves Stormwater Fee Increase
Titusville residents will pay 13 percent more in stormwater fees after the City Council rejected a proposal to double them. The annual residential charge will rise from about 160 dollars to 181 dollars. Officials say the smaller increase will not fund major long-term flood-control projects.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNASA Targets June Launch for Artemis Three
NASA is targeting June 2027 for the Artemis Three launch from Kennedy Space Center. Crews plan to stack the rocket and conduct fueling tests by the end of this year. The astronauts began training in June for the mission, which will initially place them in low-Earth orbit.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFatal Shooting Under Investigation at Palm Bay Park
Palm Bay police are investigating a fatal shooting at Patrick Woodard Memorial Park. Officers responding to reports of gunfire around 6:30 Wednesday evening found a person who died at the scene. No arrest has been announced, but police say there is no threat to the public.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYAtlantic System Poses Low Risk to Central Florida
The National Hurricane Center says Invest 96-L has a 60 percent chance of becoming a tropical depression, but the risk to Central Florida remains low. The system is thousands of miles away, and conditions could become even less favorable for development by the weekend.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSmoke and Power Problems Disrupt Merritt Island High
Merritt Island High School students were allowed to leave with excused absences Wednesday after a power outage, smoke in at least one classroom and a partial air-conditioning failure. Fire crews responded around 8 a.m., while Florida Power and Light worked to resolve the electrical problem.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBlue Origin Expands Space Coast Operations
Blue Origin plans to lease part of the former terminal at Space Coast Regional Airport and is using nine acres nearby for round-the-clock contractor parking and staging. The company will pay nearly 17-thousand dollars monthly through June 2027 while expanding manufacturing and New Glenn operations.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLightning Strike Sends Tree Shards Into Rockledge Home
A Rockledge man luckily escaped injury when lightning struck a 70-foot pine tree on his property, sending large pieces through his home. Curtis Romohr said he and his roommate were away when a 30-pound log crashed through a window and destroyed the spot where he usually sits and watches storms.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYHurricane Center Monitors Two Atlantic Systems
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two Atlantic systems, but they now have confirmed that neither one currently threatens Central Florida. A system near the Cabo Verde Islands has a 70 percent chance of becoming a tropical depression. Another northeast of Bermuda has a 20 percent development chance.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDonalds Selects Avila as Running Mate
Republican candidate for Florida governor Byron Donalds has selected state Sen. Bryan Avila as his running mate. Avila has served in the Legislature since 2014 and is a Florida Army National Guard captain.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYThree Killed in Fiery I-95 Crash in Palm Bay
Three adults were killed Tuesday morning when a car left Interstate 95 in Palm Bay, struck a tree and caught fire. The crash happened near mile marker 172, south of State Road 514. The victims have not been identified. Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCruise Ship Murder Suspect Seeks Trial Delay
Attorneys for 16 year old Timothy Hudson of Titusville are seeking to delay his September trial. Hudson is accused of sexually assaulting and killing his 18 year old stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a Carnival cruise ship last November. Prosecutors do not oppose the delay.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFalcon 9 Completes Final Florida Starlink Mission
SpaceX says Tuesday’s Starlink mission was the final one aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida. The company says future Florida Starlink missions will use its larger Starship rocket, while Falcon 9 launches continue from California. Falcon 9 carried out more than 260 Starlink missions from the Space Coast.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSwastika Painted on Congressman’s Campaign Sign
Flagler Beach police are investigating after a swastika was painted on a campaign sign belonging to Jewish Congressman Randy Fine. Fine says federal authorities could investigate the case as possible voter suppression.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDriver Found Asleep in Malabar Roadway Charged With DUI
Brevard County deputies arrested Carl Witt after finding him asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle stopped near U.S. 1 and Rocky Point Road in Malabar. Deputies reported seeing an open beer can and signs of impairment. Witt declined field sobriety exercises but later provided breath samples registering point 191 and point 188—more than twice […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYAtlantic Tropical Wave Has 60 Percent Development Chance
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical wave several hundred miles southeast of the Cabo Verde Islands. Forecasters give it a 30 percent chance of developing within 48 hours and a 60 percent chance during the next week. A tropical depression could form later this week as the system moves west to west-northwest. It […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTitusville Man Charged With Possessing Child Pornography
Brevard County sheriff’s agents have arrested Justin Cook of Titusville on 10 counts of possessing child pornography. The arrest comes after a SWAT team searched the home where Cook was staying back on July 31. The investigation remains active.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYJuvenile Bicyclist Airlifted After Titusville Crash
A juvenile bicyclist was airlifted to a trauma center Monday after falling from a bike and sliding beneath a vehicle outside James Madison Middle School in Titusville. Police say the child was not run over and suffered minor injuries. The driver was cited for failing to stop.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMissing Osceola County Woman Found Safe
77 year old Michelle Knowles has been found safe and in good health. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says Knowles had been reported missing Saturday. No additional details were released.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSt Lucie County Deputy Found Guilty of DUI
A jury has found St Lucie County deputy Arthur Alfaro guilty of DUI following his February arrest in Sebastian. Alfaro received one year of probation, community service and a six-month license suspension. He remains on unpaid administrative leave.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMurder Suspect Arrested After Deltona Standoff
65 year old John Schmalz-Riedt is being held without bond after surrendering during a standoff near State Road 415 in Volusia County. Police say he fatally shot his wife in Altamonte Springs. He faces second-degree murder and firearms charges.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYAtlantic Tropical Wave Has 50 Percent Development Chance
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical wave expected to leave Africa today. Forecasters say a tropical depression could form over the Atlantic later this week. The system is expected to move west at 15 to 20 miles per hour. It’s way too early though to say what, if any, effect it may have […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYArtemis II Crew to Receive Space Medal of Honor
The four Artemis II astronauts will receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor this Friday at Johnson Space Center. The crew completed a 10-day lunar mission in April, traveling beyond the moon and farther into space than any previous humans.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTitusville Man Faces Child Pornography Charges
Justin Cook of Titusville now faces 10 counts of possessing child pornography after an investigation began when Brevard County sheriff’s agents searched his residence back on July 31. Cook was taken into custody following that SWAT operation. The investigation remains active.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYAccused Carjacker Reaches 137 Miles Per Hour in Volusia County Pursuit
Authorities say 41 year old Scott Taylor led police on a high-speed pursuit through Volusia County after carjacking an elderly woman near Destination Daytona. Deputies say Taylor reached 137 miles per hour, drove into oncoming traffic and later crashed on State Road 44 before being arrested. No serious injuries were reported.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYStrong Storms Damage Homes in Cocoa
Strong storms damaged homes, toppled trees and knocked down power lines in Cocoa Thursday. Winds were estimated at 50 to 60 miles per hour, scattering roofing materials and tree limbs across neighborhoods. No injuries were reported, and cleanup continued into last evening.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWoman Jailed After Cape Canaveral Strip Mall Fire
A woman is jailed after allegedly setting papers on fire behind a Cape Canaveral strip mall along State Road A1A. Deputies say Cassandra Brennan intentionally burned drawings and then left. A nearby business owner quickly put out the fire before it spread. Brennan now faces a criminal mischief charge.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Deputy of the Year Resigns After Misconduct Investigation
Brevard County’s 2025 Deputy of the Year, 24 year old Michael Fultz, has resigned after an internal investigation found multiple policy violations. Records show Fultz improperly accessed a license plate reader system, failed to report traffic stops and acknowledged other misconduct. Sheriff Wayne Ivey had planned to fire him.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpaceX Scrubs Starlink Launch With 28 Seconds Left
SpaceX scrubbed a Falcon 9 launch Thursday at Cape Canaveral with just 28 seconds remaining in the countdown. The rocket was scheduled to carry 29 Starlink satellites into orbit. SpaceX has not announced a reason for the abort. Another launch attempt is planned for today, with a window opening at 11:14am and running until 2:57pm.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBowen Aquarium Lease Still Unresolved Ahead of Groundbreaking
Plans for the 140 million dollar Bowen Aquarium at Port Canaveral remain on track for a December groundbreaking, but a key lease agreement has not been finalized. Brevard Zoo officials say the lease is needed to secure financing. The 14-acre aquarium is expected to take two to three years to build.
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