Florida Python Challenge Winner Captures 96 Snakes
Tom Rahill has won the 2026 Florida Python Challenge after capturing 96 invasive Burmese pythons. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission awarded Rahill the competition’s $10,000 grand prize. The annual event is aimed at reducing the snakes’ impact on native wildlife.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMan Accused of Stealing Memorial Bear With Child’s Ashes
Flagler County deputies arrested 31 year old Justin Andrew Fountain after investigators say he stalked a woman he met online, broke into her hotel room and stole a teddy bear containing her son’s ashes. Deputies recovered the bear during a traffic stop on Interstate 95. Fountain faces several felony charges.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Zoo Expecting Two Giraffe Calves
Brevard Zoo is preparing for two new giraffe calves expected between fall and winter. Zoo officials say 12 year old Kumi and nearly 4 year old Tisa are pregnant. Caretakers are monitoring both giraffes through specialized diets, blood tests and ultrasounds.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSheriff Urges Back-to-School Traffic Safety
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey is urging drivers to slow down and watch for school buses and children as classes resume. More than 17,000 citations were issued last school year for illegally passing stopped buses. Motorists should expect heavier traffic near schools and bus stops.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMore Rain Expected Across Central Florida This Weekend
Keep the sunscreen handy today but get ready for more rain on the way. Central Florida will see a brief break from widespread rain before storm coverage increases again this weekend. Forecasters say thunderstorms could disrupt travel and outdoor plans, although no severe weather alerts are currently in effect.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpaceX Rocket Stage Crashes Into Moon
NASA confirms the upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket crashed into the moon early Wednesday at about 5,000 miles per hour. The rocket launched last year with Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander. NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter may capture images of the new crater within days.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMother and Son Stabbed During Brevard Home Invasion
A Brevard County mother and her son are recovering after deputies say 31 year old Jadarius West of Orlando broke into their home and demanded car keys. Investigators say West grabbed two kitchen knives, cutting the woman’s hand and her son’s neck. West is being held without bond.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Drivers Urged to Follow School Bus Laws
Brevard County students return to school on Monday, and officials are reminding drivers to stop for school buses displaying flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. Bus cameras helped issue more than 17,000 citations during the program’s first year. Drivers should expect added traffic during morning and afternoon commutes.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCrash Blocks Lanes on Interstate 95 in Volusia County
A crash partially blocked southbound Interstate 95 Tuesday morning in Volusia County. The affected area stretched between mile markers 276 and 274, near Ormond Beach. Drivers were hit with unexpected delays and forced to use another route to make way for emergency vehicles.
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Four people were arrested after about 100 cars blocked Interstate 75 near Tampa for a street takeover. Troopers say a 25 year old fled in a BMW at speeds reaching 140 miles per hour before stopping. He faces aggravated fleeing and street takeover charges. Three passengers also were charged under Florida’s street takeover law.
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