Early voting begins in 35 Florida counties
Early voting for the mid-term election officially kicked off on Monday in 35 of the state’s 67 counties, including Brevard and Osceola counties, giving voters a head start ahead of the November 3 election. For the rest of the state, the mandatory early voting window opens this Saturday.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNor’easter off Carolina coast could become subtropical
A very slow moving nor’easter just off the Carolina coast has a chance of becoming subtropical over the next few days. Strong winds and high surf have been pounding the Outer Banks since Saturday. If named, the next storm would be Josephine.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWinter Garden man dies after alligator attack while fishing
A 71-year-old Winter Garden man died after an alligator attack while fishing Friday. Authorities say Steven Hamilton was holding up a fish while taking a photo when the nearly 12-foot alligator attacked and pulled him into the water. He is the second alligator-related death in Florida this year.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMusk says he plans to give SpaceX shares to children across America
Elon Musk says he plans to give one SpaceX share to every child in America next year. With about 73 million children under 18 and SpaceX shares trading near $146, the pledge could be worth more than $10.5 billion. Musk has not yet explained how the shares would be distributed or who would qualify.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSC motorcyclist dies in West Melbourne crash
A 29-year-old motorcyclist from South Carolina was killed in a crash Saturday night in West Melbourne. The Highway Patrol says the motorcycle collided with a pickup turning left at John Rodes Boulevard and Pummelo Street shortly before 9:30. The motorcycle operator died at a hospital. The driver of the pickup was not hurt. The crash […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFlorida motor vehicle agency notifying drivers of data hack
The state is notifying drivers whose information may have been exposed in a September cyberattack on Florida’s motor vehicle agency. Officials said an international cybercriminal group used compromised credentials to access records. Affected drivers are being mailed notices with free credit monitoring information. The agency says it has no evidence the data has been misused.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYGas prices up for the week, down for the month
Florida gas prices average $4.11 a gallon, up 2 cents from last week but down 22 cents from a month ago. Diesel averages $6.06, up 18 cents for the week but down 29 cents for the month. On the Space Coast, regular averages $4.11 and diesel about $6.10.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYHundreds attend service for Brevard homicide agent
Hundreds gathered Saturday to honor Brevard County Sheriff’s Agent Kevin Morris, who was killed in the line of duty in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 95. The 55-year-old homicide agent was remembered at Calvary Chapel in West Melbourne with a flyover, 21-gun salute and final radio call. Morris had 16 years of law enforcement service.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYVape store owner charged after teen run down with vehicle dies
A 14-year-old boy has died after West Melbourne Police say a store owner intentionally hit him with a car following a reported burglary. Hunter Russey died Saturday after being taken off life support. Police say Kavan Patel chased the teen about a half-mile, struck him and drove away. Patel has now been rearrested on a […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYQuestions mount in Riviera Elementary kindergarteners death
Nearly a week after 5-year-old Bellamy Dawkins-Morris died when a 120-pound video display board fell on him at Riviera Elementary, Brevard Public Schools says crews are inspecting mounted boards across the district. Police and the school district are still investigating, while a former employee is criticizing the school’s response after the incident.
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