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Man Who Tried To Kill President Trump Gets Life In Prison

A federal judge has sentenced Ryan Routh to life in prison for attempting to assassinate current President Donald Trump during a 2024 golf outing in Florida. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon imposed the sentence after jurors convicted Ryan Routh on multiple federal charges, including assaulting a Secret Service agent and gun crimes. Prosecutors said Routh […]

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Investigation Unfolding After Infant Found Dead In Cocoa Home

Police in Cocoa are ramping up their investigation, after a 3-month-old baby was found dead Tuesday inside a home near Pineda Street and Duke Way, where they now say a couple had moved in just days earlier. An autopsy is pending to determine the cause of death.

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FAA Clears Path For SpaceX Starship Launches From Kennedy Space Center

The FAA has approved SpaceX’s environmental plan to fly its massive Starship rocket from Kennedy Space Center, clearing a major regulatory hurdle despite concerns over noise, sonic booms, and airspace disruptions. The plan allows up to 44 launches a year from Launch Complex 39-A, with about half scheduled overnight, along with as many as 88 […]

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Brevard Schools Warn Student Walkouts Could Lead To Suspension

Brevard County school leaders are warning students that on-campus walkouts tied to protests against immigration laws could result in suspension. School board chairman Matt Susin says leaving class or campus without permission violates the student code of conduct, stressing that protests cannot disrupt the learning environment. School officials remind families that students may only leave […]

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Experts Urge Patience With Freeze-Damaged Plants In Central Florida

Central Florida gardeners are being told not to rush pruning after the recent deep freeze, even if plants look wilted or dead. Experts say wait four to six weeks before cutting anything back, allowing hidden frost damage to fully surface. They recommend checking branches for green inside to confirm plants are still alive, with major […]

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3-Month-Old Baby Found Dead Inside Cocoa Home

Police in Cocoa are investigating after a 3-month-old baby was found dead Tuesday inside a home near Pineda Street and Duke Way. Officers say the case is in its early stages, with few details released so far. Investigators say updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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One Killed In Brevard County Head-On Crash

A 76-year-old Merritt Island man is dead after a head-on crash Tuesday afternoon on Sykes Creek Parkway near Old Audubon Road in Brevard County. Troopers say a vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic around 5:30 and collided with an oncoming vehicle. The first driver was pronounced dead at Cape Canaveral Hospital, while the other driver, a […]

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Hegseth Tours Space Coast in Push for Defense Production

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth made a high-profile stop at Kennedy Space Center and Blue Origin on Merritt Island, spotlighting the administration’s push to strengthen domestic defense manufacturing. Hegseth toured the rocket production complex, calling private aerospace a core part of the nation’s “arsenal of freedom,” and urged tighter coordination between government and industry. […]

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Central Florida Citrus Farmers Assess Freeze Damage

Citrus growers in Clermont are taking stock after days of prolonged cold threatened both crops and livestock. At many farms, crews protected trees with irrigation to form an insulating ice layer while moving animals indoors and using heat lamps for the first time. Managers say extended hours in the 20s likely damaged blossoms that produce […]

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Former Brevard Principal Avoids Jail in Teen House Party Case

A former Brevard County school principal has avoided jail after pleading no contest to three misdemeanors tied to a teen house party. Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan entered the plea in Brevard County court, resolving charges of hosting an open house party with underage drinking and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of minors. Investigators say the […]

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