Brevard County Delays Gas Tax Proposal
Brevard County commissioners have delayed a proposed local gas tax increase while facing a $2.2 billion infrastructure backlog. The additional money would support roads, bridges, drainage and other projects. Commissioners say the issue could eventually go before voters instead of being decided by the board.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFlorida Awards Bonuses to New Law Enforcement Officers
Florida has awarded more than $10 million in bonuses to 1,506 newly hired law enforcement officers. Each recruit receives a one-time $5,000 payment after taxes. Since the program began in 2022, nearly 12,500 officers have received bonuses totaling more than $83 million.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCape Canaveral Considers Property Tax Increase
Cape Canaveral leaders are considering a property tax increase to help close a budget shortfall. Other possibilities include selling city property or allowing private management of some recreation programs. Residents are divided between raising taxes and cutting spending. City officials say no decisions have been made.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYHaunted Jail Trail Returning to Cocoa
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Haunted Jail Trail returns to Cocoa next month. The attraction will run October 15 through 17 and October 23 and 24 from 7 to 11 p.m. at 860 Camp Road. Admission is $20 per person, with tickets available through Eventbrite.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYShowers and Storms Likely Across Space Coast
If you haven’t already, you will soon notice a little change in our weather beginning today. Showers and thunderstorms are likely across the Space Coast today, with a 70% rain chance and up to half an inch possible. The high will be near 89, with east-northeast winds gusting to 25 mph. Tonight’s low will be […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDeodorant Routine Leaves Driver in a Jam
A 22 year old Auburndale man learned that staying fresh can wait until the car stops. Troopers say he was applying deodorant while rounding a curve on State Road 570 in Polk County. His vehicle hit a crash attenuator and landed atop a concrete barrier. Nobody was hurt. The driver received a careless-driving citation. Troopers […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTwo Dead in Suspected Merritt Island Murder-Suicide
Two people were found dead Saturday at a home on Sykes Point Lane in Merritt Island. The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office says the victims were an adult couple and their deaths are believed to be a murder-suicide. Their names and a possible motive have not been released.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYAtlantic Disturbance Has Growing Development Chance
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a disturbance east-southeast of Bermuda. Development is unlikely during the next two days, but the chance rises to 40 percent through seven days as conditions improve. The system is expected to move west-northwest across the central subtropical Atlantic.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Deputy Fired Following DUI Arrest
A Brevard County deputy has been fired after her arrest in Maitland. Police charged 37 year old Brittany Rowland with DUI and refusing a breath test. An arrest report says Rowland removed her handcuffs while sitting inside a patrol car before an officer secured them again.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Deputies Seek Wanted Man
Brevard County deputies are searching for 43 year old Joseph Donald Franklin, who is wanted for allegedly violating drug-offender probation. Franklin would be held without bond if arrested. Anyone with information may contact the Sheriff’s Office or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.
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