Sarno Landfill Closure Delays Brevard Trash Collection
Trash collection delays are reported across Brevard County after the Sarno landfill in Melbourne reached capacity and temporarily closed Tuesday. Solid-waste trucks that normally use the facility are being diverted to the Central Disposal Facility in Cocoa. The longer travel, waiting and unloading times are reducing the number of loads crews can complete during a […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTexas Man Arrested in Vero Beach Child Sex Sting
Indian River County deputies arrested 25 year old Carlos Reyes-Ayala of Texas after they say he traveled to Vero Beach to meet someone he believed was a 14 year old girl for sex. He faces two felony charges and remains jailed on $100,000 bond.
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41 year old Sergeant John Finnegan is on paid leave while the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office investigates possible misuse of Flock cameras. Audit logs reportedly show Finnegan searched the same two license plates 574 times. He has not been charged.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORY2 Year Old Airlifted After Pool Emergency
A 2 year old boy was airlifted to Arnold Palmer Hospital after being found in a St. Cloud swimming pool Monday evening. Emergency dispatchers guided family members through CPR until paramedics arrived. The child’s condition was not released.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYThree Fishermen Rescued From Mosquito Lagoon
Three fishermen escaped injury after their boat capsized Tuesday night in Mosquito Lagoon near Oak Hill. Rescuers reached the men, who were clinging to the overturned vessel, in about 30 minutes. The cause remains under investigation.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMelbourne Police Target Dangerous Road Behavior
Melbourne police will increase enforcement along roads with high numbers of pedestrian and bicycle crashes from October through May. Officers will target speeding bikes, crosswalk violations, improper turns, distracted driving and bicyclists riding without lights or against traffic.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYHealth First Eliminates 214 Positions
Health First is eliminating 214 positions, about two percent of its workforce. Most are administrative, management and clerical jobs. The health care system is also ending some programs but says no hospitals or emergency departments will close. Clinical hiring will continue.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard 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.
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