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Fellsmere Man Accused of Machete Attack

36 year old Christian Aaron Garcia Espinoza of Fellsmere is being held without bond after allegedly slashing and strangling a woman at a Fellsmere home Monday. Police say he fled by bicycle but was arrested Tuesday. The woman suffered serious injuries that were not life-threatening.

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Condemned Indialantic Home Attracts Wild Animals

Indialantic residents say an abandoned home on Atlantic Avenue is attracting coyotes, snakes and rats into nearby yards. The property was declared a health and safety hazard, but neighbors say conditions have worsened. County records show unpaid liens and violations have reached 70 thousand dollars.

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Kennedy Space Center Offers Free Admission for Children

Children ages 3 through 11 can visit the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex free during September with the purchase of an adult ticket. Each adult ticket covers up to three children. Blockout dates apply, and the offer excludes launch viewings and special events.

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Surfer Bitten by Shark at New Smyrna Beach

A surfer was bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach Wednesday morning. Volusia County Beach Safety found the man bandaging an injury to his right foot near the 2000 block of North the Beach. Officials say he refused medical treatment. His name has not been released.

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Sea Turtle Nesting Records Broken on Space Coast

Sea turtle nesting has reached record levels along the Space Coast. More than 17 thousand nests have been recorded at Canaveral National Seashore, while the Archie Carr refuge has counted more than 21 thousand 800 loggerhead nests. Nesting season continues through October.

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Two Critically Hurt in Possible Lightning Strike

Two people are in critical condition after possibly being struck by lightning in Winter Garden Wednesday evening. Firefighters found a man and woman in their 40s on the ground. One was not breathing, and crews began CPR before taking both to the hospital.

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Rockledge Police Suspend License Plate Camera Use

Rockledge has now joined the list of other Florida citys that have suspended the use of Flock license plate cameras over privacy concerns. Rockledge Police Chief Christopher Crawford says the department had one mobile camera used for crime trends and traffic issues. The suspension will continue until state lawmakers provide guidance on the technology.

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Cocoa Beach Police Seek Vandalism Suspect

Cocoa Beach police are searching for a man accused of causing thousands of dollars in damage to a statue outside Cosmic Tiki last Thursday. Investigators say the shirtless man was also recorded tearing up campaign signs. Another man is considered a person of interest. Tips may be submitted to Crimeline.

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Melbourne Beach Removes Cameras From Rescue Stations

Melbourne Beach has removed cameras from all 13 beach rescue-ring stations following complaints about privacy and surveillance. Officials say the cameras were intended to deter theft and alert emergency crews when a life ring was taken. The lifesaving equipment will remain in place.

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Melbourne Considers Fines After Repeated Bridge Strikes

Melbourne officials may issue $169 careless-driving tickets after oversized vehicles struck the East Melbourne Avenue railroad bridge 11 times since January 2025. The state is installing a warning system to detect tall vehicles. The city may also ban large trucks from the downtown street.

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