Florida Reports 6th Death From Vibrio Vulnificus This Year
Florida has reported a sixth death this year from Vibrio vulnificus, sometimes called flesh-eating bacteria. State health officials say 34 cases have now been reported in 2026, surpassing last year’s total. The bacteria can enter through open wounds exposed to coastal water or from eating raw or undercooked shellfish.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYEarly Voting Nears End Ahead of Midterm Election
Early voting wraps up tomorrow at 4pm ahead of the midterm election on Tuesday. Those mailing or turning in absentee ballots by hand have until 7pm on Election Day.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDaylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
And set those clocks back Saturday night, as daylight saving time comes to an end at 2am on Sunday.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDangerous Surf Persists Along Florida’s Atlantic Coast
Dangerous beach conditions continue along Florida’s Atlantic coast despite quiet tropics. Forecasters say rough surf, strong rip currents and additional beach erosion remain possible, with breaking waves reaching around eight feet in some areas. Coastal flooding also remains a concern during high tide.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Schools Report No Pattern of Improper Video Board Installations
Brevard Public Schools says inspections of more than 3,000 classroom video boards found no pattern of improper installations. The review followed the death of 5-year-old Bellamy Dawkins-Morris, who was struck by a falling board at Riviera Elementary earlier this month. The district says a final inspection report is still pending.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBoynton Beach Teen Returns to Soccer After Lightning Strike
A 14-year-old Boynton Beach boy who survived being struck by lightning while playing soccer is back on the field. Kevin Sosa went into cardiac arrest after the August strike and spent about a month hospitalized. He reunited this week with the first responders and doctors who helped save his life.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpace Coast State Fair Opens in Viera for 18 Day Run
The 42nd annual Space Coast State Fair opens today in Viera for an 18-day run through Nov. 15. The event at Space Coast Daily Park will feature rides, food, live shows, a circus, hypnosis, Lucha Libre wrestling, a haunted house and more. Admission is $10, with unlimited-ride armbands sold separately. Children under 36 inches and […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPort Canaveral Renames Jetty Park Drive for Retiring Chairman
Port Canaveral has honored retiring chairman Jerry Allender by renaming Jetty Park Drive as “Jerry Allender Way.”Allender has served 28 years on the Port Authority over two separate stretches and chaired the board six times. He received a standing ovation at Wednesday’s meeting. Stan Retz is set to succeed him after the Nov. 3 election.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMan Arrested After Gun Report at Titusville Gym Where No Firearm Was Found
Titusville police arrested a 28-year-old Rockledge man after reports of a masked person with a gun inside a Planet Fitness Friday night. The gym was evacuated, but officers say no firearm was found. Trevon Syndab was detained after a brief struggle and charged with drug paraphernalia possession and disorderly conduct.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFlorida Urges Drivers to Move Over After Crashes Kill Road Worker and Injure Trooper
State officials are reminding drivers about the Move Over law after two serious highway crashes. A 23-year-old Road Ranger was killed Sunday on Interstate 95 in Palm Beach County when a driver entered a closed lane. Two days later, a Highway Patrol trooper was seriously injured when a pickup struck his parked cruiser on State […]
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