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Florida Bars Illegal Alien Students From State Universities

Undocumented, also known as illegal alien students will be barred from Florida’s 12 public universities beginning with the 2027-28 academic year. The State University System Board of Governors unanimously approved the rule Thursday. A similar policy already blocks those students from the state’s public colleges and GED programs. Another proposal would extend the restriction to […]

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Heavy Rain Threat Continues Across Central Florida

Central Florida faces an increased threat of heavy rain through the Labor Day weekend as tropical moisture moves across the region. Rain chances are between 70 and 80 percent today, with some storms producing two to three inches. Stronger storms could bring 40-mile-per-hour wind gusts and frequent lightning. Slow-moving weekend storms may produce up to […]

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NOAA Proposes Expanded Fishing Gear Rules

NOAA Fisheries is proposing expanded gear options for commercial fishing in the Atlantic, Gulf and U.S. Caribbean. The changes would allow spearguns to harvest and sell bigeye, albacore, yellowfin and skipjack tuna. Fishing vessels could also use small nets to collect bait and power equipment to handle buoy gear. Some conservation advocates have raised concerns […]

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Analyst Questions Financial Viability of Cocoa Brightline Station

A policy analyst is urging officials to pause plans for a Brightline station in Cocoa because of the company’s debt. The Cato Institute says Brightline earns enough to cover operations, but not its interest costs. Fitch Ratings recently downgraded the railroad’s credit rating. The station has secured 57-point-5-million dollars in federal funding. Brightline says revenue […]

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Teens Charged in Fatal Palm Bay Park Shooting

Two teenagers have been arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at Patrick Woodard Memorial Park in Palm Bay. Police charged 18 year old Christopher Hriciso and 17 year old Caleb Davis with first-degree murder and armed robbery. Davis will be tried as an adult. Police say 22 year old Isaac Cohen was killed […]

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Brevard Officials Warn of Rabies and West Nile Virus

Health officials are warning Brevard County residents about rabies and West Nile virus. A 60-day rabies alert was issued after a raccoon captured near Andrews Avenue in Melbourne tested positive. Several chickens also tested positive for West Nile virus. Residents should avoid wild animals, keep pets vaccinated and use mosquito repellent. The rabies alert covers […]

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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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