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Astronaut High School Set to Reopen Today

Astronaut High School in Titusville is scheduled to reopen today after a power outage closed the campus Monday. Florida Power and Light crews worked to restore electricity after the utility told school officials Sunday night that service would not be restored before Monday’s classes. The cause remains under investigation.

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Man Accused of Stealing Firefighters’ Credit Cards

Wesley McCormick faces fraud and theft charges after allegedly stealing credit cards from two Brevard County firefighters while they responded to emergency calls. Deputies say the cards were taken from Fire Rescue Station 44 and used for more than one thousand dollars in purchases, including groceries and lottery tickets. Investigators say surveillance video identified McCormick, […]

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Blue Origin Breaks Ground on Cape Canaveral Facility

Blue Origin has broken ground on an 80 million dollar payload processing facility at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The 120 thousand square foot complex will be the first commercial payload facility built on Space Force property. It will support defense, commercial and NASA missions and create dozens of Space Coast jobs. Construction is expected […]

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Central Florida Agencies Remove License Plate Readers

Several Central Florida law enforcement agencies are shutting down license plate reader programs after the state ordered the cameras removed from state roads within 30 days. Transportation officials cited possible misuse, privacy concerns and surveillance practices. The Brevard and Volusia county sheriff’s offices are removing their devices, while Seminole County and Sanford police have temporarily […]

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Palm Bay Woman Killed in Interstate 95 Crash

The investigation continues today after a 20 year old Palm Bay woman was killed in a chain-reaction crash involving an alligator on Interstate 95 in Brevard County. Troopers say a Mercedes struck the animal near State Road 50 late Sunday. The woman swerved to avoid the car, causing her pickup to overturn and eject her. […]

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Motorcyclist Saves Driver From Oncoming Train

A motorcyclist helped a driver escape from a car stuck on railroad tracks near Palmetto Avenue in Melbourne Sunday night. Moments later, a freight train struck the car and pushed it into the motorcycle. The driver was taken to a hospital as a precaution. No injuries were reported.

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Brevard Mother Killed in Wrong-Way Crash

A Brevard County mother was killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 10 after dropping her older daughter off at Florida A&M University. Terri Pollock’s 13 year old daughter suffered serious injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol says charges are pending.

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Power Outage Closes Astronaut High School

Astronaut High School in Titusville is closed today because of a complete power outage. Florida Power and Light told Brevard school officials electricity would not be restored before classes. The school is scheduled to reopen Tuesday.

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Lifeguard Responds to Plane Crash in Ocean

A Volusia County lifeguard rushed into the ocean after a small banner plane crashed near 27th Avenue in New Smyrna Beach. The pilot escaped the aircraft and suffered minor injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause.

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Two Arrested After Carjacking Chase

Two people were arrested after an alleged Ormond Beach carjacking led to a chase into Flagler County. Deputies say 31 year old Lee Miller abandoned the vehicle before being captured. Two children inside were unharmed. 34 year old Daniella Alvarez is accused of filing a false report.

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