Woman Arrested After Dog Left in Hot Car
Police in Lake County say a 26 year old woman was arrested on animal cruelty charges after officers rescued a puppy left inside a hot car outside a shopping center. Investigators say the dog was trapped in 92-degree heat for at least 40 minutes before officers broke into the vehicle and gave the animal water […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDeSantis Pushes Property Tax Relief Plan
Governor Ron DeSantis is promoting a new property tax relief proposal aimed at Florida homeowners. During a roundtable Monday in Melbourne, DeSantis said he wants voters to consider expanded homestead exemptions once lawmakers finalize the state budget, pointing to rapidly rising property tax collections across Florida as a growing burden on homeowners.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYIndialantic Road Closure Set for Sewer Project
Part of North Riverside Drive in Indialantic will close beginning May 26 as Brevard County starts a wastewater infrastructure project tied to the Save Our Indian River Lagoon program. County officials say the closure north of Alamanda Court is expected to last about two weeks, with additional lane restrictions continuing for roughly two months as […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBCSO Targets Speeders on Interstate 95
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is stepping up enforcement along Interstate 95 as part of an ongoing crackdown on reckless driving and Move Over Law violations. Sheriff Wayne Ivey says deputies and the Florida Highway Patrol are focusing on what is viewed as one of the deadliest stretches of I-95 in Florida.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYOfficer’s Killer Sentenced to Life
A Volusia County judge has sentenced 25 year old Eduardo Labrada Machado to life in prison without parole for the murder of off-duty David Jewell. Machado pleaded no contest Monday in the 2025 shooting inside an Edgewater Circle K, where prosecutors said Jewell was shot more than 20 times while Machado worked as a store […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPort Canaveral Gets Federal Grant for Fuel Upgrades
Port Canaveral has secured a more than 20 million dollar federal grant to help rebuild and strengthen two cargo berths used heavily by petroleum tankers supplying fuel across Central Florida. Congressman Mike Haridopolos joined port and state leaders Monday to announce the project, which is expected to begin in 2027 and expand fuel-handling capacity while […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYInvestigation Underway Into Illegal Turtle Trafficking
Federal wildlife investigators say nearly 2,000 protected Florida turtles were illegally taken from their habitats and shipped overseas. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the turtles were transported through San Francisco before ending up in Taiwan using false export permits. The investigation remains active.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCelebration of Life Set for Former Congressman Bill Posey
A celebration of life ceremony has been scheduled for former Congressman Bill Posey next month in Melbourne. The service for 78 year old Posey will be held June 13 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy’s Scott Center. Posey, a Republican, represented Brevard and Indian River counties in Congress from 2009 through 2025 and also served in […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCarnival Ship Rescues Nine Boaters Off Brevard Coast
A Carnival cruise ship based out of Port Canaveral rescued nine people from a disabled boat near Sebastian Inlet Saturday. Carnival officials say crew members spotted the stranded vessel flying a distress flag and contacted the U.S. Coast Guard before bringing everyone safely aboard. The rescued boaters remained on the ship until arriving in Nassau, […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSpaceX Targets Wednesday for Starship Test Flight
SpaceX is preparing for the twelfth test flight of its Starship rocket system as soon as Wednesday evening from Starbase, Texas. The mission will feature redesigned Starship and Super Heavy vehicles, along with testing for new Raptor engines and heat shield technology. SpaceX also plans to deploy 20 Starlink simulator payloads during the flight.
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