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Lawmakers Consider FEMA Overhaul

Lawmakers are reviewing a bipartisan proposal that would separate FEMA from the Department of Homeland Security. Florida Congressman Byron Donalds says the agency would continue responding to emergencies and disasters while operating as an independent organization…

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Cruise Ship Murder Case Heads Toward Trial

New details have emerged in the death of 18 year old Anna Kepner of Titusville aboard a Carnival cruise ship last November. Federal prosecutors allege 16 year old Timothy Hudson strangled his stepsister after sexually assaulting her in their shared cabin. Court records indicate Kepner was found hidden beneath a bed after the ship returned […]

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Fire Damages Cocoa Beach Restaurant And Nearby Businesses

A fire damaged the popular Tiny Turtle restaurant in Cocoa Beach Friday afternoon and spread to at least two neighboring businesses. Flames were reported around 3 p.m. along Minutemen Causeway, sending smoke into the air and prompting a large response from firefighters. No injuries were reported. The restaurant suffered damage to its outdoor tiki huts […]

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Blue Origin Warns Of Possible Debris On Brevard Beaches

Blue Origin is warning that debris from a recent rocket explosion could wash ashore on Brevard County beaches in the coming days and weeks. The company says debris may be found from Playalinda Beach south to Cocoa Beach and could include hazardous materials. Beachgoers are urged not to touch suspicious items and to report any […]

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Two Arrested For Triple-Digit Speeds On I-95

Two more drivers were arrested in Brevard County after deputies caught them traveling at extreme speeds on Interstate 95. Authorities say 29 year old Tikierra Jerry of Darlington, South Carolina, was clocked at 111 miles per hour and was also charged with driving on a suspended license. Deputies later stopped Jorge Gonzalez of Orlando after […]

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Funnel Cloud Spotted Near Downtown Melbourne

A funnel cloud was spotted near downtown Melbourne Sunday afternoon as storms moved through the area. The National Weather Service confirmed the sighting shortly after 3 p.m. A funnel cloud is a rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm that does not reach the ground. If it touches the ground, it is classified as […]

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Coast Guard Assists Boaters Off Cape Canaveral

A U.S. Coast Guard crew helped rescue four people aboard a 20-foot boat that was taking on water about 12 miles offshore of Cape Canaveral Saturday. The crew pumped water from the vessel and escorted it safely back to shore, where it was hauled out at Sunrise Marina. No injuries were reported. Meanwhile, the Coast […]

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Ocean Rescue Mural Dedicated In Cocoa Beach

Brevard County Ocean Rescue has dedicated a new mural at Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach. Several lifeguards were recognized during the ceremony for outstanding service. The event honored the county’s year-round lifeguard program and its commitment to beach safety.

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Red Cross Urges Blood Donations

The American Red Cross here in Florida is calling for blood and platelet donors after a sharp decline in scheduled donations caused the national blood supply to drop by several thousand units in a week. Officials say donations are especially important heading into the busy summer season, when accidents and emergencies often increase the demand […]

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Palm Bay Church Damaged In Vandalism Case

A 53 year old man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he vandalized a Palm Bay church. Investigators say Michael Williams threw bricks through windows and doors at The House Church, shattering 11 windows and a door. Police also allege Williams arrived in a stolen vehicle.

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