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Palm Bay Pet Pantry Seeks New Home

A free pet pantry in Palm Bay has closed after its operator was told it could no longer operate from a residential property. Isla’s Journey Rescue says it has plenty of donated supplies but is now searching for a new location to continue helping pet owners in need and hopes to expand the program across […]

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Brevard Man Charged With Premeditated Murder

A 22 year old Brevard County man is jailed without bond after deputies say he shot and killed another man following an argument. Investigators say Terrance Skinner Jr. allegedly shot Xavier Carroll multiple times during a confrontation in a front yard. Skinner is charged with first-degree premeditated murder and possession of a firearm by a […]

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Volusia Tests Beach Safety Barriers After Fatal Crash

Volusia County is testing new barriers at the Dunlawton Beach access following a crash that killed toll worker Tammie Jo Baker. Meanwhile, 36 year old Deanna Harrell appeared in court on DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges. A judge ordered her held without bond pending further hearings.

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Six-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-95 In Cocoa

A six-vehicle chain-reaction crash shut down all southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Cocoa Thursday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol says a car hauler failed to stop for traffic, triggering the wreck. Two people suffered serious injuries and were taken to Holmes Regional Hospital, while a third person was treated for minor injuries.

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Cocoa Man Charged After DoorDash Driver Assault

A 20 year old Cocoa man is facing felony charges after police say he grabbed a female DoorDash driver while standing naked at his front door. Investigators say Jamar Carter allegedly restrained the woman and groped her as she tried to flee after delivering food to his home. He is charged with attempted kidnapping and […]

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Lawsuit Filed Over Alligator Bite at Attraction

A South Florida man has filed a lawsuit against an Orange County airboat attraction after he claims an alligator bit him in the face. Court records show Edil Kasenov claims he suffered injuries during an alligator encounter at Airboat Rides at Midway in Christmas last June. The lawsuit alleges negligence and seeks more than $50,000 […]

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Road Collapse Raises Infrastructure Concerns in Palm Bay

A roadway collapse in a Palm Bay neighborhood is drawing new attention to an aging drainage pipe beneath Indian River Drive. Residents say heavy rainfall overwhelmed the deteriorating system, causing the ground to give way. City crews have made temporary repairs, while officials and the homeowners association continue discussions over responsibility and funding for a […]

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All Points Plans Major Space Coast Expansion

All Points Logistics has unveiled plans to expand spacecraft processing operations on the Space Coast. The company has signed an agreement with NASA to lease 64 acres at Kennedy Space Center for a new spacecraft processing and logistics complex. Company officials say the project is designed to help meet growing demand as launch activity continues […]

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Palm Bay Officer Promoted to Lieutenant

The Palm Bay Police Department has promoted Anthony Farmer to lieutenant. Farmer will serve as a night shift watch commander in the Uniform Services Division after more than a decade with the department. He has served in patrol, investigations, training, recruiting, and on the department’s SWAT team, where he held leadership roles.

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Guatemalan National Arrested in Palm Bay Sexual Assault Case

Brevard County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a Palm Bay man accused of sexually assaulting a woman who had given him a ride home. Investigators say Axel Lopez Diaz was taken into custody after a May 27 incident in which the victim reported being attacked after refusing his sexual advances. Sheriff Wayne Ivey says Lopez Diaz, […]

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