Brevard County Child Drowns in Airbnb Pool
A 5 year old Brevard County boy drowned Monday at an Airbnb in Davenport. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says deputies found the child at the bottom of the pool shortly after 1 p.m. and began CPR. He was taken to Celebration Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Investigators say the boy was with extended […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPalm Bay Man Accused of Posing as Lawyer
30 year old Derek Schaufus of Palm Bay faces charges following an investigation by Brevard County deputies into an incident that took place in April, when they say he falsely claimed to be an attorney during a traffic stop on Interstate 95. Investigators say Schaufus arrived in a suit, questioned deputies and tried to negotiate […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYIndian River County Firefighter-Paramedic Dies
Indian River County Fire Rescue is mourning firefighter-paramedic Geoffrey Lang, who died Saturday following what officials called a personal tragedy at his Sebastian home. Lang joined the department in 2015 and served the community for more than a decade. He is survived by his wife, two children and his parents. Memorial service information will be […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRockledge Pedestrian Killed in Viera Crash
A 58 year old Rockledge man was killed after being struck by an SUV late Sunday on southbound Murrell Road near Irongate Drive in Viera. The Florida Highway Patrol says the man was lying between two travel lanes when a 46 year old Melbourne driver tried to swerve around him. The SUV’s undercarriage struck the […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWest Melbourne Woman Charged in DUI Rollover Crash
31 year old Jessica Elizabeth Rua of West Melbourne faces six DUI-related charges following a February rollover crash that seriously injured several people. Police say Rua’s blood alcohol level was point-294, more than three times Florida’s legal limit. Investigators used medical records and witness dash-camera video during the months-long investigation. Rua is being held at […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMelbourne Tax Collector’s Office Closed Over HVAC Problems
The Brevard County Tax Collector’s Melbourne office is temporarily closed because of continuing air-conditioning problems. Officials say temporary cooling units could not keep the Sarno Road building safe for customers and employees. Existing appointments must be rescheduled at the Merritt Island, Palm Bay or Viera offices, where additional workers are being assigned. Customers should expect […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Woman Accused of Driving Through Fatal Crash Scene
A Brevard County woman faces a DUI charge after deputies say she drove around a roadblock at a traffic homicide investigation. Deputies say Lauren Anderson appeared impaired and later recorded breath-alcohol levels of point-one-nine-five and point-two-zero-nine. A witness had also reported the same vehicle hitting a construction barrier along Interstate 95.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFlorida Woman Loses $34,000 in Phone Scam
Florida law enforcement agencies are warning about scammers posing as deputies and demanding payment for supposed warrants or missed jury duty. An Osceola County woman lost $34,000 through Bitcoin transactions. Officials say police will never call to demand payment or threaten arrest. Anyone receiving such a call should hang up and contact the agency directly.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFormer Titusville Police Chief Cited After Crash
Former Titusville Police Chief John Lau has received an open-container citation following his June rollover crash in a city-owned vehicle. Lau was also cited for careless driving and has pleaded not guilty to that charge. He was fired after refusing an alcohol or drug test required under his employment agreement. The crash caused an estimated […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Tests New Lagoon Pollution Control Method
Brevard County is testing a new way to reduce pollution in the Indian River Lagoon. The county is covering nutrient-rich muck with clean sand instead of dredging it. The 140-acre pilot project near the Cocoa Beach Golf Course is expected to improve water quality and create new habitat for seagrass, oysters and other marine life.
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