Fort Pierce Man Gets 10 Years for Apartment Shooting
25 year old Vandrell Jacobs of Fort Pierce has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a 2024 shooting at a Vero Beach apartment complex. Deputies say five bullets struck an occupied apartment after people inside a red Mercedes fired toward someone. Jacobs later led deputies on a high-speed chase, running red lights. He […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYInterstate 95 Reopens After Volusia County Truck Crash
All northbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Volusia County reopened Monday afternoon after a jackknifed tractor-trailer blocked the highway. The crash happened near mile marker 244 in Edgewater and forced a complete shutdown of the northbound side. Authorities have not released information about what caused the crash, how long the highway was closed or whether […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYHealth First Eliminates More Than 200 Brevard Jobs
Health First is cutting more than 200 jobs across Brevard County, equal to about two percent of its workforce. Most affected employees work in administrative, management and clerical support positions. Workers will receive 60 days of pay and benefits, along with job-search assistance. Health First is also ending several programs but says the reductions will […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMan Charged After Couple Attacked and Officer Shot
40 year old Michael Hightower of Daytona Beach faces two counts of attempted felony murder after police say he attacked a 79 year old man and 74 year old woman outside Daytona College. Both victims were critically injured. Police say Hightower was later taken to a hospital, where he grabbed an officer’s gun during a […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYVolunteers Needed for Space Coast Alzheimer’s Walk
The Alzheimer’s Association is seeking volunteers for the Space Coast Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday at Cocoa Riverfront Park. Registration opens at 8 a.m., followed by a ceremony at 9 and a one-mile walk. Volunteers are needed Friday afternoon and Saturday morning to place signs, assemble banners, clean up and handle other duties. Information is […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrevard Deputies Seek Caretaker Accused of Theft
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Patricia Brown, who investigators say stole money while working as a caretaker. Sheriff Wayne Ivey featured Brown in the agency’s latest fugitive update, describing her as a con artist who was hired to provide care but instead took money. Anyone with information about Brown’s whereabouts should contact […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYExecution Set for Indian River Deputy’s Killer
77 year old William Reaves Junior is scheduled for execution October 20th for the 1986 murder of Indian River County Sheriff’s Corporal Richard Raczkoski. Reaves was convicted of shooting the 29 year old deputy four times after he responded to a 911 call west of Vero Beach.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTeen Seriously Injured in Palm Bay Crash
A Florida teenager is recovering from a broken back following a crash near St Johns Heritage Parkway in Palm Bay. Authorities say an alleged reckless driver lost control and slammed into the teenager’s family vehicle. Additional details about the crash were not released.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFormer Titusville Police Chief Avoids Conviction
Former Titusville Police Chief John Lau will not face a conviction following a rollover crash that led to his firing. A judge dismissed his careless driving ticket after state troopers presented no evidence or witnesses. Lau must pay a fine for an open-container violation but admitted no guilt.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTropical Storm Fay Forms in Atlantic
Tropical Storm Fay has formed in the North Atlantic with winds near 45 miles per hour. The storm is about 450 miles southwest of the Azores and could strengthen slightly before weakening. No coastal watches or warnings are in effect, and Fay poses no threat to Florida.
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