135 Mile An Hour Chase On Interstate Ends With Arrest
A man faces multiple charges after leading Florida Highway Patrol on a high-speed chase through Volusia County. The pursuit began Monday afternoon when troopers attempted to pull over a black Kia K5 for aggressive driving on I-4. During the stop, 35-year-old Patrick Gordon and his female passenger switched seats, and he fled, reaching speeds of […]
Read MoreSafe Exchange Zones Established
In response to recent incidents, including a fatal shooting in Sanford, Central Florida law enforcement agencies are teaming up to offer designated safe zones for online transaction exchanges. These zones, available at various sheriff’s offices and police departments across the region, provide secure locations for conducting internet sales and child custody exchanges. Each participating agency, […]
Read MoreChild Drowns In Retention Canal In Volusia County
A 2-year-old boy died Saturday evening in an accidental drowning at his family’s property in Volusia County. The boy’s mother discovered him in a nearby retention canal in Osteen after noticing one of the family dogs was wet and the other was barking at the canal’s edge. Deputies performed CPR until emergency personnel arrived and […]
Read MoreFatal Crash On I-95 In Brevard
An 18-year-old from Merritt Island died and three other teens were injured in a crash on Interstate 95 near Palm Bay Sunday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol says the accident occurred south of St. John’s Heritage Parkway around 11 yesterday morning. The driver of a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, lost control and the vehicle overturned multiple […]
Read MoreRegistration Deadline Is Monday
If you haven’t already done so, you only have until Monday to register to vote or change your party affiliation for the August 20 primary elections. Florida’s closed-primary system means that only registered Republicans can vote in Republican primaries and Democrats in Democratic primaries. All registered voters can participate in nonpartisan races, including for school […]
Read MoreMicco Man Arrested For Stealing Pickup Truck
A man from Southern Brevard County has been arrested for stealing at truck that he claimed came with a “free key.” Last Friday morning, a Micco homeowner woke up and found his blue Ford F-150 missing from his driveway. He called the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office to report it. Deputies later found the truck at […]
Read MoreMan Hospitalized After Being Struck By Lightning On Monday
As the saying goes, “when thunder roars, go indoors.” A man learned that the hard way after he was hospitalized after being struck by lightning on Monday afternoon in Seminole County, where county officials report that it happened while the man was mowing his lawn. Emergency responders rushed him to the hospital,. Details about his […]
Read MoreSebastian Inlet Bridge To Be Replaced
The Florida Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting next Wednesday, July 17 to discuss the upcoming replacement of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Sebastian Community Center. The project aims to address structural issues, improve safety, and enhance the bridge with new features like wider shoulders, bike […]
Read MoreRabies Alert Sounded
The Florida Department of Health has issued a rabies alert for Osceola County after a cat tested positive for the virus on July 8. The alert will remain in effect for 60 days. Residents and visitors are advised to avoid contact with wild animals such as raccoons and bats, which are known carriers of rabies. […]
Read MoreStorm Offshore Deemed No Tropical Threat
The National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on a broad low-pressure system that now is churning off Florida’s southeastern coast. Currently, the system is generating disorganized showers and storms, and forecasters say significant development is unlikely. They say environmental conditions are not favorable for further strengthening, and the system is expected to remain over […]
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