Bondsman Remains Jailed After Being Denied Bond
In a bizarre twist to the usual bail bond routine, Russell Moncrief, Bruce as he is sometimes referred to, and the owner of Moncrief Bail Bonds in Central Florida, is in hot water after being accused of trading bail money for sexual favors. It’s now a case in which the bail bondsman has been denied […]
Read MoreTitusville Firefighters Rescue Dog
Titusville firefighters are being praised for rescuing an injured Jack Russell Terrier trapped under a home for nearly 24 hours. Responders had to crawl through two entry points under the house to reach the dog. A firefighter carefully coaxed the dog out and into the hands of another, who then returned the dog safely to […]
Read MoreWednesday Launch Successful – SpaceX Planning More This Weekend
SpaceX launched another round of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday, with the Falcon 9 rocket lifting off at 5:10 pm. The rocket’s first stage completed its 14th flight by landing on the droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. Coming up, another Starlink mission is expected Sunday with a launch window opening at 4:57pm, followed […]
Read MoreAnother Palm Bay Shooting
Police in Palm Bay are investigating a shooting that took place near a gas station on Malabar Road Wednesday night around 8:20. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire, but fortunately, no injuries were reported, and authorities now say there is no ongoing threat. Details are still emerging, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Read MoreBrevard Students Connect With Space Station
Students at Coastal Community School in Satellite Beach had a rare chance to speak with astronaut Sunita Williams onboard the International Space Station on Wednesday. Using ham radio, 13 students asked questions. The students got a first hand account of what life is like on the ISS. The event yesterday, capped months of space-themed studies […]
Read MoreCentral Florida Bail Bondsman Arrested
A Central Florida bail bondsman has been arrested on human trafficking charges after being accused of coercing women he bailed out of jail into sex acts. Investigators now say Russell Moncrief… also known as “Bruce”… who owns bond offices in several counties, apparently engaged in this behavior for over a decade, sometimes threatening to revoke […]
Read MoreFPL Looking For Rate Increase
A proposed rate increase from Florida Power & Light could raise residential electric bills across the state by early 2025. FPL filed a request Tuesday with the Florida Public Service Commission to collect nearly $1.2 billion over 12 months, citing recovery costs from hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Debby. If approved, the average FPL residential bill […]
Read MoreSpaceX Planning Wednesday Afternoon Launch
SpaceX is still planning to launch a Falcon 9 and more Starlink satellites later today from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch window now opens at 5:10pm and closes at 9:08pm. Forecasters are calling for a 75% chance of favorable weather. The rocket will take off from Launch Complex 40 and about 8 minutes […]
Read MoreMore Details Coming Forward After Fatal Palm Bay Shooting
Police in Palm Bay have released more information about that weekend shooting that happened on Malabar Road. Investigators say a 17-year-old boy attempted to kill his 16-year-old girlfriend before fatally shooting himself in an attempted murder-suicide that took place where the two met to discuss a breakup. The girl, who was shot in the shoulder, […]
Read MoreSPCA Of Brevard Laying Off Workers Amid Financial Crisis
The SPCA of Brevard has announced layoffs for 15% of its animal care team and a cutback on animal intakes as it tries to manage a financial crisis. It comes after the organization’s funding struggles required what they referred to as “heart-wrenching” decisions, including reducing shelter capacity by half. The nonprofit, which relies entirely on […]
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