Day: October 1, 2024

Space Coast News

Brevard Man Arrested After Accusations Of Shooting Into Occupied Home

A Brevard County man has been arrested for allegedly shooting into a Titusville home ten times, while people were inside. The incident took place on Saturday, September 21 during a dispute between two groups. The suspect, identified as Javone Williams, is a convicted felon, who was not entitled to have had a firearm. Investigators utilized […]

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Florida News

Possible Trouble Brewing In The Tropics

As recovery efforts continue in Florida after Hurricane Helene, the National Hurricane Center is continuing to monitor a new tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters say conditions are conducive for potential development, with a tropical depression expected to form later this week. Currently, the chance of development in the next 48 hours is […]

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Florida News Regional News

Volusia Man Sentenced In Identity Fraud Case

A Daytona Beach man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing the identity of a comatose Texas resident. 40 year old Donald Wood pled guilty to a string of felony charges, including organized fraud and tampering with a felony proceeding. Investigators learned that Wood used the victim’s personal information to secure loans […]

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Florida News

Minimum Wage Earners In Florida Just Got A Raise

Hourly workers here in Florida are seeing a pay increase as the minimum wage rose from $12 to $13 for non-tipped employees effective on Monday. It’s part of a ballot initiative approved by voters in 2020 aimed at reaching $15 per hour by 2026. While some local business owners support the wage boost, they also […]

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Space Coast News

Launches Planned Friday

A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket is set for its second certification flight from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station this weekend. The rocket rolled out to Launch Complex 41 on Monday, and is now scheduled to launch on Friday. The mission, known as Cert-2, aims to further validate the Vulcan rocket’s capabilities as part of […]

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Florida News

Florida Jobless Numbers Declining

Initial unemployment claims in Florida decreased last week, with filings dropping to 6,280 for the week ending September 21, down from 6,696 the previous week. Nationally, Alaska reported the largest increase in claims at 37.7%, while South Carolina experienced the biggest drop at 32%. The data comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s weekly unemployment […]

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