Day: October 30, 2024

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Central 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 […]

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Florida News

FPL 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 […]

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Space Coast News

SpaceX 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 […]

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Space Coast News

More 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, […]

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Space Coast News

SPCA 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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Space Coast News

Brevard Mayoral Candidate Facing Charges

A candidate for the position of Titusville Mayor is now facing charges for allegedly removing her opponent’s campaign signs near an early voting site. It reportedly happened at the Titusville Library, where Vickie Conklin was seen on body camera footage explaining her belief the signs were unauthorized. Police say she admitted to moving two signs, […]

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Florida News

National Hurricane Center Tracking Low Pressure Area

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a low-pressure area over the southwestern Caribbean, which forecasters say could develop into a tropical system later this week. With a near-zero chance of forming in the next 48 hours, they also say the odds rise to 40% within the next week. The good news for us is this… […]

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National News

Today Marks Radio History

October 30, 1938 — 86 years ago today, it was the night a radio drama caused panic across America, when Orson Welles and the Mercury Theater On The Air presented “War of the Worlds” on CBS Radio…

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