Day: February 28, 2025

Space Coast News

4 Life Terms!

Benjamin Hovan, a man who was arrested in Titusville, will spend the rest of his life in prison after kidnapping and sexually battering two Seminole County women back in 2018. Hovan was convicted on charges including sexual battery, burglary, and kidnapping. He stalked the victims to an apartment, then forced his way inside with a […]

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Space Coast News

Beach Workers Claim Harassment

Beach workers in Brevard County complain that they are facing harassment while enforcing a seven-mile shoreline closure for a beach restoration project. The project, aimed at combating erosion, has sparked frustration among some beachgoers, with workers reporting verbal abuse and trespassing in restricted areas. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers meanwhile, has increased safety measures, […]

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Florida News

Bear Hunting Proposed

Florida is considering lifting its nearly decade-long ban on bear hunting due to growing complaints about bears entering neighborhoods and causing traffic hazards. The proposal has sparked controversy, with wildlife advocates arguing for alternative solutions, citing overdevelopment as the cause of the bear population’s increasing presence in urban areas.

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Space Coast News

Rental Fees Going Up In Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach has now raised fees for short-term vacation rentals. The increase is said to be in response to enforcement challenges and community concerns. The new fees nearly triple the previous costs. They now require rental operators to pay $2,500 for the initial application and $1,500 annually for single-family homes. The city hopes the increase […]

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Space Coast News

Palm Bay Pauses Camera Enforcement

Palm Bay Police have temporarily halted the School Zone Speed Camera program after receiving public feedback regarding inaccuracies in issued violations. The department discovered glitches in the system after cameras went live, which caused some violations to be incorrectly issued. In response, the police conducted a thorough audit and assured the community that any wrongful […]

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Florida News

Publix Facing Class Action Lawsuit

Publix is facing a class-action lawsuit in Florida, accusing the grocery chain of overcharging customers at self-checkouts by inflating the weight of items like meats, cheeses, and deli products. The lawsuit claims the store’s system automatically adjusts prices to match the original price, even during sales. It also accuses Publix of leaving expired sale signs […]

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Space Coast News

Rabies Alert In Brevard!

The Florida Department of Health has issued a rabies advisory in Brevard County after a bat tested positive for the virus on February 18th near Clubhouse Drive in Viera. Now, all residents and visitors are being warned to avoid contact with wild animals, and to keep pets vaccinated, supervised, and leashed. If bitten, seek medical […]

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