Former Brevard Corrections Officer Now Behind Bars & Charged With 1st Degree Murder
A former Brevard County sheriff’s correction officer has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 72-year-old Jessie Kirk in Titusville. Kirk, a well-known real estate business owner, was reported missing on March 4. Her body was found near the Haulover Canal. David Barber was later linked to the crime after being […]
Read MoreHow To Stop Vehicles From Hitting Melbourne Bridge Baffles Officials
The U.S. 1 bridge over Crane Creek in Melbourne has been struck six times by trucks already so far this year, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. While most incidents caused minor damage, a February 12 collision with a towed excavator resulted in significant structural damage, which was repaired by February 26. State and […]
Read MoreMarine Animal Deaths ‘Concerning’
Brevard County is seeing a surge in marine animal strandings, with 141 sea turtles recorded this year alone, far exceeding the five-year average. Beachgoers and conservationists are concerned, after so many animals have been found dead or sick. Some experts point to this winter’s colder temperatures, but no definitive cause has yet been identified. The […]
Read MoreHigh Winds Cause Launch Scrub
SpaceX’s planned Starlink mission launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early this morning, was scrubbed due to high winds. Originally scheduled for 12:14am today, the rocket’s fueling was halted just minutes before liftoff. This would have marked SpaceX’s 21st launch of the year. The next opportunity for the launch is now set for a […]
Read MorePending Bill Highlights Value Of Apprenticeships
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow employers to pay apprentices, interns, and some workers less than the state’s minimum wage of $13 per hour. The bill passed a Senate committee on a 4-3 vote. Supporters argue it provides young workers opportunities to gain experience. An amendment requires parental approval for workers under […]
Read MoreVolusia School Employee Charged With Inappropriate Interactions With Minor
A Volusia County school employee has been arrested on charges of inappropriate interactions with a minor. Jeffery Summers, a paraprofessional at Horizon Elementary in Port Orange, was arrested as part of “Operation Full Throttle,” a sting targeting child exploitation. Summers faces charges now, including obscene communications and attempting to meet the minor. The school has […]
Read MoreTax Change Proposals Pending In Tallahassee
Governor Ron DeSantis announced plans to eliminate the state’s business rent tax by 2027. Currently, Florida is the only state to tax business rent, and DeSantis believes removing it will further boost the state’s economy. The proposed phased reduction would save businesses an estimated $1.6 billion. The governor also highlighted additional tax relief measures, including […]
Read MoreEF-2 Tornado Confirmed in Seminole County
It’s now been confirmed… It was an EF-2 tornado that struck in Seminole County on Monday morning, with winds reaching 120 mph. The tornado touched down near Interstate 4 in the Longwood/Lake Mary area around 9:30 yesterday morning, causing significant damage, including downed trees and destruction of homes and buildings. The storm brought heavy rain […]
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