Central Florida Expressway Authority Moving To 100% Cashless Tolls Overnight Beginning April 22
Starting April 22, the Central Florida Expressway Authority will transition to cashless tolls overnight. Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., drivers will need a transponder or “pay by plate” for tolls, as cash payments will no longer be accepted.
Read MorePepper The Cheetah Dies At Brevard Zoo
The Brevard Zoo is now mourning the loss of Pepper the cheetah, who passed away at 16 years old. Pepper had been a zoo resident since 2010. Her health had declined recently. Her death comes just days after the passing of Doc, a 22-year-old giraffe.
Read MoreBrevard Alternative Learning Centers To Be Closed
Brevard Public Schools is set to close its alternative learning centers in Merritt Island and Melbourne by the end of the year. The district plans to return expelled students to regular classrooms through a new diversion program.
Read MoreLaw Enforcement Stepping Up Enforcement After Reports Of Driving On Sidewalks In Suntree
Parents in Melbourne are voicing concerns over dangerous driving near Suntree Elementary, with cars bypassing the pick-up line by driving on sidewalks. In response, the school district and sheriff’s office have stepped up enforcement in that area.
Read MoreTitusville Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure In Cocoa Beach
A Titusville man was arrested in Cocoa Beach for indecent exposure at Alan Shepard Park. 32 year old Tevin Allen allegedly exposed himself and made lewd comments to a woman on the park’s boardwalk. After the woman’s boyfriend arrived, Allen fled in a black SUV. He was later arrested by Cocoa Beach Police.
Read MoreSpaceX Polar Mission Scheduled For Monday
The upcoming Fram2 mission, set to launch no earlier than this coming Monday from Kennedy Space Center, aims to make history by being the first human spaceflight to orbit over the Earth’s poles. The mission features a crew of four, and it marks the third private spaceflight purchased from SpaceX.
Read MoreSatellite Beach Police To Make Illegal Alien Arrests
The Satellite Beach City Council has approved a measure allowing its police department to make immigration-related arrests. Officers will undergo remote training to enforce federal and state immigration laws. The local move aligns with similar moves by Florida sheriff’s offices, aligned with national shifts in reeling in immigration enforcement.
Read MorePlans Call For Slashing State Sales Tax
Florida lawmakers are considering a proposal to reduce the state’s sales tax by 0.75%, bringing it down to 5.25%. If passed, this could save residents nearly $5 billion annually.
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