Former Brevard Corrections Officer Facing Possible Death Penalty
Former Brevard County Corrections Officer David Barber has been indicted on nine charges, including first-degree murder, in the killing of 72-year-old Jessie Kirk in Titusville. Barber faces additional charges including kidnapping, arson, and evidence tampering. Authorities have not yet revealed a motive. The State Attorney’s Office now has 45 days to decide whether to seek […]
Read MoreAmazon Entering Broadband Satellite Business With Launch This Evening
Billionaire Jeff Bezos is about to launch Amazon’s Project Kuiper, a network of 3,232 broadband satellites designed to compete with Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink. The liftoff of the first batch of satellites is scheduled for a window that opens at 7 this evening and runs until 9pm from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. It involves […]
Read MoreMichigan Woman Jailed For Volusia County Facebook Market Scam
A Michigan woman was arrested in Volusia County after being accused of scamming a local resident out of $52,000 through a fake Facebook Marketplace sale of an excavator. 59 year old Demetria Latimer was tracked down outside Detroit and is now facing charges of grand theft and fraud. The victim’s money was recovered. Latimer is […]
Read MoreMelbourne Police To Hold Community Meeting Thursday
The Melbourne Police Department is inviting community members to the Police Community Relations Council Meeting this Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Joseph Pellicano Law Enforcement Center. The meeting is being held for residents to engage with local law enforcement and city leadership, discuss police and community initiatives, and voice any concerns.
Read MoreAttempted Knifepoint Robbery At Merritt Island Subway
Brevard County deputies are searching for a man who allegedly pulled a knife on two Subway employees in Merritt Island last week. Surveillance footage shows the suspect, a bearded white male, attempting to come behind the counter with the weapon before fleeing. He could face aggravated assault charges if caught.
Read MoreTalks Center Around Declining Rockledge School Enrollment
Brevard County School Board members are exploring options to address declining enrollment at McNair Middle School in Rockledge. While rumors swirl about potential school closures, the board insists that no decisions have been made. McNair currently has just 262 students enrolled. District officials attribute the low numbers to an aging population in that particular area.
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