Palm Bay Shuts Down School Zone Cameras After Ticketing Errors
Palm Bay has pulled the plug on its school zone speed cameras after major problems with the system. Hundreds of drivers were wrongly ticketed—some cited for speeding in Miami-Dade, despite never being there. The city now says the system is off indefinitely.
Read MoreBrevard Commission Blocks Pridefest Grant Over Event Concerns
Brevard County commissioners shot down a $5,000 grant for Space Coast Pride’s Pridefest after no one backed Commissioner Tom Goodson’s proposal. Critics called the event political and not family-friendly. Other groups on Goodson’s list were also denied as a result.
Read MoreFormer Brevard Teacher Found Guilty After Teen Party
Karly Anderson, a former teacher in Brevard County, has been found guilty of disorderly conduct and resisting an officer without violence. The charges stem from a drunken house party in Cocoa Beach where underage teens were present.
Read MoreFlorida Ranks No. 1 for Economy, No. 2 in Education
Florida landed at No. 6 overall in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best States” rankings. The Sunshine State took the top spot for its booming economy and ranked second in education, driven by low in-state college costs and high graduation rates. Last year, Florida was No. 9 overall. Utah, New Hampshire, and Idaho took […]
Read MoreLovebugs Vanishing Across Florida, Scientists Say
The twice-a-year lovebug swarms that used to coat Florida windshields are thinning out. A University of Florida insect expert says populations have dropped sharply in recent years—especially in urban areas—though no one’s sure why. It could be climate, chemicals, or urban sprawl. The upside? Fewer bug guts eating through car paint.
Read MoreShooter Dead, Two Hurt in Port Orange Walgreens Attack
Two employees were shot and a gunman is dead after a shooting inside a Port Orange Walgreens Wednesday evening. Police say the suspect appeared to take his own life outside the store. The workers were hospitalized, but their conditions haven’t been released. The lone customer inside wasn’t hurt.
Read MoreFormer Orlando Teacher Pleads Guilty in Child Exploitation Case
A former Orlando middle school music teacher has pleaded guilty to federal charges after investigators say he coerced over 20 children online. Prosecutors say 25-year-old Italo Rafael Brett Bonini offered incentives to an 8-year-old boy in exchange for sex acts. Bonini admitted to targeting kids for control and manipulation. He now faces at least 15 […]
Read MoreVero Beach Museum Earns National Small Museum Honor
The Vero Beach Museum of Art has been named the nation’s top small museum for attendance. A new study found it draws 45% of its regional population—nearly triple the national average. The museum ranks 13th overall out of 153 reviewed.
Read More2025-05-07 – Kangaroo Coralled In Osceola County
A loose kangaroo that was spotted running around in Osceola County is now safe after being found in St. Cloud. Florida wildlife officers say the animal was discovered hiding in a thicket and was chemically sedated without incident. It’s now being held at a licensed facility and is in good health. The Florida Fish and […]
Read More2025-05-07 – Woman Killed By Gator
A woman was killed in a gator attack Tuesday afternoon while kayaking on Lake Kissimmee. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission says she went into the water near the mouth of Tiger Creek and didn’t survive. A nuisance trapper was sent in to search for the gator. Officials say attacks such as that are rare […]
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