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Deputy in Cocoa shooting has felony gun charges, burglary, and domestic violence with children

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November 18, 2020

BCSO

Slow-motion appears to show deputy walking towards path of vehicle firing as it turns away

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November 17, 2020

BCSO

Deputy deadly shooting of 2 teens is a case of mistaken identity; incident captured on camera

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November 17, 2020

Civil Rights

Police Shooting: 2 reportedly unarmed teens shot and killed by Brevard County Sheriff’s Deputies in Cocoa

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November 13, 2020

BCSO

Full Video: BCSO Narcotics Agent damages property owners camera trying to hide identity

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September 29, 2020

BCSO

Brevard County Sheriff Deputy caught on camera trying to hide from residents security camera

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September 29, 2020

2020 Campaign

Judges: Florida felons can’t vote until they pay fines, fees

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September 12, 2020

Civil Rights

GRAPHIC: Video shows possible self-defense motive in 17 year-old Kenosha protestor shooting killing 2

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August 26, 2020

BCSO

Local coalition of organizations/church’s call for community oversight committee of law enforcement

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August 6, 2020

Civil Rights

Bizarre criticism from Rep. Randy Fine attacks John Lewis’ funeral

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August 1, 2020

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Tennessee to launch first-in-the-nation domestic violence offender registry Jan. 1Starting January 1, Tennessee will become the first state in the nation to launch a public registry for repeat domestic violence offenders. The registry — created under Savanna’s Law — is named after Savanna Puckett, a 22-year-old sheriff’s deputy who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2022. Investigators later learned he had a long history of domestic violence and stalking.The registry will be run by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and will publicly list:• Offender’s name• Photograph• Date of birth• Date and county of convictionIt applies to offenders convicted of domestic violence at least twice and could keep names listed for 2–20 years, depending on convictions. Home addresses and Social Security numbers will not be listed.Supporters say the goal is prevention, not punishment — helping people identify repeat abusers and make safer decisions when dating, hiring, or protecting loved ones. Advocates point out that Tennessee ranks among the top states where men kill women, calling domestic violence a true epidemic.Lawmakers behind the bill say that if this registry had existed earlier, it may have helped prevent Savanna’s death.What do you think — is this a step in the right direction? Should more states follow? ... See MoreSee Less

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Arrangements have been announced for Viera High student Brian Moss. See below. ... See MoreSee Less

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Arrangements have been announced for Viera High student Brian Moss. See below. ... See MoreSee Less

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34-Year-Old Woman Dies After Falling Asleep On Motorcycle and Falls Off on 95 Striking GuardrailFlorida Highway Patrol confirms a tragic crash that happened this afternoon on I-95 near mile marker 235 in just North of Brevard County.Troopers say a 45-year-old man from Sanford was riding a 2003 Harley-Davidson motorcycle northbound when his 34-year-old female passenger, also from Sanford, is believed to have fallen asleep and fell from the motorcycle, striking a guardrail. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.The rider was not injured. FHP reports he was arrested for driving with a revoked license as a habitual traffic offender resulting in death and for not having the required motorcycle endorsement. He was booked into the Volusia County Jail.FHP says neither the rider nor the passenger was wearing a helmet. The crash remains under investigation.Our thoughts are with the woman’s loved ones during this difficult time. ... See MoreSee Less

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Brightline Train has hit someone near downtown Melbourne at Fee Ave. ... See MoreSee Less

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