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New Flu Variant Raises Concerns as Florida Activity Rises and Vaccinations Fall Behind

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November 18, 2025

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Florida Bill Requires Parental Consent for Minors’ STD Treatment and Expand Parental Rights in Schools

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October 13, 2025

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Ladapo Says It’s ‘Reasonable’ to Link Tylenol Use in Pregnancy to Autism, Supports Federal Probe

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September 24, 2025

Brevard Public Schools

Florida Moves to Eradicate School Vaccine Mandates — 90-Day Timeline Set

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September 7, 2025

Crime

Palm Bay “Rub-and-Tug” Spa Owner Arrested in Prostitution Sting

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September 5, 2025

Crime

Palm Coast Woman Arrested for Impersonating a Nurse, Treated Nearly 4,500 Patients Without a License

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August 6, 2025

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Florida DOH Urges Screen Repairs Amid Surge in Dengue and Mosquito-Borne Illnesses in Brevard

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July 28, 2025

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Brevard County Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory After Confirmed Dengue Case

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July 18, 2025

Crime

Prominent Brevard Plastic Surgeon Arrested on Felony Fraud Charges

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June 20, 2025

Crime

Four Criminal Arrests in Three Weeks at Circles of Care — Elderly Victims, Strangulation, and Rape of Disabled Woman

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May 20, 2025

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Early this morning, the United States along with Israel launched targeted attacks all over Iran. President Trump announced the war shortly after the attacks in a video to the American people as well is the citizens of Iran encouraging them to take over the government. Trumps administration says this campaign will last not hours, but days. ... See MoreSee Less

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MAN ARRESTED FOR TRAVELING TO OCALA TO MEET MINOR On Thursday, February 26, 2025, Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Major Crimes Detective Zachary Elliott arrested 42-year-old Leon Smith (W/M, DOB: 10/04/1983) for Traveling to Meet a Minor to Engage in Sexual Activity, Using a Computer to Solicit a Child, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Marijuana.On February 26, 2026, Smith began chatting with an undercover law enforcement officer, who was posing as a 13-year-old girl on an adult dating application. Eventually, the communication between Smith and the presumed child transitioned to text messaging and phone calls, during which he acknowledged the child’s age and engaged in sexually explicit conversations. Smith repeatedly commented on how mature the child was for her age and made arrangements to meet the 13-year-old in person.After deciding on a meeting location, Smith told the presumed 13-year-old how excited he was, advised her to watch pornography, and expressed that the sound of her voice, age, and photo of her holding a stuffed animal aroused him. MCSO Intelligence Unit detectives met Smith at the designated meeting location and conducted a felony stop. Smith was detained for questioning, and a search revealed that he was in possession of 204.5 grams of marijuana and .5 grams of methamphetamine. During an interview, Smith initially claimed that he could not remember the child’s age but later admitted that he should have known her age.Smith was placed under arrest and transported to the Marion County Jail, where he remains without bond. ... See MoreSee Less

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Trump suggests we launched strikes on Iran in part for claims that they “tired to interfere in 2020, 2024 election to stop Trump…” ... See MoreSee Less

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Brandon Scott Mccuen (29) of Rockledge arrested for unlawful sexual activity with a minor. The autistic teen defended herself with a hammer. Article in comments. ... See MoreSee Less

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Iranian drones are striking a U.S. base in Bahrain. ... See MoreSee Less

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