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Department of Health

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

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November 18, 2025

Department of Health

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

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October 13, 2025

Department of Health

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

Department of Health

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

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July 28, 2025

Department of Health

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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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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