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Manatee Rescued From Storm Drain in Melbourne Beach After Cold Weather Search for Warmth

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February 10, 2026

Accidents

68-Year-Old Man Killed in Golf Cart Crash on A1A in Brevard County

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September 16, 2025

Accidents

Tragic Incident: Nesting Sea Turtle Fatally Struck on A1A

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July 10, 2024

Accidents

Melbourne Beach man identified as pilot killed in Clearwater plane crash

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February 3, 2024

Accidents

Fatal Motorcycle Collision on A1A in Melbourne Beach

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December 31, 2023

2023 Campaign

2023 Election Results

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November 7, 2023

Brevard County Commission

County orders Melbourne Beach shipping container ‘man cave’ to come down

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October 31, 2023

2024 Campaign

“Republicans don’t even like Rick Scott.” Is Jennifer Jenkins the Democratic candidate to defeat Scott?

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May 12, 2023

BCSO

Gang shooting in Melbourne Beach leaves one dead and one in critical condition

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March 12, 2023

BCSO

One dead, one injured in standoff with BCSO SWAT in Melbourne Beach

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January 25, 2023

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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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