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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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ARREST: Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School Math Teacher Charged With Having Sexual Relations With A StudentBrevard County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit agents arrested 37-year-old Kirsten Rose yesterday afternoon on charges of Lewd and Indecent Exposure Offenses Against a Student by an Authority Figure and 5 counts of Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor.Rose is a math teacher at Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School.According to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began in March after the parents of a male student became suspicious when he arrived home late from work. After checking his location and finding him at an unknown residence, the student initially claimed he was at his “girlfriend’s house” but refused to identify her. Under continued questioning by his parents, he eventually admitted he was in a relationship with his teacher.SVU agents launched an investigation that revealed the student and Rose began communicating outside of school through Instagram in November 2025. Those communications continued into February 2026, when the relationship turned sexual on multiple occasions during February and March of this year.Rose was booked into the Brevard County Jail on a No Bond status. The investigation is ongoing.Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Agent Kimone Edwards of the BCSO Special Victims Unit at (321) 633-8419. ... See MoreSee Less

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Rep. Eric Swalwell posted a video denying allegations of sexual misconduct including rape from four women who worked for or interacted with him, calling them "flat false" and vowing to fight them. CNN reported the claims, with one former staffer alleging rape while heavily intoxicated and others citing unsolicited explicit messages and unwanted advances; Swalwell noted the timing ahead of his California governor race. Democrats are calling for him to drop out of the race.In the video, he acknowledges past mistakes in judgment but highlights over 20 years as a public servant and prosecutor advocating for sexual assault victims. ... See MoreSee Less

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Fox Sr. Medical Analyst Dr Marc Siegel complains about low teen pregnancy rates:"The problem is teens and young adults. From ages 15-19, the fertility rate is down 7%" ... See MoreSee Less

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