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Agriculture

Romelia Farms Wildlife Preserve Faces Closure Amid Financial and Regulatory Challenges, Seeks Community Support

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September 28, 2024

Hurricane

Hurricane Helene Forces Closure of Mathers Bridge to Boating Traffic

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September 25, 2024

Merritt Island

Beloved Coach Gerald Hodgin: A Pillar of Brevard County Sports Passes Away

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July 23, 2024

Accidents

Fatal accident: all teens, no seatbelts, from Cocoa and Merritt Island

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July 21, 2024

Accidents

Fatal Accident: One Dead, Three Injured in Collision Involving Infiniti and Kenworth Tractor-Trailer

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July 13, 2024

Crime

‘Decapitated’ woman pulled from river was a “sex-type doll” in Merritt Island

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July 2, 2024

Merritt Island

200 acre wildfire at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge continues to burn

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May 26, 2024

BCSO

Bloodshed in Broad Daylight: Walmart Parking Lot Carjacking, Kidnapping, and Stabbing

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April 5, 2024

BCSO

Merritt Island man arrested after firing gun during police chase and jumping into the river

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February 24, 2024

Accidents

29-year-old man killed by SUV after lying down in the road in Merrit Island

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February 10, 2024

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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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