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Environment

Should Brevard Take a Page from Midnight Pass? Debating New Inlets as a Lifeline for the Indian River Lagoon

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October 26, 2024

Finance

FPL Seeks $1.2 Billion in Hurricane Recovery Costs from Customers as Questions Rise Over Grid Hardening Legislation

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October 25, 2024

Crime

Owners of dog left tied to pole during Milton face aggravated animal abuse charges

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October 15, 2024

Community

Randy Fine’s Failed Grid Hardening Bill Left Thousands in the Dark: Consumers Pay the Price While FPL and Fine Profit

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October 14, 2024

Community

Family of Five Helps Clean Up Beach After Milton Debris Washes Ashore

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October 12, 2024

Environment

Hurricane Milton Approaches the Theoretical Strength Limits Earth Can Produce

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October 7, 2024

Brevard Public Schools

Brevard Public Schools Closed Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Milton

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October 6, 2024

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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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Tag: Milton

Should Brevard Take a Page from Midnight Pass? Debating New Inlets as a Lifeline for the Indian River Lagoon

FPL Seeks $1.2 Billion in Hurricane Recovery Costs from Customers as Questions Rise Over Grid Hardening Legislation

Owners of dog left tied to pole during Milton face aggravated animal abuse charges

Randy Fine’s Failed Grid Hardening Bill Left Thousands in the Dark: Consumers Pay the Price While FPL and Fine Profit

Family of Five Helps Clean Up Beach After Milton Debris Washes Ashore

Hurricane Milton Approaches the Theoretical Strength Limits Earth Can Produce

Brevard Public Schools Closed Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Milton