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Crime

After Public Sees Graphic Video, Pressure Mounts Over Decision Not to Charge Brothers in Mark Senti Battery and Death; Family Demands Justice

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December 4, 2025

Crime

Massive Drug and Explosives Bust in Palm Bay Involving 92,000 Pounds of Illegal Substance

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December 3, 2025

Safety

New Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons Coming to U.S. 192 to Improve Safety for Melbourne and West Melbourne Residents

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December 3, 2025

Car Accident

Motorcyclist Killed in Five-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 1 in Melbourne

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December 1, 2025

Accidents

Car collides with Brightline train at Barton and U.S. 1 in Rockledge; no serious injuries reported

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November 1, 2025

Crime

Prosecutors Seek to Revoke Bond in Downtown Melbourne Murder Case: Hearing Set for Thursday

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August 6, 2025

City of Cocoa

Motorcyclist Hits 150+ MPH in High-Speed Chase on I-95 Before Crashing and Fleeing Into Woods, Troopers Say

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August 4, 2025

BCSO

Driver Arrested Under Florida’s New “Super Speeder” Law After Going 103 MPH on SR 528

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July 28, 2025

Civil Rights

DOJ Removes Crime Study Showing Undocumented Immigrants Offend Less Than U.S. Citizens

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July 9, 2025

Cocoa Beach

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of 13-Time Convicted Felon, Over 20 Grams of Fentanyl Seized From Under Child’s Car Seat

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July 7, 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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