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

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November 1, 2025

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Senator Mayfield and Representative Sirois host Town Hall

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November 25, 2019

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What looks like a train accident in Cocoa is actually an exercise. Cocoa Fire Rescue and Brightline Conduct Safety Exercise SaturdayCity of Cocoa and Brightline are conducting a safety Exercise Saturday, November 15, 2025 of US1 in Cocoa. This exercise will simulate an emergency scenario, including volunteer actors with mock injuries. In accordance with the Federal Railroad Administration requirement, this exercise will allow Brightline and City of Cocoa Fire Rescue to practice coordinated emergency response procedures in a controlled, safe environment. ... See MoreSee Less

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Bicyclist hit at 192 and Minton Rd. in West melbourne. ... See MoreSee Less

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Massive gator captured crushing this man’s jack-o’-lantern in his yard. He’s apparently more of a Christmas fan. ... See MoreSee Less

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Good Samaritan Struck While Trying to Help in Fatal 5-Car I-95 Crash 🚨Florida Highway Patrol says a chain reaction crash on I 95 in Brevard County overnight left one man dead and a Good Samaritan critically injured after he stopped to help at the scene.Troopers say it started just after midnight near mile marker 223 when a 33 year old Port St. Lucie man crashed his car and was later pronounced dead on scene. A 51 year old driver from Ponte Vedra stopped to help, but as traffic swerved around the disabled vehicle, he was struck not once but twice by passing cars. He was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition.In total, five vehicles and a pedestrian were involved across three separate crashes as drivers attempted to avoid the initial wreck.Read more in the article in the comments. ... See MoreSee Less

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Sec. of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has just announced that the entirety of SNAP will be rebuilt. ... See MoreSee Less

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

Senator Mayfield and Representative Sirois host Town Hall