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Crime

Florida Man Fires Gun Through Sunroof While ‘Christmas Light Touring’ – Claims He Was Just ‘Blowing Off Steam’

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December 27, 2025

Environment

Draft Permit Would Allow Blue Origin to Discharge Nearly 500,000 Gallons of Wastewater Daily Into Indian River Lagoon System

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December 1, 2025

Car Accident

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

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December 1, 2025

City of Cocoa

Cocoa Man Arrested for First Degree Premeditated Murder After Fatal Shooting in Garage

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November 17, 2025

Crime

Former Marine Who Murdered Brevard 6-Year-Old in 1979 Scheduled for Execution Tonight

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November 13, 2025

Car Accident

Two Titusville Police Officers Injured in Crash While Responding to Armed Gun Call

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November 3, 2025

Community

Beloved Educator and Community Leader Dr. Joe Lee Smith Passes Away at 89

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September 1, 2025

Crime

Trusted, Community-Driven Roofing Company Betrayed by Own Staffer – Arrested in $177,000 Theft Scheme

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August 28, 2025

Civil Rights

Palm Bay Teen Imprisoned in Israel Sparks Outcry: Citizenship Fails to Protect Local Child

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August 26, 2025

Environment

Trump Blames Wind and Solar for Soaring Electric Bills

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August 24, 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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