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Port Canaveral Chairman and Retired Rear Admiral Wayne Justice Dies at 70; Special Election Will Be Required to Fill His Seat

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November 8, 2025

2025 Campaign

Secretary of State Files Response to Debbie Mayfield’s Supreme Court Complaint Arguing She Was Illegally Kept Off the Ballot for Senate

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February 10, 2025

2022 Campaign

Palm Bay Deputy Mayor Johnson listens to the people – removes ordinance to appoint temporary council member

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August 6, 2021

Palm Bay

Records show Palm Bay’s Jeff Bailey took new job as early as Feb – waited till July to tell the city

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August 5, 2021

Palm Bay

Take the poll: How should Palm Bay fill the vacant council seat?

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July 14, 2021

2022 Campaign

Peter Filiberto first to announce run for Palm Bay special election; who else is, and isn’t running?

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July 3, 2021

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HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER ARRESTED FOR OFFENSES AGAINST A STUDENT A Walton High School teacher has been arrested on felony charges following an investigation by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. On March 3, the Sheriff’s Office received a report that an ESE student at Walton High School had disclosed inappropriate behavior involving a teacher. At the same time, a separate staff member at the school reported witnessing a suspicious interaction between the same student and teacher on campus. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau immediately initiated an investigation. The teacher, identified as Michael Lewis Jones, 72, was promptly placed on administrative leave by the Walton County School District, Florida and removed from campus. On the morning of Friday, March 6, investigators submitted a warrant, which was reviewed and signed. Jones was taken into custody at his home Friday afternoon in Holmes County with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Task Force and Holmes County Sheriff’s Office. He was transported to the Holmes County Jail and will be extradited to Walton County. Jones is charged with offenses against students by an authority figure, a seconddegree felony. Because of the circumstances surrounding Jones’ employment and the nature of the allegations, our agency cannot rule out the possibility of additional victims. Anyone who believes they may have been harmed by Jones is encouraged to reach out to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau by calling (850)-892-8111. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming. ... See MoreSee Less

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SCHOOL BUS DRIVER ARRESTED ON LEWD AND LASCIVIOUS MOLESTATION CHARGESOn March 4, 2026, a School Resource Deputy with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office received a report alleging that a St. Lucie County school bus driver had asked a 9-year-old student to lift her dress while she was riding the bus.The School Resource Deputy immediately initiated a preliminary investigation. During the follow-up investigation, additional information was developed indicating the driver may have made inappropriate comments to the child and possibly pinched her over her clothing in the pelvic area.Based on the information obtained during the initial investigation, the case was referred to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division for further investigation.As a result of that investigation, Edwin Garcia, 71, of Port St. Lucie, was arrested and charged with two counts of Lewd and Lascivious Molestation of a Victim Under the Age of 12 by an Offender 18 Years of Age or Older.Garcia was transported to the St. Lucie County Jail for processing.This investigation remains active. Anyone who may have been a victim, or who has additional information related to this case, is encouraged to contact the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals can contact Detective Corporal Hunter Limb at (772) 462-7300 or email CrimeTips@stluciesheriff.govBe part of the SLCSO community!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X for all the latest updates and news.Disclaimer: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges referenced are allegations and do not constitute evidence of guilt. ... See MoreSee Less

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MAJOR Motorcycle Crash on US-1 South, at Canaveral Groves Blvd. All lanes closed. Life flight on the way. ... See MoreSee Less

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Port Canaveral Chairman and Retired Rear Admiral Wayne Justice Dies at 70; Special Election Will Be Required to Fill His Seat

Secretary of State Files Response to Debbie Mayfield’s Supreme Court Complaint Arguing She Was Illegally Kept Off the Ballot for Senate

Palm Bay Deputy Mayor Johnson listens to the people – removes ordinance to appoint temporary council member

Records show Palm Bay’s Jeff Bailey took new job as early as Feb – waited till July to tell the city

Take the poll: How should Palm Bay fill the vacant council seat?

Peter Filiberto first to announce run for Palm Bay special election; who else is, and isn’t running?