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COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 season
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
‘FPL made me do that:’ Frustrated Florida man shoots, kills his own dog, deputies say
Read full article: ‘FPL made me do that:’ Frustrated Florida man shoots, kills his own dog, deputies sayA 72-year-old man faces charges after deputies said he shot and killed his dog while frustrated at Florida Power & Light for not getting his power back on after Hurricane Milton.
‘Completely infested:’ Rockledge woman calls police to remove bats from apartment
Read full article: ‘Completely infested:’ Rockledge woman calls police to remove bats from apartmentCompletely bat-infested: That is how one Rockledge woman described her apartment, and she says the owner isn’t doing anything to help.
Rockledge teen missing, in danger, and may be traveling with a cat, police say
Read full article: Rockledge teen missing, in danger, and may be traveling with a cat, police sayPolice are looking for Atraya Berardi, 16. She was last seen in the 900 block of Ocaso Lane in Rockledge, off Playa Del Sol Drive and Barnes Boulevard.
‘Horrific:’ Brevard woman arrested after puppy mill discovered beneath her floorboards
Read full article: ‘Horrific:’ Brevard woman arrested after puppy mill discovered beneath her floorboardsDeputies discovered that the dogs were left out in the heat, their food dishes contained vomit, and their water pails were filled with mold, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Brightline train strikes, kills woman in Brevard County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Brightline train strikes, kills woman in Brevard County, sheriff’s office saysThe incident occurred in the area of Ansin Road in unincorporated Rockledge, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
‘Like we lost a family member’: Brevard County starts severe cutting of Rockledge Drive trees
Read full article: ‘Like we lost a family member’: Brevard County starts severe cutting of Rockledge Drive treesThey signed petitions and took legal actions, but after years of fighting Brevard County, some people living on scenic Rockledge Drive can now only watch as their beloved trees are being cut.
Rockledge, Melbourne hospital parent company files for bankruptcy protection
Read full article: Rockledge, Melbourne hospital parent company files for bankruptcy protectionA company that operates eight Florida hospitals filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, calling it a “necessary measure to allow the company to continue to provide necessary care to its patients in their communities without disruption.”
Nation’s most haunted restaurant is found right here in Florida. Here’s why it’s so spooky
Read full article: Nation’s most haunted restaurant is found right here in Florida. Here’s why it’s so spookyThis restaurant offers spooky tales with tasty treats. Just be sure to watch out for any lingering ghosts.
22-year-old dies after being found shot in vehicle at Rockledge apartment complex
Read full article: 22-year-old dies after being found shot in vehicle at Rockledge apartment complexA 22-year-old man died after being found shot inside of a vehicle at a Rockledge apartment complex on Sunday evening, according to a news release.
🏈Enter to win an official Super Bowl LVIII Gold and Silver Flip Coin
Read full article: 🏈Enter to win an official Super Bowl LVIII Gold and Silver Flip CoinThis is a unique limited edition minted coin measuring plated with silver and 24kt gold. The Flip Coin is minted on one side with the official Super Bowl LVIII logo as well as the commissioners signature and the other side is minted with the dueling logos of the Super Bowl teams.
Residents seek national designation to save Rockledge Drive oak trees
Read full article: Residents seek national designation to save Rockledge Drive oak treesThe attorney for the Rockledge Drive Tree coalition told Brevard County commissioners this week he wants the picturesque road on the Indian River to be put on the National Scenic Byways list.
Therapist accused of showering with, abusing patient at Rockledge practice
Read full article: Therapist accused of showering with, abusing patient at Rockledge practiceA certified behavior analyst posted a $35,000 bond on Friday following his arrest on allegations he sexually abused a boy at his practice.
Nation’s most haunted restaurant is found right here in Florida. Here’s why it’s so spooky
Read full article: Nation’s most haunted restaurant is found right here in Florida. Here’s why it’s so spookyThis restaurant offers spooky tales with tasty treats. Just be sure to watch out for any lingering ghosts.
Family health crisis shakes, but doesn’t topple, mom-and-pop diner in Rockledge
Read full article: Family health crisis shakes, but doesn’t topple, mom-and-pop diner in RockledgeIn the seven years since Cisha and John Feather took over the little breakfast and lunch spot off Barton Boulevard, they've created a place where city officials, public servants, families and friends go for a meal and camaraderie.
Landmark Rockledge Drive trees face severe cutbacks despite delay
Read full article: Landmark Rockledge Drive trees face severe cutbacks despite delayFor over a century, stately oak trees have lined Rockledge Drive, casting shade, creating an aesthetically pleasing view of the lagoon and making it a landmark in Brevard County for nearly its entire history.
Festivals, concerts and more: Here are 50+ things to do in Brevard County this September
Read full article: Festivals, concerts and more: Here are 50+ things to do in Brevard County this SeptemberWhether you’re in the mood for concerts, festivals or live theater, there are plenty of choices across Brevard County.
‘Just difficult to process:’ Victim’s family, attorney holds news conference amid Viera High hazing investigation
Read full article: ‘Just difficult to process:’ Victim’s family, attorney holds news conference amid Viera High hazing investigationThe family and attorney of the student targeted in a hazing incident within Viera High School’s football team last month held a news conference Wednesday afternoon at the Fiske Boulevard Church of Christ in Rockledge.
On guard: 9-year-old Junior Olympian, fencing talent trains in Central Florida
Read full article: On guard: 9-year-old Junior Olympian, fencing talent trains in Central FloridaSome of the best young athletes are headed to Iowa next week for the Junior Olympics, including a fencing phenom from Orange County.
8 men accused of exposure, offering sex to police at Rockledge children’s park
Read full article: 8 men accused of exposure, offering sex to police at Rockledge children’s parkRockledge police said officers have caught eight men so far this month either exposing themselves or offering sex to police in the parking lot, around the woods and in the bathroom at Dick Blake Park.
⛳ Free Brevard County summer golf camp teaches kids skills, life lessons
Read full article: ⛳ Free Brevard County summer golf camp teaches kids skills, life lessonsParents, you may still be looking for a program that will get your kids out of the house this summer. There’s an option in Brevard County that will have your kids walking on to the green, but leaving with life lessons and new skills. It’s a free golf camp open for all kids ages 10 to 17 with a nearly 30-year history of mentorship that’s right on par.
Rockledge track and field runners DQ’d from Region 4-3A meet in Miami
Read full article: Rockledge track and field runners DQ’d from Region 4-3A meet in MiamiBoys track and field athletes from Rockledge High and Miami Northwestern were disqualified from the Region 4-3A meet Thursday in Miami after a reported altercation between team members.
Man drove 150 mph during pursuit, ran red light in Brevard school zone, police say
Read full article: Man drove 150 mph during pursuit, ran red light in Brevard school zone, police sayA traffic stop in Rockledge turned into a high-speed pursuit, reaching speeds of 150 mph, where a driver blew through a red light in a school zone, according to police.
Man wanted after shooting Rockledge 15-year-old; both involved with woman, police say
Read full article: Man wanted after shooting Rockledge 15-year-old; both involved with woman, police sayPolice in Rockledge said they hope to arrest a second person in the case of a 15-year-old boy who was shot Sunday.
‘It’s an attest to his work ethic:’ Brevard community rallies behind family whose son played in Super Bowl
Read full article: ‘It’s an attest to his work ethic:’ Brevard community rallies behind family whose son played in Super BowlA community surrounds one Brevard County family after their son competes in the 2023 Super Bowl, bringing hope and inspiration to the surrounding community.
2 arrested in Christmas attack on 82-year-old woman in Brevard senior living facility
Read full article: 2 arrested in Christmas attack on 82-year-old woman in Brevard senior living facilityA man and woman were arrested after a an elderly woman in a Brevard County senior living facility was found with bruises on Christmas, according to arrest warrants.
Florida leaders energize efforts to replace leaking septic systems to save marine life
Read full article: Florida leaders energize efforts to replace leaking septic systems to save marine lifeTwo state leaders are energizing efforts to clean the waters of the Indian River Lagoon in an attempt to save dying marine life.
❄️Mom captures ‘snow fight’ in Florida during frigid temps
Read full article: ❄️Mom captures ‘snow fight’ in Florida during frigid tempsIt was like a Christmas miracle when some Central Florida families woke up to falling sleet and flakes in some areas Sunday. Some families captured the snow-like conditions and shared them with News 6.
Man runs from arrest through Brevard Publix after chase, crash, troopers say
Read full article: Man runs from arrest through Brevard Publix after chase, crash, troopers sayFlorida Highway Patrol arrested a man near Rockledge Wednesday after he sped off from a traffic stop and crashed before trying to run away from troopers through a Publix, a report shows.
16-year-old accused of killing grandmother in Rockledge home indicted on murder charge
Read full article: 16-year-old accused of killing grandmother in Rockledge home indicted on murder chargeA 16-year-old boy accused of stabbing his grandmother to death in their Rockledge home has been indicted on murder charges.
Boat wreckage during Ian doesn’t rival damage done to Cocoa Village by Hurricane Irma
Read full article: Boat wreckage during Ian doesn’t rival damage done to Cocoa Village by Hurricane IrmaThe Rockledge Public Works Department Monday removed a bench on the Indian River that workers said was in danger of falling into the water.
Brevard County Adrenaline Warehouse offers go-karts, zip lines and more
Read full article: Brevard County Adrenaline Warehouse offers go-karts, zip lines and moreRoute 7 Adrenaline Warehouse is a recreational facility located in Rockledge that offers ten activities and attractions for those seeking to have “total, absolute, and mind-blowing FUN.”
Florida Gov. DeSantis announces multi-county opioid recovery program
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis announces multi-county opioid recovery programFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday discussed the rollout and planned expansion of a multi-county opioid recovery network, speaking at a news conference at the Space Coast Health Foundation in Rockledge.
Brightline trains to speed up to 79 mph during test runs in Brevard County
Read full article: Brightline trains to speed up to 79 mph during test runs in Brevard CountyStarting Sunday, Brightline crews will ramp up test runs along a portion of newly double-tracked rail corridor in Brevard County — with trains accelerating up to 79 mph, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.
Elderly couple found dead in ditch near Rockledge identified
Read full article: Elderly couple found dead in ditch near Rockledge identifiedThe Brevard County Sheriff's Office has identified the elderly couple who were found dead in a ditch in an unincorporated part of Rockledge after they were reported missing by a family member Wednesday.
Elderly couple found dead in ditch near Rockledge, deputies say
Read full article: Elderly couple found dead in ditch near Rockledge, deputies sayDeputies are investigating the deaths of an elderly couple found in a ditch in unincorporated Rockledge Wednesday afternoon, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
‘We love them:’ Business pleads Brevard County to keep pet pigs after zoning complaint
Read full article: ‘We love them:’ Business pleads Brevard County to keep pet pigs after zoning complaintA holistic health products store that also houses rescued animals is asking Brevard County for a special exemption to keep all ten of its pot-bellied pigs.
Corgi survives after falling into Indian River, swimming several miles to shoreline
Read full article: Corgi survives after falling into Indian River, swimming several miles to shorelineA one-year-old corgi is back in her owner’s arms after going overboard on the Indian River in Brevard County Sunday afternoon.
Arrest made in overnight downtown Cocoa shooting, police say
Read full article: Arrest made in overnight downtown Cocoa shooting, police sayA man accused of opening fire in a Cocoa restaurant’s parking lot and injuring someone early Saturday morning before attempting a getaway was found and arrested, according to the Cocoa Police Department.
Cocoa, Rockledge to honor community legend Dick Blake
Read full article: Cocoa, Rockledge to honor community legend Dick BlakeFor decades, Dick Blake remained a larger-than-life figure who touched countless lives along the Space Coast through his work as a coach and his activism in civil rights, education and politics.
Victim burned in Rockledge house fire airlifted to hospital, officials say
Read full article: Victim burned in Rockledge house fire airlifted to hospital, officials sayA person was airlifted to a hospital after being burned in a house fire in Rockledge, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue officials.
74-year-old Florida man on electric scooter threatened, chased 2 with knife, police say
Read full article: 74-year-old Florida man on electric scooter threatened, chased 2 with knife, police sayA 74-year-old man is accused of chasing two people with a knife while riding an electric scooter, according to the Rockledge Police Department.
‘You’re going to dig your grave:’ Rockledge man with shovel accused of trying to kill girlfriend
Read full article: ‘You’re going to dig your grave:’ Rockledge man with shovel accused of trying to kill girlfriendA Rockledge man is accused of violently attacking and trying to kill his girlfriend, telling her that she was going to dig her own grave.
Man accused of driving 100 mph, ramming Brevard deputy’s cruiser during chase
Read full article: Man accused of driving 100 mph, ramming Brevard deputy’s cruiser during chaseTwo separate chases through Brevard County leave a man locked up in the Brevard County jail, according to the sheriff's office.
Funeral for Brevard County COVID-19 patient will serve as vaccination clinic as hospitalizations rise
Read full article: Funeral for Brevard County COVID-19 patient will serve as vaccination clinic as hospitalizations riseThe family said Marquis Davis’ dying wish as he fought the virus for six days was to get better and then get a vaccine.
Major cruise lines ready; Norwegian announces first voyage amidst legal battles with Florida
Read full article: Major cruise lines ready; Norwegian announces first voyage amidst legal battles with FloridaMajor cruise lines are starting to become more active in the United States as many are either returning from a first voyage this weekend or resuming service.
West Melbourne detectives reviewing suspicious death of child
Read full article: West Melbourne detectives reviewing suspicious death of childWest Melbourne detectives are investigating the death of a child after a woman called them Friday evening asking for help, News 6 partner Florida Today reported.
Woman fatally struck after crashing van, running across traffic on I-95 in Rockledge, FHP says
Read full article: Woman fatally struck after crashing van, running across traffic on I-95 in Rockledge, FHP saysA woman was fatally struck by a vehicle after exiting her van following a crash in Rockledge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Woman shot during robbery in Rockledge, police say
Read full article: Woman shot during robbery in Rockledge, police sayROCKLEDGE, Fla. – A woman was shot during a robbery early Monday morning, according to the Rockledge Police Department. Cash was taken during the robbery at about 3:50 a.m. and the victim was shot in the hand, records show. AdThe 25-year-old victim, Tatyana Perry, owns the salon. Dispatchers said Perry reported that the suspect was a white male with a gun and that she was pushed over. Police said investigators didn’t know why Perry was at the store at 3 a.m.Dispatchers relayed she drove herself to the hospital.
Driver who injured West Melbourne officer caught after crashing Jeep during chase, police say
Read full article: Driver who injured West Melbourne officer caught after crashing Jeep during chase, police sayA man suspected of injuring a West Melbourne police officer flipped a Jeep while fleeing from authorities in Rockledge. WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. – Police in West Melbourne say a 32-year-old man driving a stolen Jeep accused of injuring an officer was captured Friday afternoon in Rockledge after he crashed fleeing authorities. West Melbourne Sgt. While running from officers, Blake was holding a bag and continued to reach into it, alarming officers, according to the West Melbourne Police Department. Wanted: West Melbourne police are seeking this man and the Jeep he was driving.
Brevard County gives away more PPE to small businesses
Read full article: Brevard County gives away more PPE to small businessesROCKLEDGE, Fla. – Brevard County handed out pallets of masks, gloves and hand sanitizer on Wednesday to small businesses in need of personal protective equipment. The county has been holding these kinds of giveaways for months since millions in federal relief money came in, and then the county commission approved handing out the small business kits. Even if a small business owner has taken advantage of this service before, they’re still welcome to come back again and take more. Joyce Brekke, the owner of the Cocoa Brevard Paper Company, said she wanted to feel safe around the office. The county said it will continue the free giveaways as long as the supplies last.
Scrap vehicles catch fire at Brevard County recycling plant
Read full article: Scrap vehicles catch fire at Brevard County recycling plantPALM BAY, Fla. – About two dozen scrap vehicles caught on fire Tuesday night at a recycling plant in the Rockledge area and after more than an hour, it’s been contained. Brevard County Fire Rescue said the fire was reported on Ansin Road shortly after 7 p.m.[TRENDING: Hundreds line up for free turkeys | COVID-19 vaccine FAQs | 11 things to be thankful for during pandemic]About 30 minutes later, firefighters said they were using foam to attempt to extinguish the flames. Then at 7:45 p.m., they said the situation was upgraded to a two-alarm fire. The fire was said to be under control around 8:30 p.m.No further details were immediately available. Check back for more updates on this developing story.
‘You’re trying to do everything you can:’ COVID nurse shares how the pandemic is impacting her
Read full article: ‘You’re trying to do everything you can:’ COVID nurse shares how the pandemic is impacting herROCKLEDGE, Fla. – More than seven months into the coronavirus pandemic in Florida and a local nurse is sharing how COVID-19 is impacting her. Deanna Morgan is a nurse clinical manager at Rockledge Regional Medical Center. She has spent the last several months treating patients on the COVID-19 floor at the hospital. She said not only do nurses help patients get better, but they also serve as their emotional support which can be draining. Morgan said even though the days are long, seeing her patients be discharged from the hospital is what keeps her going.
Missing toddler dies after being found in lake, Brevard deputies say
Read full article: Missing toddler dies after being found in lake, Brevard deputies sayBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A missing 3-year-old boy died Tuesday after being found in a lake, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the child wandered away from an apartment complex on Mission Bay Circle around 2:45 p.m. and ended up in the water. He was taken to a hospital, where he died. [TRENDING: Donald Trump wins Florida | US presidential race results | Floridians vote to raise minimum wage to $15/hour]No other details were immediately available. Check back for more updates on this developing story.
Teens, 16 and 19, charged in fatal Brevard County shooting
Read full article: Teens, 16 and 19, charged in fatal Brevard County shootingBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – An adult and a teen have been charged in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Daniel Ramos, according to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey. The Sheriff’s Office said the victim went to Mission Bay Apartments in the early hours of July 4 to sell marijuana to the 16-year-old. The Sheriff’s Office said investigators found the gun used in the shooting in a stolen vehicle Ramos-Figueroa was a passenger in on July 7. Ramos-Figueroa and Sugar are both in the Brevard County Jail on a bond of $500,000. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 321-633-8413.
Fire engulfs home in Rockledge, authorities say
Read full article: Fire engulfs home in Rockledge, authorities sayA fire engulfed a home in Rockledge on Sunday, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue. The fire took place at 817 Avondale Road and had initial reports of entrapment, according to officials. Contributed photo. (Brevard County Fire Rescue)
Golfview Elementary to remain closed for another week due to COVID-19 cases
Read full article: Golfview Elementary to remain closed for another week due to COVID-19 casesBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Golfview Elementary Magnet School’s campus will remain closed for at least one more week due to COVID-19 cases reported at the school, according to officials with Brevard Public Schools. In Monday’s update, school district officials said they made the decision to keep campus closed another week so that those infected with the virus can make a full recovery. The initial three-day closure announced last week came after multiple cases of the coronavirus were reported on campus, school officials said. School officials did not disclose how many cases have been reported, only saying it was a “low number,” but it could impact many classrooms. COVID-19 cases reported in Central Florida’s schools can be monitored using this database.
Brevard teacher rewarded for turning over backpack full of cash
Read full article: Brevard teacher rewarded for turning over backpack full of cashROCKLEDGE, Fla. A Rockledge middle school teacher who made sure a backpack filled with thousands of dollars in cash was returned to its rightful owner has been rewarded for his honesty. Kennedy Middle School Spanish teacher Leo Nicaragua found the backpack Thursday shortly after classes dismissed for the day. Rockledge middle school teacher finds backpack filled with thousands of dollars in cash, turns it in to police, police locate the rightful owner. As it turns out, the backpack belonged to a local business owner and the money inside was meant to pay his employees. Since he owns a used car dealership, he also offered to fix a broken light on Nicaraguas car, saving the teacher $400.
Teacher turns in $6,000 cash, $15,000 check discovered in backpack near school
Read full article: Teacher turns in $6,000 cash, $15,000 check discovered in backpack near schoolBut no students or drivers removed it from the crosswalk at Kennedy Middle School, so Nicaragua took a closer look. Rockledge police said the bag contained $6,000 in cash, a $15,000 check, three vehicle titles, a box of medical masks, a box of latex gloves and Lysol wipes. Rockledge middle school teacher finds backpack filled with thousands of dollars in cash, turns it in to police, police locate the rightful owner. The minute I saw the money, I thought someone lost this money and someone needs to get their money back, Nicaragua continued. The owner of the money told News 6 that hes going to call Nicaragua and offer him a reward for doing the right thing.
Pallets of PPE being delivered to Brevard County schools this week
Read full article: Pallets of PPE being delivered to Brevard County schools this weekROCKLEDGE, Fla. Brevard Public Schools shared pictures inside its supply warehouse with pallets of masks, gloves, wipes, hand sanitizer and more personal protective equipment that the district said is headed to every school by Friday. The district said to this point, all schools have at least received some of the personal protective equipment and supplies theyve ordered. Fearing the district's supplies might not have made it before the first day, the Brevard County teachers union said it ordered its own PPE for teachers. "Because our teachers need it now," Brevard Federation of Teachers Second Vice President Jonathan Hilliard said. pic.twitter.com/8ayhUwp0Ig Brevard Schools (@BrevardSchools) August 18, 2020Sealed with their names, inside envelopes at the union's offices in Rockledge were 500 masks for teachers like Lucha Hunt.
First look at Brevard County classrooms as teachers return to school
Read full article: First look at Brevard County classrooms as teachers return to schoolROCKLEDGE, Fla. A new video from Rockledge High School shows what the teachers union calls the ideal classroom for the start of the new year. The Brevard Federation of Teachers video showed hand sanitizer, wipes, masks, Plexiglas, and spacing between desks. The union said the classroom makes them feel confident about teachers safely coming back to schools Monday and their students in another two weeks. The teachers union does not think every classroom will meet the guidelines as well as the one in its video does. School board members will meet Tuesday morning to discuss creating standards for judging how to know if schools are staying safe.
19-year-old found dead in car in Brevard, deputies say
Read full article: 19-year-old found dead in car in Brevard, deputies sayBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A 19-year-old man was found dead Saturday evening in a vehicle in Brevard County, according to sheriff’s officials. On Monday, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office dive team searched a pond near where the victim’s body was found. Brevard sheriff’s deputies wait for dive team to arrive to Viera apartments to search a pond for evidence next to the parking spot where deputies say a teenager’s body was found in a car on July 4. "Our goal with the task force is get to these kids before they get to these situations that are taking their lives," Ivey said. The sheriff said that since the announcement of the task force, teams are getting involved with different youth organizations and camps.
List of Brevard restaurants, bars closed due to uptick in coronavirus cases
Read full article: List of Brevard restaurants, bars closed due to uptick in coronavirus casesAfter briefly reopening, several Brevard restaurants and bars have had to close up shop because of the coronavirus pandemic. The following Brevard restaurants have closed because of COVID-19 or matters COVID-related, according to News 6 partner Florida Today. “Therefore, we have decided that all of our staff must be tested and receive negative test results before returning to work. Crying Monk, 333 King St. Cocoa: After “one confirmed positive result within the reach of our establishment,” the relatively new bar and restaurant was temporarily closed. Irashiai 2 Japanese Bistro, 4870 Babcock St. NE, Palm Bay: The respected ramen specialist, having required all employees to be tested for coronavirus, is temporarily closed.
At least one dead, one seriously hurt following graduation party shooting in Rockledge
Read full article: At least one dead, one seriously hurt following graduation party shooting in RockledgeBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – One person was killed and another seriously wounded in a shooting that took place late Saturday where a number of teens turned out for a graduation party in Rockledge, police reported. Sometime around 11:30 p.m. things went way south and they had a shooting,” Seyferth said. Police said CPR was used in an attempt to revive one of the shooting victims. Friday, Brevard County sheriff’s deputies were called to a shooting that left one man dead on Friday in Central Brevard County west of Cocoa. The investigation into the Rockledge shooting is ongoing.
Woman accused of swerving car at Rockledge police officer charged with attempted murder
Read full article: Woman accused of swerving car at Rockledge police officer charged with attempted murderROCKLEDGE, Fla. – A woman fleeing the scene of an attempted drug arrest is accused of nearly hitting a Rockledge police officer with a car leading to an officer-involved shooting, according to Rockledge Police Department officials. Meanwhile, the woman in the car, later identified as Amanda Johnson, 21, got into the driver’s seat and pulled the car into the road, police said. The officer described Johnson driving the car toward him and swerving at him in an attempt to strike him. According to the arrest report, Johnson and the man in the vehicle have been involved in multiple incidents and are known the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. Johnson was arrested Saturday on a warrant for attempted murder and aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer.
Arrest made in shooting death of 28-year-old man in Rockledge
Read full article: Arrest made in shooting death of 28-year-old man in RockledgeArrest made in shooting death of 28-year-old man in RockledgePublished: February 17, 2020, 5:33 pmRockledge police have arrested a suspect in the Feb. 7 killing of Tyler Chapple Jr. near Georgia Avenue and Brightman Street, News 6 partner Florida Today reported.