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Daytona Beach braces for storm surge as Milton’s winds pick up
Read full article: Daytona Beach braces for storm surge as Milton’s winds pick upAs Milton moves through Central Florida, the storm’s counter-clockwise motion is stirring up the waves on the Atlantic side of the state, which means storm surge is going to become a problem as the winds pick up.
36-year-old Melbourne man killed in Brevard County crash, troopers say
Read full article: 36-year-old Melbourne man killed in Brevard County crash, troopers sayA 36-year-old Melbourne man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Brevard County on Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Construction begins on buried seawalls along A1A in Flagler, Volusia counties
Read full article: Construction begins on buried seawalls along A1A in Flagler, Volusia countiesConstruction started on the first of two buried seawalls along A1A to help protect the roadway in Flagler and Volusia counties.
Florida seeks to bolster A1A with buried sea wall in Flagler County to prevent washouts
Read full article: Florida seeks to bolster A1A with buried sea wall in Flagler County to prevent washoutsStarting this week, transportation crews will begin building a special seawall along State Road A1A in Flagler Beach, and that could lead to lane closures and traffic shifts.
Motorcyclist killed, passenger injured in crash on A1A in Flagler County
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed, passenger injured in crash on A1A in Flagler CountyA motorcyclist died and his passenger was left with serious injuries Thursday evening after a crash with a pickup truck that had just wrecked along State Road A1A in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘The spotlight is A1A:’ Flagler County officials discuss protecting vulnerable beachside road
Read full article: ‘The spotlight is A1A:’ Flagler County officials discuss protecting vulnerable beachside roadDays after the start of hurricane season, leaders in Flagler County received an update on efforts to protect State Road A1A from the effects of future storms.
Woman dies after being struck while walking across State Road A1A in Volusia County, FHP says
Read full article: Woman dies after being struck while walking across State Road A1A in Volusia County, FHP saysA 69-year-old woman died after being struck by a van Friday while walking across State Road A1A in Ormond-By-The-Sea, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Here are the Central Florida road, bridge advisories due to Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Here are the Central Florida road, bridge advisories due to Hurricane IanAs Hurricane Ian moves up through Central Florida and continues to impact local counties, we will likely see more road and bridge closures.
Cape Canaveral city council codifies opposition to State Road A1A roundabout
Read full article: Cape Canaveral city council codifies opposition to State Road A1A roundaboutPublic discontent in Cape Canaveral over a potential roundabout for State Road A1A prompted the city council to officially pass a resolution asking state transportation officials not to go forward with the project and to consider redesigning the project as a traditional intersection.
Sophia’s Law passes Florida House subcommittee vote, moving closer to becoming law
Read full article: Sophia’s Law passes Florida House subcommittee vote, moving closer to becoming lawTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Legislation proposed after a 12-year-old Satellite Beach girl was killed as she used a crosswalk passed another vote Tuesday in Tallahassee, taking one step closer to becoming law. Sophia Nelson was crossing at State Road A1A and Ellwood Avenue on Dec. 22, 2019 when she was struck by a vehicle, according to a Satellite Beach police report. Rep. Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay, and Sen. Keith Perry, R-Gainesville, filed House Bill 1371, known as the Sophia Nelson Pedestrian Safety Act. Named after a Satellite Beach girl killed crossing A1A, “The Sofia Nelson Pedestrian Safety Act” passes a legislature meeting. @VoteRandyFine wants midblock crosswalks to have flashing lights changed from yellow to red or to remove the yellow lights.
Cocoa Beach mayor wants to limit BYOB alcohol on the beach downtown
Read full article: Cocoa Beach mayor wants to limit BYOB alcohol on the beach downtownCOCOA BEACH, Fla. – During a warm weekend in Cocoa Beach, Mayor Ben Malik was driving downtown on State Road A1A when he encountered “people with coolers stumbling into the road” en route from the beach to their vehicles. I’m tired of talking about it,” he said during last week’s Cocoa Beach City Commission meeting. Interviewed Monday, Malik said he hopes to discuss beach-drinking regulations during the March 18 Cocoa Beach City Commission meeting. For years, Cocoa Beach officials have wrestled with options to control nuisance drinkers who congregate each spring near the beach end of Minutemen Causeway. AdGeneral beach rules in Cocoa Beach, per the City Hall website:
Cocoa Beach officials don’t want FDOT’s flashing-yellow mid-block crosswalks on SR A1A
Read full article: Cocoa Beach officials don’t want FDOT’s flashing-yellow mid-block crosswalks on SR A1ACOCOA BEACH, Fla. – Adding mid-block crossings with flashing-yellow lights along State Road A1A poses “an unreasonable safety risk” for pedestrians — because some drivers fail to stop when the lights are activated, the Cocoa Beach City Commission argues. The address is 900 N. Atlantic Ave. in Cocoa Beach. Cocoa Beach — S.R. It’s remarkable that FDOT doesn’t do anything about this,” Cocoa Beach City Commissioner Ed Martinez said during last week’s meeting. It’s remarkable that FDOT doesn’t do anything about this,” Cocoa Beach City Commissioner Ed Martinez said during last week’s meeting.
33-year-old motorcyclist dies in crash on A1A in Cocoa Beach, trooper say
Read full article: 33-year-old motorcyclist dies in crash on A1A in Cocoa Beach, trooper sayA 33-year-old motorcycle rider died Sunday night in a crash on State Road A1A in Cocoa Beach, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. The wreck happened around 10:15 p.m. on SR A1A near South 20th Street. According the FHP crash report, the biker left the road for an unknown reason and hit a wall, ricocheting into a ditch. The rider later died at a local hospital, troopers said. The crash remains under investigation.
Shark attacks surfer off Melbourne Beach
Read full article: Shark attacks surfer off Melbourne BeachMELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. – A man was attacked by a “toothy sea creature” while surfing Tuesday morning off Melbourne Beach, according to officials. The attack happened around 8:15 a.m. near the 7400 block of State Road A1A in the Sunnyland Beach community. The 25-year-old victim was taken to Holmes Regional Medical Center with an arm injury, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue. Officials said the man suffered “significant bleeding.”“It was severe enough that they thought he needed specialized attention at a trauma center,” Fire Chief Mark Schollmeyer said. Firefighters said the surfer was fortunate to be right across the street from the last fire station in the county before Sebastian Inlet.
Experimental plane crashes on Melbourne Beach, injuring 1
Read full article: Experimental plane crashes on Melbourne Beach, injuring 1MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. – An experimental aircraft crashed Friday morning on Melbourne Beach, officials said. The Sheriff’s Office said the pilot took off from the airport in Valkaria and the engine died before he tried landing on the beach. Emergency responders reported the plane had about 20 gallons of fuel but none of it leaked onto the beach after crashing. Melbourne Beach resident Rick O’Connor took pictures of the upside down plane. “It’s pretty amazing, sent it up to my grandchildren, show them what I found on the beach today,” O’Connor said.
Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Volusia County, officials say
Read full article: Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Volusia County, officials sayVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle Friday night in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Officials said a vehicle was heading north on State Road A1A and a pedestrian was walking west on the east shoulder of the roadway. The pedestrian attempted to cross State Road A1A. Officials said the front of the vehicle struck the pedestrian, officials said. The crash remains under investigation, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Possible sinkhole shuts down southbound A1A in Flagler County
Read full article: Possible sinkhole shuts down southbound A1A in Flagler CountyFLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. A possible sinkhole is causing traffic to be rerouted in an area of Flagler County, according to the sheriffs office. Deputies said the hole opened up Tuesday on State Road A1A. Southbound A1A was shut down at South 13th Street and traffic was being diverted onto South Central Avenue, sheriffs office officials said in a tweet. Southbound A1A is shut down at South 13th St and traffic is being diverted on to S Central Ave due to a sinkhole on A1A. #fcsotraffic FlaglerSheriff (@FlaglerSheriff) June 9, 2020No other details were immediately available.
Satellite Beach organizer supports A1A crosswalks legislation following girl’s death
Read full article: Satellite Beach organizer supports A1A crosswalks legislation following girl’s deathSATELLITE BEACH, Fla. – As far back as December 2018, people in Satellite Beach said they feared something tragic could happen at several new crosswalks on State Road A1A. [RELATED: Brevard officials criticize A1A flashing-yellow crosswalks after 12-year-old’s death | 12-year-old girl struck, killed on A1A crosswalk in Satellite Beach]"They put them across a highway and they didn't use the proper signaling," supporter Dan Willemin said. After Nelson was killed by the Dec. 22, 2019 crash, Willemin was an organizer of a rally in opposition to how the crosswalks look now. Willemin also raised his voice to the Brevard County Commission and Satellite Beach City Council. Two months later, the question remains if the unidentified driver who Nelson's parents said hit her will face penalties.
Satellite Beach hires more police officers after crosswalk death
Read full article: Satellite Beach hires more police officers after crosswalk deathSATELLITE BEACH, Fla. – When firefighter John Pope moved to Satellite Beach almost a decade ago, he was told about the police department's reputation: You don't drink and drive, and you don't speed — "because the guys in black don't play." Twenty miles an hour over (the speed limit) on A1A," Pope told the Satellite Beach City Council that night. We all know the reputation that Satellite Beach has," Pearson said. Since 2014, City Manager Courtney Barker said 15 bicycle-pedestrian crashes have occurred in Satellite Beach — three of which were fatal. Two weeks ago, Mayor Frank Catino sent a letter to the Florida Department of Transportation asking state officials to:• Reduce the SR A1A speed limit in Satellite Beach.