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Ex-Titusville police officer gets 5 years probation for shooting man in back of head
Read full article: Ex-Titusville police officer gets 5 years probation for shooting man in back of headA former police officer who shot a man in the back of the head when, against policy, he fired both his Taser and his gun will spend five years on probation.
‘Financial state is unsustainable:’ SPCA of Brevard reduces animal intakes, lays off some staff
Read full article: ‘Financial state is unsustainable:’ SPCA of Brevard reduces animal intakes, lays off some staffThe SPCA of Brevard announced on Tuesday they had to lay off 15% of their animal care team and reduce animal intake in a cost-cutting move.
Spectators already camping out for SpaceX Crew-9 launch Saturday
Read full article: Spectators already camping out for SpaceX Crew-9 launch SaturdayWith NASA’s CREW-9 mission set for Saturday, Space View Park is expected to fill up with excited spectators eager to witness the historic launch. NASA reports that despite recent storms, preparations remain on schedule.
Up close with the Space Balloon: Company shows off capsule after latest test flight
Read full article: Up close with the Space Balloon: Company shows off capsule after latest test flightThe closest access yet to how a balloon ride to the stratosphere will work was shared with reporters and Space Perspective employees Thursday as the company's Voyager ship docked with its Neptune capsule at Port Canaveral.
Giant space balloon ‘Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior’ completes 2nd test flight in Titusville
Read full article: Giant space balloon ‘Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior’ completes 2nd test flight in TitusvilleAfter completing its first test flight in 2021, Space Perspective announced it has successfully flown and landed its giant space balloon called “Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior.”
Workout Anytime of Merritt Island and Titusville hold annual 9/11 memorial climb
Read full article: Workout Anytime of Merritt Island and Titusville hold annual 9/11 memorial climbMonday on 'Breakfast With Bridgett,' a local gym invited the public to visit and honor the victims of 9/11 with a memorial stair climb.
Bicyclist struck, killed by suspected drunken driver in Titusville, police say
Read full article: Bicyclist struck, killed by suspected drunken driver in Titusville, police sayA 41-year-old man faces DUI manslaughter charges after he struck and killed a bicyclist in Titusville, according to a news release.
Commissioners to vote on developing former Titusville golf course into housing
Read full article: Commissioners to vote on developing former Titusville golf course into housingBrevard County commissioners will vote Thursday on a controversial plan to develop a former golf course into a site for hundreds of homes.
Brevard commissioners to vote on controversial plan to develop former golf course into new housing
Read full article: Brevard commissioners to vote on controversial plan to develop former golf course into new housingBrevard County commissioners are voting on a controversial plan to develop a former golf course into a site for hundreds of homes.
‘Very pleased:’ Florida leaders react to Port Canaveral abandoning new cruise terminal plan
Read full article: ‘Very pleased:’ Florida leaders react to Port Canaveral abandoning new cruise terminal planThe day after a big change of plans for building a new cruise terminal, the state of Florida says it's happy Port Canaveral isn't favoring the giant cruise industry over another vital part of the local economy - space.
Gov. DeSantis awards $5.8M for Titusville roadway meant to bolster aerospace industry
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis awards $5.8M for Titusville roadway meant to bolster aerospace industryFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at the Valiant Air Command, Inc. Warbird Museum in Titusville.
Titusville pilot flies water purifiers to areas devastated by Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: Titusville pilot flies water purifiers to areas devastated by Hurricane BerylSince starting Air Mobile Ministries in 1978, Joe Hurston and his volunteers have helped bring clean water to people in more than 50 countries at the mercy of Mother Nature.
Woman’s car stolen, crashed into Florida state trooper days after she made first payment
Read full article: Woman’s car stolen, crashed into Florida state trooper days after she made first paymentA Titusville woman says she needs help buying another car after hers was stolen. Florida Highway Patrol said four people ran away when the stolen car crashed into a telephone pole and a state trooper in pursuit last week.
Post office in Titusville to reopen after mercury contamination, USPS says
Read full article: Post office in Titusville to reopen after mercury contamination, USPS saysThe U.S. Postal Service says it’s ready to resume operations at a post office in Titusville that was closed for weeks over mercury contamination.
Sentencing rescheduled for former police officer charged in Titusville man’s shooting death
Read full article: Sentencing rescheduled for former police officer charged in Titusville man’s shooting deathA former Titusville police officer charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a Brevard County man was scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday, yet the hearing was rescheduled to June due to an apparent issue with the plea.
SUV shot in Titusville while carrying infant, juvenile passengers, police say
Read full article: SUV shot in Titusville while carrying infant, juvenile passengers, police sayThe vehicle was targeted and struck with multiple firearm rounds from an unidentified suspect or suspects who likely fired from the area east of DeLeon Avenue and north of W.C. Stafford Street, running away before law enforcement arrived, a news release states.
Stars and Stripes flying again at Titusville veterans center where man stole US flag
Read full article: Stars and Stripes flying again at Titusville veterans center where man stole US flagThe U.S. flag is flying once again in front of the Disabled American Veterans chapter in Titusville where a man stole a flag last week.
New grill gifted to Titusville veterans center after police arrest alleged vandal, flag thief
Read full article: New grill gifted to Titusville veterans center after police arrest alleged vandal, flag thiefA Mims man accused of stealing the U.S. flag and damaging a grill at the Disabled American Veterans chapter in Titusville earlier this week was arrested Friday, according to police.
‘Rocket Hobo’ who created Brevard area code remembered on 321 day
Read full article: ‘Rocket Hobo’ who created Brevard area code remembered on 321 dayMarch 21, known as 321 Day in Brevard County, came and went for the first time without the 'Rocket Hobo' who pushed for the county's countdown area code.
Starship public meetings show more possible launch sites in Brevard County
Read full article: Starship public meetings show more possible launch sites in Brevard CountyThe military is revealing more possible sites for Starship launches once SpaceX moves operations of the largest, most powerful rocket ever to Florida's Space Coast.
Titusville man found guilty of killing his wife gets life sentence
Read full article: Titusville man found guilty of killing his wife gets life sentenceA judge on Thursday gave a life sentence in prison to Timothy Upthegrove, a Titusville man found guilty of first-degree murder in his wife Lori’s 2017 stabbing death.
Florida man accused of shooting at diving crew from airboat near St. Johns River
Read full article: Florida man accused of shooting at diving crew from airboat near St. Johns RiverDeputies said they responded to the 10100 block of State Road 46 in Mims — near the St. Johns River — on Saturday evening.
Cold weather shelter to open in Titusville ahead of chilly overnight temperatures
Read full article: Cold weather shelter to open in Titusville ahead of chilly overnight temperaturesWith overnight lows expected to dip and winds set to start picking up speed, a cold weather shelter will open Wednesday evening in Brevard County, according to the regional emergency operations center.
Accidental fire kills dog, destroys Titusville home, firefighters say
Read full article: Accidental fire kills dog, destroys Titusville home, firefighters sayA fire late Friday at a 55+ manufactured home and RV community in Titusville left a dog dead and a home destroyed, according to the Titusville Fire Department.
Driver killed in crash after van overturns, hits trees on I-95 in Brevard County
Read full article: Driver killed in crash after van overturns, hits trees on I-95 in Brevard CountyA driver was killed in a two-vehicle crash after their van overturned and hit trees on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Police search for suspect after shooting leaves 1 hurt at Titusville apartment complex
Read full article: Police search for suspect after shooting leaves 1 hurt at Titusville apartment complexAt least one person was hurt in a shooting at an apartment complex Wednesday afternoon, according to Titusville police.
Titusville police ‘see,’ not just hear, 911 calls. Here’s how the system works
Read full article: Titusville police ‘see,’ not just hear, 911 calls. Here’s how the system worksIt's the best piece of technology the Titusville 911 Call Center has installed in more than a decade, according to the Titusville Police Department.
19-year-old faces attempted murder charge after fight over Christmas decorations in Florida
Read full article: 19-year-old faces attempted murder charge after fight over Christmas decorations in FloridaA 19-year-old is accused of tearing down Christmas lights, using his car to destroy decorations and shooting at a man in Titusville, according to the police department.
‘Shot while he was surrendering:’ Video shows Titusville man’s death after pursuit
Read full article: ‘Shot while he was surrendering:’ Video shows Titusville man’s death after pursuitNews 6 has obtained video from a witness to a pursuit that ended in Marion County with the death of a Titusville man.
Car chase into Marion County ends with deputies shooting, killing armed suspect
Read full article: Car chase into Marion County ends with deputies shooting, killing armed suspectAn armed Titusville man was shot and killed by deputies following a car chase that began in Citrus County and ended in Marion County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Titusville high schoolers see and feel what drunk driving is really like
Read full article: Titusville high schoolers see and feel what drunk driving is really likeIt’s the time of year that high schoolers celebrate homecoming with spirit week leading up to the biggest football game of the season, the crowning of the homecoming king and queen, and the traditional homecoming dance.
Your Florida Daily: Titusville skydiver killed in hard landing, more Brightline trains added
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Titusville skydiver killed in hard landing, more Brightline trains addedTitusville police are expected to release the name of a skydiver killed after a hard landing in a resident's front lawn.
BurgerRobs in Titusville risks going out of business if city doesn’t grant permit
Read full article: BurgerRobs in Titusville risks going out of business if city doesn’t grant permitJudging by how frequently drivers honked in support of demonstrators Thursday, the popularity of the local BurgerRobs restaurant was apparent.
Woman accused of DUI in crash that critically injured infant, Titusville police say
Read full article: Woman accused of DUI in crash that critically injured infant, Titusville police sayA woman from Cocoa was arrested at the scene of a crash in Titusville on Wednesday that sent an infant to the hospital in critical condition, according to the Titusville Police Department.
‘Frightening:’ Woman accused of shooting at Brevard school bus after students’ altercation
Read full article: ‘Frightening:’ Woman accused of shooting at Brevard school bus after students’ altercationA woman fired a gun at a stopped school bus in Brevard County on Wednesday afternoon, according to Titusville Police.
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.
Brevard County nonprofit flies water purifiers to Maui after deadly wildfires
Read full article: Brevard County nonprofit flies water purifiers to Maui after deadly wildfiresThis 72-year-old humanitarian is now packing the first water-purifying machines that he's ever prepared to help those impacted by the raging wildfires in Hawaii.
Brevard County’s self-Proclaimed “Rocket Hobo” passes away at 72
Read full article: Brevard County’s self-Proclaimed “Rocket Hobo” passes away at 72Ozzie Osband, longtime volunteer and rocket-connoisseur, passed away Sunday morning, according a social media post by the American Space Museum and Space Walk of Fame.