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Florida families ‘drowning’ while waiting for financial lifeline
Read full article: Florida families ‘drowning’ while waiting for financial lifelineNearly 18 months after Florida passed a law promising income to eligible parents of medically fragile children, those families are still waiting for their first paycheck.
Man found dead after apparent accidental drowning in Indian River, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Man found dead after apparent accidental drowning in Indian River, sheriff’s office saysA man was found dead in the Indian River near Merritt Island, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
‘Why should they get so much?’: Voters deciding whether Brevard commissioners get 70% raise
Read full article: ‘Why should they get so much?’: Voters deciding whether Brevard commissioners get 70% raiseAs early voting is underway, voters in Brevard County are deciding whether to give their local politicians a $70 raise. One of the two charter amendments on Brevard ballots would raise county commissioner salaries from $60,000 to $102,000.
20 rescued, carried up stairs after elevators give out at Merritt Island senior living facility
Read full article: 20 rescued, carried up stairs after elevators give out at Merritt Island senior living facilityTwenty people were rescued at a senior living facility in Merritt Island after its elevators broke, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.
Old Brevard crab shack, seafood market damaged by Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Old Brevard crab shack, seafood market damaged by Hurricane MiltonA once-popular stop for cracking open crabs and eating seafood next to the Indian River was severely damaged when the roof over those benches that guests sat at for decades collapsed during Hurricane Milton.
Arrest made after woman killed during gunfight at Merritt Island apartment complex
Read full article: Arrest made after woman killed during gunfight at Merritt Island apartment complexA 26-year-old man was arrested after a woman was killed by crossfire during a gunfight last month at a Merritt Island apartment complex, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
🎖️You can tour this Florida veterans museum inside and out virtually
Read full article: 🎖️You can tour this Florida veterans museum inside and out virtuallySeptember 11th is a day of remembrance of the lives lost during the terrorist attacks in 2001. While there are many events held in Central Florida and throughout the United States, some families are keeping history alive by visiting local museums.
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.
👨🚀Kennedy Space Center featured in new movie ‘Fly Me to the Moon’
Read full article: 👨🚀Kennedy Space Center featured in new movie ‘Fly Me to the Moon’If you’re headed to the movies this summer, one may have you doing a double-take with some familiar scenes. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex played set to the movie, ‘Fly Me to the Moon.’ Many artifacts from Apollo missions used in the film including the Astrovan that was actually used to transport Astronauts to the launch pad in the 60s.
Brevard husband in custody after wife arrested over ‘horrific’ puppy mill
Read full article: Brevard husband in custody after wife arrested over ‘horrific’ puppy millDetectives discovered that dogs had been left out in the sun without proper shelter, with food dishes containing vomit and water pails being filled with mold.
1 killed, 3 hurt in tractor-trailer crash that closed lanes along SR-528 in Brevard County, FHP says
Read full article: 1 killed, 3 hurt in tractor-trailer crash that closed lanes along SR-528 in Brevard County, FHP saysA crash along State Road 528 on Friday evening killed a 20-year-old Merritt Island woman, left three other people with serious injuries and sparked closures along the highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘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.
Prescribed burn takes place on Merritt Island to protect wildlife, NASA hardware, officials say
Read full article: Prescribed burn takes place on Merritt Island to protect wildlife, NASA hardware, officials sayA prescribed burn began Saturday at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fire Management and Brevard County Emergency Management.
Man faces charges after running from Brevard County deputies, firing gun in pursuit
Read full article: Man faces charges after running from Brevard County deputies, firing gun in pursuitA 47-year-old man faces multiple charges after Brevard County deputies said he ran from a traffic stop and later fired a gun during a foot pursuit on Saturday morning.
Brevard preschool teacher accused of kicking, slapping child ‘for being bad’
Read full article: Brevard preschool teacher accused of kicking, slapping child ‘for being bad’In an arrest affidavit, deputies said that a child was picked up from Tick Tock Kids Academy on Friday after “being disruptive and placed in timeout twice.”
Merritt Island motorcyclist killed in wreck involving 5 vehicles on I-95 in Brevard County, FHP says
Read full article: Merritt Island motorcyclist killed in wreck involving 5 vehicles on I-95 in Brevard County, FHP saysA motorcyclist from Merritt Island was killed in a series of crashes involving five vehicles Saturday night on Interstate 95 in the Mims area.
Spend a night ‘Under the Stars:’ Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers after-hours event
Read full article: Spend a night ‘Under the Stars:’ Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers after-hours eventKennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is set to transform for an exclusive after-hours event, “Kennedy Under the Stars.”
Merritt Island man shoots roommate in face with pellet gun over $10, puppy, deputies say
Read full article: Merritt Island man shoots roommate in face with pellet gun over $10, puppy, deputies sayA Brevard County man faces charges after he was accused of shooting his roommate in the face with a pellet gun following an argument over money and a dog, according to an affidavit for arrest warrant.
Tickets on sale for after-hours ‘Kennedy Under the Stars’ space event
Read full article: Tickets on sale for after-hours ‘Kennedy Under the Stars’ space eventKennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is set to transform for an exclusive after-hours event, "Kennedy Under the Stars," on the evening of Feb. 2.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex launches Junior Space Explorer Pass for Florida residents
Read full article: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex launches Junior Space Explorer Pass for Florida residentsIn an exciting initiative for Florida residents, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering complimentary admission for kids five and under throughout 2024 with the introduction of the Junior Space Explorer Pass.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to launch ‘Holidays in Space’ event
Read full article: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to launch ‘Holidays in Space’ eventIn anticipation of the festive season, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is gearing up for its annual Holidays in Space celebration, presented by PEPSI®. The stellar event is scheduled to run from Friday, December 15, through Friday, December 30.
Crash in Orange County kills Merritt Island man, troopers say
Read full article: Crash in Orange County kills Merritt Island man, troopers sayA 52-year-old Merritt Island man driving a pickup truck into Orange County on Saturday was killed in a single-vehicle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Fire damages Merritt Island river-front home, no injuries reported, officials say
Read full article: Fire damages Merritt Island river-front home, no injuries reported, officials sayCrews from multiple agencies battled a house fire in Merritt Island on Sunday afternoon, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.
Therapy bloodhounds join Brevard County school district
Read full article: Therapy bloodhounds join Brevard County school districtThe Brevard County school district is making therapy dog history this year with the help of “cuddly” bloodhounds assigned to four elementary schools, with another canine waiting for assignment.
No new ad valorem taxes if Merritt Island becomes city, study concludes
Read full article: No new ad valorem taxes if Merritt Island becomes city, study concludesMonths since Brevard County commissioned a study on what it might cost to make Merritt Island a city, the final feasibility report concludes, “The initial impacts on residents of Merritt Island would be very limited. There would be no new ad valorem taxes.”
2 men arrested after body discovered at Merritt Island waterway
Read full article: 2 men arrested after body discovered at Merritt Island waterwayDeputies said that on July 24, the body of 30-year-old Juan Alvarez was found floating in the water at the park. An autopsy shows that he had been beaten to death.
Death investigation underway after body found in Brevard County waterway
Read full article: Death investigation underway after body found in Brevard County waterwayA death investigation is under way in the area of Waterway Park after deputies found a body floating in the water on Monday morning, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Amazon to build $120M Kuiper satellite processing facility at KSC
Read full article: Amazon to build $120M Kuiper satellite processing facility at KSCAmazon has selected NASA's Kennedy Space Center for construction of a $120 million processing facility for its upcoming network of space-based internet satellites known as Kuiper.
What’s the cost of making Merritt Island a city? New study aims to find out
Read full article: What’s the cost of making Merritt Island a city? New study aims to find outAdvocates for making Merritt Island a city said it would attract new businesses, remove blight and protect miles of shoreline and wildlife areas.
Man accused of ‘car surfing,’ damaging vehicles in Merritt Island parking lot
Read full article: Man accused of ‘car surfing,’ damaging vehicles in Merritt Island parking lotA man was arrested Monday after deputies said he jumped from car to car in a Home Depot parking lot in Merritt Island, causing thousands of dollars in damage to the vehicles.
Real estate investor claims Brevard County deputy falsely arrested him for burglary
Read full article: Real estate investor claims Brevard County deputy falsely arrested him for burglaryA Brevard County real estate investor has filed a lawsuit against the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office after he and his brother were arrested for burglary while surveying a house.
Insider extra: See Brevard deputies question real estate investor who claims he was falsely arrested
Read full article: Insider extra: See Brevard deputies question real estate investor who claims he was falsely arrestedTwo brothers checking out a home up for auction were arrested and charged with burglary in Brevard County.
Kennedy Space Center to celebrate 40 years of women in space
Read full article: Kennedy Space Center to celebrate 40 years of women in spaceKicking off a series of events designed to showcase and celebrate 40 years since the first American woman explored space, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will host two out-of-this-world panel discussions and exclusive afternoon tea events, Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June 16.
Wife claims self-defense after shooting husband at Merritt Island home
Read full article: Wife claims self-defense after shooting husband at Merritt Island homeA shooting in Brevard County left a man dead after a “domestic dispute between the victim and his wife” on Saturday morning, according to a news release.
‘Sickening, disgusting:’ Brevard elementary, daycare employee arrested on child porn charges
Read full article: ‘Sickening, disgusting:’ Brevard elementary, daycare employee arrested on child porn chargesA 35-year-old man who worked at an elementary school and a daycare in Merritt Island was arrested on child porn charges, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Merritt Island man clocked driving 130 mph through Cocoa faces DUI charge, FHP says
Read full article: Merritt Island man clocked driving 130 mph through Cocoa faces DUI charge, FHP saysA 24-year-old Merritt Island man faces DUI and reckless driving charges after allegedly being pace clocked driving 130 mph on Interstate 95 in Cocoa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Brevard deputies save 81-year-old woman choking at Outback Steakhouse
Read full article: Brevard deputies save 81-year-old woman choking at Outback SteakhouseTwo Brevard County deputies sprang to action and saved a woman who was choking at an Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island Thursday, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post.
Merritt Island group stresses EKG screenings after Hamlin collapse
Read full article: Merritt Island group stresses EKG screenings after Hamlin collapseA local Merritt Island organization is stressing the importance of EKG screenings to prevent cardiac arrest or death in light of Buffalo Bills' safety Damar Hamlin's collapse.
Florida burglars spotted driving pickup with ‘stolen tag’ written on cardboard, deputies say
Read full article: Florida burglars spotted driving pickup with ‘stolen tag’ written on cardboard, deputies sayTwo men in a pickup truck with “stolen tag” written on a piece of cardboard were arrested in connection with multiple burglaries in Brevard County, according to sheriff’s officials.
‘You have to be here early:’ Historic Artemis I moon mission launch brings crowds to Florida parks
Read full article: ‘You have to be here early:’ Historic Artemis I moon mission launch brings crowds to Florida parksNASA’s Artemis I moon mission launch packed nearby parks, as many came to witness the historic moment.
Titusville man arrested after countywide chase in stolen vehicle, police say
Read full article: Titusville man arrested after countywide chase in stolen vehicle, police sayPolice arrested a 36-year-old Titusville man following a countywide stolen car chase, according to the Titusville Police Department.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers Veterans Day deal
Read full article: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers Veterans Day dealIn honor of Veterans Day, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is thanking veterans, active duty, retired, and reserve military for their service to the United States.
🦥 International Sloth Day: Where to find a sloth near you
Read full article: 🦥 International Sloth Day: Where to find a sloth near youInternational Sloth Day is coming up this Thursday, and to celebrate, News 6 has gathered a list of places in Central Florida where you can go to see these slow-moving creatures.
Kennedy Space Center offers limited-time ticket deal for Brevard County residents
Read full article: Kennedy Space Center offers limited-time ticket deal for Brevard County residentsKennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will soon offer Brevard County residents discounted tickets during its 2022 Salute to Brevard event.
People on Merritt Island report flooding after several inches of rain
Read full article: People on Merritt Island report flooding after several inches of rainBrevard County says its drainage system is moving 85,000 gallons of water every minute after seven or eight inches of rain flooded neighborhoods Wednesday.
Merritt Island lightning strike survivors meet first responders who saved their lives
Read full article: Merritt Island lightning strike survivors meet first responders who saved their livesIt was quite the reunion on Thursday for the teens that were struck by lightning earlier this summer in Merritt Island.
Kennedy Space Center offers limited-time ticket deal for select Central Florida counties
Read full article: Kennedy Space Center offers limited-time ticket deal for select Central Florida countiesKennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has created a special Mercury Offer for residents of Orange, Volusia, Seminole and Osceola counties.
You Matter Merritt Island Day seeks to spread suicide awareness in September
Read full article: You Matter Merritt Island Day seeks to spread suicide awareness in SeptemberThe mother of a 18-year-old suicide victim is working hard to spread awareness as part of National Suicide Awareness Week in September with "You Matter Merritt Island Day," according to a news release.