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Palm Bay to resume ‘Compound’ development debate as 2022 murder trial gets underway
PALM BAY, Fla. – In the next two weeks, a young man will learn if he could spend the rest of his life in prison for the murders of two teenagers on Christmas Day 2022. On Friday, Jamarcus Simpson had a chance to avoid trial and only face up to 20 years of prison time.
Haitian migrant boat with guns, drugs intercepted in Florida: What we know
Over two dozen people this past month were discovered by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers being smuggled into Florida, according to FWC reports. Included in the group were unaccompanied children and armed smugglers attempting to make their way into Sebastian Inlet on Feb. 29, FWC said in a statement released Friday. Law enforcement officials are continuing to investigate the case in which guns and drugs were also seized from a 42-foot vessel in in Brevard County near the Indian River County line. Gov. Ron DeSantis used it as a prime example for tougher laws. ...
Looking to buy a unique Brevard home? How about a dome-shaped house for half a million?
You may have seen some of these gray, concrete dome houses around Brevard County. There are about 50 of them that were all manufactured by the now defunct, Rockledge-based American Ingenuity, aka Aidomes. The unique Melbourne dome home that recently went on the market is a special one. It belongs...
Mixed Weekend Fishing Results, Yet Spring Snook Action Ahead in Sebastian
It’s time to reel in the fishing details in Sebastian, Florida. While the weather provided us with warm temperatures, the fishing at the Sebastian Inlet was unpredictable. Wayne “Snookman” Landry shared that the previous week saw intermittent success for those pursuing snook, signaling a hit-or-miss scenario. The inlet was teeming with large bluefish, jacks, Spanish mackerel, and bull and hammerhead sharks.
Brevard's News in 90: SpaceX launch, Farrell death, 2024 elections and St. Patrick's Day
Looking for the stories included on today's News in 90 Seconds? Click the links below:. 2024 Elections: Brevard is having a big election year. Here are the races to watch. Prep for the polls: See who is running for president and compare where they stand on key issues in our Voter Guide.
Inside Florida Today: Sad tale of "The Compound" killings deserves your time
I don't know about you but I'm wearing something green today. As a college student in Cleveland, St. Patrick's Day was a huge deal to my Irish-American self. It's still a fun day but definitely more mellow. And now in my 50s, I prefer alcohol-free Guinness. I swear it tastes just like...
Sebastian Braces for Cooler Temperatures Tuesday, Warming Up by Thursday
Prepare for rain, gusty winds, and a dip in temperatures in Sebastian, Florida. However, this could be one of the final cold spells this year. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a 60% chance of showers on Monday, with temperatures peaking at around 83 degrees. A cold front will sweep through Sebastian by Monday evening, causing wind speeds to surge to 20-25 mph.
4 Central Florida cities ranked most challenging for allergies. Find where your city ranked
ORLANDO, Fla. – Pollen is in the air (and on your car). If your allergies are already making you miserable, you’re not alone. A new report by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America says allergy seasons are getting longer and more intense as trees and flowers bloom earlier.
Brevard County HS Sports Weekly Schedule: Week of March 18-23
Coaches can email schedules to FLORIDA TODAY at Prepscores@floridatoday.com. Game times subject to change. Cocoa Beach at Astronaut, 7:15 p.m.; Heritage at Bayside, 6 p.m.; Calvary Chapel Academy at Morningside Academy, 3 p.m.; Merritt Island at Cocoa, 6 p.m.; Palm Bay at Eau Gallie, 7 p.m.; Rockledge at Space Coast, 7:15 p.m.; Satellite at Viera, 7 p.m.
John Farrell, who led Daily Bread for 10 years, dies at 80
MELBOURNE — John Farrell, the longtime executive director of the Daily Bread soup kitchen who called attention to the plight of Brevard County’s growing homeless population, died Thursday after a medical procedure. Farrell, who survived a diagnosis of terminal cancer for several years to oversee the building of affordable housing for families in...
March Madness Pizza Edition: Meet Brevard's Final Four
Moving into Week 3, we've got our Final Four set to spar in our Best Pizza in Brevard championship battle. From Monday through Thursday, we asked you, our readers, to vote for your favorites. Most matches were blowouts, but one ... one was a tight race up to the final moments of voting.
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