Florida man accused of trying to drive off in ambulance while medics treated patient

Florida man accused of trying to drive off in ambulance while medics treated patient

A Brevard County man was arrested after deputies say he tried to drive away in an ambulance that was blocking his driveway while paramedics treated a patient inside.

A Brevard County man was arrested after deputies say he tried to drive away in an ambulance that was blocking his driveway while paramedics treated a patient inside.

Arbitrator rules Brevard Public Schools need not rehire teacher in preferred student name dispute

Arbitrator rules Brevard Public Schools need not rehire teacher in preferred student name dispute

An arbitrator has ruled that Brevard Public Schools does not have to rehire a veteran teacher, concluding a closely watched dispute over Florida’s law governing student names and pronouns.

An arbitrator has ruled that Brevard Public Schools does not have to rehire a veteran teacher, concluding a closely watched dispute over Florida’s law governing student names and pronouns.

20-acre fire off of I-95 in Mims prompts resident evacuation
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20-acre fire off of I-95 in Mims prompts resident evacuation

Brush fires have sparked in Brevard County, with active blazes reported in Melbourne near Wickham Road and Holy Trinity Drive, and in Mims near Blounts Ridge Road and Rose Marie Place, where evacuations are underway.

Brush fires have sparked in Brevard County, with active blazes reported in Melbourne near Wickham Road and Holy Trinity Drive, and in Mims near Blounts Ridge Road and Rose Marie Place, where evacuations are underway.

Artemis II rollback: NASA moves rocket off launch pad to fix helium flow issue

Artemis II rollback: NASA moves rocket off launch pad to fix helium flow issue

NASA is preparing to roll its Artemis II rocket off the launch pad and back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center to fix a helium flow issue.

NASA is preparing to roll its Artemis II rocket off the launch pad and back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center to fix a helium flow issue.

Trimming taxes for homeowners: How will that affect small towns?
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Trimming taxes for homeowners: How will that affect small towns?

Under a proposed legislation, Florida residents with homesteaded properties would no longer be required to pay property taxes. However, leaders in smaller municipalities, such as Indialantic, fear that the loss of property tax revenue would be devastating. Indialantic Mayor Mark McDermott warns that the town might not be able to fund its own police and fire departments if the bill becomes law.

Under a proposed legislation, Florida residents with homesteaded properties would no longer be required to pay property taxes. However, leaders in smaller municipalities, such as Indialantic, fear that the loss of property tax revenue would be devastating. Indialantic Mayor Mark McDermott warns that the town might not be able to fund its own police and fire departments if the bill becomes law.

Child nearly drowns during unsupervised visit with mom
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Child nearly drowns during unsupervised visit with mom

A Brevard County mother is back behind bars after a near-fatal drowning involving her toddler. The incident raises questions about how she was granted unsupervised access to her children while still facing felony charges for a previous child abuse case. A judge, DCF and case manager all agreed the mother could have unsupervised access with her children.

A Brevard County mother is back behind bars after a near-fatal drowning involving her toddler. The incident raises questions about how she was granted unsupervised access to her children while still facing felony charges for a previous child abuse case. A judge, DCF and case manager all agreed the mother could have unsupervised access with her children.

Artemis II: NASA moon mission cleared for March launch after successful test

Artemis II: NASA moon mission cleared for March launch after successful test

All systems are “go” for Artemis II, with liftoff targeted for March 6 from Cape Canaveral following what officials described as a “very successful” second wet dress rehearsal.

All systems are “go” for Artemis II, with liftoff targeted for March 6 from Cape Canaveral following what officials described as a “very successful” second wet dress rehearsal.

Car crash survivor reunited with dog lost during accident

Car crash survivor reunited with dog lost during accident

A dog that ran off after a serious car crash along the Indian River County and Brevard County line has been found and reunited with her owner after days of searching by volunteers.

A dog that ran off after a serious car crash along the Indian River County and Brevard County line has been found and reunited with her owner after days of searching by volunteers.

Artemis II: Second wet dress rehearsal completed at Kennedy Space Center

Artemis II: Second wet dress rehearsal completed at Kennedy Space Center

NASA completed a second crucial test on Thursday night as it prepares to launch the historic Artemis II mission that will send astronauts on a trip around the moon.

NASA completed a second crucial test on Thursday night as it prepares to launch the historic Artemis II mission that will send astronauts on a trip around the moon.

Victims in alleged Merritt Island ax attack pushing for justice, charges not to be dropped

Victims in alleged Merritt Island ax attack pushing for justice, charges not to be dropped

A chaotic scene unfolded late last month in a quiet Brevard County neighborhood, where deputies say Charles Knight III went on a violent rampage. Deputies eventually caught up with Knight and booked him into jail on several charges. Since the initial arrest, he’s bonded out of jail.

A chaotic scene unfolded late last month in a quiet Brevard County neighborhood, where deputies say Charles Knight III went on a violent rampage. Deputies eventually caught up with Knight and booked him into jail on several charges. Since the initial arrest, he’s bonded out of jail.

Pregnant woman rescued from sinking car delivers 'miracle' baby hours later: 'God is alive'

Pregnant woman rescued from sinking car delivers 'miracle' baby hours later: 'God is alive'

A pregnant woman who was rescued from a sinking car off Interstate 95 in Martin County gave birth to a premature baby girl just hours after crashing into a retention pond.

A pregnant woman who was rescued from a sinking car off Interstate 95 in Martin County gave birth to a premature baby girl just hours after crashing into a retention pond.

Melbourne manhunt: Police tracked 'girlfriend' to escapee's location in Palm Bay

Melbourne manhunt: Police tracked 'girlfriend' to escapee's location in Palm Bay

A man who escaped from police custody on Feb. 11 was found hiding between a wall and a bed in a Palm Bay home, around 12 miles from where the hospital where he ran from police.

A man who escaped from police custody on Feb. 11 was found hiding between a wall and a bed in a Palm Bay home, around 12 miles from where the hospital where he ran from police.

Melbourne PD: Man who escaped police custody found in Palm Bay home
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Melbourne PD: Man who escaped police custody found in Palm Bay home

Eric Jordon Jerry, 24, was found hiding and attempting to conceal himself at a home in northwest Palm Bay. Police said officers identified Jerry's alleged girlfriend and followed her car to the Palm Bay area. It's not known how Jerry got to Palm Bay. 

Eric Jordon Jerry, 24, was found hiding and attempting to conceal himself at a home in northwest Palm Bay. Police said officers identified Jerry's alleged girlfriend and followed her car to the Palm Bay area. It's not known how Jerry got to Palm Bay.