WATCH LIVE: Brevard County Commission Holds Meeting in Viera on Tuesday

meeting begins at 9 a.m. WATCH LIVE: Brevard County Commission Holds Meeting in Viera on Tuesday MEETING AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER 9:00 AM B. INTENTIONALLY OMITTED C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Rob Feltner, Chairman, District 4 D. MINUTES...

7 Brevard restaurants fail inspection this week

Seven Brevard County restaurants failed inspection this week. Thankfully, the Space Coast saw no emergency closures. You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post...

War unleashed in Florida over crosswalks with the LGBTQ+ flag

Rainbow crosswalks have sparked a cultural and political war over LGBTQ+ visibility in public spaces in Florida. At least nine cities are in dispute with the state government over crosswalks painted in the colors of the gay flag, which authorities...

Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in northwest Miami-Dade

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist dead late Monday night. The crash was reported at about 11:53 p.m. in the area of Northwest 12th Avenue and 103rd Street....

Orange County deputy accidentally shot home invasion victim, agency says

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An Orange County sheriff’s deputy is on paid leave after accidentally shooting the victim of an attempted home invasion this weekend. The incident happened Saturday afternoon at a home on Sheringham Road just after 3 p.m, off...

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Orange County man defending his home from break-in accidentally shot by Deputy

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A man in his 40s was accidentally shot by a deputy while defending his home from a break-in on August 23, 2025, in the 2600 block of Sheringham Road. The incident started when the victim shot at four suspects who were trying...

Orange County football Top 25: Mater Dei at No. 1; Orange Lutheran rises

ORANGE COUNTY FOOTBALL TOP 25 POLL Notable this week: Mater Dei supported its No. 1 national ranking early by taking a huge first-half lead over St. Thomas Aquinas of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and hung on for a 26-23 win. … Orange Lutheran is in a tie...

Orange County deputy mistakenly shot man who called 911 to report a home break-in, agency says

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - An Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave after mistakenly shooting a man who called 911 to report that people were attempting to break into his home, the sheriff's office said....

Crash on Florida's Turnpike causes delays in southern Palm Beach County

BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — A crash on Florida's Turnpike southbound caused delays Monday afternoon in Palm Beach County, According to Florida 511 traffic alerts, the crash occurred just before Mile Marker 79 — between the Glades Road and Atlantic...

Palm Beach County sets the pace in improving kindergarten readiness

A new initiative is showing promise as a way to help teachers prepare Palm Beach County children for the growing rigors of kindergarten. Why it matters: Children who enter kindergarten ready to learn are more likely to read proficiently by third...

Faces of Philanthropy 2025-2026: Palm Beach County Food Bank

With approximately 192,000 food-insecure residents throughout Palm Beach County, Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) procures food from grocery stores, farmers, food distributors, wholesalers and other sources and distributes it to more than 200...

Faces of Philanthropy 2025-2026: Impact 100 Palm Beach County

Impact 100 Palm Beach County, proudly celebrating 15 years of philanthropy, connects and inspires women to fund transformational community initiatives in southern Palm Beach County through the power of collective giving. The women of Impact have...

Faces of Philanthropy 2025-2026: Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County provide a safe, enriching environment where children and teens, ages 6-18, can learn, grow and reach their full potential—regardless of background or life circumstances. Serving more than 31,000 youths...

Faces of Philanthropy 2025-2026: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

“As your trusted partner in giving—in South County and beyond—your Community Foundation is here to help you create meaningful impact,” says Boca Raton resident Danita R. DeHaney, who is in her fifth year leading the Community Foundation for Palm...

Brevard County Launches ‘Space for Recovery’ Opioid Awareness Campaign on Fentanyl Awareness Day

initiative underscores that the opioid crisis Brevard County Government and community partners, led by the Housing & Human Services Department, launched the ‘Space for Recovery’ Opioid Awareness Campaign during a Fentanyl Awareness Day kickoff...

Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey: Driver Found Asleep at Wheel on I-95 Off Ramp Arrested for DUI, Cocaine Possession

Now in Ivey’s Iron Bar Lodge on $3,500 bond Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey recapped an incident of a driver found asleep behind the wheel at the I-95 off-ramp at Route 192 in Melbourne. The driver was identified as Shane Kaplan, above, who was...

1 killed in Hillsborough County mobile home fire

TAMPA, Fla. - One person died and more were displaced after Hillsborough County Fire Rescue says a fire spread to two mobile homes late Monday. What we know: Fire officials say crews responded to multiple calls shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Monday...

Carol Rose takes over as Palm Beach Daily News editor

In June, Carol Rose was named interim editor of the Palm Beach Daily News until a permanent replacement could be found. Now, a permanent replacement has been hired. Her name is Carol Rose. “Carol brings a passion for community news, and a longtime...

Duval and Glynn Counties see increase in mosquito-borne West Nile virus

Health officials across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia are urging residents to take precautions after mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus. In Duval County, the Florida Department of Health reported an increase in mosquito-borne...