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DeLand historian searching for a permanent location to display World War II tugboat
DeLand, Fla. – A trip down the St. Johns River can be like going back in time. And for Dan Friend, the clock stops in 1944. Friend sat at the front of a pontoon boat as it glided across the glassy surface of Lake Beresford in DeLand. “It’s always...
NASCAR Cup Series Fans Reply To Harrison Burton Shocking Kyle Busch, Claiming Coke Zero Sugar 400 At Daytona International Speedway
NASCAR Cup Series driver Harrison Burton paced the crowded field one lap during Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugary 400, the final one, leading to his first career victory and Wood Brothers Racing’s 100th circuit title. Kyle Busch, who remains winless during a Cup campaign for the first time...
Airline Files for Bankruptcy, Grounds All Flights: Orlando Airport Braces for Disney Guest Fallout
An airline filing for bankruptcy might affect your upcoming Walt Disney World vacation. While several airlines benefit from the ongoing surge in travel demand post-pandemic, others are grappling with significant challenges such as soaring jet fuel costs, aircraft supply chain disruptions, and a limited customer base, particularly for regional carriers. In 2024, several airlines, including Air Malta, Armenia’s FlyArna, Canada’s Lynx Air, and Antigua and Barbuda’s LIAT, either sought bankruptcy protection or ceased operations entirely. Air Vanuatu abruptly canceled all its flights in the South Pacific in May, leaving numerous tourists and locals stranded.
Raccoon with head trapped in jar has Wild Florida Rescue racing to save animal: 'Time is of the essence'
PALM BAY, Fla. - Wild Florida Rescue is working around the clock to try and help a raccoon with its head trapped in a jar. The raccoon has been stuck for five days. It has been seen several times in the Compound of Palm Bay but hasn’t been brought to safety. Rescuers are working overnight to save the animal.
Clear the Shelters: Humane Society nearly double capacity, urgently needs adoptions
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Animals are everywhere at the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, but space for them to stay is hard to find. “It’s been a really tough time for us," said Liz Smokowski, the humane society's CEO. "We like to average around 170 animals in the shelter at once, and right now, we’re over 300."
Jymel Dejuan Smith, 49, Of FL Killed In Crash: PSP
Jymel Dejuan Smith of Clermont is a trucker, according to his social media, he had pulled his tractor-trailer over on I-78 West near mile marker 41.5 in Greenwich Township at 4:54 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13, PSP Hamburg Trooper Brian Roland detailed in the release. While standing next to the...
Career Criminal Arrested in Central Florida for Fraud Scheme, Retail Theft
A 57-year-old career criminal was arrested in Central Florida following a fraud scheme and retail theft targeting Lowe’s stores. He has been booked in the local jail 74 times. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested habitual offender Mark Brents after an Organized Retail Theft Unit investigation revealed a barcode...
Police Work to Identify, Arrest Central Florida Armed Robbery Suspect
Police are working to identify and arrest a Central Florida armed robbery suspect. The Tampa Police Department is asking the community to help identify the suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred on the morning of August 9th. The armed suspect, seen in the video, entered the 29th Street...
Central Florida Deputy Arrested for Video Voyeurism
A 26-year-old Central Florida deputy is under arrest for video voyeurism following an investigation. On May 6, 2024, the Tampa Police Department began investigating a cyber tip, which led them to discover Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy Justin DiBiase, a deputy in the DUI Unit, illegally recorded victims in the bathroom of his residence in June 2021.
Vertical Aviation International’s Jim Viola Guest Speaker at Military Officers Association of America, Cape Canaveral Event
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The August Military Officers Association of America, Cape Canaveral luncheon guest speaker was Jim Viola, the President and CEO of Vertical Aviation International, which was started 75 years ago in Anaheim, CA. As the President of Vertical Aviation International, Viola leads a global organization that...
Florida Tech Announces the Addition of Frank DiBello and Kelle Wendling to the University’s Board of Trustees
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Florida Tech announced the addition of two members to the university’s Board of Trustees, including Frank DiBello, recently retired as president and CEO, of Space Florida; and Kelle Wendling, ’93 BS, ’97 MBA, sector president, Space Systems, L3Harris Corporation.
Two-Time Defending State Champion Cocoa Tigers Visit 3S State Champion Mainland Buccaneers This Friday on Space Coast Daily TV
BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA, FLORIDA – The 2023 2S State Champion Cocoa Tigers will travel north on I-95 to visit the defending 3S State Champion Mainland Buccaneers in Daytona Beach this Friday in the Space Coast Daily Game of the Week, presented by Erdman Automotive. Kickoff is set...
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