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Man now in jail, woman remains in hospital after Brevard car burglary ends in deputy shooting
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – One of the two people at the center of an incident that ended with a deputy shooting one of them in Palm Shores Wednesday is now in jail. On Friday, Tim Frane walked into the jail courtroom in Sharpes on his 37th birthday. Judge Tesha...
Florida increasing fines, penalties for people breaking the law around railroad tracks
Florida is cracking down on dangerous driving near railroad tracks. A new state law just started, increasing fines to $500 if anyone's caught going around a lowered crossing arm. Melbourne was ground zero for two deadly train accidents earlier this year. Now, the mayor says the new law isn't enough.
New Palm Bay Police bike unit hitting the streets
MELBOURNE. Fla. — If you are in the Palm Bay area, you may spot officers on two wheels. And this newly formed bike unit will be able to patrol in more specific ways. The team leader is Corporal Nick Dennis, a veteran of the Palm Bay Police Department, who, along with fellow officer Sean Rollins, went through special safety training to ride their bikes through a program of the International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA).
Rockledge Police Officer Bobby Weigel Retires After 42 Years of Dedicated Service
BREVARD COUNTY • ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA – The City of Rockledge and the Rockledge Police Department recognized Officer Robert “Bobby” Weigel who retired after 42 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Rockledge. Throughout his lengthy career, Bobby has served as a Patrol Officer, Traffic Officer,...
BREVARD HISTORY: Flashing Red Light Mounted on Tall Pole Main Communication Venue for Titusville Police in 1940s
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA • TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA – As Brevard County opens its new state-of-the art Unified Communications Center, law enforcement technology has come a long way since the 1940s when the Titusville Police Department’s main means of communicating with patrol officers was a flashing red light mounted on a tall pole near South Washington Avenue and Julia Street.
Downtown Melbourne installing downtown security cameras in wake of safety concerns
MELBOURNE. Fla. — Street security cameras are coming to the downtown Melbourne area after years of talk. This in the wake of some small business owners citing safety concerns. City leaders hope they are a deterrent to crime, in the name of safety. There is always a positive buzz...
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