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Joe LeBlanc’s Florida District 22 All-Stars Little League Report – Wednesday, July 3
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Florida District 22 All-Star Tournament for 2024 continued Wednesday night with the 10/11/12 Baseball Division at Merritt Island Little League’s Mitchell Ellington Park. On Field No. 2:. Indian River City LL (visitor) met Port St. John LL. For Indian River City, Aiden Koukos...
Outdoor workers react to federal government's heat protection proposal which Florida blocked
MIAMI -- In South Florida hundreds of workers are exposed to extreme heat, according to WeCount – a worker's center led by people who work outdoors."This is hot, hot… very hot," said a landscaper who goes by Mr. Knox, referring to working over eight hours a day under the heat advisory weather conditions in South Florida. "Without the breaks, staying in the sun too much and not hydrating, you pretty much can have a heat stroke," he added.Echoing him are agriculture workers, car washers, and roofers – just some of the men working outdoors on the Fourth of July holiday. ...
Villager allegedly flips golf cart and flees scene of crash
A Villager was arrested after flipping his golf cart and fleeing the scene of the crash. Gary Steven Breault, 58, who lives at 908 Aloha Way on the Historic Side of The Villages, was found hiding in the bushes after his golf cart flipped over at about 10 a.m. Fourth of July at El Camino Real and Cazares Avenue, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
Ocala hosts inaugural drone show for 4th of July event
OCALA, Fla. — On the Fourth of July, many people across Central Florida gathered for firework shows. However, the city of Ocala broke tradition and hosted its first drone show for their Fourth of July celebration. What You Need To Know. This was the first time the city of...
CONFIRMED: A Budget Airline Is ENDING a Popular Orlando Route
There’s one less way to get to Walt Disney World. Back in 2022, low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines, announced with great fanfare that they were launching service from Upstate New York’s Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to Orlando. However, just two years later, that service is being discontinued permanently. Issues...
Rogue Valley Microdevices Slated to Receive CHIPS Act Funding
MEDFORD, Ore., July 5, 2024 — Foundry services provider Rogue Valley Microdevices (RVM) has signed a non-binding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce under which RVM will receive $6.7 million in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. The proposed CHIPS investment would support the construction of...
Palm Bay police officers hitting the roads with squad of bike cops
PALM BAY, Fla. — The Palm Bay Police Department is rolling out its new squad of bike cops to check out the action at the city's Fourth of July celebration. The Palm Bay Police Department is hitting the road with a squad of bike cops, which is something new for this department.
High temps didn’t stop best deal in town
ROCKLEDGE — Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday that commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence. It’s also a time for cookouts, swimming, and family fun. The City of Rockledge recently hosted its 37th Annual Independence Day Picnic at McLarty Park on July 4th with the best deal in town.
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...
West Melbourne homeowners will see $1 million upgrades to help resolve severe flooding issues
WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. - Flooding fixes are on the way for hundreds of homeowners in West Melbourne. Last year, FOX 35 spoke to people dealing with severe flooding in their neighborhood. They don’t live in a flood zone, but typical afternoon showers have put their subdivision underwater in the past.
EG's Brandon Brown flips to LSU football
Eau Gallie High defensive lineman Brandon Brown flipped his college football commitment on Friday from Texas to LSU. The 6-foot-1 1/2, 285-pound Brown committed to Texas in December from among four dozen offers from major college programs. For his most recent announcement, he chose between the Longhorns, Tigers, Oklahoma and Tennessee. More commitments: Cocoa...
Brevard Zoo starts new Science Sundays series
MELBOURNE, Fla. – The Brevard Zoo has introduced a new interactive program that will run through the rest of the summer. Science Sundays, which will be July 7 to August 25, is an interactive program that will intertwine education and entertainment to foster curiosity and a love of science in all guests with hands-on activities and expert sessions, according to a news release.
Operation Rooske: Central Florida Fentanyl Trafficking Organization Busted
A Central Florida fentanyl trafficking organization, described as a “family affair,” was busted in Operation Rooske. The multi-agency fentanyl trafficking investigation, which lasted just over three years, resulted in the arrest of 64 people and crippled the Lakeland-based organization. The operation included the coordination between the Polk County...
Shark attacks on July 4th harm 1 person in Florida and 3 in Texas
According to Texas officials, there may have been three injuries from shark attacks on July 4th in the seas around South Padre Island. In Florida, there was a fourth bite victim. A report of a significant shark bite to the leg was received at approximately 11 a.m. on Thursday, according...
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