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A Cocoa Beach math teacher faces felony charges after deputies say she had a months‑long sexual relationship with a student.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mayor Megan Sladek's Facebook question — build a $12M police annex or consolidate with Seminole County — touched off a debate over taxes, wages and local control.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
The Blue Angels headline the Cocoa Beach Air Dot Show on April 11–12, bringing high-speed demos, other military acts and busy beaches to the Space Coast. Expect heavy traffic and limited parking.
SeaWorld Orlando says its newest attraction will get a major redesign, WFTV reports. The park has not yet released a new opening date or full plans.
A late-night multi-agency sweep in Pine Hills left two people detained and an armored vehicle moving through the block; officials have released few details.
Food & Drinks in ...
Permit filings show Jersey Mike’s has applied to open a Celebration shop at 43 Blake Boulevard. The chain’s directory lists a Celebration entry but no opening date has been announced.
A months-long undercover probe in Indian River County led to 19 arrests and large seizures of fentanyl, cocaine, meth and counterfeit pills.
CAVA is opening in Viera this month, marking the chain's first Brevard County location and adding build‑your‑own Mediterranean bowls to the Space Coast.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Orange County shared renderings showing a multi‑year I‑Drive overhaul: a Tangelo Park center, 170+ wayfinding signs, dedicated bus lanes and a future pedestrian bridge. Timelines vary across county materials.
CFX will vote to hire a design consultant to add a fifth lane on two SR‑408 stretches into downtown, driven by crash data and daily backups. Public outreach is scheduled April 14.
An Easter Sunday service at Northland Church in Longwood ended after a woman allegedly struck a parking worker and an off‑duty deputy; she was stopped nearby and arrested.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A 400-foot mixed-use tower has been pitched for the west side of Lake Eola, proposing 200+ apartments and about 135,000 sq ft of office space while stirring preservation debate.
One year in, Chief Charles Broadway says Kissimmee PD is rebuilding after a damaging probe — firings, fewer vacancies and a federal grant are part of the reset.
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