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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 75‑year‑old man died after his golf cart was struck and overturned at Martinez Drive and North Morse Boulevard in The Villages. Newly obtained video and an FHP crash report show the cart failed to yield while making a left turn.
Retail & Industry in ...
Engineering filings show Publix plans to demolish and rebuild its Woodland Center store in Eustis, adding pickup and expanded services. The project could reshape the SR‑19 retail strip.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Orlando Health will transfer the former Rockledge hospital campus back to the city after demolition and cleanup, a donor agreement says. Council will consider the deal this week.
Brevard detectives arrested a suspect in the 2023 Cocoa killing of Franklin Orwig after tips tied the shooter to the nickname "Cookie." Authorities say the shooting grew out of a money dispute.
A Seminole County jury convicted 30-year-old Damiroquan McGill of possessing a firearm as a violent career criminal. Sentencing is set for April 17.
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.
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