Beachgoers share concerns of AI cameras in Brevard County
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Cameras at public beach access points in Melbourne Beach are facing new pushback. Beachgoers are worried about privacy and where the footage is going and being stored.  The town says they’re installed to monitor rescue rings and prevent theft.

Palm Bay orders immediate suspension of FLOCK cameras
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The city of Palm Bay is suspending its FLOCK cameras system after a city manager determined the cameras may not have been properly permitted. The system is not suspended pending the completion of the review. 

Palm Bay suspends license plate cameras over permitting, installation concerns

The City of Palm Bay immediately suspended its license plate reader cameras – sometimes referred to as Flock cameras – following concerns that the cameras may have been installed without the proper city permits.

Melbourne seeks $20 million grant to reduce reliance on algae-prone lake for drinking water

Melbourne is seeking more than $20 million in state funding to help modernize its water treatment system after residents complained this summer about tap water that looked, smelled, and tasted unusual due to algal blooms in Lake Washington.

Vape detectors being installed in Brevard Public Schools bathrooms

A major vaping crackdown is underway across Brevard Public Schools. Teams across the district will soon install vape detectors in school bathrooms ahead of the school year. 

Port Canaveral begins $95 million expansion project for Terminal 10

Port Canaveral's Terminal 10 is about to get a new look and more space as the port prepares to welcome bigger cruise ships.

Brevard Zoo expecting two giraffe calves

Brevard Zoo is preparing to welcome two giraffe calves after confirming pregnancies in two members of its herd, zoo officials said.

Titusville police officer rescues family stuck in Indian River Lagoon during dangerous storm

A Titusville police officer is being hailed a hero after risking his own life to rescue a family caught in dangerous conditions during a sudden storm at Parrish Park along the Space Coast.

New tool cleans firefighter's gear from cancerous chemicals
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Titusville Fire Department's newest "dishwasher" helps remove their clothing and items from carcinogens. The tool deep cleans cancerous chemicals found all over firefighting gear. 

Florida family attacked, stabbed by intruder in home, deputies say
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A Brevard County family is speaking out after they say a hit-and-run suspect broke into their home demanding a car. When the didn't comply, he grabbed a kitchen knife, harming a woman and her son, a arrest affidavit said. The woman said she doesn't feel safe. 

Brevard Public Schools Gears up for the New School Year
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Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Mark Rendell joined Good Day Orlando to discuss the progress of the year-round school and highlight a firefighting program for high school students.

Florida father, woman denied bond after 2-year-old allegedly dies from ingesting kratom, police say

A Florida couple is facing serious charges after a 2-year-old girl died from ingesting kratom pills in May, and investigators say neither adult sought emergency medical help as the child suffered.

Early morning SpaceX launch brings sonic boom to Central Florida

An early morning SpaceX launch on the Space Coast generated a sonic boom that was heard across parts of Central Florida.

2-year-old dies after ingesting kratom; father, another adult charged with aggravated manslaughter: Police

Two adults have been charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child after investigators said a 2-year-old girl died from kratom poisoning and did not receive medical care despite showing signs of a medical emergency.

License plate reader cameras aid investigations but fuel privacy debate

License plate reader cameras are being credited with helping law enforcement quickly locate suspects in two recent Central Florida cases, even as the technology continues to face criticism from privacy advocates.