Day: August 28, 2023

Idalia Conditions Could Prompt Closure of Mathers Bridge to Boating Traffic, Will Remain Open to Vehicle Traffic

In anticipation of increasing winds and declining weather conditions due to impending Tropical Storm/Hurricane Idalia, Mathers Bridge may be closed to boating traffic as early as 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29. The 700-foot-long swing span bridge was built in 1927 and connects South Tropical Trail on the southern end of Merritt Island to the western end of Banana River Drive in Indian Harbour Beach. […]

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Brevard County Fire Rescue Crews Extinguish Structure Fire on Merritt Island

Brevard County Fire Rescue crews responded to a structure fire call on Merritt Island over the weeekend. According to officials, units arrived to find fire through the roof and BCFR Engine 42 made a quick knockdown. […]

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Two Brothers Arrested in Brevard County for Contractor Fraud After Stealing Over $241K from Victims

Just ask Anthony and Chris Simms of Simms Builders who decided to steal over $241,500.00 from their victims by contracting with them to build their home and then never doing a single thing toward its construction. […]

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WATCH: Gov. Ron DeSantis Provides an Update on Tropical Storm Idalia, Expected to Become Major Hurricane Before Florida Landfall

National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Warning for Florida and a Tropical Storm Watch for Brevard County on Monday as Idalia has continues to churn near the Yucatan Peninsula. […]

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VIDEO UPDATE: Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey Provides an Update on Tropical Storm Idalia

National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Warning for Florida and a Tropical Storm Watch for Brevard County on Monday as Idalia has continues to churn near the Yucatan Peninsula. […]

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