Florida man, 19, killed, cut up, abandoned body in suitcase, police say
Lucas Sander Jones, 19, was charged with the murder of a registered sex offender, Colie Lee Daniel. Investigators said evidence and witness statements show Jones cut up Daniel's body and put his body parts in a suitcase. Jones' girlfriend told police he told her not to say anything.
Lucas Sander Jones, 19, was charged with the murder of a registered sex offender, Colie Lee Daniel. Investigators said evidence and witness statements show Jones cut up Daniel's body and put his body parts in a suitcase. Jones' girlfriend told police he told her not to say anything.
Registered sex offender's body found in suitcase abandoned at Palm Bay's The Compound
A registered sex offender's body was found in a suitcase left in an undeveloped area of Palm Bay, known as "The Compound."
A registered sex offender's body was found in a suitcase left in an undeveloped area of Palm Bay, known as "The Compound."
NASA: Artemis II completes translunar injection burn on way to the moon
We are now officially 24 hours into the historic Artemis II mission. Following Wednesday night’s iconic liftoff from Florida’s Space Coast, the four-person crew is currently orbiting Earth, but the most critical decision of the mission is still looming just hours away.
We are now officially 24 hours into the historic Artemis II mission. Following Wednesday night’s iconic liftoff from Florida’s Space Coast, the four-person crew is currently orbiting Earth, but the most critical decision of the mission is still looming just hours away.
Melby, manatee rescued from Florida storm drain, to be released after SeaWorld recovery
A manatee that was rescued from a storm drain in Melbourne Beach in February will be released back into Florida waters after months of rehabilitation at SeaWorld.
A manatee that was rescued from a storm drain in Melbourne Beach in February will be released back into Florida waters after months of rehabilitation at SeaWorld.
NASA veteran, 108, reflects on space progress leading up to Artemis II launch
As NASA prepares for its Artemis II mission, a Central Florida man who helped make the first moon landing possible is reflecting on decades of progress in space exploration.
As NASA prepares for its Artemis II mission, a Central Florida man who helped make the first moon landing possible is reflecting on decades of progress in space exploration.
Artemis II live tracker: NASA astronauts lift off from Florida on moon mission
Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Artemis II traffic concerns: Titusville officials warn of gridlock as crowds flock to Space Coast for launch
Residents of the Space Coast are bracing for a massive influx of visitors ahead of the Artemis II launch. Local authorities are warning those living in Brevard County about the crowds and potential traffic jams.
Residents of the Space Coast are bracing for a massive influx of visitors ahead of the Artemis II launch. Local authorities are warning those living in Brevard County about the crowds and potential traffic jams.
Artemis II: Space Coast swamped as hundreds of thousands arrive for historic launch
Global attention turns to Florida’s Space Coast this week as hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive in Central Florida.
Global attention turns to Florida’s Space Coast this week as hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive in Central Florida.
Human remains found in 2 suitcases left at Palm Bay's The Compound, police say
A 19-year-old man is facing charges after human remains were discovered inside suitcases abandoned in a remote area of Palm Bay, police said.
A 19-year-old man is facing charges after human remains were discovered inside suitcases abandoned in a remote area of Palm Bay, police said.
When will Artemis II launch? Favorable weather for April 1 historic moon mission
Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.
Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.
Man arrested in 5,000 charges at Rockledge 'chop shop'
The Brevard County deputies arrested Theodore "Teddy" Gross on several charges, including: 3,787 counts of failure to obtain a certificate of destruction, 1,578 counts of violation of derelict motor vehicle regulations, grand theft, scheme to defraud, operating a chop shop, dealing in stolen property, conspiracy to racketeer, maintaining racketeering property and using proceeds from racketeering, the sheriff's office said. Ivey said Gross wasn't properly vetting the vehicles and was creating fraudulent registrations. Gross is being held without bond.
The Brevard County deputies arrested Theodore "Teddy" Gross on several charges, including: 3,787 counts of failure to obtain a certificate of destruction, 1,578 counts of violation of derelict motor vehicle regulations, grand theft, scheme to defraud, operating a chop shop, dealing in stolen property, conspiracy to racketeer, maintaining racketeering property and using proceeds from racketeering, the sheriff's office said. Ivey said Gross wasn't properly vetting the vehicles and was creating fraudulent registrations. Gross is being held without bond.
Brevard County deputies investigate illegal business operations at Rockledge salvage yard
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) executed a search warrant at a local business on Thursday, March 26 leading to a massive seizure of property. The investigation centered on Scrappys Auto Salvage, located on Korbin Avenue in Rockledge. Immigration activists were tipped off the search could also have to do with immigration and showed up to document the large-scale operation.
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) executed a search warrant at a local business on Thursday, March 26 leading to a massive seizure of property. The investigation centered on Scrappys Auto Salvage, located on Korbin Avenue in Rockledge. Immigration activists were tipped off the search could also have to do with immigration and showed up to document the large-scale operation.
Brevard County deputies serve search warrant at salvage yard
Brevard County deputies arrived at a Rockledge salvage yard, March 26, to reportedly serve a search warrant for allegedly "violating state law," deputies said.
Brevard County deputies arrived at a Rockledge salvage yard, March 26, to reportedly serve a search warrant for allegedly "violating state law," deputies said.
Merritt Island natural gas plant proposal rejected: What's next?
Brevard County residents cheered after the proposal for a natural gas plant in Merritt Island was unanimously rejected. Brevard County commissioners believed property values of those living near the plant could be negatively impacted.
Brevard County residents cheered after the proposal for a natural gas plant in Merritt Island was unanimously rejected. Brevard County commissioners believed property values of those living near the plant could be negatively impacted.
'Awful smell' from fire burning at Malabar mulch facility
Mulch on fire produced an "awful" smell for nearby residents living in Malabar, Florida. The area, zoned for rural residential purposes, was being used for industrial uses, such as mulching, a town spokesperson confirmed.
Mulch on fire produced an "awful" smell for nearby residents living in Malabar, Florida. The area, zoned for rural residential purposes, was being used for industrial uses, such as mulching, a town spokesperson confirmed.
$1M missing in Titusville: What to expect after audit?
Residents are frustrated and concerned after an audit uncovered that $1 million was missing from the city of Titusville. Now, "appalled" residents want to make sure this issue doesn't happen again.
Residents are frustrated and concerned after an audit uncovered that $1 million was missing from the city of Titusville. Now, "appalled" residents want to make sure this issue doesn't happen again.
Brevard School Board Member Matt Susin on GDO
School Board member Matt Susin details pickup pandemonium at Suntree Elementary and how they are taking action to resolve the issue.
School Board member Matt Susin details pickup pandemonium at Suntree Elementary and how they are taking action to resolve the issue.
Woman found dead in Palm Bay home after SWAT standoff
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | A woman died following a shooting involving a suspect and Palm Bay Police's SWAT. The department responded to a reported shooting on March 23 and returned fire. A woman was found dead inside a Palm Bay home.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | A woman died following a shooting involving a suspect and Palm Bay Police's SWAT. The department responded to a reported shooting on March 23 and returned fire. A woman was found dead inside a Palm Bay home.
Woman found dead following Palm Bay SWAT standoff
A 54-year-old woman was found dead inside a home after a multi-hour SWAT standoff with Palm Bay Police. Chief of Police Mariano Augello said SWAT returned fire after a female shooter first shot at them. It's not known how the woman died at this time.
A 54-year-old woman was found dead inside a home after a multi-hour SWAT standoff with Palm Bay Police. Chief of Police Mariano Augello said SWAT returned fire after a female shooter first shot at them. It's not known how the woman died at this time.
Armed disturbance reported in Palm Bay neighborhood
The Palm Bay Police Department reported an active incident at a home in the area of Jupiter Boulevard and Serenade Street around 4:45 p.m., March 23. At least eight department vehicles were seen lining the streets outside a home, Monday evening
The Palm Bay Police Department reported an active incident at a home in the area of Jupiter Boulevard and Serenade Street around 4:45 p.m., March 23. At least eight department vehicles were seen lining the streets outside a home, Monday evening