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ABOVE LIVESTREAM: Most courts in Brevard County are fully accessible to citizens. The courtroom located inside the Brevard County Jail limits public access due to security concerns. To overcome these limitations, the Sheriff’s Office has implemented the above video streaming capability so the public can watch the proceedings at the jail live. 

Initial Proceedings From the Brevard County Jail

• Monday through Friday: 1:30 p.m.

• Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 9:30 a.m.

• Plea Court: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.

Periodically, juvenile court proceedings take place before jail initial appearance proceedings.

This will delay the start time of the video stream until after all juvenile proceedings are complete.

The Judge has the authority to, and may at their discretion, temporarily disallow video streaming to prevent information exempt from the public record from being aired.

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WATCH LIVE:ULA Atlas V Reschedules ViaSat-3 Mission Launch from Cape Canaveral for Thursday Night

BREVARD COUNTY • CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA – The launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V carrying the ViaSat-3 F2 mission for Viasat is now planned for no earlier than Thursday, Nov. 13.

To ensure compliance with the recent FAA order regarding launch times, the launch is scheduled for 10:04 p.m. EST at the opening of a 44-minute window, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.

Following the scrub last week due to a faulty booster liquid oxygen tank vent valve, the team at the Cape removed and replaced it with a new valve in preparation for this launch attempt.

Once in service, ViaSat-3 Flight 2 is expected to more than double the bandwidth capacity of Viasat’s entire existing satellite fleet.

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – A 27-acre prescribed burn is taking place today at the Malabar Scrub Sanctuary, according to local officials.

Prescribed burns, also known as controlled burns, are intentionally set and carefully managed fires conducted under specific environmental conditions. These burns are planned by land management professionals to achieve ecological, agricultural, or safety objectives.

Purpose of Prescribed Burns:

– Reduce Wildfire Risk:

By burning off excess vegetation, such as dry grass, leaves, and brush, prescribed burns reduce the amount of fuel available for wildfires.

– Promote Ecosystem Health:

Some ecosystems, like grasslands and certain forests, rely on periodic fires to thrive. Controlled burns help maintain biodiversity by encouraging the growth of fire-adapted plants and controlling invasive species.

– Restore Natural Fire Regimes:

In areas where fire suppression has disrupted natural fire cycles, prescribed burns mimic natural fires to restore balance.

– Enhance Wildlife Habitat:

Fires can rejuvenate habitats by promoting the growth of new plants that provide food and shelter for animals.

– Improve Land Use:

Farmers and ranchers use prescribed burns to clear fields, improve grazing lands, and prepare land for new crops.
Process of Conducting a Prescribed Burn:

– Planning:

A detailed plan, called a burn plan, outlines the burn objectives, timing, weather conditions, and safety measures.
Weather Monitoring:
Burns are conducted under specific conditions, such as low wind speeds, high humidity, and favorable temperatures, to ensure safety and control.

– Safety Measures:

Firebreaks (cleared or plowed strips of land) are established to contain the fire.
Fire crews are equipped with tools, water, and protective gear.
– Execution:
The fire is ignited in a controlled manner, often using drip torches or other specialized equipment.
Crews monitor the fire’s behavior and suppress any unexpected spread.

– Post-Burn Assessment:

After the fire is extinguished, the area is evaluated to ensure objectives were met and to assess the burn’s ecological impact.

When done correctly, prescribed burns are a powerful tool for land management and conservation. However, they require expertise, careful planning, and strict adherence to safety protocols to prevent unintended consequences.

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ABOVE VIDEO: Second launch of Space Shuttle Columbia – 1981 CBS live broadcast

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Following a launch scrub a week earlier, space shuttle Columbia took to the skies on Nov. 12, 1981, for its second trip into space. Astronauts Joe H. Engle and Richard H. Truly rode the reusable, orbital, spacecraft on a pillar of fire from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida.

Their planned five-day mission had to be curtailed to just two days following the failure of one of Columbia’s three fuel cells.

Despite the shortened flight, Engle and Truly operated the first science payloads aboard a space shuttle and conducted the first tests of the Canadian-built Remote Manipulator System (RMS). They brought Columbia safely home to a landing at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Facility, now NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Facility, at Edwards Air Force Base in California, where ground crews began to prepare the ship for its next mission to space.

Following the Nov. 4, 1981 scrub caused by problems with two of Columbia’s Auxiliary Power Units, engineers flushed the gear boxes and replaced filters in the units, and managers reset the launch for Nov. 12. Engle and Truly arrived back at KSC on Nov. 10. The next day, ground crews found a problem with a Multiplexer De-Multiplexer (MDM), a data management device aboard Columbia. A spare MDM also failed, so a unit from space shuttle Challenger, then under construction in Palmdale, California, was flown in and installed in Columbia. This delayed the launch by nearly three hours.

The launch day coincided with Truly’s 44th birthday, and he became the first person ever to fly to space on his birthday. Ground crews helped him celebrate the occasion by decorating various rooms in KSC’s Operations and Checkout Building, and even the White Room at the launch pad, for the occasion as he and Engle prepared for the liftoff.

Launch managers held the final countdown for a few minutes at T-minus nine minutes to clear up some minor technical issues before issuing a “Go” for launch.

At 10:10 a.m. EST on Nov. 12, 1981, exactly seven months after the launch of STS-1, Columbia’s main engines roared to life and the world’s first reusable, orbital, spacecraft lived up to its name. As soon as the shuttle cleared the launch tower, control handed over to the Mission Control Center (MCC) at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston.

The Silver Team of flight controllers led by ascent Flight Director Neil B. Hutchinson monitored Columbia’s launch, with capsule communicator (capcom) astronaut Daniel C. Brandenstein relaying milestone events to Engle and Truly aboard the shuttle.

Nine minutes after liftoff, Columbia’s main engines cut off and the large external tankjettisoned away from the spacecraft. The space shuttle had reached space but was not yet in orbit, that job left for Columbia’s Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) engines to complete.

The next major task involved opening the orbiter’s payload bay doors to allow the radiators mounted inside them to cool the vehicle.

Mission Control gave Engle and Truly a go to stay in orbit. They could now remove their launch and entry pressure suits and change into more comfortable flight suits.

About five hours into the mission, one of Columbia’s three power-generating fuel cells began to act erratically and capcom Brandenstein instructed Engle and Truly to shut it off. Flight rules stated that with only two working fuel cells, only a so-called minimum mission was permissible, meaning that instead of five days in orbit, Engle and Truly would have to bring Columbia home after 54 hours. Many high-priority activities moved up to be completed during the mission’s two days. Engle and Truly conducted two OMS tests, one to shut it down and start it up again four minutes later. Then they deactivated the faulty fuel cell, taking it permanently offline. Flight Director Donald R. Puddy’s Crimson Team of controllers took over the consoles in Mission Control, with astronaut Frederick H. “Rick” Hauck serving as capcom. Shortly before Engle and Truly went to bed for their first sleep period in space, Mission Control played a taped birthday greeting sung by the high school chorus in Forest, Mississippi, the hometown of Truly’s father and stepmother. Truly replied to capcom Hauck, “That’s beautiful. Please thank them and tell them I couldn’t have had a nicer birthday than this one. Appreciate it.” Engle and Truly then went to sleep in their seats on the flight deck. The OSTA-1 payloads in the payload bay, activated earlier in the day, continued to gather data overnight.

While the crew slept, in Mission Control the Bronze Team led by Flight Director Charles R. “Chuck” Lewis took over the consoles, with astronauts James F. Buchli and Sally K. Ride serving as capcoms. Ride became the first woman to serve in the role of capcom. Mission Control began the crew’s day by playing “Pigs in Space” as a wake-up call, a comedy routine by The Muppets arranged by Ride. First-time space flyers Engle and Truly reported they had a comfortable first night’s sleep aboard Columbia, telling capcoms Buchli and Ride, “we did get plenty of sleep last night, but it’s hard to sleep with all the opportunities to watch things.” Their first task of the day involved activating the RMS for its first in-orbit workout. With Truly controlling the 50-foot-long arm from Columbia’s aft flight deck, he deployed and stowed it again as an initial test, reporting, “It’s running very smoothly.” Truly then unstowed the arm, with TV cameras in the payload bay and on the arm’s wrist and elbow joints providing flight controllers with a great view of its movements. During the testing, Ride informed the crew that mission managers had made the final decision that due to the fuel cell problem, the flight would be the 54-hour minimum mission. After both Truly and Engle had a chance to operate the arm, Truly guided it back into its cradle, its first inflight testing a success. Flight Director Hutchinson and his team resumed their console positions, with astronaut Terry J. “TJ” Hart now serving as capcom.

President Ronald W. Reagan became the first sitting Chief Executive to step onto the floor of the MCC during an actual mission when he visited JSC on Nov. 13, 1981, the crew’s second day aboard Columbia. Accompanied by NASA Administrator James M. Beggs, the President received a tour of the MCC provided by JSC Director Christopher C. Kraft, the man responsible for developing the concept of mission control. President Reagan chatted with Engle and Truly for a few minutes, jokingly asking them if they could stop by Washington, D.C., and pick him up on their way to California. The President added, “I’m sure you know how proud everyone down here is and how … America has got its eyes and its heart on you.” Following his chat with the astronauts, he spoke a few words with their wives, Mary Catherine Engle and Cody Truly, before leaving the MCC.

For the remainder of the day, Engle and Truly conducted additional evaluations of the orbiter, such as tests of the Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters, and took photographs of the Earth below. Engle also replaced a failed cathode ray tube (CRT) display on the flight deck. The OSTA-1 payload experiments continued to gather data. After the successful CRT repair, Engle jokingly requested that he be allowed to go and fix the failed fuel cell as well, to allow a full-duration mission. Mission Control politely ignored his offer. After a very busy day, Engle and Truly settled down for their last night’s sleep in space. In MCC, Flight Director Lewis’ Bronze Team, with astronaut Henry W. “Hank” Hartsfield joining Buchli as capcom, replaced Hutchinson’s Silver Team on console.

The crew’s landing day wake up music began with a rendition of “Columbia, Gem of the Ocean,” performed by the Flight Operations Directorate group “Contraband,” followed by the second part of The Muppets’ “Pigs in Space” comedy routine. Flight Director Puddy’s Crimson Team of controllers, including capcoms Hauck and Steven R. Nagel, took their console positions to guide Engle and Truly through the reentry and landing of Columbia at what is now NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Early on entry day, Engle deactivated the OSTA-1 payloads in preparation for landing. They closed the payload bay doors, donned their pressure suits, maneuvered Columbia so it was flying tail first, and fired its OMS engines over the Indian Ocean for nearly three minutes to drop it out of orbit. Twenty-seven minutes later, Columbia encountered the first tendrils of the Earth’s upper atmosphere at an altitude of 400,000 feet. The heat of reentry caused a sheath of ionized plasma to form around the vehicle, blocking communications for 16 minutes.

Engle, together with the spacecraft’s computer, guided Columbia through a series of aerodynamic maneuvers in the hypersonic and supersonic phases of the entry to obtain information about the vehicle’s handling characteristics. Engle reported that the “maneuvers have been going very good [sic]. The bird is real solid.” Engle manually guided Columbia through a sweeping turn called the Heading Alignment Circle to line up with Dryden’s Runway 23. At about 400 feet, Truly lowered the landing gear and a few seconds later, Columbia’s main gear touched down on the dry lakebed runway, kicking up a cloud of dust. As Columbia continued to roll down the runway, Engle lowered the spacecraft’s nose, applied gentle brakes, and brought the vehicle to a stop after a 7,000-foot rollout. The STS-2 mission ended after 54 hours, 13 minutes. An estimated 200,000 people were on hand to watch Columbia’s second landing.

Flight controllers in Mission Control in Houston erupted in cheers following Columbia’s successful landing. Capcom Nagel helped Engle and Truly deactivate the vehicle’s systems as ground crews at Dryden arrived on the runway to safe it from hazardous materials so the crew could exit the spacecraft.

After being instructed that it was safe to exit the vehicle, Truly and Engle climbed out of Columbia and bounded down the stairs of the access vehicle. Director of Flight Crew Operations at JSC George W.S. Abbey greeted them at the bottom of the stairs and the trio conducted a walkaround inspection of Columbia, finding it in remarkably good condition. Ground teams drove Engle and Truly to Dryden facilities where they changed out of their pressure suits and boarded a jet for the trip back to Houston.

Hundreds of well-wishers greeted Engle and Truly when they arrived at Ellington Air Force Base near JSC. Reunited with their families, they returned to their homes for their first night’s sleep back on Earth. The next morning, they had breakfast with Vice President George H.W. Bush, who was visiting JSC – the first back-to-back visits to JSC of the nation’s top two executives. The STS-1 crew of John W. Young and Robert L. Crippen also attended the breakfast with the Vice President.

Ground crews at Dryden towed Columbia from the runway to a service area to begin preparing it for its cross-country trip back to KSC. After workers mounted it atop the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing-747, Columbia left Dryden and arrived at KSC on Nov. 25, just 11 days after its landing in California. Workers towed it to the Orbiter Processing Facility to start preparing it for its next mission, STS-3, planned for March 1982.

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – With temperatures expected to dip to near-freezing levels Wednesday night, LifePointe Ministries in Titusville will open its doors as a cold weather shelter to provide warmth and safety for those in need.

Brevard County Emergency Management announced the activation as part of its cold weather response plan.

The shelter offers a safe overnight stay for individuals and families without adequate heating or shelter during cold conditions.

Residents seeking assistance or information about transportation to the shelter can call 2-1-1 Brevard. Officials are also encouraging the public to check on elderly neighbors, bring pets indoors, and take extra precautions to stay warm.

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Planned Parenthood claims a chemical abortion is safer than medicine you'd take at home for a mild headache. This claim is a lie and violates Florida law.

Today, we filed a lawsuit to hold Planned Parenthood accountable. pic.twitter.com/zF8u03GY3l

— Attorney General James Uthmeier (@AGJamesUthmeier) November 6, 2025

ABOVE VIDEO: Attorney General James Uthmeier Brings Lawsuit Against Planned Parenthood for Deceptive Marketing Regarding Chemical Abortion Drugs

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that he filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood for misrepresenting the safety of chemical abortion drugs.

“It is vile that Planned Parenthood cares more about lining their pockets than providing women with factual information about the health risks of chemical abortion drugs,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “When it comes to health and safety in Florida, we won’t tolerate blatant lies using fabricated medical ‘facts’ that have no scientific basis.”

The lawsuit accuses Planned Parenthood of exploiting patient trust by making false claims about the safety of abortion drugs, including that abortion drugs, which are designed to kill an unborn baby, are “safer than Tylenol.”

Despite the claim being debunked by various studies and expert testimonies, Planned Parenthood continues to promote the claim across various platforms.

Chemical abortions are very profitable for Planned Parenthood, which provides motivation for the organization to continue peddling misleading information, as well as providing abortion pills via mail without even conducting an in-person consultation.

The filing explains that these deceptive practices present clear violations of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act and the Florida RICO Act. Attorney General Uthmeier is seeking statutory penalties, punitive damages, and injunctive relief to protect consumers.

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ABOVE VIDEO: Watch as the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office dismantles this structure on the ‘Sheriff’s High Intensity Target’ List. The HIT program is an operational approach adopted by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office to identify and aggressively target properties or addresses that generate a disproportionate share of law enforcement calls, complaints, or criminal activity. (BCSO image)

EDITOR’S NOTE: What Is the Sheriff’s High Intensity Target (HIT) Program?

The HIT (High Intensity Target) program is an operational approach adopted by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office to identify and aggressively target properties or addresses that generate a disproportionate share of law enforcement calls, complaints, or criminal activity. Under this program:
■ Houses or addresses which repeatedly generate service calls (for disturbance, drug activity, weapons, etc.) may be flagged for higher scrutiny.
■ The sheriff’s office may deploy surveillance, use search warrants, make arrests, and impose sanctions (such as condemnation or closure) against the property or occupants.
■ The public nature of such designations is sometimes used to deter further criminal behavior—residents or visitors to a flagged address may be warned publicly that they are “on notice.”

SHERIFF IVEY: We’ve had repeated calls for service here, drugs, flop house, all sorts of craziness, people shooting in there, and everything else.

Hello everyone, I’m Sheriff Wayne Ivey of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, and this house right here, yeah, it made the Sheriff’s High Intensity Target List.

So you know what’s happening? We’re going to take these, and we’re going to tear this piece of crap down, because we’ve had repeated calls for service here, drugs, flop house, all sorts of craziness, people shooting in there, and everything else.

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You might remember this place, though, because out front is where they put all the graffiti up, talking about how much they hated the Sheriffs and how they didn’t like me. Well, guess what, now they’ve got a reason not to like me because we’re going to tear their little playhouse down.

Before any of you soft-on-crime little crybabies start talking and saying, Oh, you can’t do that, it’s illegal: everything we’re doing is legal, and we’ve done it the right way, with the proper paperwork and everything else.

Folks, I wouldn’t let anybody live in this; it’s uninhabitable. It is festered with drugs and everything else. This place is not safe for anybody; it’s been condemned, and we are taking it out.

So, everybody, you see what happens when you sell drugs, have a flop house, a nuisance house, all of the above. Because once you make the list, we’re coming. This team right here, this is our unit, and we’re gonna, we’re gonna tear your little playhouse down.

So here’s the thing: if you don’t want your playhouse torn down, don’t break the law. Don’t do drugs, don’t be a nuisance house, don’t have prostitution, or all of those types of things. Don’t annoy your neighbors, because we’re not going to have it.

We are going to have peace in our neighborhoods, and if you don’t want to be on our social media site, don’t break the law in Brevard County.”

– Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey

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BREVARD COUNTY • MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA – Fit, healthy, and Forever Young: what could be better? Denise and Lou Manley, co-owners of 4EVER YOUNG Anti-Aging Solutions on Merritt Island, have officially opened their exciting new facility in The Shoppes of Victoria Square at 1450 N. Courtenay Parkway, focusing on helping you feel and look your best.

The Manleys are also co-owners of Fitness Club Merritt Island, located next door to the new 4Ever Young Anti-Aging Solutions facility.

“At the gym, we met people in their fitness journeys, and we wanted to help them go to the next level,” said Denise, who has more than three decades of experience in the medical field and holds both a bachelor’s degree in radiological sciences and an MBA.

“4Ever Young goes hand in hand with a healthy lifestyle. There is nothing like it in the area.”

The couple selected the 4Ever Young franchise because of both the company’s philosophy of service and the one-stop convenience it offers patients.

In 2014, Deniz Duygulu and Carlton Washington founded the first 4Ever Young location in Boca Raton, filling a gap they had identified through their personal exploration of health and fitness options.

They realized that conventional medicine is reactive, not proactive, and is structured to treat problems rather than support patients’ goals of becoming the healthiest, best-looking versions of themselves, regardless of age. To fill that void, they established a preventive clinic dedicated to promoting vitality throughout life.

FEEL YOUR BEST

4Ever Young is actually two practices in one. Feel Your Best is dedicated to wellness services that include bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and IV vitamin therapy for men and women. Look Your Best focuses on state-of-the-art cosmetic services to combat aging and showcase an individual’s best features.

“In the past, people have had to drive all over town to get these different services, but now they will be available under one roof,” said Lou Manley.

Hormones are the body’s messengers that deliver signals that affect how cells and organs work. As we age, our hormone levels decrease, impacting our physical, mental, and sexual functioning, since there are fewer hormones to deliver signals needed for the body to perform at an optimal level.

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“We target the hormones you are lacking as we age,” said Denise.

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In men, low testosterone levels can be caused by several conditions, but the primary culprits are andropause, the male version of menopause, and obesity.

Medically supervised bioidentical testosterone therapy can reverse the symptoms and health risks of low testosterone. 4Ever Young offers testosterone injections – testosterone no different than the body’s own – that are immediately absorbed by the body and bypass the liver, which oral therapies can damage. The center trains patients to properly inject these hormones when and where it is most convenient for them.

Patients who prefer a “set and forget” approach can opt for pellets as an alternative to injections. Smaller than a grain of rice, these tiny pellets are inserted into the upper hip by 4Ever Young’s medical staff, which consists of a medical director, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

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4Ever Young also offers testosterone gels and creams that deliver a dose of hormones through the skin.
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Women can also greatly benefit from bioidentical hormone replacement since it is common for women as young as in their thirties to experience a decline in hormones that can affect mood, libido, and weight.

While caring for the skin, staying fit, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle help women remain vibrant, lifestyle choices alone cannot prevent some changes. Menopause results in a massive decrease in estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and the results of these low hormone levels appear well before and last long after this everyday life stage.

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Although virtually pain-free, SkinPen flips on the skin’s healing “switch” to repair and rejuvenate skin. The technology is so advanced that it is even safe for the sensitive areas around the eyes, lips, and nose.

“Microneedling enriches the collagen, minimizes pore,s and makes for tighter, firmer skin,” said Denise.

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WATCH: The 40th Annual Space Coast State Fair, which is open through November 16 at Space Coast Daily Park in Viera, is Brevard County’s largest and most anticipated annual event.

Enjoy unlimited rides and funnel cakes at the 40th Annual Space Coast State Fair, now through November 16th at Space Coast Daily Park in Viera. $10 admission includes nine free shows featuring monster trucks, pro wrestling, a haunted house, and more! Visit SpaceCoastStateFair.com for details. GET ADVANCED TICKET DISCOUNTS HERE

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Meet “Pete the Cat” at the main entrance at 5 pm

Angela’s Petting Zoo and Pony Rides open at 5 pm

Meet Diana Rose & Join The Beneficial Bugs Ball at 5:30 pm

The Michael Jackson Halloween “Thriller” Tribute Show at 5:30 pm

Be A Star Video Karaoke starting at 6 pm.

Squawk The Amazing Bird Show at 7 pm, 8:30 pm.

The Mcintyre Circus at 7:30 pm

Play and dance in the Foam Party bubbles every day at the fair at 7 pm

Enter the Haunted House if you dare opens at dark at 7:30 pm

Alfonso Cubillos – Xtreme Strong Man Show at 7:15 pm

The Michael Jackson Halloween “Thriller” Tribute Show at 7:30 pm

Monster Truck Madness Show at 8 pm

The Benjamin Jackson Hypnotist Show at 8:30 pm

Alfonso Cubillos – Xtreme Strong Man Show at 9 pm

The Mcintyre Circus at 9 pm

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BREVARD COUNTY • VIERA, FLORIDA — The 40th Annual Space Coast State Fair, which is open through November 16 at Space Coast Daily Park in Viera, is Brevard County’s largest and most anticipated annual event.

The fair offers an unlimited-rides armband every day and night – pay just $25 (Mondays – Thursdays) or $30 (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays) and all rides and shows are included from open to close.

Individual ride tickets are also available. Children under 36 inches tall, veterans, and seniors aged 65 and over will receive free admission during the 18 fun-filled days.

Well known as Brevard’s most popular family event, the Space Coast State Fair is located in the heart of the county, offering convenient access from Interstate 95 and just a short drive from any point on the Space Coast.

Each year, thousands of visitors gather to enjoy entertainment, food, shopping, and a wide range of attractions.

Admission to the fair includes access to all shows on the grounds, with rides available separately with an unlimited-rides armband. Guests can purchase an armband for $25 from Monday through Thursday or $30 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, granting unlimited rides and show access from open to close.

The 2025 fair promises to continue its tradition of bringing together local businesses, vendors, and families for a vibrant community celebration. Interested vendors are encouraged to apply early to secure a spot at this major annual event.

● Squawk the Amazing Bird Show from America’s Got Talent
● Pass through the spine-tingling Haunted House in the dark if you dare
● The Michael Jackson Thriller Tribute Show.
● Enter the Benjamin Jackson Hypnotist show
● Marvel at the Monster Truck Madness Shows every night at 8
● Thrill at the Lucha Libre Pro Wrestling Shows, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 9 p.m.
● Sing your heart out on the Be A Star Video Karaoke Stage
● Enjoy Angela’s Petting Zoo, pony rides, and 35 incredible state fair thrill rides you can enjoy all day and night

DON’T MISS! Watch live exciting Lucha Libre Wrestling at the Space Coast State Fair, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the fair, which will run from Oct. 30 to Nov. 16 at Space Coast Daily Park in Viera.

Watch live exciting Lucha Libre Wrestling at the Space Coast State Fair, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the fair, which will run from Oct. 30 to Nov. 16 at Space Coast Daily Park in Viera.

Lucha libre is a form of professional wrestling that originated in Mexico and is characterized by masked wrestlers, aerial maneuvers, and a theatrical presentation that blends heroic and villainous characters in dramatic matches.

Spectators actively participate by cheering for the heroic técnicos and booing the villainous rudos. A key element of its tradition is the mask, which represents the luchador’s identity; losing one in a match is considered a severe and career-ending embarrassment.

All shows are included FREE with fair admission.

The Space Coast State Fair will be held from October 30 to November 16, at the Space Coast Daily Park located at 5775 Stadium Parkway in Viera.

Save up to $10 when you purchase advanced tickets to the Space Coast State Fair, Brevard’s largest and most popular annual family event, coming to Viera this October.

Save by purchasing a gate admission and an unlimited ride combo ticket before October 30.

This presale ticket is valid on any one day of the 2025 Space Coast State Fair, from opening to closing. The combo ticket is non-transferable.

GET ADVANCED TICKET DISCOUNTS HERE.

Located in the middle of Brevard County, on Florida’s Space Coast and easily accessible from Interstate 95, Space Coast Daily Park is a short ride from all areas of the Space Coast.

Parking is just $5. Seniors over 65 and children under 2 receive free admission. We honor our Veterans with free admission.

Loved by thousands of Central Floridians, see why the Space Coast State Fair is a must-see tradition on Florida’s Space Coast. Enjoy midway rides, fair foods, music, shows, and games.

VISIT THE FAIR WEBSITE

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Tuesday was a blustery, chilly day with max temps about 20 degrees below normal. This produced record-low high temperatures across east central Florida, after record lows this morning. Temperatures will fall quickly Tuesday night with patchy to areas of frost developing north of Orlando late Tuesday night into early Wednesday.

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – James “Jim” Drexel Lepper, beloved father, grandfather, and educator, passed away peacefully at his home in Palm Bay, Florida, on November 6, 2025, after a long illness. He was 84 years old.

Born on March 29, 1941, in Melbourne, Florida, Jim was a lifelong resident of Brevard County and a proud graduate of Melbourne High School, Class of 1959. A standout athlete, he lettered in all four varsity sports, was voted Most Athletic, and was inducted into Mel-Hi’s Baseball Hall of Fame.

Jim set track records that stood for more than two decades and earned MVP honors in both football and basketball.

After high school, Jim was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and received a football and baseball scholarship to the University of Florida, where he was voted All-SEC Freshman Quarterback before a knee injury ended his athletic career. He went on to graduate from UF in 1964—a lifelong Gator through and through.

Jim devoted more than 50 years to teaching American History in Brevard County.

His career included teaching at Southwest Junior High, Melbourne High School, Florida Air Academy, and Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy. He also served as a football coach at Melbourne Central Catholic, Florida Air Academy, and Melbourne High, where his passion for sports and mentorship left a lasting legacy on generations of students and athletes.

A man of great intellect and curiosity, Jim found joy in conversations about history, literature, and sports.

He loved poetry—especially the works of Carl Sandburg, Robert Frost, and Shakespeare—and enjoyed lively trivia matches and deep discussions with family and friends. His family fondly remembers his “high fives” with his twin great-granddaughters, Maeve and Finley; Gator talks with his son-in-law Doug; and history debates with his grandson Clay.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Robin Slentz (Doug); three grandchildren, James Slentz (Jamie), Sarah DeJong (Patric), and Clayton Slentz (Mikayla); and seven great-grandchildren—Grace, Brennan, Nolan, Nora, Cade, Maeve, and Finley. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife and high school sweetheart, Jacqueline, and his daughter, Kelly.

Jim will be remembered for his love of family, his sharp mind, his passion for teaching, and his fondness for the music of Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 14, at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Melbourne, followed by interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery on Miller Street in Palm Bay.

A “Celebration of Life” barbecue will follow on Sunday, November 16, at 1 p.m. at Kingery Pavilion, 3575 Hield Road, West Melbourne. All are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Melbourne Central Catholic High School in Jim’s memory.

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ABOVE VIDEO: Margarita Island’s Tropical Vibe is Perfect for Any Dining Occasion

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen and Bar offers the perfect dining experience for any occasion, featuring a tropical ambiance, delicious dishes, quick bites, and designer cocktails.

Margarita Island now has two locations across Brevard County, serving the same great experience at both.

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Step inside Margarita Island, and you’ll find a mix of tropical, upscale, and casual options. Each plate is beautifully prepared with an upscale tropical presentation and heaping portions, yet available at a family-friendly cost. The full bar serves beautiful signature cocktails, including GIANT margaritas of all flavor combinations.

Even large groups won’t have to wait long for their food. Orders are served quickly, accompanied by a basket of chips and salsa. When paired with your first round of drinks, you’ll be able to dive in right away.

Discover the authentic flavor of their margaritas at the most vibrant bar in town—a 100% family atmosphere, with a modern touch that preserves the identity and authentic Mexican flavor.

Margarita Island is located at the Merritt Square Mall, at 777 E Merritt Island Causeway, and the newest location is Margarita Island in Viera, located at 5360 Stadium Parkway. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Friday through Saturday, 10 a.m.- 10 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

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