Orange County leaders approve higher property tax for fire, emergency services
For the first time in 17 years, Orange County leaders have approved an increase to the Fire & EMS property tax. The increase will add an estimated $150 per $250,000 of taxable value of single-family homes in unincorporated Orange County.
Brevard 18-year-old accused of burning dadโs truck after dad arrested in wifeโs death
Brevard County deputies arrested a man last month, accused of killing his wife, some weeks after his pickup truck was found ablaze in Port St. John. That manโs son was arrested on Tuesday, accused of setting the vehicle on fire.
Brush fire in Palm Bayโs โCompoundโ was accidental, caused by rocketry enthusiasts, officials say
Fire crews in Palm Bay battled a 40-acre brush fire in the cityโs โCompoundโ area on Saturday, with Palm Bay Fire Rescue later confirming the fire was accidental and had been caused by an explosion during testing by rocket enthusiasts.