Mims manslaughter suspect accidentally shot friend, sheriff’s office says
In a Mims neighborhood west of Interstate 95 called Hog Valley, Diane Judd said she remembers the emergency response back on April 18 when the Brevard Sheriff's Office said Alice McClure accidentally shot her friend as the 36-year-old failed to handle a loaded gun safely.
Cocoa woman dead, Mims man hurt after ATV crash in Florida wildlife refuge, FHP says
An 18-year-old Cocoa woman died and a 29-year-old Mims man was left with serious injuries early Saturday after both were thrown from an ATV they were riding through a wildlife refuge in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Motorcyclist dies, passenger in critical condition after crash on US-1 near Mims, troopers say
A man and a woman riding a motorcycle were stuck by a car when attempting to turn onto U.S. Highway 1 north of Mims early Sunday, leaving them with fatal and critical injuries respectively, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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Victim in Mims deadly shooting identified as Titusville man
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies on Monday identified a man who was shot and killed in Mims last week. Investigators said Alex Robinson, 44, of Titusville, was found shot near a house off Main Street Thursday morning. Deputies have not said what the motive for the shooting may have been, but did say they believe Robinson was targeted and the shooting was an isolated incident. The sheriff’s office is asking anyone with information about this shooting to call the homicide unit at 321-633-8413 or Crimeline at 800-423-8477. Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com 4pm Trending newsletter, sent every weekday.
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Victim found shot to death near Mims home, deputies say
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A death investigation is underway in Brevard County after deputies discovered a male shooting victim near a Mims home, according to the sheriff’s office. The fatal shooting was reported near Harry T Moore Avenue and Main Street around 10 a.m. Thursday. AdThe victim was taken to an area hospital, were he was pronounced dead, according to the sheriff’s office. Sheriff’s officials said agents were interviewing potential witnesses and collecting evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Anyone with information about the death investigation is asked to call 321-633-8413 or Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.
Woman killed, man injured in crash in southeast Volusia County
A 62-year-old Mims woman was killed and a 54-year-old Edgewater man was injured in a crash in southeast Volusia County around 9 p.m. on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A 62-year-old Mims woman was killed and a 54-year-old Edgewater man was injured in a crash in southeast Volusia County around 9 p.m. on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the 62-year-old woman was driving a sedan northbound on U.S. 1 and the 54-year-old man was driving a SUV southbound on U.S. 1. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and the man was rushed to Halifax Hospital. The names of the two people in the crash have not been released at this time.
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Boil water notice for Mims area lifted
MIMS, Fla. – UPDATE: The boil water notice was lifted Thursday afternoon. Original story below:A precautionary boil water notice was issued Wednesday for residents of the Mims area. The precautionary boil water notice stems from a water main break that occurred near 2564 Myrtle Avenue in the Mims water service area. The repair has been completed and water service should be restored to all residents. As a precaution, it is advised that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or washing dishes be boiled.
Pedestrian struck and killed on US 1 in Brevard County
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A 25-year-old woman from Mims was fatally hit by a pickup truck on U.S. 1 Wednesday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP troopers responded to the crash at U.S. 1 near Latimar Street around 11:40 p.m.[TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Florida | Map: Navigating the Convention Center vaccine site | Most prolific serial killer dies]According to the crash report, the 25-year-old was either walking in or near the left northbound lane on U.S. 1 when he was struck by a pickup. The truck was driving north on U.S. 1 in the left lane and the left front of the pickup hit the man, according to the report. The victim was taken to Parrish Hospital where he died, troopers said. The crash remains under investigation.
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1 dead, 1 in serious condition after ATV crashes, ejects passenger, troopers say
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. One person has died and another is in serious condition after an ATV crash near Mims, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers responded to an area near the intersection on Morgan Alderman Road and State Road 46 Thursday around 11:00 p.m. for reports of an ATV crash. Investigators found a Polaris Ranger ATV carrying two passengers had left the roadway for an unknown reason and crashed into a pole, a report showed. A 26-year-old female was ejected from the ATV as a result of the crash and was taken to a hospital where she later died. The driver of the ATV, a 57-year-old man, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, troopers said.
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Brevard County residents asked to limit water usage as dry conditions continue
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Officials are asking residents of Brevard County and Mims to reduce their water usage until further notice. The request comes after dry conditions continue in Florida and the demand for water remains high. Brevard County Utility Services is asking residents to reduce water usage for non-essential activities until further notice. The request is limited only to customers on the Brevard County Utility Services water system. Officials said the water is safe to drink.