BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The suspects below were arrested by various law enforcement agencies on the Space Coast!

PLEASE NOTE: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The mugshots and arrest records published on SpaceCoastDaily.com are not an indication of guilt, or evidence that an actual crime has been committed.

Lorie Leigh Capp

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	11/25/1964
Address	,
Height/Weight	64/200.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/15/2026 10:31 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 12:19 am
Arrest Location	PALM BAY, Florida
Arresting Agency	PALM BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00007239
Prisoner Type	24 - MAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

BATTERY - TOUCH STRIKE / DV / DATING VIOL
Statute	Counts
784.03.1a1 .	1

Jeffrey Kavarious Lovett

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	01/06/1998
Address	,
Height/Weight	66/200.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/15/2026 10:02 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 12:25 am
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007240
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

POSSES CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE W/O PRESCRIPTION
Statute	Counts
893.13.6A	1

TAMPER WITH EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDING
Statute	Counts
918.13.1a	1

Daniel Patrick Grieshaber

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	10/16/1984
Address	,
Height/Weight	71/160.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/15/2026 9:38 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 12:34 am
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007241
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DUI - ALCOHOL
Statute	Counts
316.193.1a	1

REFUSAL TO SUBMIT DUI TESTING - ALCOHOL
Statute	Counts
316.1939.1	1

Andre Tesean Mason

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	04/24/1994
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/130.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 12:53 am
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 1:11 am
Arrest Location	TITUSVILLE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007242
Prisoner Type	07 - MAM SENTENCED <365
Incarceration Reason	COUNTY SENTENCED
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

FTA MISDEMEANOR
Statute	Counts
843.15.1b	1

BREACH OF PEACE-DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Statute	Counts
877.03	1

Anthony Ryan Coats

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	05/28/1991
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/140.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/15/2026 6:34 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 1:19 am
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007243
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DISORDERLY INTOX PUBLIC PLACE CAUSE DISTURBANCE
Statute	Counts
856.011	1

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF $200 AND UNDER
Statute	Counts
806.13.1b1	1

Timothy Lynn Green

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	08/28/1981
Address	,
Height/Weight	68/160.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 1:50 am
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 3:05 am
Arrest Location	ORLANDO, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007244
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Dwight Raynard Mann

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	02/10/1981
Address	,
Height/Weight	67/150.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 1:35 am
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 3:14 am
Arrest Location	ORLANDO, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007245
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

NON SUPPORT OF CHILDREN OR SPOUSE
Statute	Counts
827.06	1

Mark Dalton Mcclarran Taylor

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	11/11/1994
Address	,
Height/Weight	75/145.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 1:46 am
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 3:17 am
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007246
Prisoner Type	14 - OAM STATE INMATES
Incarceration Reason	ORDER TO TRANPSORT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

ARMED BURGL DWELL/STRUCT/CONV - WEAPON VIOL
Statute	Counts
810.02.2b	1

Marissa Teresa Loeffler

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	04/21/1992
Address	,
Height/Weight	61/130.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/15/2026 11:48 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 5:07 am
Arrest Location	PALM BAY, Florida
Arresting Agency	MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00007247
Prisoner Type	24 - MAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DUI - ALCOHOL
Statute	Counts
316.193.1a	1

REFUSAL TO SUBMIT DUI TESTING - ALCOHOL
Statute	Counts
316.1939.1	1

LOITERING & PROWLING
Statute	Counts
856.021	1

Jason Alan Rush

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	11/19/1977
Address	,
Height/Weight	71/220.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 2:00 am
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 5:13 am
Arrest Location	NEW YORK, New York
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007248
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

POSSES CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE W/O PRESCRIPTION
Statute	Counts
893.13.6A	1

POSS/USE DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Statute	Counts
893.147.1	1

POSS/USE DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Statute	Counts
893.147.1	2

Samuel Cutliff Carraro

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	06/11/2007
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/150.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 12:46 am
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 5:19 am
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00007249
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

BATTERY - DATING VIOL
Statute	Counts
784.03.1a1,	1

Tristan Tesh Barrett Brown

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	03/15/1988
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/155.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 3:08 am
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 5:29 am
Arrest Location	MIRAMAR, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007250
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

OPERATE MV W/O LIC - 1ST CONV
Statute	Counts
322.03.1	1

Jamal Hasson Moreland

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	03/07/1978
Address	,
Height/Weight	72/172.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 9:49 am
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 10:48 am
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007251
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Zaquel Lashawn Perry

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	01/30/2001
Address	,
Height/Weight	70/200.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 9:48 am
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 11:18 am
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007252
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

BATTERY FELONY 2ND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE
Statute	Counts
784.03.2	1

ROBBERY NO FIREARM OR WEAPON
Statute	Counts
812.13.2c	1

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Lewis Kimp Moore

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	12/21/1960
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/170.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 9:05 am
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 11:42 am
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007253
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Christopher Dewayne Wilkins

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	08/20/1992
Address	,
Height/Weight	67/160.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 12:15 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 12:48 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007254
Prisoner Type	16 - OAM OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Incarceration Reason	ORDER TO TRANPSORT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

ORDER TO TRANSPORT
Statute	Counts
Order to Transport	1

FTA FELONY
Statute	Counts
843.15.1a	1

FTA MISDEMEANOR
Statute	Counts
843.15.1b	1

Edward Allen Sotelo

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	04/09/1970
Address	,
Height/Weight	76/230.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 12:30 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 1:16 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007255
Prisoner Type	16 - OAM OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Incarceration Reason	ORDER TO TRANPSORT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

ORDER TO TRANSPORT
Statute	Counts
Order to Transport	1

GRAND THEFT FROM BLDG >10K <20K
Statute	Counts
812.014.2c3	1

Diana Marie Lowery

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	10/02/1986
Address	,
Height/Weight	63/150.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 12:20 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 1:33 pm
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007256
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

GRAND THEFT OTHER LARCENY >750 <5K
Statute	Counts
812.014.2c1	1

DEALING IN STOLEN PROPERTY
Statute	Counts
812.019.1	1

FALSE VERIFICATION OWNERSHIP TO PAWNBROKER >$300
Statute	Counts
539.001.8b8b	1

Jeffrey David Lynn

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	11/15/1992
Address	,
Height/Weight	73/160.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 9:22 am
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 2:05 pm
Arrest Location	BLOOMINGDALE, Illinois
Arresting Agency	MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00007257
Prisoner Type	07 - MAM SENTENCED <365
Incarceration Reason	COUNTY SENTENCED
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

TRESPASS STRUCTURE OR CONVEYANCE
Statute	Counts
810.08.1	1

Phillip Earley Sawyer

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	04/26/1994
Address	,
Height/Weight	70/210.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 12:18 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 2:20 pm
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007258
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

AGG STALKING
Statute	Counts
784.048.3	1

SEND WRITTEN THREAT TO KILL OR INJURE - INTIMIDATION
Statute	Counts
836.10.2a	1

ASSAULT W/INTENT COMMIT FELONY
Statute	Counts
784.021.1b	1

POSS FIREARM/WEAPON/AMMO BY CONVICTED FELON
Statute	Counts
790.23.1a	1

Melissa Anne Genest

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	08/04/1974
Address	,
Height/Weight	62/160.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 7:38 am
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 3:14 pm
Arrest Location	PALM BAY, Florida
Arresting Agency	PALM BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00007259
Prisoner Type	24 - MAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

BATTERY - TOUCH OR STRIKE
Statute	Counts
784.03.1a1.	1

Daulton Leland Gudger

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	02/21/2005
Address	,
Height/Weight	70/170.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 2:45 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 3:33 pm
Arrest Location	PALM BAY, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007260
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

SEX BATTERY VICTIM <12 OFFENDER <18 - RAPE
Statute	Counts
794.011.2b	3

Michelle Cathrine Cunningham

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	01/14/1999
Address	,
Height/Weight	62/110.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 3:06 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 4:05 pm
Arrest Location	PALM BAY, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007261
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Tyrone Rogers

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	08/26/1989
Address	,
Height/Weight	65/145.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 3:23 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 4:16 pm
Arrest Location	MERRITT ISLAND, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007262
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

OXYCODONE - TRAFFICKING 7 GR OR MORE
Statute	Counts
893.135.1c3	1

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - SELL SCHEDULE I
Statute	Counts
893.13.1a1	1

SYNTH NARCOTIC - SELL SCHEDULE I OR II
Statute	Counts
893.13.1a1	1

USE 2 WAY COMMUNICATION DEVICE TO FACILITATE FELONY
Statute	Counts
934.215	3

Adalberto Alvarado

Gender	MALE
Race	HISPANIC
DOB	12/21/1985
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/190.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 3:42 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 4:38 pm
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	COCOA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00007263
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

BATTERY - DOMESTIC VIOL
Statute	Counts
784.03.1a1	1

Luke Anthony Pearah

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	03/26/2004
Address	,
Height/Weight	68/160.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 3:40 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 5:02 pm
Arrest Location	WEST MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007264
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

GRAND THEFT FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM BLDG
Statute	Counts
812.014.2c8	1

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF $200 AND UNDER
Statute	Counts
806.13.1b1	1

Sage Isaac Noreika

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	02/07/2002
Address	,
Height/Weight	72/
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 3:19 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 5:15 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007265
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

LEWD LASC BATTERY VICTIM 12-16 YOA - RAPE
Statute	Counts
800.04.4a1.	1

LEWD LASC MOLEST OFFENDER >18 CHILD >12<16
Statute	Counts
800.04.5c2	1

LEWD LASC CONDUCT OFFENDER >18 - FORCIBLE FONDLING
Statute	Counts
800.04.6b	1

Brandon Lee True

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	04/03/1991
Address	,
Height/Weight	72/155.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 4:01 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 6:38 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00007266
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

PETIT THEFT 3RD DEG SHOPLIFTING 3RD SUBSQ OFFENSE
Statute	Counts
812.014.3c	1

Kerry Patrick Willey

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	07/10/1986
Address	,
Height/Weight	66/200.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 6:17 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 7:02 pm
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007267
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

FTA MISDEMEANOR
Statute	Counts
843.15.1b	1

Cortni Elizabeth Beilsmith

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	10/13/1987
Address	,
Height/Weight	65/120.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 8:07 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 8:43 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007268
Prisoner Type	24 - MAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Trey Michael Sweigart

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	10/01/2007
Address	,
Height/Weight	71/160.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 8:38 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 9:34 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007269
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

FTA MISDEMEANOR
Statute	Counts
843.15.1b	1

Brandon James Bennett

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	07/24/1983
Address	,
Height/Weight	77/200.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 7:52 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 9:41 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007270
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

EXPOSURE OF SEXUAL ORGANS 1ST OFFENSE
Statute	Counts
800.03.1a	2

PUBLIC NUDITY
Statute	Counts
74-30	2

Alexa Auttianna Lovett

Gender	FEMALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	03/06/1993
Address	,
Height/Weight	65/120.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 7:09 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 10:47 pm
Arrest Location	PALM BAY, Florida
Arresting Agency	PALM BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00007271
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

LEAVE SCENE CRASH INV INJURY OTHER THAN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Statute	Counts
316.027.2a	1

Michelle Marie Arbuz

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	01/29/1982
Address	,
Height/Weight	66/170.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 9:51 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 10:58 pm
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007272
Prisoner Type	24 - MAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Doneisha Burgess

Gender	FEMALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	11/27/1995
Address	,
Height/Weight	65/
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 10:17 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 11:17 pm
Arrest Location	MERRITT ISLAND, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007273
Prisoner Type	24 - MAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

PETIT THEFT SHOPLIFTING >$100 <$750 1ST DEG
Statute	Counts
812.014.2f	1

Rusvin Abimael De Leon Barrios

Gender	MALE
Race	HISPANIC
DOB	01/10/1990
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/180.0
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 7:01 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 11:34 pm
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	COCOA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00007274
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DUI - ALCOHOL
Statute	Counts
316.193.1a	1

DUI DAMAGE TO PROP/PERSON OF ANOTHER - ALCOHOL
Statute	Counts
316.193.3c1	1

REFUSAL TO SUBMIT DUI TESTING - ALCOHOL
Statute	Counts
316.1939.1	1

Andrew Gue

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	02/13/1986
Address	,
Height/Weight	72/
Arrest Date/Time	6/16/2026 8:37 pm
Booking Date/Time	6/16/2026 11:43 pm
Arrest Location	MERRITT ISLAND, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00007275
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

LEAVE SCENE CRASH W/PROP DAMAGE
Statute	Counts
316.061.1	1

FAIL LEAVE INFO WITH UNATTEND VEH OR PROPERTY
Statute	Counts
316.063.1	1

DUI DAMAGE TO PROP/PERSON OF ANOTHER - ALCOHOL
Statute	Counts
316.193.3c1	1

REFUSAL TO SUBMIT DUI TESTING - ALCOHOL
Statute	Counts
316.1939.1	1

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WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA – Governor Ron DeSantis signed five public safety bills aimed at strengthening criminal penalties, combating dangerous drugs and gang activity, enhancing oversight of repeat offenders, and further supporting Florida law enforcement officers.

“Today, I was proud to sign five bills to enhance public safety and support law enforcement,” said Governor DeSantis. “These bills crack down on dangerous drugs, strengthen oversight of repeat offenders, disrupt criminal gangs, support law enforcement, and ensure that violent criminals face serious consequences. Florida is the law and order state, and our commitment to holding criminals accountable and keeping our streets safe forms the foundation for our state’s continued success.”

Since taking office, Governor DeSantis has made support for law enforcement and public safety a top priority. Florida has prohibited local governments from defunding police departments, strengthened penalties for crimes committed against law enforcement officers, increased officer pay, expanded recruitment incentives, and provided more than 10,000 law enforcement recruitment bonuses. During Governor DeSantis’ administration, Florida has achieved a 50-year low in crime.

“Keeping dangerous predators and drugs away from our kids is common sense, and Florida leads the nation in passing common-sense policies,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “Thanks to Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for providing our prosecutors with the tools they need to push our historic crime lows down even further and keep Florida the best state in the nation to raise a family.”

“The bills signed today send a clear message, Governor DeSantis, the Cabinet, and legislators stand firmly in protecting the great state of Florida,” said Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Mark Glass.  “These new laws will strengthen our state, give law enforcement additional tools they need to confront criminals, and ensure the safety of our citizens and the millions of visitors who rely on Florida to remain a secure place to live, work, and travel.”

The legislation signed today includes:

SB 432 – Establishes trafficking penalties for xylazine, commonly known as “tranq,” strengthens penalties for criminals who market dangerous substances to children, and includes “Meg’s Law,” which addresses the misuse of nitrous oxide.

SB 1332 – Strengthens Florida’s Career Offender Registration Act by requiring in-person registration and enhanced reporting requirements for career offenders, improving information sharing among law enforcement agencies, and increasing accountability for noncompliance.

HB 429 – Modernizes Florida’s criminal gang statutes by recognizing online admissions, social media activity, and other contemporary indicators of gang affiliation when establishing gang involvement for criminal prosecutions.

SB 156 (Officer Jason Raynor Act) – Strengthens protections for law enforcement officers, enhances penalties for violent offenses committed against officers, and honors the legacy of Officer Jason Raynor, who was killed in the line of duty while serving the Daytona Beach community.

SB 436 – Increases penalties for repeat violent offenders, expands felony enhancement provisions for battery offenses, and strengthens consequences for offenders who commit violent crimes against law enforcement officers after release from prison.The bills signed today continue Florida’s efforts to support law enforcement, improve public safety, and ensure violent criminals are held accountable for their actions.

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TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — A major east-west transportation corridor across Florida will soon carry a new name after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation designating State Road 80 as the “President Donald J. Trump Highway.”

The change is included in Senate Bill 628, which was approved by the Florida Legislature and takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Under the new law, the “President Donald J. Trump Highway” designation will apply to the entire length of State Road 80, a roadway stretching approximately 124 miles from West Palm Beach on Florida’s Atlantic Coast to Fort Myers on the Gulf Coast.

The highway serves as a critical transportation route across South Florida, connecting urban, suburban, and rural communities while providing a direct link between the state’s east and west coasts.

Thousands of motorists use the corridor each day for commuting, commerce, and travel.

The designation marks the second major Florida transportation facility to be named in honor of President Donald J. Trump this year.

Earlier in 2026, state lawmakers approved legislation renaming Palm Beach International Airport as the President Donald J. Trump International Airport.

Transportation officials are expected to install new roadway signage along State Road 80 following the law’s July 1 effective date.

The honorary designation does not alter the highway’s official numerical designation, which will continue to be known as State Road 80 for navigation and transportation purposes.

The new signs identifying the President Donald J. Trump Highway are expected to begin appearing along the route after the law officially takes effect.

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BREVARD COUNTY• MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – The Brevard Symphony Orchestra will present its fan-favorite 4th of July event, Symphony Under the Stars, in partnership with the City of Cocoa, on Saturday, July 4, at 8 p.m. at Cocoa Riverfront  Park.

This concert is free for all attendees, and fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the event.

Join BSO supporters,  musicians, and staff at a VIP BBQ at 6:30 p.m. at the Cocoa Civic Center.

Tickets to the VIP  BBQ are $65 for Brevard Symphony Orchestra subscribers, $80 for non-subscribers, and include dinner, dessert, reserved parking, and reserved concert seating.

Tickets to the VIP  BBQ can be purchased at brevardsymphony.com/event/symphony-under-the-stars-2026. 

This year, we welcome guest conductor Gregory Buchalter to the Park’s stage to lead the  BSO in patriotic favorites and family-friendly selections for all ages.

Gregory Buchalter currently holds the title of Music Director and Conductor of both Varna International and  Vero Beach Opera and is in high demand as a guest conductor throughout the world.

Maestro Buchalter has conducted the South Florida Symphony, the Charleston Symphony, and internationally, he recently made his debut with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra and conducted performances of the Verdi Requiem throughout Italy. 

“This event would not be possible without the support of Mindy & Company, Grant Gillenwater of Morgan & Morgan, the City of Cocoa,  and the City of Rockledge,” said an event spokesperson. 

The Brevard Symphony Orchestra is the only fully professional orchestra in Brevard County and is home to many of Central Florida’s finest classical musicians.

For more information about Brevard Symphony Orchestra’s programs, to purchase tickets, or to become a BSO supporter, CLICK HERE or call 321-345-5052.  

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BREVARD COUNTY • CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA – J. Bird’s Island Eatery, located at Hilton Garden Inn Cape Canaveral, will celebrate the unveiling of its first custom-designed tiki mug with a Torch Lights & Tiki Mugs party on Sunday, June 21, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Crafted exclusively for J. Bird’s, the limited-edition “toucanaut” tiki mug is inspired by Florida’s Space Coast, the spirit of rum-fueled storytelling, and vintage tiki culture.

It was designed by Scott “Flounder” Schiedly, an Orlando-based artist widely celebrated for his satirical pop-surrealism and custom tiki mug designs, and produced by California-based Tiki Farm, the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of custom ceramic tiki mugs, founded by Holden Westland.

A limited number of toucanaut tiki mugs will be available for purchase during the event, each including a complimentary specialty cocktail.

Guests will also have the opportunity to meet Schiedly and Westland, learn more about the design process, and celebrate the launch alongside fellow tiki enthusiasts.

Torch Lights & Tiki Mugs is a free, family-friendly event featuring food and drink specials and live music from Saylor & the Captains.

In honor of Father’s Day, the first ten dads in attendance will be entered into a raffle for the chance to win a free Toucanaut tiki mug.

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NASA announced a new public‑private partnership to advance Mars science by combining the agency’s scientific leadership with commercial innovation.

Under this model, NASA will provide the Aeolus atmospheric‑science instrument payload suite, while Relativity Space supplies the spacecraft, rocket, and cruise operations necessary to deliver the instruments to Mars.

This partnership reflects NASA’s growing commitment to approaches that accelerate discovery, expand mission cadence, and strengthen the foundation for future human exploration.

By leveraging commercial investment and development capacity, NASA can focus resources on high‑value science while enabling more frequent opportunities to gather critical data about Mars, data essential to safely navigating the Martian atmosphere and ultimately landing humans on the surface.

“Public-private partnerships like this are a force multiplier for science,” said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.

“By pairing NASA’s world‑class instruments with commercial innovation and investment, we can deliver more science, more often, and reduce the time it takes to get essential data into the hands of researchers preparing for future human missions to Mars.”

Aeolus, scheduled to launch in 2028, is a NASA‑developed suite of four complementary instruments designed to provide the first integrated, daily, global view of Martian winds, temperatures, dust, and clouds.

By improving models for dust, winds, temperature, and seasonal atmospheric behavior, Aeolus will generate the detailed environmental knowledge required to reduce risk for future crewed and uncrewed landings.

These measurements will directly inform entry, descent, and landing systems and support safer, more predictable mission planning for astronauts.

Aeolus builds on more than two decades of NASA missions that have studied the Martian atmosphere, including orbiters such as MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution), the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, and Mars Odyssey, while taking the foundation laid by earlier missions even further, continuing NASA’s tradition of expanding the frontiers of Mars science.

Researchers at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley will design, build, and integrate the payload, while Relativity Space will manage spacecraft development and mission operations.

“As NASA’s Innovation Center of Excellence, Ames is committed to delivering the technologies, capabilities, and creative partnerships that enable the agency’s boldest missions,” said Dr. Eugene Tu, center director, NASA Ames.

“Aeolus reflects how innovative collaboration accelerates science and strengthens the foundation needed for one day landing humans on Mars.”

The Aeolus payload suite includes four NASA‑built instruments:

• Doppler Wind and Temperature Sounder (DWTS‑Ozone): Measures wind and temperature profiles from the surface up to approximately 37 miles (60 km). A collaboration with GATS.

• Thermal Limb Sounder (TLS): Provides vertical temperature profiles and observations of dust and water‑ice clouds. A collaboration with Xiomas Technologies.

• Surface Radiometric Sensor Package (SuRSeP): Measures surface energy balance, dust, and cloud properties.

• Wide‑Field Context Camera (WFCC): Captures daily global images of atmospheric activity.

NASA will support the operations of science instruments for at least one Martian year, while Relativity Space maintains the spacecraft.

As part of the agreement, NASA will develop the data‑processing pipeline needed to transform raw measurements into high‑quality, ready‑to‑use data products for broad scientific use.

This effort is supported under NASA’s first six‑year reimbursable Space Act Agreement, providing a stable framework for sustained collaboration, predictable development, and mission continuity.

Learn more about Mars science HERE.

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BREVARD COUNTY • VIERA, FLORIDA – Joshua Manns has admitted responsibility in the 2021 death of 3-year-old Jameson Nance, pleading guilty to second-degree murder and several related abuse charges just as his murder trial was set to begin.

Manns entered the guilty plea on Wednesday morning in Brevard County Circuit Court in Viera, bringing an end to a criminal case that had been pending for nearly five years.

The plea came as jury selection was underway for what had been scheduled as a first-degree murder trial.

Manns had originally been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse in connection with the death of Nance. Prosecutors alleged the child suffered fatal injuries as a result of abuse.

Under an agreement reached with the State Attorney’s Office, Manns pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, child neglect causing great bodily harm, and child abuse.

In exchange, prosecutors agreed to a sentence that would avoid a lengthy trial and eliminate the possibility of a death sentence.

The plea agreement calls for Manns to receive a 60-year prison sentence for the second-degree murder conviction. He is scheduled to be formally sentenced on Monday.

Court records indicate Manns will also receive concurrent sentences on the remaining charges, including a 30-year sentence for aggravated child abuse. Because the sentences will run concurrently, they will be served at the same time as the 60-year sentence.

The case stems from the death of Nance in 2021, a tragedy that drew significant attention due to the young age of the victim and the serious nature of the allegations.

During Monday’s sentencing hearing, family members and others affected by the child’s death are expected to have an opportunity to address the court through victim impact statements.

Such statements allow survivors and loved ones to describe how the crime has affected their lives before a sentence is formally imposed.

By entering the guilty plea, Manns waived his right to a jury trial, bringing the criminal proceedings to a close without the need for jurors to hear evidence and determine a verdict.

The sentencing hearing on Monday is expected to finalize the terms of the plea agreement and officially conclude one of Brevard County’s most serious child-abuse homicide cases in recent years.

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Connect with the Eastern Florida State College degree & certificate programs that lead to careers, plus corporate training options. Find out more at Easternflorida.edu/go/fall or scan the QR code.

Career & Technical Programs: Your Next Adventure Awaits at Eastern Florida State College.

Eastern Florida State College is ready to meet the Space Coast community’s career education and training needs. National studies show that eight out of ten jobs require training beyond high school, but not necessarily a four-year degree.

Explore Eastern Florida State College’s Career and Technical degree and certificate programs listed below, ranging from one semester to two years in length.

If you’re looking for hands-on career training in the health sciences, nursing, or public safety, be sure to visit those web sections and use our program finder to explore all the options.

You can also view the programs in our Career and Technical Magazine and learn more about requirements at Eastern Florida State College’s academic Catalog.

Plus, Eastern Florida State College’s Corporate Services team can assist with custom training options for your company’s workforce.

Eastern Florida State College is an approved testing site for many industry certification programs that use industry-developed assessment instruments.

Certification validates your knowledge and helps you distinguish yourself and advance in the workforce and academic environment.

It can bolster resumes, lead to higher salaries, and affect your career, your company’s success, and even your country’s ability to compete globally.

Find out more at Easternflorida.edu/go/fall or scan the QR code.

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BREVARD COUNTY • TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA — The Valiant Air Command will celebrate America’s 250th Birthday on Saturday, July 4, with a special Open Cockpit Day and a full schedule of family-friendly activities at the museum.

The event will be held at the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, which is home to one of Florida’s largest collections of historic military aircraft.

Visitors are encouraged to spend the day exploring the museum’s exhibits while participating in the Independence Day festivities.

Guests will have the opportunity to step inside nine historic aircraft cockpits and experience aviation history firsthand.

Museum docents will be available throughout the day to share the history, missions, and unique features of each aircraft, providing visitors with an engaging and educational experience.

As part of the celebration, Veterans will receive free admission with valid identification, and First Responders will be admitted for $15 with proof of service. Reduced admission rates will be available for children.

Activities throughout the day will include:

• Access to nine aircraft cockpits
• Free hot dogs for attendees
• Complimentary slice of America’s 250th Birthday Cake
• Hourly drawings for a 10-minute flight simulator experience with an instructor
• DJ entertainment
• 50/50 raffle
• Small American flags for children
• Water-based patriotic tattoos
• Drinks available for purchase

The Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum is located at 6600 Tico Road in Titusville and is dedicated to preserving, restoring, displaying, and flying historic military aircraft, while educating the public about military aviation history and the men and women who served.

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Construction is wrapping up at Wakit Rakit’s new courts inside the historic La Cita Country Club. The Grand Opening is a few weeks away — but locals can get on court now through “Intro to Padel” classes during the soft launch.

BREVARD COUNTY • TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA — The most addictive and fastest-growing sport in the world is about to have a home on Florida’s Space Coast as construction is nearing completion on Wakit Rakit Titusville, the first padel club in Brevard County, built inside the historic La Cita Country Club at 778 Country Club Drive.

Wakit Rakit is a padel club operator on a mission to become the largest in the United States.

Its Titusville club — the first in Brevard County — is built around a simple idea: Play, Connect, Get Fit, and Have Fun. Learn more at WakitRakit.com.

If you haven’t heard of padel yet, you will. It’s a doubles racquet sport played on an enclosed court about a third the size of a tennis court, with glass walls, and you can play off like squash.

It takes about ten minutes to learn and roughly a lifetime to master. Tennis and pickleball players love it too — the crossover is instant.

Worldwide, there are more than 35 million players across 130-plus countries. The United States went from fewer than 30 courts in 2020 to over 1,000 by 2026 — and padel is expected to debut as an Olympic sport in 2032.

Until now, none of those courts were in Brevard. That changes here.

Wakit Rakit’s two new padel courts join four Har-Tru clay tennis courts and two indoor racquetball courts at the historic La Cita Country Club — and for the first time, the doors are open to everyone.

What was a members-only club is now Titusville’s public racquet-sports hub: mature grounds, a real clubhouse, and the first padel courts in town.

“Padel is a very social sport, and Wakit Rakit leans into that. Socials, beginner nights, Intro to Padel classes, leagues, and lots more mean that locals can come by themselves or in a group and be guaranteed to leave with new friends,” said Ryan Higgins, CEO of Wakit Rakit.

“Look out for charity events, singles nights, family nights, and much more in the weeks that follow.”

In addition to being super fun, padel is also good for you. Research links racket sports to 9.7 additional years of life expectancy1 and 47% lower all-cause mortality2 — ahead of running, cycling, and swimming.

“Young and old love padel,” said Andres “Tito” Moreno, Wakit Rakit’s Director of Padel and a U.S. Olympic padel team hopeful.

“It’s played on turf, so it’s good for the joints, it’s aerobic and gets your heart rate up, and because of the walls, the points last longer and are more interesting.”

Space Coast residents don’t have to wait for the grand opening to play. During the soft launch, Wakit Rakit is running “Intro to Padel” classes — 90 minutes, zero experience needed, rackets and balls provided.

Show up solo or grab a friend; the club pairs you up and has you rallying inside the first ten minutes. Bring sneakers. They’ve got the rest.

Spots are limited. Courts can be booked now at WakitRakit.com/Titusville. The court is waiting!

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Brevard County real estate market delivered a tale of two sectors in May 2026. Single-family home sales pulled back from last year’s pace, while the condominium and townhouse market showed renewed strength.

Despite fewer overall transactions, home values remained stable, inventory tightened meaningfully, and buyer demand continued to support the market.

For homeowners in Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Merritt Island, Viera, Melbourne, Satellite Beach, Indian Harbor Beach, Melbourne Beach, Rockledge, Cocoa, and Titusville, the latest numbers suggest the market is becoming increasingly selective rather than declining.

Buyers are still active. Sellers can still achieve excellent results. The difference today is that pricing, presentation, and marketing matter more than ever.

Single-Family Homes: Fewer Closings, Higher Prices

Brevard County recorded 908 closed single-family home sales during May 2026, a 14.0% decrease from the 1,056 sales reported in May 2025.

New pending sales declined 3.1%, while new listings fell 7.4%, indicating a slight slowdown in overall activity from both buyers and sellers.

One of the most significant shifts was a 33.2% decrease in cash sales.

While cash remains a major component of the Space Coast market, particularly among retirees, investors, and second-home buyers, more purchasers are financing their homes than in previous years.

Despite fewer sales, prices remained remarkably resilient. The median sales price increased 2.7% year-over-year to $385,000, up from $375,000 last May.

Inventory also tightened considerably, dropping from 4.6 months of supply to 3.7 months.

That decline keeps Brevard County well below the six-month threshold generally considered a balanced market and is one of the most telling signals in this month’s report.

Traditional sales accounted for the vast majority of activity, while foreclosure sales increased modestly and short sales remained a very small share of overall transactions.

What This Means for Single-Family Sellers and Buyers

Today’s market is a rewarding strategy. The days of simply placing a sign in the yard and waiting for multiple offers are largely behind us.

Buyers are carefully comparing properties, scrutinizing condition, evaluating insurance costs, and paying close attention to value.

Homes that are professionally marketed, properly prepared, and accurately priced continue to generate strong activity.

Properties that miss the mark often experience longer marketing times, fewer showings, and eventual price reductions.

For buyers, there are more opportunities today than during the ultra-competitive market of 2021 and 2022, but inventory remains relatively constrained.

Desirable homes in strong locations, particularly waterfront properties and updated homes priced appropriately, continue to attract attention quickly.

Buyers who have been waiting on the sidelines will find more negotiating power than we’ve seen in recent years, while still benefiting from stable long-term values.

Condo and Townhouse Market: Demand Returns

While the single-family market slowed, Brevard County’s condo and townhouse sector gained meaningful momentum in May 2026.

Closed sales increased 12.5% year-over-year, rising from 208 transactions to 234.

Even more encouraging, new pending sales surged by 20.7%, signaling stronger buyer demand heading into the summer season. At the same time, new listings declined by 11.0%, adding pressure on available inventory.

The median condo and townhouse sales price remained stable at $275,000, up slightly from $273,500 one year ago.

Months of supply fell dramatically from 8.8 months to 6.9 months, the single largest improvement of any metric in this report and a clear sign that the condo sector is absorbing inventory at an accelerating pace.

Cash sales also increased 13.9%, demonstrating continued confidence among retirees, investors, and second-home buyers.

What This Means for Condo Sellers and Buyers

The condo market appears to be regaining traction after a challenging period marked by rising insurance costs, reserve funding requirements, and buyer concerns regarding statewide condominium legislation.

Communities with completed milestone inspections, healthy reserve accounts, updated common areas, and strong management continue to outperform.

We’re seeing particular strength in desirable coastal communities such as Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral, where lifestyle, waterfront access, and limited inventory continue to attract buyers from both inside and outside Florida.

For condo buyers, inventory remains higher than in the single-family sector, creating opportunities for those seeking value, especially in coastal communities.

However, improving sales activity and rapidly declining inventory suggest the best opportunities may not remain available indefinitely.

Buyers should continue to evaluate association finances, reserve studies, upcoming assessments, insurance costs, and long-term maintenance plans before purchasing.

What We’re Seeing On The Ground

While countywide statistics provide an important overview, our day-to-day experience throughout Brevard County tells an even more compelling story.

Over the past several months, we’ve seen a growing separation between homes that are marketed strategically and homes that are simply listed for sale.

One of the most notable examples was our recent sale at 1470 Bay Shore Drive in Cocoa Beach. The seller had previously hired two different brokers over nearly two years without success.

After implementing a new pricing strategy, launching the property through Compass Private Exclusive, coordinating a full marketing rollout, and creating urgency through targeted exposure, we generated six showings in two days and secured a full-price cash offer.

We saw similar results at Emerald Seas Unit 515 in Cocoa Beach, where strong positioning and targeted marketing helped secure an over-asking-price sale shortly after it hit the market.

On the luxury side, waterfront properties continue attracting significant interest when priced appropriately.

Our recent record-setting sales at Solana on the River demonstrated that buyers remain willing to pay premium prices for exceptional properties with desirable views, updated interiors, and strong community amenities.

The lesson remains consistent across all of these results: properties are selling. But today’s buyers are rewarding value, presentation, pricing accuracy, and marketing execution.

Why Aerospace Growth Still Matters

One factor continuing to support Brevard County housing demand is the ongoing expansion of the Space Coast’s aerospace and defense industries.

Companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, L3Harris Technologies, and Northrop Grumman continue investing in facilities, infrastructure, and talent throughout the region.

These employers bring highly skilled professionals, engineers, executives, contractors, and support personnel to Brevard County, creating long-term demand for housing across multiple price points.

We’re seeing this firsthand through increased relocation activity from aerospace employees and executives seeking homes in Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Merritt Island, Viera, Melbourne, Satellite Beach, and communities throughout the Space Coast.

This economic foundation remains one of the strongest reasons Brevard County continues to outperform many other Florida markets.

“Having worked in aerospace before entering real estate, I’ve seen firsthand how the Space Coast continues to attract talented professionals from around the country. While market conditions evolve, the long-term demand created by aerospace, defense, and technology employers remains one of the biggest advantages for Brevard County homeowners,” said Nikki McCoy Freeman, Former Boeing Delta II and Delta III Programs, McCoy Freeman Group at Compass.

Market Insight

The headline isn’t that the market is slowing. The headline is that the market is normalizing.

“The biggest story isn’t that sales are down. It’s because buyers have become more selective. We’re still seeing strong demand throughout the Space Coast, but today’s buyers expect accurate pricing, professional marketing, and move-in-ready condition. Homes that check those boxes are selling. Homes that don’t are sitting.”

“Sellers still have a real opportunity here.”

“Fewer transactions than a year ago, but stable pricing, shrinking inventory, improving condo activity, and continued demand from both local and out-of-area buyers.”

“The biggest challenge for sellers today isn’t a lack of buyers. It’s making sure their home stands out from the competition. For buyers, today’s market offers more choices, more negotiating opportunities, and less competition than we’ve experienced in recent years. The opportunities are there for both sides of the transaction.”

May 2026 By The Numbers

• Single-Family Homes

Closed Sales: 908 (down 14.0% from May 2025)

Median Sale Price: $385,000 (up 2.7%)

New Pending Sales: down 3.1%

New Listings: down 7.4%

Cash Sales: down 33.2%

Months Supply of Inventory: 3.7 (down from 4.6 in May 2025)

• Condos and Townhomes

Closed Sales: 234 (up 12.5% from May 2025)

Median Sale Price: $275,000 (up 0.5%)

New Pending Sales: up 20.7%

New Listings: down 11.0%

Cash Sales: up 13.9%

Months Supply of Inventory: 6.9 (down from 8.8 in May 2025)

About the Authors: Bobby and Nikki Freeman of the McCoy Freeman Group at Compass have helped buyers and sellers navigate the Space Coast real estate market for more than 22 years. With over 1,500 successful transactions and more than $520 million in career sales, they specialize in waterfront homes, oceanfront condos, luxury properties, relocation services, and residential real estate throughout Brevard County, from Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral to Merritt Island, Viera, Melbourne, and Satellite Beach. For more, call 321-693-1694 or log on to mccoyfreeman.com.

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