BREVARD COUNTY • TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA – Astronaut and Space Coast have quietly developed an unexpected rivalry, and with little love lost between the two teams, Friday’s homecoming showdown promises added intensity.

Orville Susong and Zane Garcia will be on the call for Astronaut’s homecoming battle against Space Coast.

Tune in to the Space Coast Daily Facebook and YouTube pages before the 7 p.m. kickoff on Friday.

Rivalry renewed

Despite Space Coast’s recent success, the Vipers have not defeated the War Eagles since 2011.

Back in 2024, the Vipers won the SSAA state championship, but a 20-19 overtime loss to Astronaut stuck with them after the season.

This season, the Vipers are off to a hot start and look to beat Astronaut in their homecoming game.

For Astronaut, they decided to take a step up in this offseason, moving to 3A from 2A. This may not mean they win more games because their district is just as tough as it was, but they are better prepared for difficult games than before. If Astronaut can keep their streak over Space Coast going, that will give them a lot of confidence for the rest of the season.

Tale of the tape

Space Coast is led by Junior quarterback Azion Sandy who has been dynamic over the past couple of seasons and is not slowing down anytime soon. The passing attack has led them on this five game win streak and their defense has been stingy as well.

Astronaut is a run heavy team led by Jaquan Hagans, they do not put the ball in the air very much. However, with the wing T offense they run it is set up to be in third and manageable.

Keys to victory for both sides

Space Coast

• Force Astronaut to pass – If Space Coast can stop the run, they will have a great shot at winning this one, but the battle in the trenches will tell the story

• Protect the ball – In the Vipers’ only loss to Satellite, they turned the ball over in almost every possession

• Get the ball in the end zone early – Gaining momentum on the road is going to be essential, and getting in the end zone on the first drive will be important.

Astronaut

• Ground & Pound – Astronaut is a very physical team up front; they should be able to set the tone early in this game with their physicality.

• Play clean football – Penalties can put the War Eagles off schedule, and that will hinder their chances of winning this ball game.

• Get the crowd involved – The home crowd should give the home team a boost no matter if the bleachers are filled or not.

Top players on both sides

1. Quarterback, Azion Sandy – Space Coast

2. Wide Receiver, Kadyn Thomas – Space Coast

3. Athlete, Charlie Williams – Space Coast

1. Athlete, Jaquan Hagans – Astronaut

2. Defensive back, Keaton Davis – Astronaut

3. Running back, Jayden Brown – Astronaut

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — NASA marked its 68th anniversary of operations Thursday, Oct. 1, celebrating a legacy of scientific discovery and exploration that has helped reshape humanity’s understanding of air and space.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration officially began operations on Oct. 1, 1958, after President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act into law that July. The legislation established NASA to lead the nation’s civilian space program.

The new agency incorporated the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, inheriting research facilities and approximately 8,000 employees.

Within days, NASA began organizing work on what would become Project Mercury, America’s first human spaceflight program.

Florida’s Space Coast played a role from the beginning. On Oct. 11, 1958, just 10 days after NASA opened, Pioneer 1 launched from Cape Canaveral.

Although a rocket malfunction prevented the spacecraft from reaching its intended lunar orbit, it returned valuable scientific data.

In the decades that followed, NASA sent astronauts to the Moon, dispatched robotic explorers across the solar system and helped establish a sustained human presence in space aboard the International Space Station. Its missions have expanded scientific knowledge while inspiring generations to pursue careers in science, engineering and exploration.

As NASA celebrates 68 years, the anniversary also looks toward the future — and the new discoveries and chapters of exploration still ahead.

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ABOVE VIDEO: Gov. Ron DeSantis Announces More than $20 Billion Investment to Widen Florida’s Turnpike, Improve Service Plazas

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted more than $20 billion in investments to revitalize Florida’s Turnpike, expanding capacity along the entire 320-mile mainline from South Florida through Central Florida to I-75 in Wildwood.

The Governor also announced nearly $8.5 million for new food concepts, amenities, and customer services at Turnpike service plazas, along with nearly $54 million to expand and improve truck parking across the system.

“As Florida has grown, we have made major investments in our transportation infrastructure to reduce congestion and improve our roadways,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “We’ve made significant investments in expanding lane capacity to relieve congestion all along the Turnpike. Today, I announced an additional investment to improve 19 restaurants and retail locations across six Turnpike service plazas. We will keep working to ensure that our roadways are safer, more convenient, and better-maintained than ever before.”

“Transportation plays a direct role in the quality of life of Floridians, connecting people to jobs, opportunities, and the communities they call home,” said FDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue, P.E. “The Turnpike System is a vital part of this, which is why we’ve made significant investments to continue expanding the Mainline.”

As part of FDOT’s transformational plan to widen the entire 320-mile Turnpike Mainline from South Florida to Interstate 75 (I-75) in Wildwood, every section of the Mainline across the state will be expanded to between six or more lanes.

Once complete, these improvements will add more than 965 lane miles of capacity to help reduce congestion, giving families more time together and less time in traffic.

Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, FDOT has added 384 lane miles across Florida’s Turnpike System, including 179 lane miles along the Turnpike Mainline.

With Governor DeSantis’ vision to transform this critical route for travelers and freight traffic, this more than $20 billion Mainline Widening initiative has been a major focus during his administration and is currently 55 percent complete.

These investments include major widening projects in Central and South Florida, delivering additional capacity and improving travel reliability along some of the state’s busiest corridors.

Recent and ongoing Turnpike Mainline improvements include the widening from State Road (S.R.) 50 in Clermont to Hancock Road in Minneola, completed in June 2026, and the widening from the Dolphin Expressway (S.R. 836) to N.W. 106th Street in Miami-Dade County, completed in February 2024. The next section from N.W. 106th Street to I-75 recently opened to traffic.

The event also highlighted the recently updated food options, amenities, and other customer service enhancements at Turnpike service plazas, including renovated areas to enjoy its new and refreshed vendors of Jimmy John’s, Zaxby’s, Vending Oasis, and Villa Pizza.

FDOT will also provide enhancements for truckers, a critical customer of Florida’s Turnpike. With a $53.8 million investment to expand and improve nearly 150 parking spaces at Turkey Lake and Ocoee Service Plazas, these improvements will provide commercial drivers with additional safe and reliable places to stop, eat, and rest while supporting Florida’s supply chain.

For more information, visit www.FloridasTurnpike.com.

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Health First’s Breast Cancer Support Group meetings are held at the Breast Center, 1223 Gateway, Melbourne, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – When Lisa Shuminsky was diagnosed with breast cancer, she couldn’t even bring herself to say the words.

A routine mammogram around age 50 revealed Shuminsky had Stage 1 triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) – something she’d feared because of her family history.

Chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and months of uncertainty awaited her.

Frankly, it was overwhelming.

But her oncologist offered a piece of advice that snapped her out of her tears – and gave her a new perspective that allowed her to move forward.

“This year is going to suck,” Shuminsky said of her former oncologist’s advice. “But next year, it’ll be a memory.”

That message sticks with her today – and it’s advice she shares with others facing a similar journey. She’s living proof that there is life – a great one – after cancer.

Now 58, Shuminsky is a medical assistant at the Health First Breast Center in Melbourne.

It’s a role she transitioned to after her own cancer journey, given she wanted to learn more about the disease. For her, it was important to help others get through their own cancer journeys.

‘It was still shocking’

Shuminsky was working as a Health Unit Coordinator in Labor and Delivery at Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center when she fell a bit behind on her regular mammograms.

“I kept thinking, ‘I just need to cancel it,’ because I was busy,” Shuminsky recalled.

But she went. Shortly after, she received her diagnosis. Shuminsky opted for chemotherapy and a double mastectomy.

“I think because of my family’s history, I always anticipated that I would hear it one day,” she said. “But it was still shocking.”

Shuminsky felt plenty of anxiety before her treatment plans were finalized.

According to the American Cancer Society, TNBC is an aggressive form of breast cancer that tends to grow and spread more quickly, with fewer treatment options. TNBC accounts for 10% to 15% of all breast cancers, which are more likely to spread and come back post-treatment.

Right away, Shuminsky’s mind shot to how young she was, as well as her life with her kids and grandkids.

Initially, she said she often became emotional about her diagnosis. But once her oncologist shared the “next year, it will be a memory” sentiment, something shifted in her.

“I stopped crying, and I said, ‘Okay, what do we need to do?’ ” Shuminsky said. “‘What is the plan?’”

During treatment, Shuminsky leaned on family and friends – and learned it was okay to let others help.

“Put your pride aside,” she said as advice to others going through treatment. “It’s okay to accept help.”

While it’s fine to be mad and sad at times, it’s also important to try to smile and laugh during difficult days, she added.

“I try to keep a good sense of humor,” Shuminsky said. “I tried not to go down dark holes.”

Providing hope during healing

After being declared cancer-free, Shuminsky wanted a slight shift in her career. Though she expected to retire in her role, something stirred in her after surviving cancer.

“I wanted to learn something new,” she shared. “The opportunity (at the Breast Center) came up, and Dr. (Sharon) Noori was my doctor. It was just something I wanted to do, and I thought I could work with these new cancer patients who were as anxious as I was.”

Shuminsky doesn’t share her story with every single patient. But the ones who are crying, overwhelmed, or frightened tug at her heartstrings.

“I can tell them I was sitting in that chair, too,” she said, a bit emotional about it.

Those conversations reinforce that joining the Breast Center staff was the right decision.

“I’ve had a patient say, But you look so normal,” she said. “You look so healthy.”

Shuminsky’s response?

“Because I am,” she said. “It’s a journey, but you’ll get to the other side. I like that I can have that connection.”

Shuminsky encourages patients to join Health First’s Breast Cancer Support Group meetings, held at the Breast Center, 1223 Gateway, Melbourne, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month.

Patients gather to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from guest speakers. No RSVP is required.

“They come,” Shuminsky said of patients she refers. “And they’re grateful they did, because they realize there are other people. They’re not the only one.”

Breast surgeon Dr. Noori is grateful, too, for the woman lovingly known among staff as “our champion of rainbows and butterflies.”

“Lisa brings an optimism and passion for the patient experience that remains strong today,” Dr. Noori shared. “She often shares her own cancer journey with newly diagnosed patients, offering hope that the challenges of treatment can be overcome.”

Dr. Noori commended Shuminsky’s work ethic and drive to help others.

“Lisa is a deeply valued member of our work family,” she added.

‘A special bond’

Today, as a seven-year survivor, Shuminsky sees her oncologist as a precaution every six months. She speaks at survivor events, remains active in the breast cancer community and continues helping others every day. She describes it as “a special bond that is like no other.”

When Making Strides of Brevard, presented by the Health First Cancer Institute, kicks off at 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at The Avenue-Viera, Shuminsky will be walking with other survivors, patients, and loved ones.

Shuminsky shared that breast cancer has changed things in a positive way, too.

“You have a different view on life,” she said. “Family is everything.”

For women putting off this recommended annual screening test, Shuminsky hopes her story underscores just how important that one appointment can be.

“Being diagnosed with breast cancer is a life-changer,” Shuminsky said.

“Your life is ever so different from the day you are diagnosed and for the rest of your life. I thought if I could tell everyone: know your body, do your self-exams, and if you feel something different or see something different, please have it checked out. It may be absolutely nothing, but it may be something you catch early enough to save your life.”

Learn more about breast health services and support at hf.org/breast-health or call 321-434-3131. For more on Making Strides of Brevard, visit MakingStridesWalk.org/BrevardFL.

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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 video stream start time until 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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Crew-13 Mission https://t.co/am7DL8hi1U

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 1, 2026

BREVARD COUNTY • CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA – SpaceX and NASA are targeting Thursday, October 1 for Falcon 9’s launch of Dragon’s 13th operational human spaceflight mission (Crew-13) to the International Space Station from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Launch is targeted for 11:10 a.m. ET, with a backup opportunity available on Friday, October 2 at 10:47 a.m. ET.

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Well folks, this is one of those situations that could have ended a lot worse, but thankfully it ended safely for the victim and not so good for the perpetrator.

Yesterday, one of our citizens was sitting in her vehicle when suddenly a male subject opened her driver’s door and attempted to get into her car.

The subject, later identified as Jeremy Graves, yelled at the victim to move over, and as she started to yell back at him, she noticed a shirt in his hand that was partially concealing a firearm.

The victim yelled once again, and thankfully, Graves decided to walk away. She quickly called for help, and as Deputies got to the area, they observed Graves walking down the street, but of course he quickly took off on foot, throwing the shirt from his hands as he tried to flee from the Deputies.

Well, as you might imagine, our Deputies were able to quickly secure Graves and subsequently locate the shirt that he threw, which ironically had a revolver wrapped up in it!!

Now here comes the part that is just gonna blow your mind and make you say… no way that’s true.”

Graves is a convicted felon and cannot legally possess a firearm, so of course that is part of the reason why he threw it and tried to run.

I’m guessing he didn’t get the memo that in Brevard County, if you run from us, you are only going to go to jail tired.

Well on a bright note, Graves earned himself an express check-in at Ivey’s Iron Bar Lodge for attempted armed carjacking, armed burglary of an occupied conveyance, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and resisting arrest without violence.

His “No Bond” stay comes with some of our top amenities, including a meal plan in our one-star-rated dining area, striped loungewear and easy slip-on slides, a mediocre drink package that includes our house favorite “Bug Juice,” and live entertainment courtesy of “New Kids On The Block,” who are opening for “Quiet Prison Riot!”

A huge thank you to our East Precinct Deputies for their quick response and apprehension of this subject, and we are extremely thankful that the victim was not injured during this frightening interaction.

Please folks, always pay attention to your surroundings no matter where you are, keep your doors locked, and protect yourself in every way that you can/

– Sheriff Wayne Ivey

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BREVARD COUNTY • PALM BAY, FLORIDA — A vehicle crashed into the Space Coast Family Insurance office Wednesday afternoon, causing significant damage while employees and customers were inside, according to the agency.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:20 p.m. near the intersection of Jupiter Boulevard and Eldron Boulevard in Palm Bay.

The agency said a vehicle traveling through the parking area backed over a curb and struck the office.

No serious injuries were reported among employees or customers inside the business. The circumstances surrounding the crash have not been confirmed.

Agency owner Vilmaris Gonzalez said the immediate priority is the well-being of those affected and preparing the office to continue serving clients.

“We are extremely grateful that our employees and customers are safe,” Gonzalez said. “Buildings can be repaired and things can be replaced; people cannot. Our priority right now is making sure everyone is okay and getting our office ready to continue serving our community.”

Space Coast Family Insurance recently opened the Palm Bay location.

The independent agency assists individuals, families and businesses with Medicare, health, auto, homeowners, life and commercial insurance, including general liability coverage.

Gonzalez said the agency intends to continue assisting customers while repairs and any necessary evaluations of the office are completed. She also said the business is preparing for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, which begins October 15.

“This was certainly not what we expected, but we will be ready,” Gonzalez said. “Space Coast Family Insurance plans to be here for our seniors and for the families who depend on us.”

The agency has not announced a timeline for completing repairs.

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Like a movie scene out of Ocean’s Eleven, John Higgins was out heisting and shysting!

Back in June, our agency received a call from a comic book store stating that someone had stolen a certified first edition “Walking Dead” comic book…and if you’re like me, you may not know the value of that, and in fact, to be honest, I didn’t even know there was a Walking Dead comic book.

Well, anyways, apparently this particular comic book was graded through a certified company, giving it a serial number and value of $2,000.

The store had planned to bring the comic book to an event when they realized they couldn’t locate it.

As a result, our Deputies subsequently obtained all of the needed information and entered the comic book into the state system as stolen.

The case was assigned to Agent Dylan Weber, who in August received information that this particular item had been pawned up in Port Orange.

Agent Weber went to the pawn store to obtain video and see who pawned the item, and just like in the movie, there was Higgins caught red-handed on camera.

And to make things even better, Higgins is a frequent flyer at the pawn store, as the employees are very familiar with him.

As a result, Agent Weber located Higgins earlier today and questioned him about the pawn transactions.

Now here’s where things get really good…Higgins said he got the comic book from his dead friend, and of course we all know dead men tell no tales…or walk, for that matter (get it…Walking Dead), oh well, anyways!

On top of the theft he committed at the comic book store, Higgins also had a warrant from the Melbourne Police Department for stealing a high-dollar Pokémon card and trying to sell it to another store.

Agent Weber arrested Higgins for dealing in Stolen Property and False Verification of Ownership to a Pawnbroker, as well as on the Melbourne Police Department warrant.

Now he has a No Bond Value Package stay at Ivey’s Iron Bar Lodge, where stealing is definitely not recommended, as his new roommates probably won’t like that very much!

On a bright note, since Higgins likes trading cards so much, at the time of his booking we gave him a Sheriff Wayne Ivey and K-9 Saint Baseball Card that has absolutely zero dollar value but is a great conversation piece…especially in the Brevard County Jail!

Another great job by our team at locking up criminals who take advantage of our citizens and hard-working business owners. Remember, criminals…in Brevard County, we have zero tolerance for crime and even less for criminals!

– Sheriff Wayne Ivey

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For families facing unexpected hospitalization, Health First Registered Nurse Stephanie Huezo offers one piece of advice above all else: ask questions. “There are resources available that many people don’t realize exist,” she said. 

BREVARD COUNTY • ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA – When people think about a hospital stay, they often picture physicians making diagnoses, nurses providing bedside care, and therapists helping patients recover.

But behind nearly every discharge is another member of the healthcare team working quietly to ensure patients don’t just leave the hospital; they leave with the support they need to recover.

For Stephanie Huezo, BSN, RN, CCM, a registered nurse case manager at Health First‘s Viera Hospital, that work begins long before a patient heads home, helping to bridge the gap between them and the resources they need.

“People often think we’re the ones deciding when they leave the hospital,” Huezo said.

“In reality, we’re helping coordinate the safest transition possible and making sure patients have the resources they need to be successful after they leave.”

According to the 2025 Brevard County Community Health Needs Assessment, more than 21.6% report feeling very or extremely stressed on most days.

An additional 44.5% describe their daily stress as moderate. Those numbers reflect the growing challenges many families face, from financial pressures and caregiving responsibilities to transportation barriers and chronic illness.

For patients already coping with hospitalization, those stressors can become overwhelming.

That’s where Health First’s case management team steps in.

“We’re really the bridge between the patient, their family, and the physicians,” Huezo said. “We want everyone involved in the patient’s care to understand the plan and feel supported throughout the process.”

Case managers help patients navigate far more than discharge paperwork.

They connect individuals and families with community resources, coordinate rehabilitation or skilled nursing placements, arrange home healthcare, help initiate Medicaid screenings for uninsured patients, identify transportation services for medical appointments, and connect patients with assistance for food, housing, and utilities when needed.

“A lot of people don’t realize we can help connect them with community services,” Huezo said.

“Sometimes they don’t know transportation is covered through their Medicaid benefits, or that there are organizations that can assist with food or utilities. Being able to connect them with those resources can make a tremendous difference.”

For older adults and families facing difficult diagnoses such as dementia, those conversations often become even more emotional.

Families frequently want to care for loved ones at home, even when the level of care required exceeds what they can safely provide.

“I understand that,” Huezo said. “Families want to do everything they can. But sometimes rehabilitation or specialized memory care is simply the safest option, even if it’s only temporary.”

Rather than simply presenting options, Health First case managers encourage families to tour rehabilitation facilities, ask questions, and become active participants in planning their loved one’s next steps.

“We want them to feel comfortable with the transition,” Huezo explained. “It’s about setting realistic expectations while making sure patients receive the level of care they need.”

Some of the most meaningful work happens during life’s most vulnerable moments.

Huezo says helping families navigate conversations surrounding palliative care, hospice, and end-of-life decisions remains among the most challenging and rewarding aspects of her role.

“Those conversations are never easy,” she said.

“Our goal is to make sure everyone understands the patient’s wishes and knows what services are available. It’s about helping families make informed decisions that honor their loved one’s goals of care.”

Even seemingly small interventions can have a lasting impact.

Huezo recalls helping one visually impaired patient discover that transportation to medical appointments was already included through her Medicaid benefits.

Without reliable transportation, follow-up care often becomes difficult, increasing the risk of returning to the hospital.

Transportation remains a significant barrier to healthcare for many local residents. According to the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, 14% of Brevard County residents say transportation has hindered a doctor’s visit in the last year.

“Patients simply don’t know what’s available to them,” she said. “If we can remove one barrier, we’re helping improve their chances of staying healthy.”

Huezo emphasized that successful patient care depends on every member of the healthcare team working together.

“It’s not just case management,” she said. “It’s physicians, nurses, therapists, technicians, patients and families. Everyone has a role. When we communicate well and work together, patients have a much smoother transition.”

By connecting patients with primary care providers, community organizations, and ongoing support services before discharge, Health First’s case managers help reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions while empowering patients to continue their recovery closer to home.

For families facing unexpected hospitalization, Huezo offers one piece of advice above all else: ask questions.

“There are resources available that many people don’t realize exist,” she said.

“Don’t be afraid to tell us what you’re worried about. Whether it’s transportation, insurance, equipment, or finding additional support, we’re here to help.”

While much of healthcare focuses on treating illness, case managers focus on something equally important: helping patients navigate what comes next.

It’s work that rarely makes headlines but touches thousands of lives each year while providing reassurance during uncertain times, connecting families with critical resources, and helping ensure that when patients leave the hospital, they aren’t facing recovery alone.

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Eastern Florida State College is now the first college in Florida to receive approval for four Workforce Pell Grant programs, expanding access to federal financial aid for students pursuing short-term workforce training leading directly to high-demand careers.

Last week, the U.S. Department of Education approved four Workforce Pell Grant programs at EFSC as part of Florida’s designation as the sixth state in the nation to receive program approvals under the new federal initiative.

Eligible students can now use Federal Pell Grant funding to enroll in EFSC workforce programs that prepare them for careers as correctional officers, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), firefighters, and other critical public safety occupations.

The milestone follows a Sept. 17 event hosted by EFSC that brought together Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida Commissioner of Education Dr. Henry Mack, Lynda Weatherman, President and CEO of The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast, EFSC Board of Trustee member Dr. Kristine Zonka, state legislators, local elected officials, industry partners, community stakeholders, faculty, and staff to highlight the launch of Workforce Pell in Florida.

Established through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, Workforce Pell represents a significant expansion of federal student aid by extending Pell Grant eligibility to qualifying short-term workforce training programs.

Many programs can be completed in as little as eight weeks, providing students with faster pathways to employment in high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand occupations.

“Workforce Pell is restoring common sense to higher education: lowering costs, opening faster pathways to family-sustaining jobs, and opening new opportunities for students to pursue the American dream,” said U.S. Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent.

“This approval marks an important milestone in expanding pathways for Floridians to enter critical public safety occupations across the state.”

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis praised the approval and its impact on workforce development opportunities statewide.

“Today’s announcement of four Workforce Pell Grant programs at Eastern Florida State College allows for expanded access to affordable training for students pursuing high-wage, in-demand careers,” DeSantis said.

“We appreciate the Trump Administration and U.S. Department of Education for expanding access to federal financial aid so that Floridians pursuing workforce credentials have the same opportunity to invest in their future as students enrolled in traditional four-year degree programs.”

The Workforce Pell Grant program was developed by the U.S. Department of Education in consultation with leaders from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration, which at the time was led by Dr. Henry Mack, now Florida Commissioner of Education.

For EFSC President Dr. Jim Richey, the approval reflects the College’s longstanding commitment to workforce education and student success.

“Eastern Florida State College is tremendously proud to be the first college in Florida to support this innovative Workforce Pell Grant program in partnership with national and state leaders,” Richey said.

“By aligning affordable education and workforce training with industry needs, we are creating more opportunities for students while helping employers build the skilled workforce necessary to drive Florida’s future economic growth.”

Recognizing the potential impact of Workforce Pell, EFSC leadership established a college-wide task force in 2025 to identify certificate and clock-hour workforce programs of fewer than 15 weeks that could qualify for Pell Grant eligibility.

The effort brought together representatives from Financial Aid, Academic Affairs, Workforce Education, and Institutional Effectiveness to position the College for implementation of the new program.

“Workforce Pell creates new opportunities for students who may not have previously qualified for federal financial aid but are looking for a fast pathway into a rewarding career,” said Denise Scalzo, Executive Director of Collegewide Financial Aid.

“By helping students access training in high-demand fields, these grants remove financial barriers while creating a foundation for continued educational advancement. Many students will begin with a workforce credential, gain employment, and then be positioned to continue their education through degree-granting programs.”

Michelle Curtiss, who served as lead staff member for the Workforce Pell task force, said the approved programs address both student opportunity and workforce demand.

“The approved programs address critical public safety workforce shortages while providing students with a direct route to employment,” Curtiss said.

“This initiative strengthens the connection between education and workforce demand, ensuring students can move quickly into careers where trained professionals are urgently needed.”

The Workforce Pell Grant Program is designed to support occupations demonstrating strong labor market demand while helping address workforce shortages across Florida.

By expanding federal financial aid eligibility to short-term workforce credentials, the initiative is expected to strengthen the state’s talent pipeline and create new opportunities for students seeking affordable, career-focused training.

EFSC officials will continue evaluating additional programs that may qualify for Workforce Pell eligibility in the future, further expanding opportunities for students while supporting workforce needs throughout Brevard County and beyond.

For more information about Eastern Florida State College and Workforce Pell-eligible programs, visit EFSC.edu or call 321-632-1111.

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Aaron Simmons

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	09/29/1973
Address	,
Height/Weight	72/180.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/28/2026 11:20 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 12:20 am
Arrest Location	TITUSVILLE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011879
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

NON SUPPORT OF CHILDREN OR SPOUSE
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William James Fox

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	01/02/1971
Address	,
Height/Weight	70/130.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/28/2026 11:40 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 1:08 am
Arrest Location	,
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011880
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Cooper Scott Ostroff

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	02/23/2008
Address	,
Height/Weight	72/135.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/28/2026 9:01 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 1:24 am
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011881
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

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

Karriem Sharrieff Sumpter

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	04/22/1996
Address	,
Height/Weight	67/160.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 1:25 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 1:38 am
Arrest Location	TITUSVILLE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011882
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Westley Alexander Jones

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	08/08/1988
Address	,
Height/Weight	72/220.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 1:30 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 2:00 am
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011883
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Joseph Daniel Burns

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	12/29/1992
Address	,
Height/Weight	76/120.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/28/2026 6:37 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 2:14 am
Arrest Location	PALM BAY, Florida
Arresting Agency	PALM BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00011884
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

AGG ASSAULT W/DEADLY WEAPON WO INTENT KILL
Statute	Counts
784.021.1a	1

BATTERY - TOUCH OR STRIKE
Statute	Counts
784.03.1a1.	1

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

POSS/USE DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Statute	Counts
893.147.1	1

Miachel Shane Brown

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	09/01/1967
Address	,
Height/Weight	73/200.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/28/2026 8:28 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 2:33 am
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00011885
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

ILLEGAL POSSESSION SHOPPING CART
Statute	Counts
506.509	1

MARIJUANA - POSSESSION <20 GR
Statute	Counts
893.13.6b	1

POSS/USE DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Statute	Counts
893.147.1	1

Steven Ray Butler

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	02/06/1967
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/160.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/28/2026 5:24 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 2:42 am
Arrest Location	PALM BAY, Florida
Arresting Agency	PALM BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00011886
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

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

Breisha Lashea Dejesus

Gender	FEMALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	10/06/1996
Address	,
Height/Weight	64/120.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 2:42 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 3:02 am
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011887
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

FAIL REDELIVER LEASED PROP >$300
Statute	Counts
812.155.3	1

Jesse Robert Workman

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	05/08/1984
Address	,
Height/Weight	66/240.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 12:09 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 3:15 am
Arrest Location	TITUSVILLE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011888
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

Jonathan Scott Broussard

Gender	MALE
Race	UNKNOWN
DOB	05/25/1987
Address	,
Height/Weight	67/220.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 12:59 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 3:32 am
Arrest Location	ABBEVILLE, Louisiana
Arresting Agency	FHP - COCOA BRANCH
Booking Number	2026-00011889
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DUI - UNSPECIFIED
Statute	Counts
316.193.1a. .	1

REFUSAL TO SUBMIT DUI TESTING - ALCOHOL
Statute	Counts
316.1939.1	1

Hailey Renee Keller

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	02/14/2000
Address	,
Height/Weight	64/130.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/28/2026 11:23 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 3:41 am
Arrest Location	LAKE WORTH, Florida
Arresting Agency	FHP - COCOA BRANCH
Booking Number	2026-00011890
Prisoner Type	24 - MAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

EXCESS OF THE SPEED LIMIT BY 100MPH OR MORE
Statute	Counts
316.1922.1b	1

Caroline Grace Boston

Gender	FEMALE
Race	ASIAN
DOB	10/27/2002
Address	,
Height/Weight	63/120.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 1:09 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 4:03 am
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011891
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >$1000
Statute	Counts
806.13.1b3	1

Kip Joel Manzoli

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	11/05/1969
Address	,
Height/Weight	67/140.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 2:04 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 4:33 am
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011892
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

Eduardo Perez

Gender	MALE
Race	HISPANIC
DOB	07/28/1974
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/160.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 1:45 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 5:12 am
Arrest Location	VERO VEACH, Florida
Arresting Agency	TITUSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00011893
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

Rusti G Sage

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	08/01/2005
Address	,
Height/Weight	64/130.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 2:34 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 5:39 am
Arrest Location	MERRITT ISLAND, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011894
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

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

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

Scott Earl Ebling

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	10/29/1955
Address	,
Height/Weight	76/280.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 12:10 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 6:16 am
Arrest Location	WEST MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	WEST MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00011895
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DUI - ALCOHOL
Statute	Counts
316.193.1a	1

Anthony Wayne Miller

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	08/10/1971
Address	,
Height/Weight	71/180.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/28/2026 11:17 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 6:27 am
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00011896
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

Ayanna Elissa Gruttadauria

Gender	FEMALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	10/11/2007
Address	,
Height/Weight	68/
Arrest Date/Time	9/28/2026 11:15 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 6:38 am
Arrest Location	BAREFOOT BAY, Florida
Arresting Agency	MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00011897
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

BREACH OF PEACE-DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Statute	Counts
877.03	1

Aimmie Nicole Johnson

Gender	FEMALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	01/16/1988
Address	,
Height/Weight	67/200.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/28/2026 11:17 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 6:45 am
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00011898
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
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

Austin Tyler Bennett

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	11/04/2003
Address	,
Height/Weight	71/150.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 6:35 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 6:55 am
Arrest Location	PALM BAY, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011899
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

BATTERY PERS >65 YOA - SIMPLE ASSAULT
Statute	Counts
784.08.2c	1

Jacob Allen Andrews

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	06/13/2007
Address	,
Height/Weight	71/
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 12:24 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 6:56 am
Arrest Location	INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH, Florida
Arresting Agency	SATELLITE BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00011900
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS - POSSESSION
Statute	Counts
893.13.1a2	1

USE DISPLAY FIREARM OR CARRIES CONCEAL FIREARM DURING COMMISSION FELONY
Statute	Counts
790.07.2	1

DUI - DRUGS
Statute	Counts
316.193.1a.	1

Rolemide Ostillien

Gender	FEMALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	01/19/2006
Address	,
Height/Weight	64/160.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 3:06 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 7:09 am
Arrest Location	WEST MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	PALM BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00011901
Prisoner Type	24 - MAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

BATTERY - DOMESTIC VIOL
Statute	Counts
784.03.1a1	1

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >$200 <$1000 SUBSQ OFFENSE
Statute	Counts
806.13.1b2	1

Jacob Micheal Spaunburg

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	08/09/1991
Address	,
Height/Weight	68/160.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 7:21 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 8:19 am
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011902
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

POSS/USE DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Statute	Counts
893.147.1	1

Bryan Anthony Shepherd

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	02/14/1977
Address	,
Height/Weight	72/185.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 8:15 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 10:35 am
Arrest Location	TITUSVILLE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011903
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DWLS HABITUAL OFFENDER
Statute	Counts
322.34.5	1

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

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Russell Alvin Mason

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	08/17/1969
Address	,
Height/Weight	72/200.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 10:20 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 12:04 pm
Arrest Location	ORLANDO, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011904
Prisoner Type	14 - OAM STATE INMATES
Incarceration Reason	ORDER TO TRANPSORT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

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

ORDER TO TRANSPORT
Statute	Counts
Order to Transport	1

Angelo A Strano

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	02/23/1980
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/165.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 9:52 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 12:10 pm
Arrest Location	WEST PALM BEACH, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011905
Prisoner Type	14 - OAM STATE INMATES
Incarceration Reason	ORDER TO TRANPSORT
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

FTA FELONY
Statute	Counts
843.15.1a	1

FTA FELONY
Statute	Counts
843.15.1a	1

FTA FELONY
Statute	Counts
843.15.1a	1

FTA FELONY
Statute	Counts
843.15.1a	1

Ginger L Hedrick

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	04/04/1960
Address	,
Height/Weight	67/130.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 9:32 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 12:18 pm
Arrest Location	COCOA BEACH, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011906
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Jonathan Shane Lee

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	09/03/1989
Address	,
Height/Weight	67/225.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 7:18 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 12:32 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00011907
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

LOITERING & PROWLING
Statute	Counts
856.021	1

Darrell Robert Furie

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	06/05/1974
Address	,
Height/Weight	70/200.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 10:06 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 12:32 pm
Arrest Location	MERRITT ISLAND, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011908
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

RETAIL THEFT >$750 COORDINATE OTHERS
Statute	Counts
812.015.8a	1

Keith Edmund Urfer

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	05/21/1960
Address	,
Height/Weight	68/200.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 9:58 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 12:42 pm
Arrest Location	UNKNOWN,
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011909
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

FTA MISDEMEANOR
Statute	Counts
843.15.1b	1

Calvin Nathan Winn

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	06/01/1972
Address	,
Height/Weight	68/180.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 10:42 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 12:54 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00011910
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Brian Lee Martin

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	06/27/1981
Address	,
Height/Weight	70/150.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 11:20 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 12:56 pm
Arrest Location	PORT ST LUCIE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011911
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

FTA MISDEMEANOR
Statute	Counts
843.15.1b	1

Jason Lee-ross Perez

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	04/13/1986
Address	,
Height/Weight	66/170.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 8:15 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 1:04 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	PALM BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00011912
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

Marquis Lamon Richardson

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	06/29/1987
Address	,
Height/Weight	73/180.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 7:38 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 1:10 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011913
Prisoner Type	16 - OAM OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Incarceration Reason	OTHER JURISDICTION
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

OUT OF COUNTY WARRANT
Statute	Counts
901.15.4	1

Cory Allen Kirk

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	12/20/1986
Address	,
Height/Weight	74/150.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 10:04 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 1:17 pm
Arrest Location	MIMS, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011914
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

Michael Anthony Hicks

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	01/06/1978
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/120.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 11:48 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 1:28 pm
Arrest Location	,
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011915
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

Thomas Lamonte Moses

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	05/02/1995
Address	,
Height/Weight	75/145.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 11:21 am
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 1:40 pm
Arrest Location	TITUSVILLE, Florida
Arresting Agency	TITUSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00011916
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DWLS HABITUAL OFFENDER
Statute	Counts
322.34.5	1

Angela Ann Littau

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	05/13/1989
Address	,
Height/Weight	60/170.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 1:02 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 2:18 pm
Arrest Location	MERRITT ISLAND, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011917
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

CHILD NEGLECT WO GREAT BODILY HARM
Statute	Counts
827.03.2d	1

Kenneth Brett Mcghee

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	09/22/1961
Address	,
Height/Weight	68/158.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 1:47 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 3:06 pm
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011918
Prisoner Type	01 - FAM SENTENCED >=365
Incarceration Reason	DOC SENTENCED
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

LEAVE SCENE CRASH INVOLVE DEATH
Statute	Counts
316.027.2c	1

LEAVE SCENE CRASH INV SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Statute	Counts
316.027.2b	1

Zakary Warren Berlin

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	05/12/2005
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/185.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 3:41 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 5:28 pm
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	ROCKLEDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00011919
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

Jeffrey Richard Dusseault

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	01/07/1982
Address	,
Height/Weight	71/180.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 2:50 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 6:39 pm
Arrest Location	PALM BAY, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011920
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

FTA FELONY
Statute	Counts
843.15.1a	1

Mckynsey Dawn Smith

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	10/12/1993
Address	,
Height/Weight	67/130.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 4:15 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 8:24 pm
Arrest Location	ROCKLEDGE, Florida
Arresting Agency	COCOA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00011921
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

AMPHETAMINE/METHAMPHETAMINE - TRAFFICKING 14 GR OR OVER
Statute	Counts
893.135.1f1	1

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

POSS/USE DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Statute	Counts
893.147.1	1

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Max Evan Colgate

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	02/19/1994
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/140.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 7:40 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 9:11 pm
Arrest Location	SATELLITE BEACH, Florida
Arresting Agency	MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00011922
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

Andrew Joseph Stocker

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	03/15/1974
Address	,
Height/Weight	70/157.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 3:00 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 9:16 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011923
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

FALSE ID GIVEN TO LEO
Statute	Counts
901.36.1	1

Andrew Joseph Stocker

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	03/15/1974
Address	,
Height/Weight	70/157.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 3:00 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 9:16 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011923
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

FALSE ID GIVEN TO LEO
Statute	Counts
901.36.1	1

Irving Bryan Huggins

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	11/30/1993
Address	,
Height/Weight	73/250.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 3:50 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 9:21 pm
Arrest Location	ORLANDO, Florida
Arresting Agency	MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00011924
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

COUNTERFEIT LICENSE PLATE, VALIDATION STICKERS
Statute	Counts
320.26.1a	1

ATTACH TAG NOT ASSIGNED VEHICLE
Statute	Counts
320.261	1

PURCHASE POSSESS LICENSE PLATE OBSCURE DEVICE
Statute	Counts
320.262.2	1

Gregory Eugene Sweatt

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	08/09/1971
Address	,
Height/Weight	67/142.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 8:14 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 10:10 pm
Arrest Location	MERRITT ISLAND, Florida
Arresting Agency	COCOA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00011925
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

TRESPASS STRUCTURE OR CONVEYANCE
Statute	Counts
810.08.1	1

Jordan A Lawrence

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	06/11/2002
Address	,
Height/Weight	70/140.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 7:11 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 10:20 pm
Arrest Location	,
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011926
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

TRESPASS STRUCTURE OR CONVEYANCE
Statute	Counts
810.08.1	1

David Bennett Moore

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	08/14/1974
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/225.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 7:11 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 10:26 pm
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011927
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

TRESPASS STRUCTURE OR CONVEYANCE
Statute	Counts
810.08.1	1

Eric Coriano

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	09/25/1999
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/220.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 2:35 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 10:38 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011928
Prisoner Type	16 - OAM OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Incarceration Reason	OTHER JURISDICTION
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

OUT OF STATE FUGITIVE
Statute	Counts
941.13	1

Kimberly Ann Nelson

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	09/16/1960
Address	,
Height/Weight	64/100.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 9:08 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 11:07 pm
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011930
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
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

Ryan James Terry

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	03/10/1987
Address	,
Height/Weight	72/165.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 10:19 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 11:29 pm
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011931
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

POSS/USE DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Statute	Counts
893.147.1	1

Christopher Richard Miranda

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	06/03/1974
Address	,
Height/Weight	67/120.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 10:31 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 11:38 pm
Arrest Location	TITUSVILLE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011932
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

Wayne Adams

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	11/25/1996
Address	,
Height/Weight	73/190.0
Arrest Date/Time	9/29/2026 11:12 pm
Booking Date/Time	9/29/2026 11:48 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00011933
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

FALSE ID GIVEN TO LEO
Statute	Counts
901.36.1	1

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