BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — A Special Marine Warning is in effect for coastal waters from the Volusia-Brevard County line to Sebastian Inlet, extending up to 20 nautical miles offshore, until 8 p.m. EDT.

Boaters should remain alert for potentially hazardous conditions and seek safe harbor until the warning expires.

Mariners are encouraged to monitor weather alerts and updated information from the National Weather Service.

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Thomas Andrew Rollins

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	03/07/1990
Address	,
Height/Weight	74/170.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 12:18 am
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 2:09 am
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009928
Prisoner Type	07 - MAM SENTENCED <365
Incarceration Reason	COUNTY SENTENCED
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

BREACH OF PEACE-DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Statute	Counts
877.03	1

RESIST OFFICER WO VIOL
Statute	Counts
843.02	1

TRESPASS NOT STRUCT/CONVEY VIOL POSTED NOTICE
Statute	Counts
810.09.1a1	1

Christopher Campbell

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	06/01/1979
Address	,
Height/Weight	72/200.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 12:36 am
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 3:10 am
Arrest Location	MERRITT ISLAND, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009929
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

Scott Thomas James Conroy

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	08/15/1988
Address	,
Height/Weight	68/175.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 10:55 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 3:17 am
Arrest Location	TITUSVILLE, Florida
Arresting Agency	TITUSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009930
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

AGG BATTERY CAUSE BODILY HARM/DISABILITY
Statute	Counts
784.045.1a1	1

Brandon Matthew Bestwick

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	04/29/1978
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/180.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 1:44 am
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 3:26 am
Arrest Location	TITUSVILLE, Florida
Arresting Agency	TITUSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009931
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

Fabian Kenneth Williams

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	08/04/1998
Address	,
Height/Weight	71/175.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 9:47 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 4:45 am
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	PALM BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009932
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

FENTANYL - TRAFFICKING 4 GR OR MORE
Statute	Counts
893.135.1c4a	1

MARIJUANA - POSS W INTENT SELL MFG DELIVER SCH I
Statute	Counts
893.13.1a2	1

POSS/USE DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Statute	Counts
893.147.1	1

RESIST OFFICER WO VIOL
Statute	Counts
843.02	1

Raymond Pete Aiello

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	10/20/1960
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/200.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 9:35 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 4:52 am
Arrest Location	PALM BAY, Florida
Arresting Agency	PALM BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009933
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DUI - ALCOHOL
Statute	Counts
316.193.1a	1

Eric Jason Richey

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	07/02/1967
Address	,
Height/Weight	70/165.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 12:48 am
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 5:07 am
Arrest Location	DESTREHAN, Louisiana
Arresting Agency	PALM BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009934
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

Kyle Wolfe

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	04/08/1971
Address	,
Height/Weight	66/200.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 12:02 am
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 5:14 am
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009935
Prisoner Type	07 - MAM SENTENCED <365
Incarceration Reason	COUNTY SENTENCED
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE VIOL
Statute	Counts
999999	1

MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE VIOL
Statute	Counts
999999	1

Shatisk Naquan Brown

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	08/25/1987
Address	,
Height/Weight	73/170.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 12:02 am
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 5:24 am
Arrest Location	PALM BAY, Florida
Arresting Agency	MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009936
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE VIOL
Statute	Counts
999999	1

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

David Michael Holstein

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	01/27/1990
Address	,
Height/Weight	73/200.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 4:28 am
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 5:41 am
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009937
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

COMMIT DOMESTIC BATTERY BY STRANG - SIMPLE ASSAULT
Statute	Counts
784.041.2a	1

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

RESIST OFFICER WO VIOL
Statute	Counts
843.02	1

Ronell Detric Ross

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	11/13/1980
Address	,
Height/Weight	73/210.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 4:15 am
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 6:27 am
Arrest Location	MERRITT ISLAND, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009938
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

Devon Eric Wells

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	08/28/1991
Address	,
Height/Weight	66/210.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 3:46 am
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 7:10 am
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009939
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 SUBMIT DUI TESTING SUBSQ OFF
Statute	Counts
316.1939.1e	1

FAIL TO REGISTER MTR VEH
Statute	Counts
320.02.1	1

Walter Higinio Contreras Gonzalez

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	10/23/1997
Address	,
Height/Weight	63/140.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 8:00 am
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 8:55 am
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009940
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

Jade Nicholas Joseph Vaz

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	04/02/1997
Address	,
Height/Weight	71/180.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 10:06 am
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 11:30 am
Arrest Location	ROCKLEDGE, Florida
Arresting Agency	ROCKLEDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009941
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

RECKLESS DRIVING
Statute	Counts
316.192.1a	1

Jacqueline Amanda Loudermilk

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	08/15/1987
Address	,
Height/Weight	66/180.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/14/2026 12:44 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 12:54 pm
Arrest Location	SEBASTIAN, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009942
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Valentin Mendoza Garcia

Gender	MALE
Race	HISPANIC
DOB	01/23/1999
Address	,
Height/Weight	66/160.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 11:58 am
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 1:33 pm
Arrest Location	TITUSVILLE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009943
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DRIVE W/ DL EXPIRED > 6 MONTHS
Statute	Counts
322.03.6	1

Herman Sylvester Davis

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	03/08/1969
Address	,
Height/Weight	67/187.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 10:27 am
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 1:58 pm
Arrest Location	JACKSONVILLE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009944
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

Joseph Roy Regan

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	04/19/1963
Address	,
Height/Weight	68/240.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 1:01 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 3:00 pm
Arrest Location	ROCKLEDGE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009945
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

Roy Edward Boyer

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	12/09/1989
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/190.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 2:23 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 3:23 pm
Arrest Location	ROCKLEDGE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009946
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Fallon Dyke

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	05/17/1990
Address	,
Height/Weight	66/170.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 12:06 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 3:27 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009947
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF 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

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

CHILD ABUSE WO GREAT BODILY HARM-SIMPLE ASSLT
Statute	Counts
827.03.2c	1

Levonia Ridley

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	12/23/1950
Address	,
Height/Weight	68/100.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 11:42 am
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 3:51 pm
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009948
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

FTA MISDEMEANOR
Statute	Counts
843.15.1b	1

Christopher Michael Gable

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	07/29/1983
Address	,
Height/Weight	70/180.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 4:10 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 6:24 pm
Arrest Location	VERO BEACH, Florida
Arresting Agency	WEST MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009949
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

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

POSS/USE DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Statute	Counts
893.147.1	1

FAIL TO REGISTER MTR VEH
Statute	Counts
320.02.1	1

Jessie Velazquez Mojica

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	01/26/1999
Address	,
Height/Weight	65/150.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 5:30 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 6:27 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009950
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

CONTEMPT OF COURT
Statute	Counts
900.04	1

DWLS W/KNOWLEDGE 3RD OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE
Statute	Counts
322.34.2c	1

Jessie Velazquez Mojica

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	01/26/1999
Address	,
Height/Weight	65/150.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 5:30 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 6:27 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009950
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

CONTEMPT OF COURT
Statute	Counts
900.04	1

DWLS W/KNOWLEDGE 3RD OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE
Statute	Counts
322.34.2c	1

Liberia Love Flahn

Gender	FEMALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	03/15/1991
Address	,
Height/Weight	62/130.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 4:57 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 7:01 pm
Arrest Location	VERO BEACH, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009951
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DESTROY/HARVEST PALMETTO BERRY W/O PERMISSION
Statute	Counts
581.189.6c	1

ILLEGAL REMOVAL / HARVEST OF PLANT LIFE
Statute	Counts
78-121	1

Dajaye Jamaal Jenkins

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	07/08/1993
Address	,
Height/Weight	75/
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 2:48 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 7:52 pm
Arrest Location	PALM BAY, Florida
Arresting Agency	PALM BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009952
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

Pedro Marquez Cruz

Gender	MALE
Race	HISPANIC
DOB	06/29/1998
Address	,
Height/Weight	64/150.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 7:21 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 9:17 pm
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009953
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DWLS W/KNOWLEDGE 1ST OFFENSE
Statute	Counts
322.34.2a	1

Stacey Evan Petit

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	09/02/1970
Address	,
Height/Weight	67/130.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 6:05 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 9:25 pm
Arrest Location	ROCKLEDGE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009954
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

TRESPASS SCHOOL GROUNDS
Statute	Counts
810.097.1	1

Israel Napoleon Johnson

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	02/05/1986
Address	,
Height/Weight	67/140.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 9:47 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 9:56 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009955
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

Dustin Lee Barnette

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	12/24/1985
Address	,
Height/Weight	67/125.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 7:48 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 10:50 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	COCOA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009956
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

CHILD ABUSE WO GREAT BODILY HARM-SIMPLE ASSLT
Statute	Counts
827.03.2c	1

BATTERY - TOUCH OR STRIKE
Statute	Counts
784.03.1a1.	1

BREACH OF PEACE-DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Statute	Counts
877.03	1

Matthew Peter Bretz

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	01/19/1977
Address	,
Height/Weight	71/210.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/16/2026 9:26 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/16/2026 11:03 pm
Arrest Location	PALM BAY, Florida
Arresting Agency	PALM BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009957
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DUI - UNSPECIFIED
Statute	Counts
316.193.1a. .	1

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Addiction treatment marketing has changed more in the past eighteen months than in the previous five years combined. Treatment center owners who built their admissions pipeline around SEO tactics from 2023 or 2024 are often confused about why organic traffic and inquiries have quietly declined — even though nothing on their website obviously “broke.” The answer isn’t a technical glitch. It’s a fundamental shift in how Google evaluates health content and how families actually find care today.

Why is addiction treatment marketing harder than it used to be?
Rehab marketing now competes against three converging pressures. First, AI Overviews appear on the large majority of health-related searches, meaning a facility can technically rank on page one and still see fewer clicks than it used to, because the AI-generated summary above the results answers the question before anyone scrolls down. Second, Google’s enforcement of E-E-A-T standards (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) for YMYL content has tightened considerably — recent core updates have produced significant ranking volatility specifically in health-related sites, with recovery timelines stretching six to twelve months for facilities that got hit. Third, the SAMHSA National Helpline listing continues to occupy top search real estate for many high-volume recovery-related terms, which permanently caps how much visibility any single facility can capture on certain head terms, regardless of budget. A comprehensive approach to addiction treatment marketing now has to account for all three at once, not just traditional keyword targeting.

What actually drives admissions calls in 2026?
Local SEO remains the highest-ROI channel by a wide margin, because someone searching “rehab near me” or “detox center in [city]” is almost always closer to a decision than someone reading a general article about addiction. This means the highest-value pages on a treatment center’s website usually aren’t blog posts — they’re location- and service-specific landing pages (detox, inpatient, outpatient, dual-diagnosis, family program) that speak directly to what a specific searcher needs right now. Enterprise local SEO built for map dominance typically prioritizes these pages ahead of general content, since they convert at a meaningfully higher rate. A fully optimized Google Business Profile compounds this effect; complete profiles generate significantly more clicks than incomplete ones and now feed directly into both local map results and AI-generated answers.

Why do E-E-A-T signals matter for a treatment center’s website, not just its guest content?
This is where many facilities are losing ground without realizing it. Google now expects clinical and treatment-related content to carry a named, credentialed author or clinical reviewer — not just a marketing team byline. Facilities that added a clinical director’s name, credentials, and a visible editorial review date to their content have shown noticeably better resilience through recent algorithm updates than those publishing unattributed articles. This extends beyond blog posts to admissions pages, program descriptions, and even FAQ sections. SEO built specifically for treatment centers accounts for these YMYL requirements from the ground up, rather than treating them as an afterthought.

How does content need to change to get cited in AI Overviews and AI chat tools?
Answer-first formatting has become the single highest-leverage tactic available right now. Instead of building up to an answer with background paragraphs, each section should open with a direct, concise response to the exact question being asked, then expand with supporting detail. Content structured with clear FAQ sections and appropriate schema markup meaningfully increases the odds of being pulled into AI-generated answers across Google, ChatGPT, and Perplexity — which matters more every quarter as traditional click-through rates on organic listings continue to erode whenever an AI Overview appears above them. AI and LLM visibility strategy (GEO) is quickly becoming as important as traditional SEO for facilities that want to stay visible as search behavior shifts.

Is paid search still worth the investment for treatment centers?
Yes, particularly for bottom-of-funnel, high-intent terms like “inpatient rehab for opioid addiction” or “dual diagnosis treatment center near me,” where someone is actively evaluating options rather than researching in the abstract. PPC remains one of the fastest ways to generate admissions calls while a facility’s organic authority is still being built out, which typically takes several months minimum for YMYL content given how aggressively Google now scrutinizes health sites. Google Ads management built around LegitScript compliance is essential here, since account suspensions from compliance missteps are one of the most common ways treatment centers lose their entire paid pipeline overnight.

What should a realistic timeline and budget conversation look like?
Facility owners evaluating marketing partners should be wary of anyone promising rapid page-one rankings for competitive addiction-related terms — given current YMYL scrutiny, meaningful organic gains realistically take months to compound, not weeks. A credible partner will typically set expectations around a phased approach: technical and E-E-A-T foundations first, local SEO and Google Business Profile optimization next, and content and authority building as an ongoing, longer-term investment layered on top.

What should treatment center owners look for in a marketing partner?
Beyond general SEO experience, look for specific fluency in E-E-A-T compliance for YMYL healthcare content, a demonstrated track record with local SEO for treatment centers, familiarity with LegitScript and the compliance risks unique to this space, and a compliance-first approach to admissions messaging that builds trust rather than pressure. Facilities that treat their marketing partner as a long-term strategic function — rather than a vendor executing a checklist — tend to weather algorithm volatility better and recover faster when updates do cause temporary dips.

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With a focus on real-world skills and career connections, EFSC helps you build the credentials that stand out to employers, land a promotion, or transfer to a university when you’re ready for the next step.

Explore flexible on-campus, hybrid, and 100% online options!

Become a Titan: Submit this easy online application so you can finish the admissions process and be ready to choose your summer classes.

Current Students: Follow the registration info guidelines and dates to sign up for courses using our convenient online system.

Important Fall 2026 Dates

• Full Term (16-week), Session I (12-week), and Minimester A (8-week) Classes Begin: August 17, 2026

• Session II (12-week) Classes Begin: September 14, 2026

• Minimester B (8-week) Classes Begin: October 12, 2026

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BREVARD COUNTY • TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA — WakitRakit is bringing the fast-growing sport of Padel to Florida’s Space Coast, offering Brevard County residents a new way to exercise, socialize and enjoy friendly competition.

Located at 778 Country Club Drive in Titusville, the WakitRakit court is open to the entire community.

Visitors can experience Padel and learn more about lessons, memberships, private events and upcoming activities.

Padel is a fast-paced racket sport that combines elements of tennis and squash. Its accessible format makes it an inviting option for beginners while still offering plenty of competition for experienced players.

Those who are new to Padel can learn more about the sport and what to expect before stepping onto the court.

A Social Fitness Experience for Brevard County

WakitRakit arrives at a time when many people are looking for new ways to stay active while also building meaningful connections.

The facility gives Brevard County residents a place to exercise without the experience feeling like a traditional workout. It also creates a new social option for people who want to meet others, try something different or add variety to their routines.

Guests may come for the fitness, competition or curiosity, but the community experience is what WakitRakit hopes will keep them coming back.

Whether someone is searching for Padel lessons in Titusville, a new Space Coast fitness activity, a private-event venue or a social sport that is easy to try, WakitRakit offers a welcoming place to begin.

At the heart of the experience is one guiding philosophy: “If you are not having fun, you are doing it wrong.”

Additional community events and social programming are planned as the local Padel community continues to grow. Residents can visit the WakitRakit Space Coast website to learn more or view the latest activities on the upcoming events page.

Lessons and private-event reservations are available now.

To book a lesson, inquire about a private event or receive updates about upcoming community activities, visit WakitRakit.com or call 321-772-7775.

Residents can also follow WakitRakit on Facebook and Instagram for news and updates.

WakitRakit

Address: 778 Country Club Drive, Titusville, FL 32780
Website: WakitRakit.com
Phone: 321-772-7775

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Just to round out the weekend, we’re bringing you another incident from one of our many cruise ships this weekend…and if it isn’t the summer heat that’s getting to them, it’s definitely the alcohol.

Actually, now that I think about things, it’s for sure the alcohol combined with an apparent lack of common sense.

In this case, the suspects, Gannon Jacox and his girlfriend Brooklyn Hicks, were apparently arguing loudly after taking advantage of some adult beverages when one of the victims asked them to quiet down.

Hicks apparently didn’t like the request, so she decided to go confront them. Jacox then decided it was a great idea to walk over with his cell phone and start recording the incident as he told Hicks to beat them up.

The suspects then pushed their way into the victim’s room, which included a 9-year-old child who was inside the room.

As a fight ensued, Jacox ended up hitting all 3 people (including the child), and Hicks was just swinging, hoping one would land. Jacox got a pretty gross injury to his eye that was either caused by one of the victims or friendly fire from the Haymakers his girlfriend was throwing.

Well, regardless of how insane the entire incident was, thankfully none of the victims were seriously injured in this ridiculous escapade.

So what’s the moral of the story…if you can’t hold your liquor, then you definitely shouldn’t be out in public causing a scene like this and injuring random people, including a child!! And if that memo is not clear enough for you then you might want to stay your butt out of Brevard County.

Well, at any rate, Jacox got a very expensive shore excursion to Ivey’s Iron Bar Lodge on charges of Burglary With A Battery and Child Abuse Without Great Bodily Harm, and Hicks was charged with Burglary With Battery and Battery-Touch/Strike.

Hopefully they enjoy their extended stay at their unplanned destination with close-quarter sleeping arrangements, communal showers, no drink packages, and of course no excursions!! Of course, on a bright note, they will have sandals, but not like the Sandals Resorts, just the ones you wear in the shower.

You know the deal, folks: break the law in Brevard County, and I promise you the lodge will have a reservation with your name on it.

– Sheriff Wayne Ivey

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ABOVE VIDEO: Actress Hayden Panettiere — known for “Nashville,” “Heroes” and other shows and movies — has died. She was 36.

(FOX NEWS) – “Nashville” actress Hayden Panettiere died, her representative confirmed to Fox News Digital. She was 36.

Circumstances surrounding her death were not immediately made available.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her – and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” her rep said in a statement provided to ABC News.

The New York native began acting at a young age, and was cast in “One Life to Live” when she was 4 years old.

She found fame with a starring role alongside Denzel Washington in the 2000 classic, “Remember the Titans.”

It was at the age of 15 when Panettiere remembered being offered “happy pills,” and her addiction to opioids and alcohol began.

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE ON FOX NEWS

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Football returned across Brevard County this week, with some teams opening the regular season and others taking the field for kickoff classic matchups. Here’s a look at the Week 0 results from around the county.

THURSDAY NIGHT

Satellite 17, Space Coast 7

The SSAA season kicked off this week as Space Coast and Satellite, two teams coming off strong seasons, took the field. Satellite came away with the victory.

Merritt Island Christian 41, Orlando Christian Prep 14

The Cougars started their season as many expected—with a convincing victory. Merritt Island Christian will look to keep its winning ways going as the program pursues another championship.

FRIDAY NIGHT

Eau Gallie 16, Jensen Beach 9

Eau Gallie may not have played its cleanest game, but the Commodores took care of business. They will need to be prepared for a talented Carrollwood Day team in Week 1.

Cypress Bay 35, Merritt Island 21

Turnovers proved costly for Merritt Island, but the offense showed promise, particularly with Zaylan Chapple running the ball.

Melbourne 47, Cocoa 16

In perhaps the biggest surprise of the night, Melbourne dominated from start to finish. Cocoa will have another difficult matchup in Week 1 when the Tigers host Merritt Island.

Viera 35, South Lake 15

This was likely exactly how head coach Tony Gulla wanted to open the season. Viera will travel to Rockledge next Friday looking to start the regular season on a high note.

Cardinal Gibbons 24, Titusville 14

There are not usually many happy faces after a loss, but Titusville has plenty of positives to take from this performance. The Terriers’ competitiveness against a perennial state contender is an encouraging sign moving forward.

MCC 46, Holy Trinity 27

Melbourne Central Catholic came out with conviction, and its offense was explosive. Head coach Ryan Schneider and company will look to keep the momentum rolling.

Heritage 28, Rockledge 20

It is difficult to determine whether this result says more about Heritage or Rockledge, but the game remained close throughout. Both teams will face challenging Week 1 matchups.

Bayside 6, Crescent City 0

Whether it was a defensive masterclass or simply a difficult night for both offenses, Bayside found a way to secure the victory.

Cocoa Beach 43, Bronson 6

Cocoa Beach looked sharp from the opening kickoff. A convincing win like this could set the tone for the Minutemen moving forward.

Poinciana 37, Palm Bay 13

Palm Bay scheduled a difficult opponent for its kickoff classic. Although the Pirates came up short, the matchup should help prepare them for the regular season.

Astronaut 31, East River 7

Astronaut went on the road and delivered a confident performance. The War Eagles’ schedule will not be easy, but this convincing victory provides a definite confidence boost entering Week 1.

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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.

Esther Renee Parsons

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	09/06/1980
Address	,
Height/Weight	62/142.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/14/2026 8:29 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 12:06 am
Arrest Location	TITUSVILLE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009880
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

DWLS W/KNOWLEDGE 2ND OFFENSE
Statute	Counts
322.34.2b	1

John Anthony Simmons

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	03/05/1961
Address	,
Height/Weight	70/
Arrest Date/Time	8/14/2026 7:36 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 12:24 am
Arrest Location	PALM BAY, Florida
Arresting Agency	PALM BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009881
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

ABUSE ELDERLY OR DISABLED ADULT WO GREAT HARM - SIMPLE ASSAULT
Statute	Counts
825.102.1	1

Laurence James Jones

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	05/09/1972
Address	,
Height/Weight	73/190.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/14/2026 10:20 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 12:38 am
Arrest Location	MERRITT ISLAND, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009882
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

RESIST OFFICER WO VIOL
Statute	Counts
843.02	1

FALSE ID GIVEN TO LEO
Statute	Counts
901.36.1	1

Jamie Leigh Davis

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	05/13/1979
Address	,
Height/Weight	67/130.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/14/2026 10:39 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 12:43 am
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	TITUSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009883
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

Sophia Marie Coluzzi

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	01/10/2007
Address	,
Height/Weight	62/120.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/14/2026 10:03 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 12:52 am
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	FHP - COCOA BRANCH
Booking Number	2026-00009884
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

FLEE/ELUDE LEO WITH LIGHTS/SIREN
Statute	Counts
316.1935.2	1

RECKLESS DRIVING
Statute	Counts
316.192.1a	1

Daniel Nicholson

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	04/07/1958
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/
Arrest Date/Time	8/14/2026 10:45 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 1:05 am
Arrest Location	SATELLITE BEACH, Florida
Arresting Agency	SATELLITE BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009885
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

Perla Cristal Lopez

Gender	FEMALE
Race	HISPANIC
DOB	07/06/2006
Address	,
Height/Weight	63/130.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 12:13 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 1:15 am
Arrest Location	ORLANDO, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009886
Prisoner Type	24 - MAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

TRESPASS FAIL TO LEAVE PROP ON ORDER OF OWNER
Statute	Counts
810.09.2a	1

Ranique Candy Charlton

Gender	FEMALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	05/23/1995
Address	,
Height/Weight	62/200.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 1:56 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 3:39 am
Arrest Location	PALM BAY, Florida
Arresting Agency	ROCKLEDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009887
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

FLEE/ELUDE LEO WITH LIGHTS/SIREN
Statute	Counts
316.1935.2	1

Steven Ross Chenoweth

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	10/04/1963
Address	,
Height/Weight	70/150.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 1:50 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 5:13 am
Arrest Location	WEST MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009890
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DUI - UNSPECIFIED
Statute	Counts
316.193.1a. .	1

Deborah Sue Walters

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	11/08/1970
Address	,
Height/Weight	65/
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 2:46 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 5:16 am
Arrest Location	CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009891
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

Cristian Antony Escobar Saines

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	09/16/1992
Address	,
Height/Weight	66/120.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 2:39 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 5:22 am
Arrest Location	PALM BAY, Florida
Arresting Agency	PALM BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009892
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DUI >0.15 W PERS <18 IN VEH - ALCOHOL
Statute	Counts
316.193.4	1

Shaleem Emanuel Johannes

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	10/22/2007
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/125.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/14/2026 11:55 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 5:28 am
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	PALM BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009893
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DWLS W/KNOWLEDGE 1ST OFFENSE
Statute	Counts
322.34.2a	1

Thomas Graham Hamilton

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	08/19/1998
Address	,
Height/Weight	73/150.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 12:23 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 5:34 am
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE BEACH, Florida
Arresting Agency	PALM BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009894
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DUI >0.15 W PERS <18 IN VEH - ALCOHOL
Statute	Counts
316.193.4	1

Jean Gaspard Fleurimont

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	08/08/1964
Address	,
Height/Weight	63/170.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/14/2026 8:57 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 5:39 am
Arrest Location	PALM BAY, Florida
Arresting Agency	PALM BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009895
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

Tiffany Payne Loy

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	04/01/1979
Address	,
Height/Weight	63/160.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 2:25 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 5:45 am
Arrest Location	ROCKLEDGE, Florida
Arresting Agency	COCOA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009896
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

Chareka Rachena Baggett

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	10/04/1997
Address	,
Height/Weight	63/130.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 3:55 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 6:30 am
Arrest Location	PURVIS, Mississippi
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009897
Prisoner Type	24 - MAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

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

Amy Pauline Kellum

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	07/24/1984
Address	,
Height/Weight	66/120.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 2:34 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 6:43 am
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	SATELLITE BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009898
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

Fabian Jose Castro Pinero

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	10/15/1996
Address	,
Height/Weight	70/185.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 2:36 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 7:00 am
Arrest Location	PALM BAY, Florida
Arresting Agency	MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009899
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

Kelsey Brooke Balko

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	09/27/1993
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/160.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 4:37 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 7:51 am
Arrest Location	ROCKLEDGE, Florida
Arresting Agency	COCOA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009900
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

Nikolai Peter Shalala

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	04/11/1994
Address	,
Height/Weight	73/160.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 6:04 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 8:42 am
Arrest Location	TITUSVILLE, Florida
Arresting Agency	TITUSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009901
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

RESIST LEO W/OUT VIOLENCE
Statute	Counts
843.02	1

CHILD NEGLECT WO GREAT BODILY HARM
Statute	Counts
827.03.2d	2

GRAND THEFT POCKET PICKING >100K
Statute	Counts
812.014.2a1	1

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

DWLS HABITUAL OFFENDER
Statute	Counts
322.34.5	1

RECKLESS DRIVING
Statute	Counts
316.192.1a	1

RESIST LEO W/OUT VIOLENCE
Statute	Counts
843.02	1

Yanellie Magdaleno

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	09/16/2005
Address	,
Height/Weight	63/170.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 7:59 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 10:09 am
Arrest Location	FELLSMERE, Florida
Arresting Agency	FHP - COCOA BRANCH
Booking Number	2026-00009902
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DL OR ID CARD - COUNTERFEITING/FORGERY
Statute	Counts
322.212.1	1

Ricardo Daniel Gomez Perez

Gender	MALE
Race	HISPANIC
DOB	08/31/2007
Address	,
Height/Weight	62/150.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 8:16 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 10:57 am
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009903
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

Paola Amaya

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	07/05/1992
Address	,
Height/Weight	66/200.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 9:40 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 11:28 am
Arrest Location	MIAMI, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009905
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Lindsay Alyse Miller

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	01/22/1988
Address	,
Height/Weight	65/100.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 10:00 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 11:43 am
Arrest Location	INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH, Florida
Arresting Agency	SATELLITE BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009906
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

UNLAWFUL POSSESS STOLEN CREDIT/DEBIT CARD
Statute	Counts
817.60.8	1

POSS PERS ID OF ANOTHER WO AUTHORIZATION (4 OR FEWER)
Statute	Counts
817.5685.3a	1

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

Rachel Michelle Flippen

Gender	FEMALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	12/06/2000
Address	,
Height/Weight	66/140.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 10:46 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 12:32 pm
Arrest Location	TROTWOOD, Ohio
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009907
Prisoner Type	32 - OAF OTHER JURISDICTIONS (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OTHER JURISDICTION
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

OUT OF COUNTY WARRANT
Statute	Counts
901.15.4	1

Eric Marquet Ellison

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	06/08/1993
Address	,
Height/Weight	70/160.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 10:30 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 12:37 pm
Arrest Location	ORLANDO, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009908
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DWLS W/KNOWLEDGE 1ST OFFENSE
Statute	Counts
322.34.2a	1

INTRODUCE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE INTO COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY
Statute	Counts
951.22.1h	1

MARIJUANA - POSSESSION <20 GR
Statute	Counts
893.13.6b	1

Mikayleigh Ryan Kowalski

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	04/23/1986
Address	,
Height/Weight	63/150.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 11:20 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 12:43 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009909
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

GRAND THEFT POCKET PICKING >750 <5K
Statute	Counts
812.014.2c1	1

Brian Keith Noble

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	05/05/1975
Address	,
Height/Weight	68/175.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 10:16 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 12:54 pm
Arrest Location	OXFORD, Georgia
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009910
Prisoner Type	11 - OAM PAROLE VIOLATORS
Incarceration Reason	OTHER JURISDICTION
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VIOLATION PAROLE
Statute	Counts
947.21	1

Brooklyn L Hicks

Gender	FEMALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	08/25/1997
Address	,
Height/Weight	66/145.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 10:09 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 1:41 pm
Arrest Location	REYNOLDBURG, Ohio
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009911
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

BURGL W ASSAULT OR BATTERY CHOICE 2
Statute	Counts
810.02.2a	1

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

Sergio Carbajal Rico

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	08/23/2007
Address	,
Height/Weight	70/155.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 9:37 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 1:59 pm
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	COCOA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009912
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

Damien Lebrant Wilson

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	06/20/1978
Address	,
Height/Weight	77/165.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 10:55 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 2:06 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009913
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DWLS W/KNOWLEDGE 3RD OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE
Statute	Counts
322.34.2c	1

Victoria Renea Jallah

Gender	FEMALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	08/19/2004
Address	,
Height/Weight	60/160.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 1:43 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 2:48 pm
Arrest Location	GROVELAND, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009914
Prisoner Type	32 - OAF OTHER JURISDICTIONS (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	OTHER JURISDICTION
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

OUT OF COUNTY WARRANT
Statute	Counts
901.15.4	1

Jiovanni Lucas Carter

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	02/02/2006
Address	,
Height/Weight	68/120.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 1:26 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 3:53 pm
Arrest Location	TITUSVILLE, Florida
Arresting Agency	TITUSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009915
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
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

FLEE W/DISREGARD OF SAFETY TO PERSONS/PROP
Statute	Counts
316.1935.3a	1

EXCESS OF THE SPEED LIMIT BY 50MPH OR MORE
Statute	Counts
316.1922.1a	1

RECKLESS DRIVING
Statute	Counts
316.192.1a	1

FAIL TO REGISTER MTR VEH
Statute	Counts
320.02.1	1

ATTACH TAG NOT ASSIGNED VEHICLE
Statute	Counts
320.261	1

Torrance B Jordan

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	08/23/1976
Address	,
Height/Weight	72/150.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 2:29 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 4:25 pm
Arrest Location	CHILLICOTHE, Ohio
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009916
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

Charles Dwayne Crews

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	04/18/1971
Address	,
Height/Weight	72/175.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 2:49 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 4:37 pm
Arrest Location	ERIN, Tennessee
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009917
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

Karl Dean Decker

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	07/25/1965
Address	,
Height/Weight	80/310.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 1:38 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 4:58 pm
Arrest Location	CLERMONT, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009918
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

Gannon B Jacox

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	04/23/1997
Address	,
Height/Weight	73/180.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 10:09 am
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 7:55 pm
Arrest Location	REYNOLDSBERG, Ohio
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009919
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

BURGL W ASSAULT OR BATTERY CHOICE 2
Statute	Counts
810.02.2a	1

CHILD ABUSE WO GREAT BODILY HARM-SIMPLE ASSLT
Statute	Counts
827.03.2c	1

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

BURGL WITH ASSAULT OR BATTERY
Statute	Counts
810.02.2a	2

Jose Luis Santana

Gender	MALE
Race	HISPANIC
DOB	12/07/1965
Address	,
Height/Weight	66/160.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 6:50 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 8:59 pm
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	COCOA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009920
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

Kerrie Jason Hall

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	05/19/1982
Address	,
Height/Weight	68/150.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 7:49 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 9:41 pm
Arrest Location	MERRITT ISLAND, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009921
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	2

Kelvin Lamar Mays

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	05/19/1965
Address	,
Height/Weight	68/200.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 8:02 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 9:50 pm
Arrest Location	TITUSVILLE, Florida
Arresting Agency	TITUSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00009922
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DWLS W/KNOWLEDGE 1ST OFFENSE
Statute	Counts
322.34.2a	1

Kayla Shaunkeya Bailey

Gender	FEMALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	11/16/2000
Address	,
Height/Weight	66/
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 8:58 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 10:29 pm
Arrest Location	ST AUGUSTINE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009923
Prisoner Type	23 - MAF SENTENCED <365 (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	COUNTY SENTENCED
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DISORDERLY INTOX PUBLIC PLACE CAUSE DISTURBANCE
Statute	Counts
856.011	1

Fred James

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	06/09/1993
Address	,
Height/Weight	71/150.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 9:00 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 10:47 pm
Arrest Location	ST AUGUSTINE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009924
Prisoner Type	07 - MAM SENTENCED <365
Incarceration Reason	COUNTY SENTENCED
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

DISORDERLY INTOX PUBLIC PLACE CAUSE DISTURBANCE
Statute	Counts
856.011	1

Brittany Danielle Ramirez

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	01/06/1992
Address	,
Height/Weight	62/115.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 5:57 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 10:54 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	FHP - COCOA BRANCH
Booking Number	2026-00009925
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

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

Claudia E Butler

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	03/21/1967
Address	,
Height/Weight	63/110.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 9:46 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 11:05 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009926
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

INTRODUCE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE INTO COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY
Statute	Counts
951.22.1h	1

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

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

Dariel Jhani Jackson

Gender	FEMALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	11/20/1990
Address	,
Height/Weight	63/150.0
Arrest Date/Time	8/15/2026 7:24 pm
Booking Date/Time	8/15/2026 11:07 pm
Arrest Location	MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00009927
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

RESIST OFFICER WO VIOL
Statute	Counts
843.02	1

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In remembrance of the 25^th anniversary of 9/11, Steve Wilson randomly selected 25 people to honor and remember that lost their lives on that tragic day. Space Coast Daily will release one story per day, beginning August 18, 2026, leading up to September 11, 2026. (Image by Michael Foran)

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – As we approach the 25^th anniversary of 9/11, I believe it is time for us to reflect and remember. According to statistics, over 100 million Americans have been born since September 11, 2001. We need to NEVER FORGET those that perished on that fateful day.

In remembrance of the 25^th anniversary of 9/11, I randomly selected 25 people to honor and remember that passed away on that tragic day. Space Coast Daily will release one story per day, beginning August 18, 2026, leading up to September 11, 2026.

The 911Memorial.org website lists 2, 977 names. With the help of “AI,” I asked for 25 random numbers and then selected the corresponding names.

For those of us old enough to remember 9/11, we will NEVER FORGET where we were on that day. The impacted locations included the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, New York; the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia; and a field in southwestern Pennsylvania, near Shanksville. However, we, as Americans, were all brutally impacted that day. Our world changed on 9/11.

The sole intent of this remembrance is so that we NEVER FORGET.

Article sponsored by Erdman Automotive and Craig Technologies.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Steve Wilson was born in DeRidder, Louisiana and grew up in both New Orleans and Macon, Georgia.  He moved to Brevard County in 1984 and retired from local government as the Community Advocate/Assistant to the City Manager with the City of Rockledge in 2018.

Among the awards and accolades Steve has received over the years are 15 + year Rockledge Little League volunteer, Brevard Public School Jefferson Award Recipient, Rockledge High School Raider Booster Award 2001, 2006, City of Rockledge Employee of the Year 2006, Rockledge Kiwanian of the Year 2006-2007, City of Rockledge Quality Public Service Award 2008, 2012, 2017, Rockledge Kiwanis Citizen of the Year 2012-2013, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Sportscasting 2015, Rockledge High School Leadership and Service Award 2016, Central Florida Humanitarian Award 2017, Space Coast Inspiration Award – 2018,  Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement – 2020, Ecofest Achievement Award – 2022, Quality Floridian Award – 2022, presented by U.S. Congressman Bill Posey, Florida House District 32 Constituent of the Week 4/20/25.

Wilson is especially proud of his chairing two fundraisers in support of pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in honor of Merritt Island resident Julie Spurlock that raised over $25,000.00.

He has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 27 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.

The Friday Night Locker Room has awarded hundreds of sports achievement plaques to Brevard County student-athletes over the years. They have also awarded more than $18,000 in academic scholarships to Brevard County high school seniors.

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Paul Cranis, the well-known tennis professional with roots in New York and a long tenure in Florida, has passed away at age 91. He is the father of Space Coast Office of Tourism Director Peter Cranis.

Cranis was known to his students as “tall Paul” and as the 6’4” lefty who had much success in the United States Tennis Association senior tennis circuit. He won many gold and silver balls in his time and played and ranked nationally in almost every age division from the 35s to the 70s.

Most recently, he helped his tennis team win the championship in their division in Palm Beach County.

Cranis started his tennis career in Brooklyn as a teenager in the 1950s, being trained by Phil Rubell (Don Rubell’s dad) in the parks of Brooklyn. He quickly got a reputation as a big serve-and-volleyer with a tough left-handed serve.

He joined the Army and was able to travel the world playing tennis, including competing in Wimbledon, the French Open, and many times in the US Open.

As he preceded the “money” era of tennis, he missed out on the opportunity to turn pro, but his love of tennis never waned. He competed hard in the senior divisions of the USTA, including being a runner-up in the US Open 35 and over tournament. And he never shied away from helping juniors out by running junior camps in the city. Some of the top players participated as juniors in his program, including John McEnroe, Vitas Gerulaitis, and Dick Stockton. In 2001, he was inducted into the Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame. He and his son Peter were the number 1 father/son team in Florida for a while.

Later in his career, he became a full-time tennis pro so he could do what he loved every day. He was a pro at a club in Gaithersburg, MD and at various clubs in the Boca Raton area.

Amazingly, he taught tennis until he was 84, even sweeping the clay courts and taking down the screens during storms. His love for the game lasted a lifetime, and his friendships and connections in the tennis world span far and wide.

He will be buried at the National Cemetery in Palm Beach County with military honors at a date to be named in the future. He leaves behind his wife, Victoria; children Peter, Christopher, and Whitney; daughter-in-laws Melissa and Katie; grandchildren Parker, Chapin, and Aiden; and niece Robin.

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Brevard County voters are preparing to cast their ballots in Florida’s 2026 Primary Election on Tuesday, August 18.

Before heading to the polls, voters are encouraged to review their registration information, understand which races will appear on their ballots and become familiar with Florida’s primary election rules.

Florida is a closed primary state, meaning only voters registered with a political party may vote in that party’s primary contests. However, all eligible voters may participate in nonpartisan races, including judicial, school board and municipal contests, along with referenda and universal primary contests appearing on their ballots.

The deadline to register to vote or change political party affiliation for the August 18 election was July 20. Voters may still check their registration status and party affiliation through the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections.

Governor and Lieutenant Governor Appear as One Choice

Voters reviewing their ballots may notice that the Governor and Lieutenant Governor race instructs them to “Vote for One,” even though two offices are listed.

The Executive Office of the Governor is considered one office for voting purposes. Candidates for governor and lieutenant governor run as a team, meaning voters cast one vote for the joint ticket.

Some Democratic voters may also notice that only one gubernatorial candidate has a running mate listed. Florida law does not require a candidate for governor to select a lieutenant governor running mate until after the primary. However, one candidate chose to designate a running mate before this year’s election.

Why Some Local Contests Are Not on the Ballot

The Titusville City Council Seat 3 race will not appear on the August 18 ballot because only two candidates qualified. The race will advance directly to the General Election.

Had three or more candidates qualified, the contest would have appeared on the primary ballot, with the top two advancing to the General Election if no candidate received a majority.

The Canaveral Port Authority District 1 race will not appear because only one candidate qualified. That candidate is considered elected without opposition.

The Canaveral Port Authority District 3 contest includes two Republican candidates and a write-in candidate. As a result, the race will appear on Republican primary ballots and will return for all eligible Canaveral Port Authority voters in the General Election.

District 5 Is Open to Voters Regardless of Party

The Canaveral Port Authority District 5 race is a Universal Primary Contest. Therefore, all eligible Canaveral Port Authority voters may participate in the race regardless of their political party affiliation.

A Universal Primary Contest occurs when every candidate seeking an office belongs to the same political party and the primary winner will face no opposition in the General Election. Under those circumstances, all eligible voters may participate in the primary contest.

Although Canaveral Port Authority candidates must live within their respective residential districts, board members are elected at-large by voters throughout the Port Authority district.

Voters may review information about Brevard County’s qualified candidates.

Mail Ballot Requests Expired Under New Law

Voters who expected to receive a mail ballot but did not should be aware that Florida changed the length of time a vote-by-mail request remains valid.

Mail ballot requests are now valid for one two-year General Election cycle. All requests submitted before January 1, 2025, expired, requiring voters to submit a new request for the 2026 election cycle.

The deadline to request that a mail ballot be sent for the August 18 Primary Election was August 6 at 5 p.m. That deadline has passed.

Voters should carefully review their sample ballots and confirm their polling information before Election Day. Additional election information is available through the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections.

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