BREVARD COUNTY • ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA – For Tabetha Walker, a brain aneurysm was never simply an abstract medical condition. It was a medical emergency that had already profoundly affected her family decades before she experienced one herself.

When Walker was 10 years old, her father suffered a brain aneurysm that required a craniotomy, a surgical procedure involving an opening in the skull.

The operation left him with significant memory loss. Four years later, he experienced another aneurysm and underwent another major surgery.

Decades later, on May 19, 2025, Walker experienced a ruptured brain aneurysm of her own while at a local retail outlet in Rockledge. She had no headache or other obvious physical warning signs before the emergency.

Because the rupture occurred in a public place, people nearby were able to call for help quickly. Walker was transported by First Flight to Holmes Regional Medical Center, where Health First neuro-endovascular surgeon Dr. Abhishek Agrawal treated the ruptured aneurysm using a minimally invasive endovascular coiling procedure.

The rupture caused bleeding in or around Walker’s brain, resulting in a hemorrhagic stroke. Unlike an ischemic stroke, which occurs when a blood vessel supplying the brain becomes blocked, a hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel bleeds into or around the brain.

A ruptured brain aneurysm is one potential cause of this type of stroke, which can lead to life-threatening complications, permanent neurological injury, cognitive impairment, or death.

A brain aneurysm develops when a weakened area of a blood vessel wall bulges outward. Many aneurysms cause no noticeable symptoms and may remain undetected until they rupture.

As Walker’s experience demonstrates, a rupture can occur without obvious advance warning, making awareness of personal and family risk factors especially important.

Although Walker remembers little of her hospitalization, her message today is clear: she survived and recovered. Her experience reinforces a message Health First is sharing ahead of World Stroke Day on Oct. 29: Brain aneurysms can develop without obvious warning signs, and a rupture requires immediate emergency medical attention.

A family history brought into focus

Following treatment of her ruptured aneurysm, Walker continued to receive care for multiple additional brain aneurysms. Some were considered high risk and required treatment, while others remain under close surveillance.

During subsequent procedures, Agrawal treated two additional aneurysms using coils and placed a stent. Walker went home the following evening.

Her remaining aneurysms are being monitored closely through follow-up cross-sectional imaging, allowing her medical team to assess them for changes and determine whether further intervention may become necessary.

The discoveries brought her father’s medical history into sharper focus.

“I went all these years without knowing I may be predisposed to aneurysms myself,” Walker said. “A lot of people don’t know that.”

Her 10-year-old granddaughter adds another dimension to the generational connection. Walker was the same age when her father’s first aneurysm changed their family’s life, and that memory influenced her decision to pursue treatment.

“I can’t imagine my granddaughter going 40 years seeing me in a nursing home in a wheelchair, not knowing her,” she said.

Some risk factors for brain aneurysms cannot be changed, including age, family history, genetics, and sex. Others, such as smoking and high blood pressure, can be addressed through preventive measures and appropriate medical care.

Agrawal encourages people with a strong family history of brain aneurysms to discuss their concerns with a primary care provider and ask whether individualized evaluation or screening may be appropriate.

“Know your genetics and understand your risk factors,” Agrawal said.

“If you have a strong family history of brain aneurysms, talk to your primary care physician about your risk and whether further evaluation or screening may be appropriate.”

For Walker, that advice has become a message she wants other families to hear: Do not wait for an emergency to start asking questions.

“We need to have some kind of awareness,” she said. “This is an unknown and silent killer.”

Modern treatment is changing the patient experience

Walker’s experience also highlights how advances in neuro-endovascular medicine have changed the treatment experience for many patients with brain aneurysms.

She remembers her father undergoing two craniotomies. In contrast, her own aneurysms were treated from inside the blood vessels using coils and a stent, avoiding open brain surgery.

Agrawal explained that traditional aneurysm treatment often involved a craniotomy, in which a surgeon opens the skull, carefully accesses the affected blood vessel, and places a clip across the aneurysm’s neck to prevent blood from entering it.

Surgical clipping remains an important treatment option for selected patients, but advances in endovascular techniques now allow many aneurysms to be treated through minimally invasive procedures.

During endovascular coiling, a physician guides a catheter through the blood vessels to the aneurysm and places tiny coils inside it to help prevent blood from entering the weakened area. Depending on the aneurysm’s characteristics, physicians may also use additional devices, including stents.

For appropriately selected patients, these minimally invasive approaches can reduce the need for open surgery and may shorten hospitalization.

Some patients undergoing treatment for unruptured aneurysms can return home within 24 hours, although recovery and discharge timing depend on the patient’s condition, the complexity of the aneurysm, and the treatment performed.

“When I began my training, I could not have imagined how far these techniques would advance or how significantly they would change the way we treat patients,” Agrawal said.

“Today, certain aneurysm procedures can be completed in less than 30 minutes. For appropriately selected patients, treatment may be performed in the morning, with discharge as early as the following day.”

He emphasized that treatment decisions must be individualized and that minimally invasive procedures do not diminish the seriousness of a ruptured aneurysm.

Recovery after a rupture and hemorrhagic stroke can still be long and difficult, and many patients do not fully return to their previous level of functioning. Walker’s return to her baseline made her outcome especially meaningful.

When every minute matters

A ruptured brain aneurysm can cause bleeding in or around the brain, resulting in a hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic strokes, by contrast, occur when a blood vessel supplying the brain becomes blocked.

Although these are different types of strokes, both require urgent medical evaluation and treatment tailored to the underlying cause.

Warning signs can include sudden numbness or weakness, facial drooping, difficulty speaking, changes in vision, loss of balance or coordination, and other sudden neurological symptoms.

A ruptured aneurysm may also cause a sudden, extremely severe headache, often described as the worst headache of a person’s life.

Anyone experiencing possible stroke symptoms or signs of a ruptured aneurysm should call 911 immediately rather than attempt to drive to the hospital.

Agrawal stressed that recognizing the warning signs and acting quickly can make a critical difference.

“Whether someone is experiencing an ischemic stroke, a hemorrhagic stroke or symptoms of a ruptured brain aneurysm, time is critical,” Agrawal said.

“If you recognize these symptoms in yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately. Do not attempt to drive to the hospital. Emergency medical personnel can begin the appropriate assessment and care while transporting the patient to a facility equipped to manage the emergency.”

Emergency medical teams can begin evaluating a patient and communicating with hospital personnel before arrival, helping prepare the resources needed for rapid diagnosis and treatment.

Within the Health First system, specialists can review imaging from hospitals across Brevard County and coordinate care and transfers when necessary. This collaboration can help connect patients with the specialized expertise their conditions require.

“One of the strengths of the Health First system is the ability to coordinate care among specialists across Brevard County,” Agrawal said.

“Regardless of which Health First hospital a patient initially reaches, our teams can collaborate to help facilitate access to the appropriate specialists and treatment as quickly as possible.”

That response depends on emergency medical services teams, emergency physicians and nurses, radiology staff, neurologists, technicians, neuro-endovascular specialists and other healthcare professionals working together. Agrawal emphasized that successful stroke care is never the responsibility of a single physician.

“Treating a patient with a stroke or a ruptured brain aneurysm requires the coordinated efforts of an entire multidisciplinary team,” he said.

“Physicians, nurses, emergency responders, radiology professionals, technicians and many others each play an essential role. The surgeon is one part of that team. The best possible outcomes depend on everyone working together to deliver timely, comprehensive care.”

Turning survival into awareness

For Walker, surviving a rupture was only the beginning. Learning that she had multiple brain aneurysms—and seeing her father’s medical history reflected in her own—gave her a renewed sense of purpose.

She wants families to understand their medical histories, recognize that aneurysms may develop silently, and speak with a healthcare professional about personal risk.

Screening is not one-size-fits-all, but for people with a strong family history, a conversation with a healthcare provider can be important.

Walker’s ongoing care also illustrates why follow-up matters. While some of her aneurysms have been treated because of their assessed risk, others remain under close surveillance with cross-sectional imaging.

Continued monitoring allows her medical team to evaluate changes over time and determine whether additional treatment is warranted. She also credits the circumstances of her rupture—which occurred during the day in a public place and in front of other people—with giving her a critical advantage.

The quick call for help, emergency transport, and timely treatment helped give her the opportunity to recover.

Now she hopes her survival will prompt others to ask questions before a crisis.

“I want to help spread awareness, and for whatever reason, I was saved in order to tell my story and get others thinking about their own risks,” Walker said. “This is something no one is talking about.”

Agrawal echoed that call to action, emphasizing the importance of understanding aneurysm risk, recognizing stroke symptoms, and seeking immediate emergency care.

“Know your risk factors, understand the warning signs of a brain aneurysm and recognize the symptoms of stroke, whether hemorrhagic or ischemic,” Agrawal said.

“A ruptured brain aneurysm can cause life-threatening bleeding, and every type of stroke requires urgent medical attention. If you suspect that you or someone else is experiencing a stroke or an aneurysm-related emergency, call 911 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to improve. Prompt emergency care offers the best opportunity to receive appropriate treatment as quickly as possible.”

For Walker, the hope is that sharing her story will serve a greater purpose: helping other families understand their risks, ask important questions, and recognize that awareness and timely medical care can save lives.

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Week 10 saw several teams wrapping up their seasons in district play, but we also had a couple of non-district games with interesting finishes.

Now, as we head into the last week of the regular season, many questions remain about who makes the playoffs and who doesn’t.

*Rankings are based on results, performance, and strength of schedule

No. 1 – Merritt Island Mustangs (9-0)

Merritt Island still has one game left on its schedule, but it will proudly finish the regular season as district champions, going undefeated in Class 3A District 8.

The Mustangs will suit up one more time before the postseason.

The Mustangs are looking to grab the top seed in the playoffs to host each and every game during regional play.

Next game: Friday, October 30 @ Viera

No. 2 – Eau Gallie Commodores (6-3)

Although Eau Gallie fell short in the district, their strength of schedule should still put them among the highest playoff seeds in a couple of weeks.

The Commodores will finish their regular season by hosting Vero Beach, one of Florida’s premier teams. Eau Gallie hopes to enter the postseason fully healthy to make another run.

Next game: Friday, October 30 vs. Vero Beach

No. 3 – Melbourne Bulldogs (7-2)

The Bulldogs have quietly become one of the county’s hottest teams over the past several weeks. After falling to 2-2 with a week-four loss to Oviedo, Melbourne has won its past five games.

The Bulldogs are humming at the right time, and if they earn a playoff bid, they could put several teams on upset alert, especially with Tyrese Jefferson running the ball the way he has this season.

Next game: Friday, October 30 @ Deltona

No. 4 – Melbourne Central Catholic Hustlers (6-1)

In Ryan Schneider’s first season as head coach at MCC, the Hustlers have looked virtually unstoppable.

Their only loss of the season came on the road against a strong Bishop Moore team, which they faced without some starters.

With one make-up game left against Pahokee, the Hustlers are looking to make a postseason run.

Next game: Wednesday, November 4 @ Pahokee

No. 5 – Titusville Terriers (6-4)

Although the Terriers didn’t finish the season the way they would have liked, they still put together a strong season, and their strength of schedule should still put them in the playoff picture.

Titusville has lost its last two, both district games, which matters for playoff seeding.

No. 6 – Cocoa Tigers (3-5)

Some may not understand how Cocoa moved up the rankings after a loss, but the Tigers gave Raines a game. Raines from Jacksonville is easily the best team anyone from Brevard County has played this season.

Although Raines went on to win 35-20, the Tigers gave them fits in different areas.

Cocoa still has a chance to finish at .500 as games against Rockledge and Central loom.

Next game: Friday, October 30 vs. Rockledge

No. 7 – Satellite Scorpions (9-0)

Satellite finished the regular season undefeated, with five shutouts. The Scorpions will now be one of the top seeds in the SSAA playoffs starting this week.

Head coach Dan Burke has the Scorpions ready to run toward a state title after a tremendous regular season.

Next game: Thursday, October 29 vs. Lemon Bay **Playoffs

No. 8 – Astronaut War Eagles (6-3)

After their massive win over Titusville on Friday, the War Eagles are still on the outside looking in for the playoffs. Still, the War Eagles are on a four-game win streak and look to finish the season with 7 wins.

The War Eagles claimed the Hudson trophy for the first time since 2021 with a 14-6 win over Titusville this past Friday.

Next game: Friday, October 30 vs. University

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Kyle Everett Mcneely

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Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 12:59 am
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CHILD ABUSE WO GREAT BODILY HARM-SIMPLE ASSLT
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Gregory Spann

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DUI - DRUGS
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VOP
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Tonia Freeman

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Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 2:21 am
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DUI - ALCOHOL
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316.193.1a	1

REFUSAL TO SUBMIT DUI TESTING - ALCOHOL
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316.1939.1	1

Dustin Leon Maggard

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Address	,
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Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 2:57 am
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Booking Number	2026-00012984
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POSSES CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE W/O PRESCRIPTION
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Jameson Walker Sharp

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EXCESS OF THE SPEED LIMIT BY 100MPH OR MORE
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Frederick Smith

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Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 4:06 am
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Booking Number	2026-00012986
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Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

BATTERY - TOUCH STRIKE / DV / DATING VIOL
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Scotty Arthur Mccray

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Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00012987
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

TAMPER WITH EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDING
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POSS/USE DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
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DWLS W/KNOWLEDGE 2ND OFFENSE
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Vincent Michael Calderone

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Booking Number	2026-00012988
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Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

POSSES CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE W/O PRESCRIPTION
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VOP
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Jeremy Olmo Robles

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Booking Number	2026-00012989
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Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

BATTERY - DOMESTIC VIOL
Statute	Counts
784.03.1a1	1

Byron Quentin Lars Galloway

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Address	,
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Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 8:12 am
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FALSE ID GIVEN TO LEO
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RESIST LEO W/OUT VIOLENCE
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Dayan Esmildo Sanchez

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Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 12:57 pm
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Booking Number	2026-00012991
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INTERFERE W/CUSTODY OF MINOR OR INCOMP PERSON - KIDNAP/ABDUCTION
Statute	Counts
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Daniel Scott Arrington

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Address	,
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Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 1:07 pm
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Booking Number	2026-00012992
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Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
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Current Charges

VOP
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948.06	1

Rachel Renase Hardy

Gender	FEMALE
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Address	,
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Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 1:19 pm
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Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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Current Charges

FTA FELONY
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Aaron Anthony Luzardo

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Race	WHITE
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Address	,
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Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 1:49 pm
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Booking Number	2026-00012994
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Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
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Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Tu Nguyen

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Address	,
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Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 2:08 pm
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Booking Number	2026-00012995
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

POSSES CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE W/O PRESCRIPTION
Statute	Counts
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POSS INTENT SELL/MFG/DELIV CTRL SUB SCHEDULE 1
Statute	Counts
893.13.1a1	1

Kenneth Wayne Mccarty

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
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Address	,
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Arrest Date/Time	10/26/2026 11:00 am
Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 2:25 pm
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Booking Number	2026-00012996
Prisoner Type	16 - OAM OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Incarceration Reason	OTHER JURISDICTION
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

OUT OF COUNTY WARRANT
Statute	Counts
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Arwyn Denise Holmes

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Race	WHITE
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Address	,
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Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 2:46 pm
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Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00012997
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Mason Joseph Schlemer

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	10/27/2003
Address	,
Height/Weight	74/195.0
Arrest Date/Time	10/26/2026 12:40 pm
Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 4:10 pm
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Booking Number	2026-00012998
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

FALSE IMPRISONMENT - ADULT
Statute	Counts
787.02.1a	1

BATTERY - DOMESTIC VIOL
Statute	Counts
784.03.1a1	1

Otis Harper

Gender	MALE
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Address	,
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Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 4:15 pm
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Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

GRAND THEFT FIREARM OTHER LARCENY
Statute	Counts
812.014.2c5	1

DEALING IN STOLEN PROPERTY
Statute	Counts
812.019.1	1

Ronald Delester Oxner

Gender	MALE
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Address	,
Height/Weight	68/189.0
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Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 4:33 pm
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Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00013000
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Jackson Alexander Alford

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	06/19/2003
Address	,
Height/Weight	71/170.0
Arrest Date/Time	10/23/2026 9:54 am
Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 5:21 pm
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Booking Number	2026-00013001
Prisoner Type	08 - MAM AWAITING TRIAL
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

Cassandra Lynn Davis

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Race	WHITE
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Address	,
Height/Weight	69/160.0
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Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 5:31 pm
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Booking Number	2026-00013002
Prisoner Type	24 - MAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

NON SUPPORT OF CHILDREN OR SPOUSE
Statute	Counts
827.06	1

Carlos Barreto Ortiz

Gender	MALE
Race	HISPANIC
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Address	,
Height/Weight	71/180.0
Arrest Date/Time	10/26/2026 3:08 pm
Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 6:10 pm
Arrest Location	WEST MELBOURNE, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00013003
Prisoner Type	07 - MAM SENTENCED <365
Incarceration Reason	COUNTY SENTENCED
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

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

Sarah Marie Felker

Gender	FEMALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	11/23/1995
Address	,
Height/Weight	64/155.0
Arrest Date/Time	10/26/2026 6:34 pm
Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 7:31 pm
Arrest Location	COCOA, Florida
Arresting Agency	BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Booking Number	2026-00013004
Prisoner Type	19 - FAF AWAITING TRIAL (FEMALE)
Incarceration Reason	WARRANT
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Eric Eugene Cotter

Gender	MALE
Race	WHITE
DOB	02/16/1979
Address	,
Height/Weight	69/235.0
Arrest Date/Time	10/26/2026 7:15 pm
Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 9:41 pm
Arrest Location	VERO BEACH, Florida
Arresting Agency	PALM BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00013005
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

Solomon Jermaine Elmore

Gender	MALE
Race	BLACK
DOB	02/10/1976
Address	,
Height/Weight	70/165.0
Arrest Date/Time	10/26/2026 8:18 pm
Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 10:17 pm
Arrest Location	TITUSVILLE, Florida
Arresting Agency	TITUSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00013006
Prisoner Type	03 - FAM AWAITING TRIAL
Incarceration Reason	OPEN CHARGES
Total Bond Amount	$0

Current Charges

COMMIT FELONY BATTERY - AGG ASSAULT
Statute	Counts
784.041.1	1

VOP
Statute	Counts
948.06	1

Mario Yancarlos

Gender	MALE
Race	HISPANIC
DOB	02/12/1995
Address	,
Height/Weight	null/
Arrest Date/Time	10/26/2026 7:25 pm
Booking Date/Time	10/26/2026 10:45 pm
Arrest Location	,
Arresting Agency	INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Booking Number	2026-00013007
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

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA: Florida’s Space Coast real estate market is sending mixed signals this fall.

New September 2026 data from the Space Coast Association of REALTORS shows Brevard County single-family home sales slowing while condominium and townhouse sales and prices are rising.

For buyers and sellers in Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Merritt Island, Viera, Satellite Beach, and Melbourne, the numbers show why understanding individual property types and local conditions matters more than ever.

“One of the biggest mistakes buyers and sellers can make is assuming the entire Brevard County housing market is moving in the same direction,” said Bobby Freeman, co-founder of the McCoy Freeman Group at Compass, with Nikki McCoy Freeman.

“The September numbers tell us that single-family homes and condominiums are experiencing two very different markets.”

Are Brevard County Home Prices Going Up or Down?

Single-family home prices in Brevard County are holding steady. The median sales price for existing single-family homes reached $380,000 in September 2026, a modest 0.5% increase from $378,000 one year earlier.

Other indicators suggest buyers are approaching the market more cautiously. A total of 818 single-family homes closed in September, down 2.5% from the 839 sales recorded in September 2025.

More notably, new pending sales declined 16%, meaning fewer homes went under contract than during the same period last year. New listings rose 2.2%, giving prospective buyers some additional choices.

Despite slower transaction activity, single-family supply remained relatively limited at 3.5 months, down from 4.4 months a year earlier.

“Prices are holding up, but the decline in pending sales is something we’re watching closely. Buyers are being more selective, and sellers need to understand that pricing and presentation matter.”

Brevard County Condo and Townhouse Prices Rise Nearly 7%

While single-family activity slowed, Brevard County’s condominium and townhouse market moved in a different direction. The median sales price climbed to $272,500, a 6.9% increase from $255,000 in September 2025.

Closed sales increased 6.8%, with 172 condominiums and townhouses sold compared with 161 a year earlier. New pending sales rose 3.9%, pointing to continued buyer interest in this segment.

At the same time, new listings jumped 15.3%, bringing more condominium and townhouse properties to market. Inventory stood at 5.9 months of supply, compared with 7.6 months one year earlier.

For coastal communities such as Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral, where condominiums make up a large share of the housing market, these figures carry special weight. Freeman cautions, however, against reading the higher countywide median as proof that every condominium has appreciated.

“A nearly 7% increase in the median condo price doesn’t automatically mean an individual condo is worth 7% more. Building condition, association finances, insurance costs, special assessments, location, and recent comparable sales all influence value.”

Why Inventory Matters for Space Coast Buyers and Sellers

One of the clearest differences between Brevard County’s two housing segments is available inventory. Single-family homes had 3.5 months of supply in September, while condominiums and townhouses had 5.9 months.

Months of supply measures how long current inventory would take to sell at the recent sales pace if no new properties came to market. A lower figure generally signals tighter supply relative to demand.

The gap suggests condominium buyers have more choices relative to the pace of sales than buyers shopping for single-family homes. Still, inventory conditions vary widely by location, price range, and property type. A direct oceanfront condominium in Cocoa Beach may face a very different competitive environment than an inland townhouse or a single-family home in Viera.

What the September Numbers Mean for Buyers

For buyers, the latest statistics reinforce the importance of evaluating individual properties rather than relying on countywide headlines.

Slower pending sales in the single-family market may create room to negotiate on homes that have been listed longer or need improvements. Condominium buyers should pay close attention to association financials, reserve funding, monthly fees, potential special assessments, building condition, and rental restrictions.

Although the countywide condo median rose, the larger supply relative to sales activity makes property-specific research especially important.

What Sellers Should Know Heading Into the Final Months of 2026

For homeowners considering a sale, the September report offers both encouraging signs and reasons to stay strategic.

Single-family prices remain stable, but slower contract activity means sellers should watch current competition closely and price realistically.

Condominium owners may be encouraged by stronger sales and higher median prices, but the 15.3% jump in new listings means buyers have more properties to compare.

“Today’s buyers have access to more information than ever before. The sellers who understand their competition, prepare their properties properly, and price according to current market conditions are better positioned to attract serious interest.”

Frequently Asked Questions: Brevard County Housing Market, September 2026

What was the median home price in Brevard County in September 2026?

The median sales price for existing single-family homes in Brevard County was $380,000 in September 2026, up 0.5% from $378,000 in September 2025. The median price for condominiums and townhouses was $272,500, up 6.9% from $255,000, according to the Space Coast Association of REALTORS®.

Is the Brevard County housing market slowing down?

The single-family market is showing slower activity. Closed sales fell 2.5% to 818 and new pending sales dropped 16% year over year in September 2026, even as prices held steady. The condo and townhouse market moved the other way, with closed sales up 6.8% and pending sales up 3.9%.

Are condo prices rising in Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral?

Countywide, Brevard County condo and townhouse prices rose 6.9% to a median of $272,500 in September 2026.

Bobby Freeman of the McCoy Freeman Group at Compass notes that individual condo values in Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral depend on building condition, association finances, insurance costs, special assessments, location, and recent comparable sales, so a rising countywide median does not mean every unit gained value.

How much housing inventory does Brevard County have?

In September 2026, Brevard County had 3.5 months of supply for single-family homes, down from 4.4 months a year earlier, and 5.9 months of supply for condominiums and townhouses, down from 7.6 months. Months of supply estimates how long current listings would take to sell at the recent sales pace.

Is it a buyer’s market or a seller’s market in Brevard County?

It depends on property type. With 3.5 months of supply, Brevard County single-family homes remain relatively tight, which generally favors sellers, though the 16% drop in pending sales gives buyers more negotiating room on homes that have been listed longer.

Condos and townhouses, at 5.9 months of supply, are closer to balanced, giving buyers more options to compare.

What should buyers check before purchasing a condo on the Space Coast?

Condo buyers in Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, and across Brevard County should review the association’s financial statements and reserve funding, monthly HOA fees, any current or planned special assessments, building condition and inspection history, insurance costs, and rental restrictions before making an offer.

Local Expertise Makes the Difference

McCoy Freeman Group at Compass specializes in residential real estate throughout Florida’s Space Coast, including oceanfront condominiums, waterfront homes, and luxury properties.

With more than 22 years of real estate experience and over 1,500 completed transactions, Bobby Freeman has closely followed the evolution of Brevard County’s housing market through changing economic conditions, inventory cycles, and buyer trends.

The McCoy Freeman Group provides detailed market analysis for buyers and sellers throughout Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Merritt Island, Satellite Beach, Viera, Melbourne, and surrounding communities.

For more info, visit:  Mccoyfreeman.com.

Source: Space Coast Association of REALTORS®, September 2026 Brevard County Single-Family Home and Townhouse/Condominium Market Reports. All percentage changes are year-over-year comparisons with September 2025.

Bobby Freeman and Nikki McCoy Freeman lead the McCoy Freeman Group at Compass, specializing in oceanfront condominiums, waterfront properties, luxury homes, and investment real estate throughout Florida’s Space Coast. A lifelong Brevard County resident with a Fortune 500 marketing background, Bobby is a regular Space Coast Daily contributor and author of The Freeman Report: Space Coast Housing Intelligence. Call or text 321-693-1694.

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ABOVE VIDEO: The late Space Coast Soccer icon Fidgi Haig was inducted into the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 for his outstanding career at Florida Tech and his legendary coaching at Satellite High School. (Video aired in 2013)

FIDGI HAIG – 2013 INDUCTEE

• Collegiate National Champion

• Florida Tech Hall of Famer

• National Youth Soccer Coach of the Year

LEADS TECH TO NATIONAL SOCCER TITLE

Former Florida Tech women’s soccer head coach Fitzgerald “Fidgi” Haig made a lasting impact on the Brevard community through the people he touched on and off the soccer field.

Haig coached the Panthers for 10 seasons, leading them to the program’s first NCAA Division II South Region Championship and a 2010 Final Four appearance.

He also played soccer for four years at FIT and helped the men’s team win the program’s first NCAA Division II National Championship in 1988.

Twenty-six years after helping lead the Panthers men’s soccer team to its first Division II National Championship in 1988, Haig led the women’s program before his untimely death in 2015.

Haig, originally from Port Au-Prince, Haiti, added another honor in 2013 when he was inducted into the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame.

“I was very flattered,” Haig said in 2013.

“This came a week after I was inducted into the Florida Institute of Technology Sports Hall of Fame, so the feeling was doubled. I feel privileged to be inducted alongside the other members of this class.”

In 58 games for the Panthers, he scored 45 goals and handed out 18 assists for 108 points as a forward from 1987-90.

When Tech needed him, Haig rose to the occasion, helping the Panthers claim their first men’s soccer national title with the game’s first goal in a 3-2 win over California State Northridge.

Haig scored a career-high 16 goals as a freshman to lead the Sunshine State Conference. In 1988, he led the team with 14 goals.

He was a two-time all-region and all-state player and earned All-Sunshine State Conference honors three times in four years.

CHAMPIONSHIP COACH

Before Haig returned to lead the Panthers, he coached the Satellite High School women’s soccer program for nine years, from 1996 to 2005, and it became one of the best in Florida women’s soccer history.

In that time, Haig led the Scorpions to back-to-back Class 3A state championships in 2002 and 2003.

The 2002 squad, featuring over a dozen Division 1 players, including 2012 SCSHOF inductee Ashlyn Harris and new 2013 inductee Courtney Baines-Lundy, beat a St. Thomas Aquinas team that hadn’t been scored on all season.

Under Haig, the Scorpions won seven Cape Coast Conference championships and appeared in the Class 3A state championship game four times. His record of 231 wins, 18 losses, and eight ties produced a .941 winning percentage that remains ranked fourth all-time in the USA.

Haig earned numerous Coach of the Year honors in high school, but none were bigger than being named the United States Youth Soccer Adidas National Coach of the Year in 2005.

Danielle Keath, who scored 167 goals for the Scorpions from 1999 – 2001 before playing at Louisiana State University for four years, called Fidgi the best coach she’s ever played for.

“Almost everything I know about the game, I learned from Fidgi,” Keath said. “He believed in every single person. He was always willing to point every girl in the right direction.”

‘I LOVE THIS GAME’

Haig took the Florida Tech Panthers program to new heights. From 2005 to 14, he became the program’s all-time winningest head coach with an overall record of 97-59-26.

His teams earned five trips to the NCAA Division II Championship and were Sunshine State Conference Co-Champions during their historic run in 2010.

The Panthers reached the Final Four in 2010 and 2011 and hit No. 1 in the Division II national rankings for the first time in school history.

However, Haig didn’t measure his career in wins and losses. It was the impact off the field and down the road that was most rewarding for him.

“For me, every year coaching has been special,” Haig said in 2013. “I do it because I love the game and being around so many great athletes. These girls challenge me every day.”

“It was never about chasing trophies. I used soccer as a tool to teach them about working hard and playing together as a team. With the bonds and friendships that I’ve made over the years, it’s so rewarding to see how successful many of them have gone on to be down the road.”

Sadly, in April of 2015, Haig passed away from natural causes at age 47.

His death shocked many who knew him and were close to him, including Space Coast Daily’s own Giles Malone.

“My association with Fidgi spanned almost three decades – a time of magnificent sporting achievement – but, above all, of the very best friendship,” said Malone.

Then-Athletic Director Bill Jurgens, now retired, also considered Haig a very close friend and knew he was special when he first hired him.

“Like many, I lost a dear friend,” Jurgens said in 2015.

“Fidgi had a tremendous impact on our women’s soccer program, the university, and the entire community. He has left a rich legacy that will be evident for many years to come. He always put the university first, and his love for being here could be seen daily.”

Former Florida Tech President Anthony J. Catanese echoed Jurgens’ sentiments.

“The magnitude of Coach Fidgi Haig’s positive impact on this university and this community cannot be calculated,” said then-Florida Tech President and CEO Anthony J. Catanese at the time of Haig’s passing in 2015.

“An outstanding coach, mentor, and friend to so many, he will be deeply missed. We grieve with his family during this difficult time. His loss leaves us saddened, yet grateful that we were able to count Fidgi as a member of the Florida Tech family for so many years.”

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Participants will learn about the dual enrollment pathways available through EFSC and how eligible families can begin earning college credits while students are still in high school at no cost.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Eastern Florida State College will host two virtual information sessions this fall to help students and families learn how dual enrollment can let high school students earn free college credit while accelerating their educational and career goals.

The online sessions are scheduled for:

• Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m.
• Monday, Dec. 7, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Participants will learn about the dual enrollment pathways available through EFSC and how eligible families can begin earning college credits while students are still in high school at no cost.

Dual enrollment provides students with an opportunity to experience the rigor of college coursework while building confidence and academic momentum before graduation.

Students who participate can jump-start their college and career plans, reduce the time and cost required to earn a degree, and strengthen future college applications.

The program has already delivered significant benefits to local families.

During the 2025-26 academic year, Brevard County families saved more than $6 million in tuition costs through participation in EFSC’s dual enrollment program.

Students and families can register for either information session at easternflorida.edu/go/dualpreview. For additional information, call 321-433-7614.

Find out more about Eastern Florida State College at Easternflorida.edu.

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Module 9 done. Standing tall again at LC-36! The Vehicle Access Tower is fully assembled, with every module repaired and back in place. This was a monumental effort. Proud of Team Blue. https://t.co/dSI2ENcU0H

— Dave Limp (@davill) October 24, 2026

BREVARD COUNTY • CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA — Blue Origin has reassembled the vehicle access tower at Launch Complex 36, five months after a New Glenn rocket was destroyed during a hot-fire test at the site.

CEO Dave Limp shared a time-lapse video of the work Saturday, Oct. 24. He said the tower is fully assembled, with every module repaired and back in place. talkoftitusville.com

The May 28 test caused significant damage at the launch complex. Blue Origin said the incident damaged the transporter-erector and a lightning tower, while the vehicle access tower could be repaired.

The company later identified an issue with a main oxygen valve on one of the rocket’s BE-4 engines as the source of the explosion. apnews.com

Blue Origin is rebuilding the launch site around a revised process for preparing New Glenn for flight.

The company plans to mate the rocket’s stages horizontally, then use a crane to raise the vehicle onto the launch pad. Blue Origin has said it aims to return to flight by the end of 2026.

ABOVE VIDEO: Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Hot Fire Test at Cape Canaveral, Company Says All Personnel Accounted For

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ABOVE VIDEO: The Saturn I flew a flawless 215-mile trajectory from Cape Canaveral for this uncrewed suborbital flight (SA-1) testing the 8 engines of its S-I stage.

BREVARD COUNTY • KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLORIDA – In October 1961, as NASA celebrated its third anniversary, the agency could already look back on a series of significant accomplishments.

It had established several new field centers around the country to help develop and implement the nation’s human spaceflight program.

The first program, Project Mercury, had already flown two suborbital crewed missions and preparations were underway for the first orbital mission in early 1962.

Five months earlier, President John F. Kennedy had committed the nation to landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth, and NASA’s Project Apollo would accomplish that task.

This endeavor required a family of new large rockets called Saturn, and on Oct. 27, 1961, the first Saturn rocket took off from its seaside launch pad in Florida.

In 1957, while working with the Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, Wernher von Braun and his team of engineers began studies to build a rocket with a then-unprecedented thrust of 1.5 million pounds.

On Aug. 15, 1958, the Department of Defense’s Advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA) formally authorized the project, designating it as Saturn on Feb. 3, 1959. On Dec. 15, after studying various configurations, ARPA settled on the initial rocket called the Saturn C-I, simplified to Saturn I in February 1963.

The booster stage consisted of a core liquid oxygen (LOX) tank derived from the Jupiter rocket surrounded by eight tanks modified from the Redstone missile, four containing RP-1 kerosene and four containing LOX, powering a cluster of eight H-1 engines, upgraded versions of powerplants used on Thor and Jupiter rockets.

Use of legacy hardware minimized the retooling needed and lowered overall development costs.

A Saturn C-I first stage test vehicle, designated SA-T, was placed on a static stand at the Redstone Arsenal with the first firing on March 28, 1960, an eight-second test of two of the stage’s eight H-1 engines, with the first eight-engine test taking place on April 29.

On July 1, 1960, management of the Saturn program was transferred to NASA’s newly-established George C. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) on the site of the ABMA and Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. A model of the Saturn C-I was on display during MSFC’s formal dedication ceremony, attended by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, on Sept. 8, 1960.

Assembly of the booster for the first launch, designated SA-1, began at the Redstone Arsenal on May 26, 1960.

Engineers there fabricated a dummy S-IV second stage in January 1961. A dummy S-V third stage arrived at the Arsenal in February 1961 from the Convair manufacturing plant in San Diego.

The second and third stages were mated together, and the entire vehicle assembled horizontally in February 1961. On April 29, engineers test fired the SA-1 booster in the static test stand at MSFC, a 30-second firing of all eight H-1 engines.

To accommodate the large Saturn C-I rocket for preflight processing and launch, workers began construction of Launch Complex 34 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), now the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, in Florida, in June 1960. Following a small dedication ceremony on June 5, 1961, the facility was turned over to NASA.

The dummy third stage arrived at CCAFS from MSFC by barge on April 30, 1961. The live first stage and dummy second stage arrived by barge on Aug. 15.

Stacking of the SA-1 first stage at Launch Complex 34 took place on Aug. 20, 1961, with the addition of the dummy second and third stages and the nose cone the following day. The second and third stages were filled with 90,000 and 100,000 pounds of water, respectively, to serve as ballast during the flight. A first stage tank pressurization test was successfully completed on Sept. 6, clearing the way for the launch.

The Saturn SA-1 vehicle, 162 feet high and weighing 460 tons, lifted off from Launch Complex 34 on Oct. 27, 1961.

The booster stage produced the intended 1.3 million pounds of thrust — later versions of the rocket increased the thrust to 1.5 million pounds — lifting the rocket to an altitude of 85 miles. The four inboard engines shut down after 109 seconds of burning; the four outboard engines cut off six seconds later.

At a maximum speed of approximately 3,600 miles per hour the Saturn followed a precalculated flight path to land within 13 miles of the predicted impact, over 214 miles from its launch site. The flight was considered essentially flawless.

The Saturn SA-1 flight was the first of 32 successful Saturn rocket launches —10 Saturn Is, 9 Saturn IBs, and 13 Saturn Vs — between 1961 and 1973. To this day, the Saturn remains the only family of rockets to achieve a 100 percent success rate.

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FCSAA Tournament Champions!!!!! https://t.co/2uZ56Kv6AF

— EFSC Titans Sports (@EFSCTitans) October 27, 2026

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Eastern Florida State College men’s soccer team won the FCSAA Division I Championship on Monday night at Daytona State College.

The Titans scored four times to hand No. 1 Daytona State College its first loss of the season as No. 5 Eastern Florida State College won 4-0 to clinch the title.

Midfielder Henry Crosthwaite scored on a free kick and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Tournament.

“Any accolade that Henry gets is well deserved, he is a hard-working player in practice, he is a hard-working player in every single game and he has a soccer IQ that is very high. I am very proud of him,” Eastern Florida State College men’s soccer coach Bart Sasnett said.

“We talked about how we are going to have to play our best bit of soccer, we thought we were the better ball club and in the end we prevailed. We did good offensively, our midfield was very good, our defense was stellar and our goalkeeping was unbelievable.”

Both defenses dominated in the first half, holding the offenses in check but with time running down in the first half Eastern Florida State College would take advantage of a corner kick with 56 seconds left on the clock. Rio Narita hit a ball to the middle of the box and Fidel Gil headed it into the back of the net.

Henry Crosthwaite with the strike and it is 2-0 Titans against No 1 Daytona State College in FCSAA Championship https://t.co/wq7oENNhNM

— EFSC Titans Sports (@EFSCTitans) October 27, 2026

Up 1-0 at halftime, the Titans would score again early in the second half as Crosthwaite hit a free kick past the Daytona State College goalkeeper from outside the box.

With 14 minutes left in the contest Alvin Ssekamate scored on a pass from Alfredo Adrian Chan to make it 3-0. The final goal came from Rio Narita with 4:39 remaining.

It was the fifth time the Titans have won the FCSAA tournament and second time in three years.

“It is a huge win, this program is a storied one with a lot of FCSAA championships and we are just following suit with what the school has built. I am honored to be a part of it,” Sasnett said.

Eastern Florida State College will advance to the NJCAA Division I East District Tournament at USC Sumter next weekend.

The Titans will play the semifinal match at 2 p.m. on Friday with the championship game scheduled for noon on Saturday.

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Eastern Florida State College will host two virtual information sessions this fall for students and families interested in learning how dual enrollment can help high school students earn free college credit while accelerating their educational and career goals.

The online sessions are scheduled for:

• Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m.

• Monday, Dec. 7, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Participants will learn about the various dual enrollment pathways available through EFSC and how students can begin earning college credits while still in high school at no cost to eligible families.

Dual enrollment provides students with an opportunity to experience the rigor of college coursework while building confidence and academic momentum before graduation. Students who participate can jump-start their college and career plans, reduce the time and cost required to earn a degree, and strengthen future college applications.

The program has already delivered significant benefits to local families. During the 2025-26 academic year, Brevard County families saved more than $6 million in tuition costs through participation in EFSC’s dual enrollment program.

Students and families can register for either information session at easternflorida.edu/go/dualpreview. For additional information, call 321-433-7614.

Find out more about Eastern Florida State College at easternflorida.edu

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WATCH: Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey gave the big wheel a spin and Arwyn Denise Holmes, 48, wanted on Violation of Probation Grand Theft of Motor Vehicle, landed in the top spot on the Wheel of Fugitive. 

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