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An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 overran a runway at Miami International Airport, struck multiple vehicles and caught fire. More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded, and officials reported multiple patients.

IRC Media explains Florida's 2030 Indian River Lagoon septic requirements for homeowners in Brevard, Indian River and St. Lucie counties, including sewer connections, nitrogen-reducing systems and how to determine whether a property may be affected. https://www.ircmedia.net/news/is-your-home-affected-septic-to-sewer-deadline-looms-along-floridas-indian-river-lagoon

The Lindsay Clancy murder trial has ended in a mistrial after seven days of jury deliberations. IRC Media breaks down the deadlock, the defense's failed emergency appeal, and what could happen next.

Byron Donalds is taking his general-election message across Florida as the race against Democrat David Jolly turns toward policy. IRC Media looks at property taxes, AI data centers, Flock cameras, Hope Florida reforms and the issues beginning to define November. https://www.ircmedia.net/news/donalds-takes-general-election-message-across-florida-as-governor%E2%80%99s-race-turns-to-policy

Five stories to know today from IRC Media: a Vero Beach arrest involving alleged AI-generated sexual images, Florida’s growing Flock camera privacy debate, Ashley Moody’s push to bring the new U.S. Space Academy to Florida, a stronger-than-expected August jobs report and continued U.S.-Iran tensions affecting global energy markets. https://www.ircmedia.net/news/irc-media-morning-news-brief-%E2%80%...

A 63-year-old woman was killed by a northbound Brightline train near the Sebastian Walmart on September 2. IRC Media examines the investigation, previous fatal and serious Brightline incidents in Indian River County, and the latest federal rail-safety statistics. https://www.ircmedia.net/news/63-year-old-woman-killed-by-brightline-train-in-sebastian-as-local-rail-deaths-continue

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against two caregivers accused of sexually abusing, physically abusing and neglecting four children who authorities say were confined in a semi-truck sleeper cab for more than six years. The investigation remains open and additional charges may be filed. Read more from IRC Media: https://www.ircmedia.net/news https://www.ircmedia.net/news/%...

Today’s IRC Media Morning News Brief covers a proposed third hospital in western Indian River County, Indiantown’s vote against a data-center pause, Florida’s Amendment 3 property-tax battle, the U.S. national debt crossing $40 trillion and renewed U.S.-Iran fighting. More news and updates from IRC Media: https://www.ircmedia.net/news https://www.ircmedia.net/news/irc-media-morning-news-brief-%E2%...

The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office is mourning 20-year-old Civilian Corrections Assistant Cassi Taylor, who was killed in a chain-reaction crash on Interstate 95. Taylor was the daughter of Indian River County Deputy Scott Burke.

Florida has revoked permits for automated license plate readers on state highway rights-of-way, giving local agencies 30 days to remove the devices as Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes back against what he warns could become a surveillance state.

Florida’s Flock camera fight leads today’s IRC Media News Brief, alongside Dolly’s remnants, the battle over mail voting, renewed U.S.-Iran strikes and a deadly Grand Canyon flash flood.

A Treasure Coast surf community once planned around a Wavegarden lagoon is being scrapped as the developer seeks rezoning for a potential data center, highlighting Florida’s growing debate over water, power and infrastructure.

Another hit for local homeowners: Vero Beach water and sewer costs are rising while Florida's septic mandates bring more expenses into focus across Indian River County. Property taxes, utility rates and local budgets all come out of the same household pocket. Local elections matter — and common sense on spending matters too.

President Trump says a historic agreement with Venezuela will give the U.S. majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves—a deal that could strengthen American energy security, expand supply and eventually help drive down costs for American families.

As prayers pour in for influencer “Mama-A” and her children, far less attention has centered on Landon Dunn, the 20-year-old U.S. Marine killed when a preliminary report says Rushing was driving the wrong way on I-85.

🚨 163 MISSING CHILDREN RECOVERED Florida authorities say 163 missing children — ranging from just 2 months old to 17 years old — were recovered during a massive five-day operation led by FDLE.

America has lost a country music legend. Dolly Parton has died at 80, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of music, movies, business and generosity that touched generations.

⚡🌪️ FLORIDA WEATHER TURNED DEADLY A South Florida mother and her 2-year-old daughter were killed by lightning as their family tried to get indoors. The little girl was a twin. Her father and twin sister survived. Hours later, an EF-0 tornado traveled more than TWO MILES through Port St. Lucie — and the official Tornado Warning wasn't issued until after the tornado had already ended. Florida s...

🚨 MAXWELL LOSES AGAIN Ghislaine Maxwell tried to use newly released Epstein files to overturn her sex trafficking conviction and 20-year sentence. It backfired. A federal judge rejected her claims and found that, where the new material was relevant, it did NOT exonerate Maxwell — it incriminated her or reinforced the rulings she was challenging. Maxwell remains convicted and behind bars. 👇 Shoul...

🚨 TRUMP IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN The Trump administration is preparing what could become the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history. Up to 200,000 business and tourist visas could be affected as the State Department and DHS target temporary visitors who later sought to remain in the United States through asylum claims. Losing the visitor visa does NOT automatically mean immediate deportation —...

Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, Florida students will receive expanded instruction on the history of communism, examining its ideology, authoritarian regimes, atrocities and impact on individual freedoms. The new standards aim to ensure students understand not only the promises of communism, but its real-world consequences.

Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers is defending his agency’s growing use of Flock license plate readers and Real Time Crime Center technology, pointing to years of successful apprehensions and the recent arrest of accused murderer Matthew Waggle. “Without Flock, I'm not standing here four days later telling you about this guy being in custody,” Flowers said Thursday.

Karmelo Anthony’s bid for a new trial has been denied, leaving his murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence intact. As disturbing details emerge about evidence the jury never heard, the case returns to the person who can never get another chance: 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.

Florida’s race for governor presents voters with two dramatically different visions. Byron Donalds is campaigning on lower taxes, limited government and conservative principles, while David Jolly represents a Democratic Party facing growing pressure from its progressive left.

Florida’s gubernatorial nominees are drawing a clear line over the state’s technological future: David Jolly is calling for a ban on new data centers, while Byron Donalds argues Florida can protect residents and resources without shutting the door on private investment and economic growth.