JJ Burton

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | JJ Burton

“Boating in Florida will soon be more enjoyable with new liberties on the water thanks to the new Boater Freedom Act.”Gov. Ron Desantis signed the act into law on Monday. The law limits law enforcement agencies to conducting random boat inspections. It passed with majority support from lawmakers and officially starts July 1. Boaters, like Adam Pollett, is ready to bet out on the water feeling a bit relaxed.

2 weeks ago | wftv.com | JJ Burton

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Many people are excited about Epic Universe’s opening on May 22. But some, like the people who live in the nearby Tangelo Park neighborhood, aren’t too happy. Homeowners tell Eyewitness News that speeding, traffic, gentrification, and noise are at the top of their concerns. “This is home,” said Renaa Biggers. “It’s a good community and I like it just the way it is.”Biggers has lived in her home since the 1990s, but she has been in the area her whole life.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | JJ Burton

Many people are excited about Epic Universe’s opening on May 22. But some, like the people who live in the nearby Tangelo Park neighborhood, aren’t too happy. Homeowners tell Eyewitness News that speeding, traffic, gentrification, and noise are at the top of their concerns. “This is home,” said Renaa Biggers. “It’s a good community and I like it just the way it is.”Biggers has lived in her home since the 1990s, but she has been in the area her whole life. She’s even part of its rich history.

3 weeks ago | wftv.com | JJ Burton

MELBOURNE, Fla. — The man accused of shooting a Melbourne teenager to death over the weekend will stay in jail without bail. Stephan Dieujuste, 24, had his first court appearance in Brevard Co. Monday afternoon. Melbourne police say Dieujuste and 19-year-old Nathaniel Jennings got into an altercation early Sunday. It happened downtown near Vernon Place and New Haven Avenue. Dieujuste said he recognized a man walking with Jennings.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | JJ Burton

The man accused of shooting a Melbourne teenager to death over the weekend will stay in jail without bail. Stephan Dieujuste, 24, had his first court appearance in Brevard Co. Monday afternoon. Melbourne police say Dieujuste and 19-year-old Nathaniel Jennings got into an altercation early Sunday. It happened downtown near Vernon Place and New Haven Avenue. Dieujuste said he recognized a man walking with Jennings.