Brevard County deputy shoots, kills dog in front of toddler, family says

Brevard County deputy shoots, kills dog in front of toddler, family says

According to the sheriff’s office, the dog was acting aggressive when the deputy approached the young boy, but family members say Brownie, a 5-year-old female pit bull, has always been protective of all 5 kids, especially the youngest, who witnesses say was just feet from where the deputy fired his shots.

When the deputy arrived, witnesses said the deputy walked up to the home with his gun drawn and fired two shots at Brownie, feet from where they 2-year-old boy was sitting in his stroller.

“The dog’s first thought is hey you’re walking up to me with a gun and the dog growls. The dog didn’t lunge at him, the dog didn’t do anything. The dog just growled and then he put two bullets in him,” said family member Robert Gringas.

The family says they’re relieved the toddler wasn’t injured, but are left wondering why the deputy felt he needed to pull the trigger, killing their family pet.

Decade-old disciplinary records become sheriff's race issue

Pictures in the 12-year-old file show bruises on Maddox’s girlfriend. Maddox was suspended for leaving his gun in her home when she was suicidal and for driving his patrol car after drinking, although he was not drunk. The file said he could have been prosecuted for battery, but the victim would not cooperate.

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But he says he's sorry...

Brevard School Board candidates differ on cost-cutting

Lewis, a self-described fiscal conservative, has come down hard on a proposed half-cent sales tax that will be on the November ballot.

Explaining her vote on the proposed half-cent sales tax, Henderson said she felt “voters should tell us how we need to move forward.”

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I believe education is extraordinarily important but economic times are tough for everyone. Government needs to start saving for a rainy day instead of trying to raise taxes on people who are already hurting economically whenever there is an economic downturn. I will NEVER vote for a candidate or a ballot measure that raises taxes. Taxes are already way to high and spending is out of control. Find the money elsewhere if it is truly needed for education but given the amount per student that is already invested I find that doubtful.

This article should be re-titled 'Brevard School Board candidates differ on taxes'.

Needelman, BlueWare take taxpayers for a ride

Recently obtained documents appear to confirm a scheme in which Clerk of Courts Mitch Needelman is steering contracts to EDC darling BlueWare, which recently relocated to Florida from Michigan after receiving numerous financial incentives from the State of Florida and local governments. Needleman’s former business partner and local lobbyist Matt Dupree benefits financially as he represents BlueWare, and speculation is that both Needelman’s campaign and some companies he has ownership in are benefiting as well.

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