Our hearts are heavy as we ask for your help in finding Adela Mora, who has been missing since April 29, 2026. Adela is approximately 5’2” and 120 lbs, with shorter, shoulder-length hair. She was last seen wearing light blue jeans, a green and black flannel, and a black shirt.
Last Known Information:
• Her phone last pinged at 9:01 PM, when she made a 911 call for help • Location of the ping: 3rd Street & S. Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL • Last seen on video at her sister’s residence:�Clarcona Resort Condominiums�3000 Clarcona Rd, Apopka, FL 32703 Adela has special needs, and we are deeply concerned for her safety and well-being. Every moment matters.
We are asking anyone in the Orlando/Apopka area to please check security cameras, ring doorbells, or any footage from the night of April 29th. Even the smallest detail could help bring her home. We are not giving up. We will keep searching until Adela is found.
If you have ANY information, please CONTACT THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE:�(407) 254-7000�(407) 836-HELP (4357) Or contact family directly:�Ashley: 321-389-9715�IBETH (Speaks Spanish): 321-410-9461 Please share this post to help spread the word. Let’s bring Adela home.
Brevard County - On the morning of May 3rd, hundreds, if not thousands, of motorcycles will line up. Their starting point is Eastern Florida State College in Cocoa. This is the starting point of the escort of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall. It will start at 10 AM and will then be escorted through Brevard County to its final stop, which is Wickham Park in Melbourne, and it will be at this location for the week. This marks the start of Florida’s 38th All Veterans Reunion.
There will be displays of military vehicles and historic items, as well as conflicts of the past, such as memorials from the 911 attack, Afghanistan, and the Iraq War. Color guards from different agencies will be present, and there will be a wreath laying for all those lost from these past conflicts. Included in this, there will also be a 21-gun salute. All this will happen during the opening ceremonies.
Followed by a week of remembrance, the yearly event ends the weekend with music from live bands and artists for all the veterans to enjoy. On Monday, May 11th, the memorial then departs Melbourne to travel to its next spot in Califon, NJ. This yearly event is visited by people from around the world, not just local veterans.
In hopes, this memorial not only helps the veterans heal from the past, but in a lot of cases get help with problems they may have in just everyday life. Another purpose is to educate the future generations on how these conflicts affected us as a nation.
The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall can be viewed 24 hours a day at its location in Wickham Park during the week. It is manned with volunteers during this time, as well as providing information about the memorial and offering help to the veterans in need of it.
Melbourne – With the smell and look of great-looking food and sweets, a person would think they are in a high-end bakery. Everywhere you turn in this unique bakery, you can see some of the most delicious-looking food all in one place. From tropical drinks to hot buttered pancakes. Buttered popcorn in a bowl of Fruit Loops, it all looks like you can sit down to a great meal. However, you don’t want to eat these meals. Everything is made of wax.
Almost Edible Candles, located in Melbourne, Florida, was created by Will Therrin, who is not only a professional candle maker but also a candle baker. The taste-tempting creations that he makes not only look good but also smell like what they look like. Each individual creation is handcrafted with exact detail, making each a unique piece of art.
"Not merely candle makers, but 'Candle Makers' creating works of 'heart'"! -- Wil Therrin
Each and every weekend, you can see him in his candle bakery making these creations with all the detail of top chefs. Customers by the thousands stop to watch Will work on these works of art. With the amazement of children, people watch as these wonderfully smelling and looking candles get made.
After making candles for over 50 years, Will has made food-looking candles an art form that looks and smells like your favorite foods. Just by looking into his kitchen, you can see all the tools of his trade, most of which look like any other kitchen. Rest assured, even though it looks and smells like food you don’t want to eat, the strawberry shortcake is. You can, however, light it up and enjoy the glow and smell.
Brevard County – The Sheriff of one of the largest counties in Florida has used social
media to add to the tools used to capture criminals. By creating an online presence with his
own shows with titles kike Wheel of Fugitive, Super Speeder Saturday, 60 Seconds or less,
and 10-94. (Radio call for back-up) With this online presence, he has managed to capture a lot
of subjects wanted for offences that would normally need a lot of manpower and time to
catch these people.
Shariff Wayne Ivey, an over 40-year veteran of law enforcement and the recipient of the
President’s Award for efforts in crime prevention and community awareness from the Florida
Crime Prevention Association. (FCPA), along with various other awards and distinctions.
Taking office in 2012 and being re-elected in 20116, 2020, and again in 2024. He quickly took
to social media and used it as another tool for something other than just showing.
Creating YouTube shorts targeted at individuals with criminal warrants and showcasing
arrestees who have committed serious crimes. Later, updating the public on major incidents
that have happened in the Brevard communities. Taking major pride in Brevard County, always wanting better for the Sheriff’s Department.
“As sheriff, I strongly believe that it takes a community to protect a community. By working together, we can
keep Brevard County and the state of Florida a safe place to call home! ~ Sheriff Wayne Ivey
Reported by Florida Today Newspaper, due to the adoption of Facebook and other
social media, crime has been reduced 51% since Sheriff Ivey took office. Calling the use of
Facebook a force multiplier in the fight against crime. Other effects are high engagement policing, public education, citizen information on the need of services, controversy, and
Criticism.
On the other hand, many online critics have commented that the Sheriff is more interested in
creating a brand and not using it for law enforcement duties. However, with popular series
like Wheel of Fugitive, Fishing for Fugitives, Cookin up Justice, Let me break it down for ya,
and Sheriff’s Hit List, and with the effectiveness in crime reduction, there is no denying that it
is working.
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) will offer an Environmental Interpretation course in Brevard County this May, designed for anyone interested in Florida’s ecosystems and conservation education.
This in-person course will take place on Fridays and Saturdays, May 1 through May 9. Participants will learn the fundamentals of environmental interpretation, including group management, developing interpretive displays, and effective communication techniques.
Not familiar with the Florida Master Naturalist program? Watch this short video about the program on our YouTube channel: UF/IFAS Brevard Extension YouTube Video
If you have any questions, please contact us at (321) 633-1702 or email Brevard@ifas.ulf.edu
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at brevard@ifas.ufl.edu or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. Equal Opportunity Institution
MERRITT ISLAND, FL— The Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency, in partnership with the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department, will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 23, for the recently completed Amphitheater at Veterans Memorial Park. The event is scheduled from 4:30-6 p.m.
The communitywide celebration will feature the Veterans Memorial Center Color Guard and flag raising, a ceremonial ribbon cutting, remarks by elected officials and local leaders, a performance by the Space Coast Symphony’s Jazz Orchestra -- the first musicians to officially take the stage -- and light refreshments.
The community is invited and encouraged to attend. Seating is limited, so bringing a lawn chair or blanket is suggested.
The Amphitheatre at Veterans Memorial Park is located at 400 South Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, 32953.
For questions regarding the ribbon-cutting event, please contact the Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency at (321) 454-6610. For questions regarding renting the facility, please contact the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Central Area Parks Operations office at (321) 633-1874.
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Don't miss the annual 4-H Fair & Market Poultry Auction, a free event showcasing the hard work and talents of local 4-H youth. Attendees can view project exhibits, participate in a silent auction, and bid on market poultry during the live auction. The fair and auction will take place at the UF/IFAS Extension office located at 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, FL 32926, on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information on this event, visit the Brevard County 4-H Fair Eventbrite page.
The 4-H Fair highlights a variety of youth projects. 4-H provides valuable opportunities for young people to develop life skills such as responsibility, teamwork, and problem-solving. For the past eight months, 4-H members have been raising their chicks in preparation for this event. This year, Buff Orpington hens will be auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting the youth to support their future animal projects.
Interested in becoming a 4-H sponsor? Learn more on our Brevard 4-H Sponsor page.
If you have any questions, please call our office at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at Brevard@IFAS.UFL.edu or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
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If you have ANY information, please CONTACT THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE:�(407) 254-7000�(407) 836-HELP (4357)
