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Ronald Jones, 36, faces charges of aggravated fleeing and trespassing

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – On Friday afternoon, a high-speed car chase that picked up in Orange County ended with the suspect crashing into a Titusville home, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

In an arrest report, troopers said the car was spotted around 2:15 p.m. near State Road 50 and Taylor Creek Road.

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A trooper at the scene followed the car to a nearby gas station, attempting to pull it over due to the “darkness” of the car’s tinted windows, the report says.

After the trooper contacted the driver — later identified as Ronald Jones, 36 — Jones began “to exhibit obvious nervous behaviors,” and his ‘hands were so shaky that he dropped his license out of the window as he was handing it to me,” the report reads.

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The trooper then had Jones put all of the windows down, revealing a bag in the back seat that appeared to have a firearm inside, according to the FHP.

“I then ordered Mr. Jones to sit on the front portion of my vehicle,” the trooper wrote. “Mr. Jones had a difficult time following instructions. Mr. Jones then began looking around his surroundings as if he was looking for an avenue of escape.”

Jones got back into his car — despite the trooper’s orders to the contrary — and purposefully crashed his car into the trooper’s, the report shows.

Troopers said Jones then sped away, driving over 100 mph along Cupid Avenue in a 25 mph residential zone.

He then turned right onto State Road 50, heading east toward Brevard County, troopers added.

After the trooper caught up with Jones in Brevard County, he noticed that Jones was going 83 mph over the speed limit, getting around vehicles by driving on the shoulder and running through a red light, the report states.

Once in Titusville, Jones came up on stopped traffic, so he began driving east in the westbound lanes before turning onto Barna Avenue and heading north in the southbound lanes, investigators explained.

While doing so, Jones struck another vehicle, though he fled from the crash, the trooper wrote.

Jones soon after crashed his car into a nearby occupied home, destroying the front of the house, according to the report.

Afterward, Jones tried to flee on foot, though “innocent bystanders” began to point out where Jones had gone to the responding trooper, the report says.

Troopers said Jones jumped over a nearby fence and tried to hide himself behind a home, but the trooper caught up, eventually placing Jones under arrest.

Despite the destruction, there were no injuries to any of the residents, troopers said.

According to investigators, a background check showed that Jones was on both state and federal probation at the time of his arrest.

As a result, he faces charges of aggravated fleeing, reckless driving, leaving the scene of a crash, parole violations and trespassing.

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TITUSVILLE, Fla. — The waters around Titusville have been lighting up every night, and Jenny Wright says the best way to see them is kayaking in complete darkness.

“We stage everything out and prepare the vessels," said Wright, who owns Epic Paddle Adventures. "And when guests arrive, we are all set and ready to go."

What You Need To Know

The star of the kayak, or paddleboard, adventure (you choose) is something called bioluminescence — a natural process created by microscopic microorganisms that live in the water.

Wright says that when someone stirs up the water with their hands, feet or kayak, the water below will light up blue like a glow stick.

She said the natural process happens seasonally from the months of May until October, and you need complete darkness to see it.

“So, if you think about a firefly on land, that natural light that comes from a firefly, it’s a chemical reaction," said Wright.

Wright and her team of sightseeing experts meet at Parrish Park in Titusville nearly every night this time of the year to take guests to a nearby island to see the lights.

“It never gets old," she said. "It’s like seeing an entire universe below you."

Wright says the people who take part in the adventure — some of whom come from around the country and world — are usually beginners with little or no experience being on the water.

Tim Ginas traveled from New York to Titusville for a vacation, and to see the lights in the waters near Titusville.

“The water is warm and unbelievably clear," he said. "So, you can see the bioluminescence even clearer — it’s bright and beautiful and something you have never seen before."

Wright says the organisms that create the natural glow have no effect on the human body, so her guests have nothing to fear.

“You know, the whole way out here is only 2 to 3 feet deep,” she said.

Wright said the tour lasts about two hours and there is a good chance participants might also hear and see dolphins, manatees, and large schools of fish.

Reservations are mandatory and prices vary depending on the size and type of kayak or paddleboard.

For more information, you can reach out to Epic Paddle Adventure directly at their website.

North American Properties (NAP) has announced that it will be serving as the development partner for Draper’s new, six acre high-tech aerospace and defense campus in Titusville, Florida. In this role, NAP will lead the development, permitting and construction for the state-of-the-art facility, which will house an advanced centrifuge as well as engineering and testing services for the Strategic Enhanced Ground Test Facility. Draper’s recently acquired six-acre parcel is located adjacent to NAP’s high-tech development area within Riverfront Center.

“We are excited to serve as Draper’s full-service development partner. This project demonstrates North American Properties’ ability to develop and deliver complex, state of the art facilities,” said Shawn McIntyre, Managing Partner at North American Properties The Draper project is the first in an expected series of high-tech developments for NAP as part of their Riverfront Center and Spaceport Commerce Park initiatives. Riverfront Center is the closest privately held property to the Kennedy Space Center, and Spaceport Commerce Park is recognized as a prime location for companies supporting the aviation and aerospace industries. Both locations are ideally suited for technology companies seeking to access the infrastructure, resources and high-tech workforce in Brevard County.

“Riverfront Center and Spaceport Commerce Park are key locations that are poised to provide solutions for the growth and innovation needs of the aerospace and defense industries on the Space Coast. We are proud to support these critical missions and the missions of their customers now and in the future,” stated Kat Butler, Senior Vice President, North American Properties.

“Congratulations to North American Properties on welcoming Draper to Riverfront Center in Titusville,” said Lynda L. Weatherman, President and CEO of the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast. “Draper’s decision to continue its national expansion in Brevard County demonstrates that NAP’s forward-thinking approach to developing and

managing a diverse array of investments in our region will serve as significant economic drivers, providing the Space Coast a broader economic advantage as companies look to locate and expand here.”

Headquartered in Cincinnati, with offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Myers, and the Space Coast of Florida, North American Properties has developed 22 million square feet of commercial space and 22,000 residential units in 15 states and 67 cities. The company has developed 58 projects across the state of Florida and has experience working with over 40+ Florida jurisdictions over the last 25 years.

About North American Properties

Founded in 1954, North American Properties (NAP) is a privately held, multi-regional real estate company that develops, manages, and invests in real estate. The company’s projects include multifamily and student housing, mixed-use spaces, retail and grocery-anchored shopping centers, hotels, offices, industrial, and condominium developments across the United States. For more information visit naproperties.com.

Suzy Fleming Leonard

Born as a fresh bread and pasta home delivery service during the pandemic in 2020, The Daley Trade has grown into a sought-after restaurant and marketplace with a menu inspired by flavors of the world and created with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Located in downtown Titusville, Florida, the stylish eatery with a mid-century modern vibe also is enjoying national buzz. It's among 47 restaurants included on the 2024 USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year list.

"This is such an incredible honor," said Laura Daley, who owns the market and restaurant with husband and chef Terrence Daley. "Still in shock! We will be on cloud nine for awhile with this."

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What makes The Daley Trade stand out

Terrence Daley is a Culinary Institute of America-trained chef who has worked in high-end kitchens across the country. He dreamed of opening a funky sandwich shop and record store. Instead, Laura put her career as an artist on hold to help him run The Daley Trade.

The front room of the establishment serves as a market, showcasing Daley's European-style sourdough bread and fresh pastas as well as natural wines and locally made products.

Step into the glass-enclosed dining room, and discover a groovy space where Apollo-era astronauts would have felt right at home.

The Back Bar is a tropical oasis, with lush plants, a wine bar and plenty of shade. Enjoying your visit? Write a note on a Post-it in the restroom and stick it on the wall.

What to order at The Daley Trade

The menu changes regularly, so you never know what might be coming out of Daley's kitchen. Dishes are meant for sharing, so go with friends and order several things.

Pizza. Wednesdays are Pizza Night at the Daley Trade. Crusts are made in-house, then topped with whatever suits the chef's whim. Recent creations include roasted Romanesco and Bolognese with fresh fresh mozzarella, house-made sourdough breadcrumbs, Pecorino Romano and fresh basil; Meatball Pie with house-made spicy heritage pork meatballs, crushed tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, Pecorino Romano and fresh basil; and Mac and Cheese Pie with five-cheese blend fancy-boi cheese sauce and crispy cheese crumble.

The pasta. Whatever pasta is on the menu, order it. How could anyone resist buttermilk ricotta and local veggie tortellini with housemate egg pasta, buttermilk ricotta, zucchini and roasted tomato with Pecorino Romano cream and edible flowers?

Dessert. Daley may have a fancy culinary degree, but that doesn't stop him and his team from playing with their food. The menu recently included croissants aux baies, berry croissants topped with Fruity Pebbles. Blueberry Panna Cotta takes a spicy twist with marinated blueberries, goat cheese, black pepper, fennel pollen sugar and Spanish olive oil.

The hummus. Roasted garlic hummus features crispy chickpeas and Home Spice spicy za'atar and is served with crazy-good sourdough bread.

Follow The Daley Trade on social media to see weekly menus posted in Instagram Reels or in Facebook Stories.

Good to know before visiting The Daley Trade

The restaurant accepts a limited number of reservations, but via email, not phone. Email thedaleytrade@gmail.com several days before you'd like to visit. Otherwise, seating is first come, first served.

Also, each ingredient is thoughtfully chosen as Daley builds a dish. For this reason dishes come out of the kitchen as described. According to the menu: "Substitutions politely declined. While modifications & substitutions may seem easy to accommodate, these requests compromise the unique characteristics of our food & the efficiency of our service."

The Daley Trade market often offers take-home meal kits for holidays.

If you're a space buff, check the launch schedule for nearby Kennedy Space Center. When a launch goes, step out front and look up.

Details: The Daley Trade, 330 S. Washington Ave., Titusville, Fla.; thedaleytrade@gmail.com, thedaleytrade.com.

Suzy Fleming Leonard is a features journalist with more than three decades of experience. Reach her at sleonard@floridatoday.com. Find her on Facebook: @SuzyFlemingLeonard or on Instagram: @SuzyLeonard.

Lockheed Martin Opens New Facility in Titusville

Company Continues Supporting Critical National Security Missions from Space Coast

Top Image: An unarmed Trident II D5 Life Extension (D5LE) missile launches from Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) during a Commander Evaluation Test (CET) off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy Photo)

For nearly seven decades, Lockheed Martin has supported the U.S. Navy as a critical partner for its mission to provide sea-based strategic deterrence solutions through the company’s Fleet Ballistic Missiles (FBM) program.

In July 2023 Lockheed Martin FBM program leaders, along with government and public officials, commemorated the opening of a logistics facility to support the program at the company’s Titusville, Florida campus. The facility represents a capital investment of approximately $23M, wrapping a multi-year plan that included transitioning FBM program headquarters to the Space Coast.

“The Titusville area plays a prominent role in the defense industry and is a great home for our program as we support the U.S. Navy in this critical mission,” said Jerry Mamrol, vice president of Fleet Ballistic Missiles at Lockheed Martin. “The completion of this state-of-the-art logistics center marks the final step of our program’s transition, allowing us to fully take advantage of centralized key skills and cost savings for the Navy.”

Digital transformation is central to the logistics facility, providing an efficient and more agile workplace leveraging technology to our advantage. One example is a new integrated environmental monitoring system, replacing previous methods using humidigraphs on paper. This will be the first Lockheed Martin construction project to achieve the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Silver Certification on the Space Coast.

Lockheed Martin is a critical partner for modernization of the nuclear triad, poised to bring the FBM program into the future.

Lockheed Martin’s FBM program supports the U.S. Navy and U.K. Royal Navy to sustain and upgrade submarine-launched ballistic missiles as the Flight System Integrator; developing and producing Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles (SLBMs) and support equipment. The Trident II D5 missile will continue to serve as the seaborne leg of the U.S. Nuclear Triad for decades to come, recently completing its 190th successful test launch — a record unmatched by any other large ballistic launch vehicle.

“The FBM program’s next great challenge is of global importance. We are primed for innovation with advanced digital technology, modern facilities, and a culture of excellence,” Mamrol said. “Our mission in support of our customers is not only exciting; it’s a cornerstone of our national, and allies’, security.”

Interested in joining the Lockheed Martin FBM team? Click here to learn more about job opportunities in the Titusville area.

Lockheed Martin is helping our customers adapt to the challenges of this new era of deterrence, growing rapidly and transforming our business processes with digital enablement in order to meet the needs of the warfighter today and in the future. Deterrence for the future means a digital approach today to enable 21st Century Security.