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Lockheed adds 200 jobs in Orlando

Lockheed adds 200 jobs in Orlando ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Lockheed Martin is adding 200 jobs to its Orlando operations. The company announced this week it was adding the jobs to its Mission Systems and Training facility in Orlando.  The company already employs about 7,000 workers in central Florida.  The new jobs will focus on training and logistics advancements for ...

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Bill could raise Fla. speed limit to 75 mph

Bill could raise Fla. speed limit to 75 mph TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — More drivers could be putting the petal to the metal legally soon.  That is if Florida legislators pass a bill that could lead to a 75 mph speed limit on all Florida interstates  and highways. Highway safety advocates say that if the Florida Legislature passes that there ...

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BCSO Enforcers To Play At Magic Game Tonight

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The Brevard County Sheriff's Office won the “Guns and Hoses” tournament for the third year in a row while competing against Public Safety Agencies …

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Magic edge Bobcats 110-105 in OT

Magic edge Bobcats 110-105 in OT By DAN RYANAssociated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Nikola Vucevic scored 24 points and grabbed 23 rebounds, and Jameer Nelson had five points in overtime as the Orlando Magic edged the Charlotte Bobcats 110-105 on Friday night. Aaron Afflalo, who finished with 17 points, sent the game into overtime with a 3-pointer with 7.6 ...

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Sheriff's Office Holds First Citizens Academy Graduation

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The Brevard County Sheriff's Office held their first graduation of their Citizens Academy course. The Citizens Academy is a 12 week program and …

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Business spotlight: Krystal Klean

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We're real community driven, we want to give back to the community." Business goal? "Our goal is to hold a great share of the Brevard County market.

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Brevard puts focus of vacation rental-tax scofflaws

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“Increased tourist development and sales tax collection will enhance the Brevard County economy, and provide additional resources for county …

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Remnants of early SRA1A hides in the brush

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This effort was one result of a bi-county vote that took place in 1959: Brevard transferred three miles of barrier island land to Indian River County with …

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Business newsmakers for March 30

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Buena Vida Estates is a continuing-care retirement community that has served Brevard County for more than 31 years. A CCRC, also known as a "Life …

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RUSH Construction Celebrates 30th Anniversary

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA —Last week, RUSH Construction, Inc. celebrated their 30-year milestone with a spectacularly successful 30th …

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Founders Day honors Cape Canaveral's pioneers

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A friend, however, convinced Thurm to come to Brevard County on the premise that the beaches were ripe for development because of government …

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Eastern Florida’s Cobb, Carr New Associate Vice Presidents

Eastern Florida’s Cobb, Carr New Associate Vice Presidents BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Two senior educators at Eastern Florida State College have been promoted to help lead new programs in academics and athletics. Dr. Cathy Cobb, eLearning Provost for online education, is the new Associate Vice President … By SpaceCoastDaily.com on Mon, 17 Mar 2014 21:18:45 -0700

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Tornado Warning in Brevard until 3:15 PM- Be Careful Brevard

A Tornado Warning has been issued for Brevard, Florida until Sat Mar 29 3:15 PM ET

A Tornado Warning has been issued for Brevard, Florida until Sat Mar 29 3:15 PM ET

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Tornado warning issued for Brevard

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From the National Weather Service: A line of strong storms has now entered Volusia and Lake counties with widespread moderate to heavy rain and …

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Locals Pay, Tourists Free At Port Canaveral Seafood Festival

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Locals Pay, Tourists Free At Port Canaveral Seafood Festival PORT CANAVERAL, Florida — A local seafood festival that has been held sporadically over the past few decades at different locations in Brevard County came back to Port Canaveral this year – but not without some controversy. The event was sponsored by the Tourist Development Council (TDC) which collects a bed ...

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Florida Unemployment Rate 6.2%

Brevard-Online.com

Out of a labor force of 262,991, there were 18,477 unemployed Brevard County residents. Total nonagricultural employment increased by 200 jobs …

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Sheriff's Deputies Wish Ava A Happy 10th Birthday

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — Yesterday, Sergeant Bobby Cline and FTO Carrie Pyne stopped at a local store and approached by Ava, who …

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WEEP To Compete In Live Round of Hard Rock Rising

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — Local all-female, all-original rock band, WEEP is scaling yet another height in their career, fresh off their recent win …

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Nonprofits Prepare For 10th Annual Fiesta Brevard

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BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA – Get your Fiesta Hat ready and prime your taste buds for some of the best salsa you have ever …

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Astronomers Looking for Clues to Water’s Origins

Astronomers Looking for Clues to Water’s Origins   A gas and dust cloud collapses to form a star. Amid a whirling disc of debris, little bits of rock coated with liquid water and ice begin to stick together. It is this stage of a star’s formation that astronomers hope to learn more about how water cycles through a solar system, ...

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