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Recreation briefs: Basketball game, golf tournament coming up

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The Brevard County Sherriff's Office Enforcers will take on the Court Kingz at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at Viera High School. The event will feature …

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State track: Mustangs' Batch ties for third in pole vault

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Compared to Friday, when Brevard County athletes won 60 medals, Saturday was a light day. Carlos James placed fourth in the 800 meters for the …

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Brevard's Wigglesworth earns college rugby scholarship

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Cocoa Beach's Reed Wigglesworth, left, is the first person from Brevard County to earn a college scholarship for rugby. (Photo: For FLORIDA TODAY).

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Schafer activated, slotted into lineup vs. Reds

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He had rehab stints with Class A Brevard County and Triple-A Nashville and was in the lineup for the club's game against the Reds in Cincinnati on …

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Help! Find a retired doc? Often, we can't

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Joe will sell orchids at the Brevard County Orchid Society's fall fair on Oct. 29-30 at Melbourne Auditorium. Photo by Chris Kridler (Photo: Chris Kridler, …

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Brevard may ask railroad to pay for safety upgrades

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The Brevard County Commission might ask the company planning new … County to pay the expense of establishing “quiet zones” within the county.

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Indian River Lagoon to get cleaned up soon?

Indian River Lagoon to get cleaned up soon? By Jerry Hume, Brevard County Reporter Last Updated: Saturday, May 03, 2014, 2:40 PM The ailing Indian River Lagoon may get some help thanks to the budget that was approved Friday night by state lawmakers. In the approved state budget is $20 million that has been appropriated to help remove muck from ...

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Brevard man arrested after bank robbery

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Less than 12 hours after a bank robbery, deputies capture a suspect in another county.

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Brevard man arrested after bank robbery

Dennis Foster, 50, found in Indian River County BAREFOOT BAY, Fla. —Less than 12 hours after a bank robbery Friday, Brevard County deputies captured a suspect in another county. Authorities with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office said Dennis Leo Foster, 50, of Barefoot Bay, is accused of robbing the First United Bank in his hometown just before noon Friday. After ...

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SpaceX set to launch rocket next Saturday

SpaceX set to launch rocket next Saturday   CAPE CANAVERAL —  Another rocket launch is a week away. SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket next Saturday. The rocket will be carrying six communications satellites for Orbcomm, a New Jersey-based company. The satellites are small, and they provide two-way data messaging services. The window for next Saturday’s launch is between ...

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Free Comic Book Day 2014 Locations

Free Comic Book Day 2014 Locations                   BREVARD COUNTY, Florida — Today is Free Comic Book Day.  Comic book stores across the country take part in this annual event which is designed to promote interest in comic books among young readers. Comic Book Day is so important that very often movie releases, ...

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Manatees will try to play two today

VIERA – The scheduled doubleheader on Friday between the Brevard County Manatees and Tampa Yankees at Space Coast Stadium was postponed due to rain. The full nine-inning game that was suspended due to rain on Thursday with the Manatees leading 4-0 after three innings will be completed beginning at 5:05 p.m. today. After the suspended game is completed, there will ...

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Three Share EFSC Student-Athlete of Month Award

Three Share EFSC Student-Athlete of Month Award           By Space Coast Daily  //  May 3, 2014 Arthur Leonard, Christian Diaz, Brooke Formby BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — Baseball player Christian Diaz, softball player Brooke Formby and golfer Arthur Leonard are Eastern Florida Student-Athletes of the Month for April. Diaz, a freshman leftfielder from Tampa, FL and George ...

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Brevard County Deputies Search For Bank Robber

BAREFOOT BAY, Florida – Just before noon on Friday, May 2, 2015, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a bank robbery at the First United Bank in Barefoot Bay.  According to BCSO, the suspect walked into the bank and passed the teller a note in which he implied a weapon and demanded cash. After receiving an ...

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Convicted killer sentenced to death a second time for Brevard murder

Convicted killer sentenced to death a second time for Brevard murder BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A convicted killer in Brevard County has been sentenced to death row for a second time. Henry Lee Jones, 50, was already on Tennessee’s death row when he was convicted of a third murder. There were long embraces outside the Brevard County Courtroom on Friday ...

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Man trying to get kids from school accused of attacking Brevard teacher

video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player   WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. – A man trying to pick up his children from a Brevard County school was arrested Friday on allegations of attacking a teacher. Ronald D. Brown Jr., 28, was arrested after a Thursday incident at Meadowlane Primary Elementary School at 2800 Wingate Boulevard in West Melbourne. According to police, Brown was ...

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VIDEO: Jack Kenworthy, Career Educator, BCC Sports Pioneer

ABOVE VIDEO: As BCC baseball coach, Jack Kenworthy helped shape two state championship teams, and his young school snagged the state championship in 1975. Among his BCC players was Bruce Bochy, manager of the San Francisco Giants. • Two State Baseball Championships • Space Coast Marathon Director • Prep And College Sports Official PIONEER AT BCC BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – ...

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County Commission Votes Against Tax Increases

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VIERA, FLORIDA — Brevard County Commissioners rejected proposals to increase the sales tax or gas tax to help pay for road maintenance and …

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Hoax threat caller hits Brevard County schools

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Brevard County authorities are searching for the person they say is responsible for making hoax calls to schools in the area about a gunman outside of …

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Rain Moves Across Central Florida

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… Brevard County and the Treasure Coast later today. A high rip current threat exists today at Brevard County beaches, including Cocoa Beach.

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