BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – There is no question that to stand atop a thin, wavering pole 120 feet up in the air takes guts. Carla Wallenda …
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School voucher dispute simmers between state rep., school board
“What Ritch is doing is so blatantly wrong, in terms of how he is treating Brevard County Public School students.” Workman has opposed school board …
Read More »Body found near Eau Gallie Causeway in Melbourne
Body found near Eau Gallie Causeway in Melbourne A body was found in the Indian River near the Eau Gallie Causeway in Melbourne on Friday afternoon. An employee or a patron at Squid Lips Overwater Bar and Grill saw the body near the shore and called Melbourne police. Police are calling it an unattended death. Published at Fri, 14 Mar ...
Read More »Brevard teacher suspended after student sees nude photo
Brevard teacher suspended after student sees nude photo A Brevard County teacher was suspended after a student allegedly saw a nude photo on the educator’s cellphone. Damian Wilson can’t teach his history classes at Palm Bay Heritage High School until Brevard County School district officials complete their investigation, authorities said. Wilson remains on paid leave while the district investigates the ...
Read More »New meerkats, exhibit coming to Brevard Zoo this weekend
New meerkats, exhibit coming to Brevard Zoo this weekend If you love meerkats, get excited — the new meerkat exhibit at the Brevard Zoo opens up this weekend and the new furry friends have been named just in time. More than 1,200 votes were cast over a month-long poll for the names of the alpha male and female meerkats. Jasper, ...
Read More »Woman, 96, carjacked at Walmart in Merritt Island
Woman, 96, carjacked at Walmart in Merritt Island A 96-year-old woman was carjacked at a Walmart in Merritt Island on Thursday afternoon. The victim, who did not want to be identified, said she was starting her car when a man opened her passenger door and asked her to drive him to a mobile home park. When they got to the ...
Read More »Melbourne Strawberry Festival has biggest year yet
… while checking out artists and crafters, and classic cars and bikes too. Proceeds from the festival benefit Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County.
Read More »Rep. Steve Crisafulli District 51 Legislative Update
We must keep working to expand and diversify the space industry in our state and create good jobs here in Brevard County. For regular updates on …
Read More »Brevard Zoo Memories: Volunteers, donations made zoo go
I remember making several presentations to the Brevard County commissioners on why the Tourist Development Council should continue to fund the …
Read More »Space Coast Tech Council launches
… resources and display the depth and breadth of our technical diversity, while promoting Brevard County and surrounding areas as a tech center.
Read More »Viera courthouse threat was 'Judgment day'
Before Robert Striffler died on a sidewalk at the Brevard County courthouse on a warm and sunny Florida afternoon, he lived a life that seemed to …
Read More »Kepler Mission Announces a Planet Bonanza, 715 New Worlds
Kepler Mission Announces a Planet Bonanza, 715 New Worlds Washington DC (SPX) Mar 03, 2014 NASA’s Kepler mission announced Wednesday the discovery of 715 new planets. These newly-verified worlds orbit 305 stars, revealing multiple-planet systems much like our own solar system. Nearly 95 percent of these planets are smaller than Neptune, which is almost four times the size of Earth. ...
Read More »Keep Brevard Beautiful 2014 RiverFest Set April 5
The 2014 Keep Brevard Beautiful RiverFest is set for Saturday, April 5. Do you know a Brevard County organization, business or individual that should …
Read More »Brevard County Manatees Open Season April 3
BREVARD COUNTY • VIERA, FLORIDA – The Brevard County Manatees 2014 season begins Thursday, April 3 as the Manatees host the Daytona …
Read More »Brevard County Fire Rescue Live Burn Training Intense
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Eleven students did live burns as part of the Live Fire Training Instructor class. The certification is required by the …
Read More »Sheriff Congratulates Rick Schmidt On Retirement
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Please join me in congratulating Agent Rick Schmidt on his upcoming retirement from the Brevard County Sheriff's …
Read More »Astronaut hands Melbourne first softball loss
The Astronaut High War Eagles are on a mission to prove that they're the top softball team in Brevard County. They made a strong case Saturday with …
Read More »Norris Burkes: More than all others, one father really knows best
In Brevard: Norris Burkes will be in Brevard County April 23-30. If your organization would be interested in having him speak, please contact him at …
Read More »Fondy's Pierce aims to keep climbing baseball ladder
Fond du Lac-native Chad Pierce delivers a pitch for the Brevard County (Fla.) Manatees in a game last season. / Dennis Greenblatt/Hawk-Eye Sports …
Read More »Volusia County considers limiting fertilizer to protect waterways
That same day, the Brevard County Commission voted unanimously to adopt a more restrictive fertilizer ordinance, after a lengthy contentious debate.
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