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20 acre brush fire in Cocoa 100% contained, no damage to structures
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A 20 acre brush fire that was endangering buildings is now completely contained, according Brevard County Fire Rescue. Units are on scene in the area of Satellite Boulevard and Soggy Bottom Avenue. Three homes were evacuated, but firefighters said no buildings were ultimately damaged. The...
Brevard's two Red Lobsters targeted for possible closing as part of Bankruptcy Court process
Red Lobster has targeted its two Brevard County restaurants for possible closing as part of seafood chain's Bankruptcy Court proceedings. Red Lobster list its restaurants at 2355 W. New Haven Ave. in Melbourne and at 215 E. Merritt Island Causeway on Merritt Island as among those it wants to, in effect, break its leases on if the company can't renegotiate the leases with more favorable terms. ...
Brevard commissioners opt out of providing new property tax break for affordable housing
The Brevard County Commission has voted to opt out of a state initiative to provide a property tax break for certain affordable housing projects. Commissioners voted 4-1 to not provide a 75% exemption on property taxes for multifamily rental developments that would provide housing geared to families whose households earn 80% to 120% of the area's median annual income. ...
'Cocoa Village Loves Locals' campaign offers discounts to Brevard residents on select items
'Cocoa Village Loves Locals' campaign offers discounts to Brevard residents. As summer approaches, Cocoa Village is gearing up to celebrate its community with a new initiative: "Cocoa Village Loves Locals." This campaign, running from now through Aug. 31, aims to showcase the unique offerings of local businesses, while expressing gratitude...
'I want to see our schools succeed': Former teacher files to run for Brevard school board
Keith Schachter, a former teacher and founder of an advertising company specializing in the needs of public schools, filed in late May to run for Brevard's school board. Over the years, Keith Schachter has worn many hats: husband, father, teacher, business owner. Now, he's hoping to take on Brevard's District 4 seat on the school board.
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