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Brevard board sends superintendent on his way with legal safeguards amid calls to wait for new members

The Brevard County School Board approved a separation agreement Tuesday allowing Superintendent Mark Rendell to leave the district for a new position at Eastern Florida State College, despite repeated calls from residents, parents and teachers to postpone the decision until two newly elected board members take office next week. The...

Brevard County, FL · 3d
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Snowbirds Driving South This Winter Will Find Seven Old Florida Fish Camps Still Serving Gator Tail

Some of the best meals in Florida are not found near the theme parks or the high-rise beach hotels. They are found at old fish camps on rivers, creeks, and lakes, where the menus still list frog legs, catfish, and fried gator tail. If you are heading south this winter,...

Fleming Island, FL · 2d
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Historic flooding leaves parts of eastern Florida in disarray

Historic November flooding has left parts of eastern Florida in disarray, damaging thousands of homes, washing away roads and disrupting entire communities. In Brevard County, a major roadway collapse in Palm Bay Estates cut off vehicle access for dozens of residents, leaving families navigating a makeshift footpath to reach the outside world. As residents faced an uncertain recovery, World Central Kitchen joined local firefighters and first responders to deliver meals and supplies.

Brevard County, FL · 1d
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Brevard resident hospitalized and home gutted after floods

A 72-year-old woman was left hospitalized after last Monday's 1000 year rainfall. Judith Vega's home was completely flooded with water reaching up to five feet. Vega's daughter Julie has lived in her home since she was five-years-old, she says nothing has compared to this.

Brevard County, FL · 3d
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Viera Hospital Named to Newsweek ‘Best-In-State Hospitals’ Honor for 2027

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Health First’s Viera Hospital has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2027. The America’s Best-In-State Hospitals ranking recognizes the 800 leading hospitals across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, providing crucial insights into the nation’s top healthcare facilities.

Melbourne Village, FL · 3d

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Entire apartment complex evacuated due to flood damage in Melbourne

MELBOURNE, Fla. – At least 87 families were told to move out in Melbourne after historic flooding left their apartments unlivable. Tenants at Windover Palms received hand-delivered notices on Thursday, telling them to leave. The letter says repairs can’t happen with people living inside and will take at least six months to finish.

Melbourne, FL · 21h

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Residents ordered from flood-damaged Windover Palms units in Melbourne

Nearly 110 residents at Windover Palms Apartment complex in Melbourne were ordered evacuated by management Thursday, Nov. 12, as conditions in flooded-damaged units continue to worsen nearly two weeks after historic floods hit Brevard . The residents were sent notices this week about the emergency evacuation. Cleaning crews in bio-hazard suits were seen going into the apartments late Thursday as a six-month clean-up and renovation gets underway, city officials said. The waters from Nov. 1 receded but left behind health-threatening damages, officials said. “Some of the apartments, you can’t even breathe in,” Melbourne Mayor Paul Alrey told FLORIDA TODAY. “Residents are being refunded their last month’s rents but many are displaced. Some who were on Section 8 were given vouchers but that doesn’t mean much until they can get keys in hand." Florida’s State Emergency Response Team, the agency tasked with coordinating disaster responses, was on site passing out flyers to Windover residents. Alfrey said the city is working with the American Red Cross to find shelter for the residents. The apartment complex’s management did not immediately respond to FLORIDA TODAY’s inquiries. J.D. Gallop is a criminal justice/breaking news reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Gallop at 321-917-4641 or jgallop@floridatoday.com .

Melbourne, FL · 12h

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Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey Gives ‘Thank you’ Message in Recognition of Veterans Day

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – On this Veterans Day, I want to start by thanking all the members of our military who have served our great nation and given us the freedoms that make America so great. I would especially like to thank our veterans who have chosen to continue...

Brevard County, FL · 2d

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Central Florida cities, counties grapple with consequences of Amendment 3

Florida voters passed Amendment 3 last week, effectively slashing property taxes for homeowners and billions of dollars of revenue for local governments. Now, cities and counties are grappling with million-dollar cuts and new revenue streams. Local governments in Central Florida are facing about $10 billion in lost revenue over the...

Brevard County, FL · 2d

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‘You’re Not Alone’: Two flood-impacted women deliver supplies door-to-door in Palm Bay

More than a week after catastrophic flooding tore through parts of Brevard County, two women, who were also hit by the floodwaters, are helping neighbors recover one doorstep at a time. Mariah Colon, owner of The Aesthetic Xperience, and Winnye Vicente, owner of Winnye’s Bakery, packed two cars with pet food, baby supplies, hygiene products, water and other essentials to deliver directly to flood victims in Palm Bay. The flooding left homes damaged, cars destroyed and families sorting through waterlogged belongings piled along the curb. With the holidays just weeks away, Colon and Vicente said they wanted to help people facing the hardest recovery.

Palm Bay, FL · 2d

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Few Visitors Ever Ride The Old Steam Train Through The Pines At Fort Christmas Near Orlando

East of Orlando, past the theme park billboards and highway traffic, there is a small town with a name that sounds like a holiday card. Most people speed by it on their way to the coast. They miss a timber fort, a row of pioneer homes, and a schoolhouse with...

Orlando, FL · 2d

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MAX POWER brings space exploration and aviation to center stage

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — Thousands of visitors got a rare look inside normally restricted areas of Kennedy Space Center during the two-day MAX POWER Aerospace Expo and Airshow on Nov. 7 and 8. The event opened areas typically closed to the public, including the former Space Shuttle Landing Facility’s...

Cape Canaveral, FL · 1d

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FHSAA Quarterfinals Preview: Holy Trinity Host Foundation Academy Tonight in Freelance Division Playoffs

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Holy Trinity sits as the No. 1 seed in the freelance division that is brand new this season and will host Foundation Academy, the eighth seed. Head Coach Hurlie Brown led Holy Trinity to a 7-2 record and the playoffs for the...

Melbourne, FL · 22h

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Two Forgotten Florida Towns Were Erased To Build America’s Space Coast

Two whole towns once stood near a stretch of sand where rocket launches now rattle the sky. Shiloh and Allenhurst had homes, citrus groves, and fishing camps long before the space race came knocking. In the early 1960s, NASA bought up huge chunks of land along this part of the...

Florida · 14h

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Pro Women’s Golf Returns To Brevard County With 2027 Constellation Classic

Golf (Unsplash) Professional golf will return to Suntree Country Club next spring when the Epson...

Brevard County, FL · 1d

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‘Forced letting go:’ Palm Bay resident starts over after flood damage, relies on help from neighbors

PALM BAY, Fla. – Nine days after floodwaters surged into a Palm Bay neighborhood, some residents say their lives are still upended, and the cleanup is far from over. On Wednesday, News 6 returned to California Avenue, where water rose to mailbox height last week and forced rescues from homes.

Palm Bay, FL · 1d

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Melbourne residents face homelessness and no AC one week after severe floods

MELBOURNE, Fla. — Melbourne leaders addressed flood recovery efforts at a City Council meeting Tuesday night following last week’s deadly floods that killed two people across Central Florida, prompted water rescues, damaged roads and blocked off communities. One resident spoke about flooding during public comment, telling council members...

Melbourne, FL · 2d

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WATCH: Brevard’s Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos Lays Wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day

WATCH: Director of National Health Communications, Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos and Deputy Surgeon General, RADM Paul Jung joined the nation at Arlington National Cemetery to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor our nation’s veterans. From the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General:. Today, Director...

Brevard County, FL · 1d

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Hundreds turn out to celebrate veteran who turns 100 on Veterans Day

GRANT-VALKARIA, Fla. — The Italian Fisherman off U.S. Highway 1 in Grant-Valkaria was the site of a double celebration on Wednesday, its regular tribute for veterans and a 100th birthday celebration on Veterans Day for a Brevard County man who served the country in World War II. The restaurant...

Grant-Valkaria, FL · 1d

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Man Rescues Trapped Neighbors from ‘Biblical’ Florida Flooding

A man put his life on the line to rescue his vulnerable neighbors during a flood in Florida he he described as “biblical.”. With one recovering from surgery and the other stricken with ALS, their survival hinged on help, which their neighbor Rick Addante heroically provided. It comes amid...

Brevard County, FL · 6h