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Q's Crackin' Crab & Seafood Kitchen Opens in New Location

COCOA BEACH, FL – Q's Crackin' Crab & Seafood Kitchen is now open at 142 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, in a new location near the beach and port traffic. Owner Quinisha Bredwood opened the restaurant's original brick-and-mortar space in July 2020 and has now moved to their new location.

Cocoa Beach, FL · 3d
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Beloved Cocoa Beach neighborhood bar Tiny Tavern announces closure

A longtime Cocoa Beach neighborhood bar is preparing to pour its last drink, bringing an end to a gathering spot that has been a fixture in the community for decades. The Tiny Tavern , a little neighborhood bar at 201 Taft Ave., announced on social media that it will close Jan. 5, 2027. "Over the years, we have poured our hearts into making this little neighborhood bar something special," owner Heidi Vargus wrote. "Let’s fill these final weeks with live music, karaoke, laughter, hugs, good friends, and all the things that have made The Tiny Tavern such a beloved neighborhood gathering place." Tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood, the Tiny Tavern built a loyal following despite its modest size. The pint-sized bar became known for its friendly bartenders, welcoming atmosphere and regular crowd of locals who gathered for drinks, conversation and nightly entertainment. Amber Olesen is FLORIDA TODAY's food and dining reporter. Reach her at aolesen@floridatoday.com. This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Beloved Cocoa Beach neighborhood bar Tiny Tavern announces closure

Cocoa Beach, FL · 3d

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Florida cold front brings strongest cooldown with temps as low as 40s

A cold front is bringing the strongest cooldown to the Treasure Coast so far this season with temperatures dropping as low as the 40s, said National Weather Service meteorologists. Rain showers were isolated and scattered on the morning of Nov. 12 before drier air was expected to move into the area, said meteorologist Cassie Wishard with the National Weather Service in Melbourne. That would reinforce the cold front moving through Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties on the night of Nov. 12 into the next day, Wishard said. “It’s a little taste of fall,” Wishard said. Fort Pierce: Woman, 84, flooded out of her home of 49 years after rain St. Lucie County: Family faces flooded home after historic, unexpected rainfall The last warm day near normal would be Nov. 12 before temperatures drop to as low as 12 degrees below normal during Nov. 13-15, she said. The coldest day would be Nov. 14 with high temperatures in the upper 60s, Wishard said. The day before and the day after would be in the mid-70s. The average normal high temperature for this time of the year is 80 degrees, she said. Low temperatures overnight Nov. 12 stay near normal

Indian River County, FL · 1d

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Brevard County mother concerned about rental property after flooding

MELBOURNE, Fla. — As clean-up continues across Central Florida from last week’s deadly flooding, many renters with damage across Central Florida are wondering what’s next. A rental property in Melbourne was having ground work done, but recent rains made the property unsafe for the family living there,...

Brevard County, FL · 10h
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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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Sebastian Buyers Face Tighter Supply and Quicker Turnover

Sebastian buyers faced shrinking options as listings dropped sharply, and homes moved off the market faster than the national trend.

Sebastian, FL · 2d

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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 · 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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Space Coast Holiday Events: Surfing Santas, Boat Parades, and Holiday Lights Return for 2026

From Christmas Eve surfing traditions in Cocoa Beach to illuminated zoo trails and waterfront boat parades, Florida’s Space Coast has several ways to celebrate the holiday season. The holiday season is bringing a full lineup of festive events to Florida’s Space Coast, with celebrations ranging from costumed surfers and...

Cocoa Beach, FL · 2d

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Layna Ayala makes her Florida State future official

The FSU softball program has signed four-star catcher Layna Ayala, the top recruit in Florida. She officially signed with the program on Wednesday morning. The Melbourne, Florida, native committed to the Seminoles back on Sept. 24, 2025, and is the first member of FSU's 2027 recruiting class to sign. Softball America ranks her as the No. 19 overall player and No. 5 catcher in the country. It is the second time in the past three years that the Seminoles have landed the No. 1 recruit in Florida, with Makenna Sturgis signing in 2025. Ayala has had a dominant first three years at Melbourne High School and received All-American Honorable Mention honors from MaxPreps after her junior season. She has improved each season, hitting .580 with 13 home runs, nine doubles, 55 RBI, and 42 runs scored in 28 games last year. She finished the year with a.621 on-base percentage and a 1.284 slugging percentage, walking 13 times and striking out seven times. She was also efficient on the bases, stealing 10 bases without getting caught. She was credited with three errors behind the plate, posting a .967 fielding percentage. Ayala has played in 86 games during her career, hitting .504

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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City of Sebastian to kick off holiday season with tree lighting, Santa selfies and Christmas parade

SEBASTIAN — The City of Sebastian will launch its holiday season next week with a tree-lighting ceremony and photo opportunities with Santa and the Grinch at Riverview Park, followed by the annual Christmas parade Dec. 5. Holiday Tree Lighting & Selfies with Santa & the Grinch. The Holiday Tree...

Sebastian, FL · 1d

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Proposed 811-home development advances in Melbourne as neighbors worry about flooding

MELBOURNE, Fla. – A proposed D.R. Horton development that would bring 811 homes to a 424-acre site in Melbourne moved one step closer to reality Tuesday, drawing pushback from residents still dealing with recent flooding in parts of Brevard County. The project site sits between two canals along the...

Melbourne, 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 · 1d

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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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Cleveland Clinic Plans Standalone ERs in Sebastian, Vero Beach

Cleveland Clinic plans two standalone emergency rooms in Indian River County Sites are in Sebastian and on Oslo Road in South County, with a target opening in early 2028 The plans surfaced as county leaders weigh a possible third hospital Cleveland Clinic plans to open two freestanding emergency departments in Indian River County in early […] The post Cleveland Clinic Plans Standalone ERs in Sebastian, Vero Beach appeared first on TreasureCoast.com .

Vero Beach, FL · 1d

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Hurricanes football beats Bayside; Key West earns No. 7 seed in FHSAA playoffs

Coral Shores made the long haul to Bayside High School on Nov. 6 to take on a formidable Bears team in the quarterfinals of the SSAA Atlantic BOUND Championship bracket. Just days earlier, the Palm Bay community had been inundated with more than 20 inches of rain, causing destructive flooding throughout the area.

Key West, 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 · 21h

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Florida School Board reviewing applicants for next superintendent

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A dozen candidates, including two current school district employees, have applied to be the next school superintendent. Superintendent David Moore notified the School Board in August he plans to retire in June. The board set a tight timeline for receiving applications, soliciting public input, interviewing finalists and naming a replacement for Moore by mid-December. The board wants to select and hire a new superintendent who can work with Moore before he leaves. Moore, who became superintendent in 2019, is credited with leading the Indian River County School District through transformational change, helping it improve from 38th in the state to fifth. The district has received four consecutive "A" grades from the Florida Department of Education. Application deadline was Oct. 26. The next step is for the School Board to review applications at a public workshop, 12:45 p.m. Nov. 17. Finalists are expected to be named at the workshop, with interviews to begin next month. The two internal candidates — William Dodds and Christina Jacobs — have extensive experience within the school district. Dodds has been district chief financial officer since earlier this year. He previously was principal of Sebastian Charter Junior High from 2017-2026 and an

Indian River County, FL · 1d

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Palm Bay families lose everything in flash floods, pleading for FEMA assistance: 'Just demolished'

PALM BAY, Fla. - Families in Brevard County are desperate for federal funding and help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after deadly flash floods devastated Central Florida. More than a week after the storms, cleanup is far from over, and rebuilding won’t be easy for families on fixed...

Palm Bay, FL · 2d

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County cuts ribbon on new playgrounds, concession building at Victor Hart complex in Gifford

GIFFORD — Indian River County officials cut the ribbon Monday on new playgrounds and a concession building at the Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex, adding age-separated play areas, more shade and updated facilities at the longtime neighborhood hub. The ceremony took place at 4:30 p.m. at the playground...

Indian River County, FL · 3d