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Florida duo's 8-hour crime spree included illegal beach drive, mini-golf course vandalism: police
COCOA BEACH, Fla. - In a span of just over 8 hours, a Florida duo went from an illegal beachside drive to a mini-golf misadventure that ended with their arrest by Cocoa Beach police officers. Just before 10:40 p.m. on Thursday, police found a blue SUV on the beach near...
Brevard set to roll out the cash for Brightline station
All aboard subscribers. It's been talked about it seems ad nauseum. Will we or won't we get a Brightline station? The truth is that right now it's still up in the air, but Brevard County and the City of Cocoa officials are committed to putting money toward getting the stop here. ...
Fire forces evacuation of West Melbourne hotel
WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. – Firefighters said they worked quickly to evacuate a West Melbourne hotel that caught fire early Thursday. The fire began around 3 a.m. on the first floor of the Fairfield Inn at 4355 W. New Haven Ave., according to Brevard County Fire Rescue. All visitors safely...
1 student arrested, multiple suspended after gun brought to Cocoa High School, deputies say
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A student was arrested after a gun was reportedly brought onto the Cocoa High School campus on Thursday. According to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, multiple students were also suspended after the incident. However, the number has not been specified. Law enforcement is still working...
What does future hold for Merritt Square? Continue as traditional mall or add other uses?
One of the big questions now facing Merritt Island is the future of Merritt Square Mall, one of the two large traditional indoors malls in Brevard County, along with Melbourne Square Mall. Foot traffic at the mall has dropped, as many shift to online shopping. There are vacancies scattered through...
When it comes to tree-trimming, Brevard County lacks communication, transparency | Opinion
The value of a scenic drive, lined with live oak trees along the Indian River, encompasses far more than just aesthetic beauty. It serves as a vital community asset, offering a sanctuary for various groups of people and wildlife while preserving the cultural and environmental heritage of the area. For many individuals, including...
Here are some of the big projects that will be coming to Merritt Island
A number of new housing, medical, retail and restaurant developments are coming to Merritt Island. The projects are creating excitement among many in the community, but concerns among others who fear the potential negative impacts of overdevelopment on the island. Here's a rundown of some of projects to watch for:
Free things to do! 10 best free things to do in Brevard for April 26 through May 2
Free things to do! Melbourne Art Festival, theater auditions and concerts galore top our list of 10 free, fun things to do in Brevard this weekend. Due to potential changes and cancellations, we encourage you to check with presenting organizations about the status of their events. 1. Melbourne Art Festival...
NWS Melbourne - High Rip Current Risk in Effect Through Tonigfht
East-Central Florida - Friday April 26: The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a High Rip Current Risk advisory for the east-central Florida shoreline through tonight. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the...
Retired Florida airman stationed at Shaw AFB sentenced for illegally selling TV access codes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - An airman formerly stationed at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter was sentenced to federal prison after being convicted for providing illegal access to digital streaming services. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Franklin Valverde Jr., 40, of Melbourne, Florida made hundreds of thousands of dollars...
'Missing the point': Concerns growing over lack of seating in downtown Melbourne due to homelessness
MELBOURNE, Fla. - Homelessness is so bad in Central Florida that cities are getting rid of benches because of it. It’s a growing problem in Melbourne. The busy downtown core now only has three benches left, and some city council members aren’t happy about it. This was up...
'A tragedy': Veteran server mourns closure of The Dove III in Melbourne
For more than a decade, Kevin Canino had a job he loved. He was a server at The Dove III, an upper-end Italian-American restaurant that brought droves of people to downtown Melbourne in its 12 years there. People remembered Canino’s name, asked for him in a restaurant with a healthy crowd of regulars. Birthdays, anniversaries and retirements were celebrated, businesspeople convened and friends met friends at the Dove III. ...
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