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Sedgewood Circle resident faces displacement after devastating flood

Following recent heavy rainfall, residents of Sedgewood Circle face significant property damage and mold growth.

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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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 · 19h
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Flood coverage is 'the largest insurance gap' for property protection that experts say they see

WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. — Mike and Melissa Gordon are part of the 17% of people in Brevard County who have flood insurance. That is according to the Insurance Information Institute. Across Florida, only one in five people are covered for flooding, said Mark Friedlander, senior director of media relations. Across the country, it's even less.

Brevard County, FL · 1d
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Flooding threatens horses, therapy programs at Harmony Farms in Cocoa

COCOA, Fla. – Floodwater has inundated Harmony Farms in Cocoa, forcing staff and volunteers to use a boat and donated boots to reach the horses and raising concerns about damage to the farm’s equine therapy program. Executive Director Janine Allen said the property was dry as recently as...

Cocoa, FL · 2d

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Florida teens turned a kayak and a paddleboard into a lifeline for a family trapped by floods

Two teenage brothers in Palm Bay turned a kayak and a paddleboard into the only lifeline for a family trapped by the floods in Florida. After receiving a negative response from 911 due to a lack of resources in Brevard County, the mother requested urgent help through a Facebook post.

Palm Bay, FL · 17h

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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 · 21h

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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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Sebastian weighs options for septic-to-sewer deadline

SEBASTIAN — The city of Sebastian is looking for a more affordable way to comply with a state law requiring thousands of properties to connect to sewer or upgrade their septic systems by 2030. House Bill 1379 requires new septic systems in designated areas to meet enhanced nitrogen-reduction standards....

Sebastian, FL · 3d

TCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers

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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

256 Today

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Blue Origin clears key engine test milestone after New Glenn explosion in May

Blue Origin has successfully completed qualification testing of a modified component in its Huntsville-built BE-4 rocket engines, marking a significant step toward returning its New Glenn rocket to flight following […] The post Blue Origin clears key engine test milestone after New Glenn explosion in May appeared first on 256 Today .

Huntsville, AL · 18h

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FHSAA Regional Quarterfinals Preview: Merritt Island Mustangs Host Tenoroc Titans

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Merritt Island Mustangs are the No. 1 seed in the class 3a region 2 bracket that has district teams Eau Gallie and Titusville in it, as well. The Mustangs finish undefeated at 10-0 for the first time since 2013 and are looking to reach the state championship for the first time since 2021.

Merritt Island, FL · 17h

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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

hometownnewsbrevard.com

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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 · 16h

whatnow.com

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Hikari Coffee Plans New Location on Florida Avenue in Cocoa

Cocoa could soon have a new place to grab a cup of coffee, with Hikari Coffee preparing to establish a storefront at 406 Florida Avenue. The proposed coffee shop is planned for a property along Florida Avenue in Cocoa, where the new business is taking its first steps toward opening. The project was filed under Hikari Coffee LLC, with state records listing the location as a food-service establishment with seating.

Cocoa, FL · 1d

TreasureCoast.com

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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 · 17h