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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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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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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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Space Coast Daily Final Regular Season Football Rankings, FHSAA Playoff Brackets Announced

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – For many teams, this past Friday marked the end of the football season, but a couple of teams still have a makeup game this week. That said, these are the final rankings of the season, as the FHSAA playoff brackets were announced November 6. *Final...

Melbourne, FL · 1d
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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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Lynora’s brings family Italian recipes to Melbourne

MELBOURNE, FL. — Lynora’s, a family-owned Italian restaurant with roots in South Florida, opened its newest location Oct. 28 in downtown Melbourne. Located at 529 E. New Haven Ave., the restaurant brings generations-old family recipes and traditional Italian cuisine to the Space Coast as the company continues its expansion beyond Palm Beach County.

Melbourne, FL · 2d

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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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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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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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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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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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‘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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Palm Bay single mom, daughter and two dogs living in hotel room after flash floods destroy rental home

PALM BAY, Fla. - Rescued from rising floodwaters on a Johnboat, a Palm Bay single mother is now living in a hotel with her daughter and two dogs after flash floods destroyed their rental home. She has no idea how she will rebuild after losing everything and still having to...

Palm Bay, FL · 20h

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WATCH: Community Credit Union of Florida – Merritt Island Branch Holds Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

WATCH: Steve Wilson covered the grand opening and ribbon cutting on November 10, 2026, for the Community Credit Union of Florida (CCU) – Merritt Island Branch. CCU will follow this up with a midday festival of FREE family activities, games, giveaways and prizes, and FOOD at the Merritt Island Branch, 1380 North Courtnay Parkway, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Merritt Island, 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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SODOI Bringing Coffee-and-Burger Concept to Melbourne

A new Melbourne destination is bringing two menu classics together under one roof. SODOI Coffee & Burger, pronounced “So Do I,” plans to open at 300 S. Harbor City Blvd., according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The shop will join its sister concept, SODOI...

Melbourne, FL · 2d

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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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Debris pickup begins in Melbourne after flooding. Here are the rules

MELBOURNE, Fla. – The city of Melbourne’s disaster debris contractor will begin curbside collection of flood-related debris on Friday after historic flooding left many homes damaged. In a release, city officials said pickup is for flood-impacted residents within Melbourne city limits. Residents should separate debris into four piles...

Melbourne, FL · 12h