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FOX 35 Orlando

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Rising river levels spark flooding concerns in Central Florida

Brevard County, FL · 1d

Florida Today

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Brevard voters just made a powerful statement about the lagoon

Thanks to the voters of Brevard County for their overwhelming 75.5% support for continuing the Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) restoration program for another 10 years. And many thanks to the many volunteers that worked so hard to make sure the public was informed about how successful the past 10 years have been. A special thanks to the Brevard Zoo for their messaging to their membership on how critical the lagoon is to our local environment and the wellbeing of our citizens as well as the critical work they are doing with the volunteers of the Restore Our Shores program. The support from our business community through the Space Coast area chambers of commerce, was strong as they recognize the $28B impact that the Indian River Lagoon has on the east Florida economy. Last, but not least, we recognize the impact of our amazing environmental non-profit organizations and their hundreds of volunteers. Including Marine Resources Council, Surfriders, Keep Brevard Beautiful, Native Plant Society, Save the Manatee Club, Friends of 1000 Islands, Sierra Club, 1000 Friends of Florida, Coastal Conservation Association and many more that you can find links to on our website at: www.helpthelagoon.org/the-coalition/partners . These groups all rely

Brevard County, 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 · 4h

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St. Johns River flooding near Cocoa could rival Tropical Storm Fay as residents brace for major flood

COCOA, Fla. – The rain has moved on. The water hasn’t. Along the St. Johns River west of Cocoa, rising floodwaters are swallowing docks, covering parking areas and creeping toward places where people once stood comfortably above the water. At Lone Cabbage Fish Camp along State Road 520,...

Cocoa, FL · 4d

Backyard Garden Lover

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Florida Excavator Operator Goes Viral for Helping Neighbors During Historic Flooding

Fred Rogers shared the phrase, “Look for the helpers,” as advice for dealing with disasters and emergencies. He said the advice was given to him by his mother, and she shared it with him as a child when he was frightened by scary things happening in the world. That phrase has since become popular online,...

Brevard County, FL · 2d

TCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers

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4 Indian River County restaurants get perfect score; 2 fail inspection

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Indian River County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Indian River County, Florida, for the week of Nov. 2-8, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. St. Lucie County: 4 restaurants get perfect scores; 4 fail inspection Martin County: 10 restaurants get perfect scores; 1 closed; 10 fail Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Indian River County restaurant inspection site . Which Indian River County restaurants

Indian River County, FL · 17h

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Brevard Supervisor of Elections Orders Machine Recount for State Representative District 33, Cape Canaveral City Council Member Race

The Board’s meeting agenda will include the following:. – Conduct a machine recount for State Representative, District 33 involving Daniel R. McDow (DEM) 50.20% and Monique Miller (REP) 49.80%. – Conduct a machine recount for City of Cape Canaveral City Council Member Kay Jackson (25.25%), Don Willis (24.02%), Dan...

Cape Canaveral, FL · 3d

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Brevard County communities rebuild after record-breaking flooding

PALM BAY, Fla. — Brevard County saw historic flooding this past week. Even though the floodwaters have receded, many are still picking up the pieces, and will be for a long time. Flooding donation drive Palm Bay: As our community continues to recover from the recent flooding, local organizations...

Brevard County, FL · 3d

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Florida Flooding Closes 90-Bed Rehab Hospital in Melbourne

Flooding on Florida’s east coast last week was so severe that it has caused the indefinite closure of a 90-bed rehabilitation hospital in Melbourne. Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital, owned in part by Alabama-based Encompass Health, sustained substantial damage in the torrential rains that hammered parts of Florida’s east-central coastal areas with as much as 25 inches of rain in one day.

Melbourne, FL · 21h

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Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina Pledges to Restore Services, Repair Infrastructure, After Record Storm Damage

First, I want to address the historic rainfall and devastating flooding our community experienced recently. Palm Bay faced an extraordinary emergency, with widespread flooding, washed-out roads and bridges, and significant damage throughout our city. The Melbourne-Tillman Canal and Turkey Creek overflowed their banks, and a major water main break along...

Palm Bay, FL · 3d

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Flooded-Out Gator Wrangled From Indian River County Driveway, Set Free Again

Heavy flooding in Indian River County did more than swamp roads this week — it pushed an alligator straight out of its habitat and onto a homeowner's driveway. Deputies were called in to handle the reptile, and body-camera footage captured the animal thrashing and hissing as it was wrangled into custody.

Indian River County, FL · 3d

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Pair of recounts Tuesday in Brevard County

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Two Brevard County races are headed for a machine recount after both contests fell inside the state guidelines for a recount. One recount will determine who will represent Florida State House District 33 which covers West Melbourne and Palm Bay. Right now, the race is separated by 289 votes placing it inside the statutory guidelines for a recount, which requires a machine recount for any race separated by less 0.5% or less.

Brevard County, FL · 1d

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Palm Bay resident seeks help after flooding damages longtime home

PALM BAY, Fla. — A Palm Bay resident is trying to salvage what he can after recent flooding damaged every room in his home, leaving him hoping for assistance as Brevard County awaits next steps from the Federal Emergency Management Administration and the Florida Department of Emergency Management. John...

Palm Bay, FL · 1d

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Historic Brevard County flooding: One week later

A week ago heavy rainfall caused record flooding in parts of Brevard County. Many residents are still picking up the pieces after the flooding damaged homes and vehicles.

Brevard County, FL · 1d

Florida Today

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Brevard school board to vote on superintendent departure, payout

Brevard's school board will hold a special meeting Tuesday morning to finalize Superintendent Mark Rendell's departure, who announced last week he would be leaving the district. Rendell's final day with Brevard Public Schools is Nov. 27, according to the separation agreement the board will vote to approve. Eastern Florida State College named Rendell its Vice President of Workforce Education, where he will oversee the college's workforce and career education programs. Tuesday's 9 a.m. meeting will be the last for two of its outgoing members, Gene Trent and Katye Campbell. Trent lost his District 2 seat to Kyle Savage, while Michele McCormack defeated Tammy Dennis for the District 5 seat after Campbell opted not to run again. Unused vacation, sick time Rendell, who was under contract with the district until 2028, earned $307,484 last year, according to public salary records . The board approved a $10,000 bonus just weeks before he announced his departure. Rendell is set to receive payment from approximately 178 hours of unused vacation leave and 1,094.7 hours of unused sick leave, according to his separation agreement. The agreement does not outline how much money Rendell would be owed. The agreement also blocks Rendell from filing claims against

Brevard County, FL · 1d

TCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers

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Vero Beach Trader Joe's among 6 Florida stores planned for 2027

New Trader Joe's stores are planned to open across six Florida cities in 2027, including one that will become the Treasure Coast's first-ever location. Vero Beach was named among the confirmed Sunshine State locations, yet no location or opening date was provided. The newest store opened on Nov. 5, in Orlando. A Sarasota location will open by the end of 2026, according to company spokesperson Nakia Rohde. Trader Joe's previously opened a store in West Palm Beach in June. Here's what to know. Which Florida Trader Joe's stores are planned for 2027? Six Trader Joe's stores are planned to open in 2027, according to company spokesperson Nakia Rohde : Boynton Beach Orlando Kissimmee Maitland Central Naples Vero Beach "We are actively looking at hundreds of neighborhoods across the country as we hope to open more new neighborhood stores each year," Rohde said. How many Trader Joe's locations are in Florida? There are Trader Joe's stores in 28 Florida cities , according to the company's website: Boca Raton Boynton Beach Bradenton Coral Gables Coral Springs Davie Daytona Beach Delray Beach Fort Lauderdale Fort Myers Gainesville Jacksonville Jacksonville Beach Melbourne Miami Miami Beach Naples Orlando Palm Beach Gardens Palm Harbor Pembroke Pines

Vero Beach, FL · 1d

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Brevard homeowner fears structural failure as flooding persists

FOX 35 reporter Stephanie Buffamonte speaks with Brevard County homeowners concerned about potential structural failures as flooding continues.

Brevard County, FL · 2d

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Light Up Viera Christmas Parade Set for Saturday, Nov. 28

BREVARD COUNTY• VIERA, FLORIDA – The holiday season will begin in Viera with fireworks and a festive parade on Saturday, Nov. 28. The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and the BCSO Charity, in partnership with the Viera Company, are hosting the annual Light Up Viera Christmas Parade. A...

Brevard County, FL · 1d

TCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers

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Florida AMC movie theater in mall permanently closed amid renovations

The Vero Beach movie theater in the mall closed permanently on Nov. 8. AMC Theatres decided to close the AMC Classic Indian River 24 "based on what will best strengthen the company going forward," according to AMC spokesperson Cassie Kennard. The website directs customers to AMC's theater in Melbourne and Kennard directed them to AMC Port St. Lucie 14 in St. Lucie West. The aging Indian River Mall at 6200 20th St., which opened in 1996 and declined after years of store closures, is being transformed from an indoor mall to mixed-use retail with new outdoor stores and a drive-through restaurant. Demolition for renovations on the east side of the mall began in August. The west section, including the movie theater, was supposed to remain operational, according to Joseph Scarfone of One Investment Group in Pompano Beach. He has been working with the mall owners, DTS Properties II of Illinois. Indian River Mall makeover The mall owners submitted demolition and renovation plans in May 2025, but little movement has occurred. The project includes construction of five 250,000-square-foot outdoor retail stores and a drive-through restaurant. Negotiations are underway with a "really good list" of national tenants to fill those stores, Scarfone

Vero Beach, FL · 1d

Florida Today

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Dan McDow wins Florida House seat representing Palm Bay after recount

After a day of machine recounts at the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections office, the Florida House of Representatives District 33 race was decided with Democrat Dan McDow as the winner, maintaining his margin of less than half a percent to defeat Republican incumbent Monique Miller. With the recount results putting McDow 286 votes ahead of his opponent, he becomes the first Democrat elected to represent Brevard County in the Florida legislature in more than 30 years. Supervisor of Elections data shows 73,759 people voted in the race. The House race was one of two Brevard County races to go to a recount after the Nov. 3 election.Cape Canaveral City Council results were tallied by machine Nov. 10 at the Election Support Center located at 525 N. John Rodes Blvd., Melbourne. The results remained unchanged and Supervisor of Elections staff will begin the manual recount for Cape Canaveral on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Canvassing Board meeting will be open to the public and begin at 9 a.m. when Supervisor of Elections staff will begin reviewing the 8,222 total votes cast in the Cape Canaveral election. “After performing the machine recount for the Cape Canaveral City Council race, there was no

Brevard County, FL · 6h