Today in History: Jan. 18
In 1778, English navigator Captain James Cook reached the present-day Hawaiian Islands, which he named the 'Sandwich Islands.'
View ArticleFrom grace to disgrace: Brevard reacts to Armstrong's fall from glory
Disheartened cyclists discuss the fall in disgrace of their one-time hero.
View ArticleScott suggests 14 days of early voting
Gov. Rick Scott said Thursday that up to 14 days of early voting should be offered during the next election in Florida, an effort to reduce long lines experienced this past November - that would be a...
View ArticleCocoa Beach hotel fire forces guests to check out
A fire Thursday evening disrupted operations at a large Cocoa Beach hotel, sending its guests to other local hotels for the night.
View ArticleFood alert: Metal shards prompt recall of popular bagel brands
Several types of bagels sold at local grocery stores are being recalled after officials found metal pieces in some packages.
View ArticlePalm Bay police say man bit off girlfriend's thumb during argument
Palm Bay police said a man bit off a woman's thumb during an argument while he was taking her to work.
View ArticleCourt upholds Florida's pension law
A law championed by Gov. Rick Scott that requires teachers, state and county workers and some municipal employees to contribute 3 percent of their pay to the state's pension plan was narrowly upheld by...
View ArticleWrecks close northbound U.S. 1 near Port St. John
Two separate crashes are blocking northbound lanes of U.S. 1 near the Space Coast Regional Airport. No major injuries have been reported.
View ArticleBrevard unemployment takes tiny dip in December
Brevard County's unemployment fell slightly in December, dropping to 8.3 percent from 8.5 percent in November.
View ArticleGun control, public safety meeting planned in Melbourne
A community discussion on gun control and public safety will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7 in Melbourne.
View ArticleChristian author James Bryan Smith to speak in Suntree
A popular Christian author and speaker will be in Suntree next week, leading a two-day seminar/retreat on how people can strengthen and more deeply develop their relationship with God and Jesus Christ.
View ArticleOrganizers hope cooler weather attracts at Space Coast Birding Festival
Ever seen a Florida scrub jay, limpkin or a razorbill? Maybe this is your chance.
View ArticleDoping wasn't really cheating, Armstrong tells Oprah
Right from the start and more than two dozen times during the first of a two-part interview Thursday night with Oprah Winfrey, Lance Armstrong acknowledged what he had lied about for years
View ArticleTourism advisory panel balks at bucks for baseball
Panel recommends shifting $750,000 to general tourism marketing, rather than focusing on major league baseball spring training
View ArticleMan found driving dead Melbourne woman's vehicle faces car-theft charges
Melbourne police have charged a man with car theft after they said the man was caught driving a car that belonged to a woman killed six days earlier.
View ArticleTell us: How are you coping with shrinking paychecks?
What are you doing to cope with the economic shortfall created by the expiration of the payroll tax cut on Jan. 1. And what do you think the government and business should be doing?
View ArticleFaulty A/C unit caused fire at Cocoa Beach Doubletree
A faulty air conditioner in one room on the third floor at the Doubletree by Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront caused a fire yesterday afternoon, according to Cocoa Beach Fire Chief Ryan Duckworth....
View ArticleFEMA denies Florida help following Hurricane Sandy
The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Florida communities - including Brevard County - assistance to repair the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy in October. The state sustained $44.9 million...
View ArticlePolice: Palm Bay man tried to hire hitman
A Palm Bay man was arrested and accused of trying to hire a killer.
View ArticleMan charged with theft, was in dead Melbourne woman's car
One week after a Melbourne woman was found dead at her home, police have charged a man with stealing her car, though no charges have been brought related to the homicide.
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