Law does not require citizen input at government hearings
Some parents and community members were left seething after a Brevard School Board meeting earlier this month in which school leaders denied requests to speak on the issue of school closures.
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View ArticleHomeless man held in attempted abduction of jogger at Wickham Park
A nearly 7-foot tall homeless man accused in the attempted abduction on a female jogger in Wickham Park, remains in jail.
View ArticleNew 45th Space Wing commander 'thrilled' to be back in Brevard
Col. Nina Armagno is returning to Partick Air Force Base as the commander of the 45th Space Wing after having served here in 2001.
View ArticleBill would ease way to farm more state lands
The Florida Legislature is considering a bill that would make it easier for farmers to farm the state land next door.
View ArticleRailroad work to close Palm Bay Road
A major Palm Bay road will be closed for three days next week because of work on a railroad line.
View ArticleElderly man injured in crash with Palm Bay officer
A Palm Bay police officer was involved in a vehicle crash that injured an elderly man this afternoon.
View ArticleAnti-violence to be message at rally to honor slain Palm Bay man
An anti-violence rally honoring the life of Jean "John" Francois is set for Saturday in Palm Bay.
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View ArticleWoman escapes 7-foot attacker
A nearly seven-foot tall man remains in jail after being accused of attempting to abduct a female jogger in Wickham Park
View ArticleSupreme Court lets late stay of execution stand
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to lift a stay of execution for a South Florida drug trafficker convicted of killing a state trooper with a pipe bomb, its decision issued hours before the inmate was set...
View ArticleBrevard could feel bigger sting from budget cuts than other communities
A key economic engine of Brevard County, the area's defense, aerospace and engineering sectors, could get walloped by across the board cuts in federal government spending mandated by law if Congress...
View ArticleDog-beach plan may expand
Encouraged by the success of a yearlong pilot program creating a dogs-permitted beach at Canova Beach Park, county officials are looking to make the program permanent.
View ArticleResidents grouse about trash collection
Palm Bay council members declined to pursue doubling garbage-truck dates, citing unclear community opinion. But they unanimously decided to seek construction of a transfer station within city limits to...
View ArticleInjured race fans explore legal options
The attorney for three NASCAR fans injured last weekend during a race the day before the Daytona 500 says they are exploring a possible lawsuit, but some experts say they could face tough obstacles in...
View ArticleLockdown lifted at Cambridge Elementary in Cocoa
A lockdown has been lifted at Cambridge Elementary Magnate school in Cocoa after police gave the all-clear.
View ArticleBrevard health officials announce rabies warning for area near KSC
A Good Samaritan attempting to help an injured raccoon is undergoing rabies treatment after it was determined the animal was rabid.
View ArticleTitusville High baseball players disciplined after 'Harlem Shake' video
Eight Titusville High baseball players initially suspended after making an on-campus version of the "Harlem Shake," dance sensation that was put online, will have to perform community service.
View ArticleGov. Scott pitches $5 million a year for major-league spring training
Gov. Rick Scott is pitching a proposal to set aside $5 million a year in the state budget to help keep major-league baseball teams from fleeing the Sunshine State to Arizona.
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