State to get $6 million for pest control
Florida will receive $6 million in federal funding to help control disease and eradicate pests that threaten the state's agriculture, including Giant African Land Snails.
View ArticlePrayer walkers draw inspiration
Hundreds of people gathered for an ecumenical prayer walk through the streets of downtown Melbourne on Friday, an annual event held every year on Good Friday and meant to show the presence of the...
View ArticleTwo shot at south Melbourne apartment complex
A shooting at Shull Manor left two people injured Friday afternoon. Police taped off portions of the back part of the apartment complex, and investigators are working to figure out what happened.
View ArticleComing Sunday: Faith, love keep family moving forward
Nearly two years after a traffic collision killed their 6-year-old daughter, Hannah, and left their 3-year-old son, Owen, paralyzed, the Johnson family of Palm Bay continues to move forward with their...
View ArticleObama promotes jobs, public-works projects
Trying to show that the economy remains a top priority, President Barack Obama promoted a plan Friday to create construction and other jobs by attracting private money to help rebuild roads, bridges...
View ArticleMelbourne road-rage incident sparks shooting
Melbourne Police are investigating a road-rage situation that resulted in a shooting today.
View ArticleMelbourne police investigate woman shot in face
A woman possibly involved in a drug transaction Saturday was shot in the face, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
View ArticleTen from Brevard chosen for education panel
Ten locals appointed by Congressman Bill Posey to new Education Advisory Council.
View ArticleReport: Skydivers died from blunt trauma
A skydiving instructor and another man died from blunt trauma during a jump in Pasco County, a medical examiner's report said.
View ArticlePublic meeting on Babcock widening set for April 10
PALM BAY The Florida Department of Transportation will conduct a public meeting on widening Babcock Street from four to six lanes between Palm Bay and Malabar roads from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 10 at the...
View ArticlePalm Bay family copes with tragic events
Palm Bay family falls back on faith, hope and love in dealing with tragedy.
View ArticleTides start to change for Port Canaveral
New port commissioner John 'Hank' Evans brokered deal to remove CEO Payne
View ArticleSuspect in Melbourne road rage killing being held on bond
An apparent road-rage incident Saturday left one man dead, another charged with murder and a car dealership in shock.
View ArticleFour-year-old boy nearly drowns aboard Disney Fantasy
Disney Cruise Line officials still have not identified a 4-year-old boy who nearly drowned Saturday afternoon at a pool aboard the Disney Fantasy.
View ArticleVideo: Learn how to decorate Easter eggs
Florida Today staffer Christina LaFortune has been practicing the art of pysanky, intricately decorated Ukrainian Easter eggs, all her life. Here, she shows you how it's done.
View ArticleThousands of FPL customers lose electricity after transformer incident
About 2,000 customers lost electricity Saturday night after an incident involving a transformer and utility pole near Garden Street, said Marie Bertot, Florida Power & Light spokeswoman.
View ArticleVideo: Final day of Easter Surf Festival in Cocoa Beach
The Easter Surf Festival wrapped up three days of events and performances in Cocoa Beach today. See a video highlighting the surfers and other exhibitions.
View ArticleLetter: EEL program lacks long-term planning
In regard to the recent FLORIDA TODAY article, "No money for EEL," thank you to Clerk of Court Scott Ellis. At last some common sense from someone in public office. He sees through this phony program....
View ArticleBrevard faithful flock to Easter Sunday services
Sunday, numerous Easter church services occurred across the Space Coast.
View ArticlePalm Bay family copes with tragic events
Palm Bay family falls back on faith, hope and love in dealing with tragedy.
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