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U.S. authorities tell Nelson indicted Jamaican scammers will be extradited

Sen. Bill Nelson said he's been assured by a key U.S. official that Jamaica has promised to extradite individuals indicted for running a lottery scam that has fleeced many older Americans.

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Senate votes to roll back motor vehicle fees

The Florida Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill that rolls back automobile fees, saving an individual driver $12 a year.

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Legislators work on Medicaid compromise

Florida House and Senate leaders are negotiating a deal that would use state and federal money to offer health coverage to thousands of uninsured Floridians under President Barack Obama's health care...

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Memories, more on display at Vietnam and All Vets Reunion

After truck problems John Hosier finally managed to get his display of photos, memorabilia, weapons and other items from the Vietnam War era to Melbourne for the start of the Vietnam and All Veterans...

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Smart signals hold key to smoother rides, experts say

Morning rush-hour delays have dropped along a 4.6-mile stretch of Wickham Road thanks to an 'intelligent transportation system,' Brevard County officials say.

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Board OKs funds for Indian River Lagoon projects

An advisory board that recommends ways to improve the Indian River Lagoon approved $1.2 million in projects Wednesday.

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Hula dancing brings spirit of Hawaii to Brevard

Teaching Hula dancing has allowed Merritt Island's Mililani Celio to get back to her roots.

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An up-and-down day for old Palm Bay water tower

Piece by piece, a rusted-out, 150-foot-tall landmark slowly disappeared in Palm Bay Wednesday.

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Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas now calls Brevard home

The Royal Caribbean cruise ship Enchantment of the Seas entered Port Canaveral this morning in preparation for its first sailing from its new home port.

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FPL fires up Port St. John plant

FPL puts its new power plant in Brevard County on line more than a month ahead of schedule.

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Traffic moving again after Pineda Causeway crash

Traffic is moving freely again on the westbound portion of the Pineda Causeway after a three-vehicle accident slowed things down early this morning.

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2,500 jobs connected to Northrop Grumman aviation deal

Northrop Grumman planned 1,000-employee expansion in Melbourne would add 1,522 spinoff jobs, making it one of nation's biggest expansions this year

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The News in :90 | Traffic flow, furniture row, Northrop jobs

News in :90 is FLORIDA TODAY's news roundup report, giving you the day's top headlines.

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Watch live: George W. Bush Presidential Center dedication

Live coverage as all the living American presidents gather in Dallas for the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center.

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Moores join pair added to Fla. Civil Rights Hall of Fame

Evangeline Moore traveled from her home in Maryland to the Capitol for her parents' induction into the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame, with Gov. Rick Scott in attendance.

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Melbourne police officer on leave after deadly crash with bicyclist

A Melbourne police officer has been placed on administrative leave after being involved in a deadly collision with a bicyclist, officials report.

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Crash closes I-95 near Palm Bay Road

A car crash has closed Interstate 95 near Palm Bay Road, causing a traffic backup.

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Special Forces doctor created medical kits

After 46 years and four days in uniform, Army Col. Warner 'Rocky' Farr is retiring.

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BIMDA medical group aids in learning

The Brevard Indo-American Medical & Dental Association, or BIMDA, has become the medical field's go-to organization - through BIMDA's medical expos and continuing medical education conferences -...

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Drug Take-Back Day comes to Brevard on Saturday

The Drug Enforcement Administration launched National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, a program that allows people to deliver unwanted drugs to local police. The next event is scheduled for Saturday...

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