Brevard's new school money comes with 'strings'
Brevard Public Schools gets more state funding than expected, but most already allocated. And state lawmakers are requiring the district to start paying tuition for dual enrollment classes at BCC.
View ArticleIRS apologizes for targeting conservative groups
The Internal Revenue Service is apologizing for inappropriately flagging conservative political groups for additional reviews during the 2012 election to see if they were violating their tax-exempt...
View ArticleUSAF scientist charged in porn case
The chief scientist at the Air Force Technical Applications Center - a retired Lieutenant Colonel with a government clearance - has been arrested on child pornography charges.
View ArticleSuccessful spacewalk appears to fix ISS coolant leak
Two NASA spacewalkers have returned inside the International Space Station after what appears to be a successful fix to a serious coolant leak discovered Thursday.
View ArticleStorms pass through Brevard this afternoon
The National Weather Service's severe thunderstorm warning for central Brevard County expired at 5:45 p.m. after a round of heavy weather passed from west to east through the area.
View ArticleTurtle's world tour ready to resume after a little rehab
A tagged juvenile loggerhead sea turtle that traveled some 2,000 miles on ocean currents was expected to make a full recovery after being rescued off the Florida Keys, hospital officials said Saturday.
View ArticleHometown Hero: Military training in high school leads to Airborne career
Astronaut graduate has attained the rank of sergeant in two and a half years of service in the Army, including time in deployment to Afghanistan
View ArticleCram Session: Sophomore ready to launch acting, modeling career
Merritt Island student's dream of acting ignited by win at talent expo.
View ArticleDeputy's name added to DC memorial
A group of sheriffs officials and family members will go to Washington, D.C., this week to participate in events meant to honor fallen officers, including Brevard Deputy Barbara Pill.
View ArticleBible says moms are 'more precious than jewels'
Brevard County mothers are noted as modern women of valor by family members, peers and pastors for balancing work, faith career and family.
View ArticleCommissioners weigh wisdom of keeping school impact fee
County Commission to consider repeal of 'educational impact fee' that helps fund school projects
View ArticleFrom a new start to a strong finish
Viera High's Kylee Crate enters high school knowing noone after move from Canada, becomes Principal's Scholar, student government VP, and is planning career in medicine
View ArticleAcademics are a family tradition
Rachel Cunio was 5 when she saw her brother Phillip take the microphone as valedictorian of his class.
View ArticleOn solid ground, reaching for space
Given that he grew up on the Space Coast, it's no surprise that Rudolph 'Rudy' Laprade once wanted to work for NASA.
View ArticleBrevard County's class acts
Here are 19 of the county's best and brightest high school graduates. Read about all the Top Scholars at www.floridatoday.com/topscholars
View ArticleGroup departs for national memorial with BCSO Deputy Pill in mind
About 20 people from the Brevard County Sheriff's Office will drive straight through to Washington, D.C., where Deputy Barbara Pill will be honored.
View ArticleFormer Satellite Beach manager Crotty hired at Surfside
Former City Manager Michael Crotty, who led City Hall operations for 27 years, is now working as city manager in Surfside.
View ArticleStrong storms could hit Brevard today
Scattered strong storms could strike the Space Coast this afternoon, making for a soggy Mother's Day, the National Weather Service warns.
View ArticlePill's loved ones, police family arrive in D.C.
The Pill family arrived in Washington, D.C., late Sunday afternoon for a week of what will surely be full of emotional events. National Police Week is dedicated to honoring the average 160 officers...
View ArticleA Mother's Day surprise: 8-foot alligator on the porch
A Florida family started Mother's Day with a surprise on the front porch: An eight-foot alligator hissing back at them.
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