Crews conduct controlled burn near Port St. John
Port St. John residents may notice some smoke in the area as fire crews carry out a 25-acre controlled burn.
View ArticleThousands converge on Washington for ceremony honoring fallen officers
Thousands of law enforcement officers and families are expected to gather on the Capitol Mall this morning for a somber ceremony honoring their colleagues and loved ones killed in the line of duty last...
View ArticleFlorida quietly shortens yellow lights, resulting in more red light camera...
A subtle, but significant tweak to Florida's rules regarding traffic signals has allowed local cities and counties to shorten yellow light intervals, resulting in millions of dollars in additional red...
View ArticleFormer Palm Bay, current Boston fire chief blasted by assistants
Former Palm Bay Fire Chief Steve Abraira is facing heavy criticism in his most recent position as top firefighter in Boston after 13 of his deputy chiefs openly questioned his leadership role during...
View ArticlePrivate buses to transport Brevard choice students - for a fee
A new, private transportation option to choice schools and programs in Brevard has emerged.
View ArticleOfficers, families gather for somber ceremony in Washington
Thousands of law enforcement officers and families are scattered among red, white and blue chairs on the National Mall this morning for a somber ceremony honoring their colleagues and loved ones killed...
View ArticleNoise a concern as business wants to fly helicopters over Cape
Tuesday, Florida Biplanes & Helicopters conducted test flights of a Robinson R44 four-seat helicopter in the skies above Cape Canaveral.
View ArticleRecord funding flows to Florida's cruise, cargo ports
Florida's seaports are set to embark on a massive round of waterfront upgrades as cruise facilities are in line for a record-setting year of funding.
View ArticlePort Canaveral dredging included in Senate water bill
The Senate voted Wednesday to authorize the widening of the Port Canaveral channel, which would spur economic development by allowing larger ships carrying people and cargo in and out of Florida's...
View ArticleMelbourne Beach commissioner kicked out of meeting
Longstanding tension between two political opponents boiled over Wednesday night when Mayor Tom Davis ejected Commissioner Jay Gurecki from the Community Center during a regular meeting.
View ArticleNationals in Viera: Going, going, gone
The Washington Nationals plan to leave Viera, their spring training home.
View ArticleEx-Palm Bay fire chief takes heat in Boston
Former Palm Bay Fire Chief Steve Abraira faces strong criticism for his hands-off management style during the Boston bombings.
View ArticlePort Canaveral CEO: New welcome center will make money
The port's new welcome center now under construction will make money for the port to invest in other projects. But just how much money it will make will depend on how aggressive Port Canaveral is in...
View ArticleObama salutes Brevard Deputy Pill's 'passion to serve'
President Barack Obama praised fallen Brevard County Sheriff's Deputy Barbara Pill during the 32nd annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
View ArticleSenate authorizes Port Canaveral widening
The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to authorize the widening of the Port Canaveral channel, which would spur economic development by allowing larger ships carrying people and cargo in and out of Florida's...
View ArticleNASA's Kepler telescope may be crippled
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler spacecraft has suffered a malfunction that threatens to end its science observations, officials said Wednesday.
View ArticleFlorida's storm insurance fund in good shape
Florida is heading into a new storm season with some good news for once.
View ArticleParents back private bus service for choice, magnet schools
Families seeking transportation to schools with choice or magnet programs in Brevard County may now sign up for a private school bus service.
View ArticlePolitical foes tangle at emotionally charged meeting in Melbourne Beach
Lingering tension between two political opponents boiled over Wednesday night when Mayor Tom Davis ejected Commissioner Jay Gurecki from the Community Center during a regular meeting.
View ArticleTea party groups call IRS process 'nightmare'
Anger over President Barack Obama's policies drove businessman Tom Zawistowski to file paperwork with the Internal Revenue Service nearly three years ago to create the Ohio Liberty Coalition.
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