Obama vows to end 'scourge' of military sex abuse
President Barack Obama is pledging to eliminate the 'scourge' of sexual assault in the military while cautioning that it will take a long and sustained effort by all military members.
View ArticleMelbourne ticket wins share of Fantasy 5 jackpot
Four winners of the 'Fantasy 5' game, including one in Melbourne, will collect $51,304.76, the Florida Lottery said Friday.
View ArticlePair linked to string of Palm Bay burglaries
A 19-year-old Palm Bay man faces multiple burglary-related charges a week after detectives linked him and an associate to a series of break-ins reported in the southeast side of the city.
View ArticleCongress committee to grill ousted tax chief
Lawmakers are ready to question the ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service as Congress holds its first hearing on the tougher scrutiny the federal tax agency gave tea party and other conservative...
View ArticlePlanning for Salsa Fest, local pageant under way
United Third Bridge is planning for the organization's 18th annual Family Salsa Festival and 17th annual Miss Puerto Rico Pageant.
View ArticleNews in 90 Seconds: BCC graduation, tourism awards, Wickham woes
Your glance at the news that's happening in Brevard County today.
View ArticleBrevard's unemployment rate dips in April
Brevard County's unemployment rate took a slight dip in April, falling to 7.3 percent from 7.5 percent in March.
View ArticlePalm Bay man faces bigamy charges
A Palm Bay woman checking court records for the status of her pending divorce learned that the man she was leaving had remarried months ago.
View ArticleUPDATE: Cocoa couple arrested after pipe bombs discovered
A Cocoa couple was arrested after police found pipe bombs in their house, among a cache of weapons including rifles, handguns and shotguns.
View ArticlePolice gather to honor fallen of 2012
Hundreds of police officers and their families gathered Friday evening at the American Police Hall of Fame to celebrate and remember fallen officers from across the country. Dozens arrived by...
View ArticleGay vote divides local Scouting enthusiasts
Brevard County scouting enthusiasts, from parents to pastors, are watching a vote that could open the Boy Scouts of America to membership for gays.
View ArticlePAFB squadron demonstrates capabilities, honors police
The 45th Security Forces Squadron, in conjunction with and in support of National Police Week, held a 'Police Week Fair' on Friday.
View ArticlePalm Bay man faces bigamy charges
Palm Bay man faces bigamy charges after ex-wife discovers he married during their separation, police say.
View ArticleFor graying grads, rite evokes fond memories
Annual rite of passage sparks memories of 'walking the walk.' 2013 GRADUATIONS: Brevard County high school graduation coverage
View ArticlePipe bombs, weapons found in home
A Cocoa couple was arrested after police found pipe bombs in their house, among a cache of weapons including rifles, handguns and shotguns.
View ArticlePaying tribute to the fallen: Hundreds gather at Police Hall of Fame
Hundreds of police officers and their families gathered Friday evening at the American Police Hall of Fame to celebrate and remember fallen officers from across the country.
View ArticleMega Millions jackpot won; Powerball at $600M
Two winning jackpot tickets were sold in Friday's $190 million Mega Millions drawing, but even if you aren't holding those magic numbers in your hand, you have a chance at an even bigger prize Saturday...
View ArticleDeGracia achieves commander goal
Lt. Col. Alexander DeGracia recently was promoted and selected as commander of the 39th Rescue Squadron at Patrick Air Force Base.
View ArticleRocketman Triathlon won't have to reimburse Titusville
The Rocketman Triathlon will not have to reimburse the city up to $8,770 in costs associated with the event held earlier this month.
View ArticleFIT wants state funds to launch new lab
Florida Tech hopes $2 million in state funding will help it establish a new space research lab, but a watchdog group considers the funding to be a budget 'turkey.'
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