Brevard's unemployment rate stays at 9 percent
Brevard County's jobless rate remained at 9 percent in May, the same figure it was for April.
View ArticleHaridopolos stands by deal that helped friend
Outgoing Senate President Mike Haridopolos stands behind his decision to expand a $9.4 million probation contract with a company that employs his friend as a lobbyist, saying the program has produced...
View ArticleObama administration spares some from deportation
The Obama administration will stop deporting and begin granting work permits to younger illegal immigrants who came to the U.S. as children and have since led law-abiding lives. The election-year...
View ArticleBus rides free for teens all summer, Thursday for everyone
Students with a library card can ride the bus for free this summer.
View ArticleHometown Hero: Air Force adviser sees progress in Afghan troops
Capt. Dan Minnocci is an adventurer who couldn't be happier training Afghan troops and commanding a defense force.
View ArticleEx-Palm Bay assistant fire chief held after fire on state land
A former assistant chief of Palm Bay Fire Rescue was jailed on charges he set fire on state wild lands to clear the way for turkey hunting season.
View ArticleNavy sending more ships to Florida
The USS New York, part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, will move to Jacksonville beginning next year.
View ArticleCitizen invited to meeting to explain issues
Palm Bay citizens are invited to a town hall meeting and mini expo Saturday to learn about various issues and voting changes ahead of the upcoming election.
View ArticleAircraft touches down safely near government center in Viera
An 89-year-old former World War II pilot landed his Light Sport airplane on Stadium Parkway, across from Brevard County Government Complex in Viera after it suffered an engine failure. He parked the...
View ArticleTethered Wallenda walks wire across Niagara Falls
Daredevil Nik Wallenda has finished his attempt to become the first person to walk on a tightrope 1,800 feet across the mist-fogged brink of roaring Niagara Falls.
View ArticleRed snapper may reopen for a 2012 'mini season' in Florida
A regional fishing management council decided to move ahead with an emergency rule to reopen red snapper fishing off the southeastern United States.
View ArticleMan gets death sentence for 2 murders
Terence Tabius Oliver was given two death sentences in a Viera courtoom Friday for a double murder in 2009.
View ArticleCities, counties try to net navigation funds
Brevard County, Melbourne, Cocoa and Palm Bay will ask a regional navigation district Saturday to help dredge several channels and improve boat docks and ramps, as well as improve the county's last...
View ArticleReligion calendar
Plenty of events are taking place in churches and places of worship around the Space Coast.
View ArticleMelbourne man surrenders after standoff, is charged with sexual battery
A man whose actions prompted a response from Melbourne Police SWAT agents surrendered after a four-hour standoff.
View ArticleEx-Palm Bay fire official accused of burn
Former Palm Bay assistant fire chief arrested on charges he set marsh fire.
View ArticleQuick-thinking pilot lands plane on road in Viera
An 89-year-old former World War II pilot landed his Light Sport airplane on Stadium Parkway, across from Brevard County Government Complex in Viera after it suffered an engine failure. He parked the...
View ArticleGoodwill grows in Melbourne garden
Garden produces more than just vegetables. Camaraderie and goodwill blossoming too. Communal garden draws residents out and brings them together at Melbourne apartment complex.
View ArticleTethered Nik Wallenda walks over Niagara Falls
Daredevil Nik Wallenda has become the first person to walk on a tightrope 1,800 feet across the mist-fogged brink of roaring Niagara Falls.
View ArticleTitusville tempted to lease cop cars
Titusville is considering leasing police cars to ease the burden on the budget and city mechanics.
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