Democratic officials: Fiscal 'cliff' deal reached
Racing against the clock, the White House reached agreement with congressional Republicans late Monday.
View ArticleFor some Brevardians, New Year's is celebrated at church
Some Brevard County residents avoided the bars and parties in favor of going to Discover Life Church for a moment of prayer on New Year's Eve.
View ArticleU.S., Europe hope the new year brings better times
From teeming Times Square to a once-isolated Asian country celebrating its first public New Year's Eve countdown in decades, the world looked to the start of 2013 with hope for renewal after a year of...
View ArticleCape Canaveral rec director quits amid Friday Fest probe
Brevard County Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating Cape Canaveral's former leisure services director.
View ArticleNew Florida law permits headlight flashing warnings
Flashing your headlights to alert oncoming drivers that police are lurking on the roadside ahead will no longer be illegal in Florida, though a lawyer who has represented ticketed motorists says a new...
View Article1988's baby was destined for music
Cedric Matthews II of Jacksonville was Brevard County's 1988 New Year's baby.
View Article2007's first just loves 'playground'
Otniel DeLeon, a Jupiter Elementary kindergartener, was Brevard County's 2007 New Year's baby.
View ArticleMan held on $500K bond after fatal wreck
A man accused of driving impaired in a hit-and-run wreck that killed a 53-year-old man is being held in jail on $500,000 bond, jail officials said this afternoon.
View ArticleFormer Florida Supreme Court Justice dies in Gainesville
Former Florida Supreme Court Justice Ben F. Overton, the first justice appointed by the governor after the switch in the 1970s from elected justices, has died from complications of heart surgery, a...
View ArticleU.S., Europe hope the new year brings better times
From teeming Times Square to a once-isolated Asian country celebrating its first public New Year's Eve countdown in decades, the world looked to the start of 2013 with hope for renewal after a year of...
View ArticleHope dims in search for Brevard man missing in Seminole County
Searchers scoured a large Seminole County lake for a third day on Monday looking for two men who headed out onto the water early Saturday, but have not been seen or heard from since.
View ArticleHappy new year or happy birthday? Brevard 's first-borns are growing up
Brevard County's 1996 and 1983 New Year's babies share an unusual family tree link.
View ArticleRural residents savor the laid-back lifestyle
Rural North Florida has features that have attracted equestrians, anglers, farmers, and others who are willing to eschew the conveniences of nearby shopping, medical care and schools for the freedom to...
View ArticleMild or wild, 2013 is here for Brevard
Champagne, cheering, music and laughter were abundant at New Year's Eve celebrations across the county Monday.
View ArticleSenate approves fiscal cliff legislation
Hours past a self-imposed deadline for action, the Senate passed legislation early New Year's Day to neutralize a fiscal cliff combination of across-the-board tax increases and spending cuts that...
View ArticleCelebratory gunfire blamed for Jacksonville boy's injuries
Police say celebratory gunfire likely injured a Jacksonville boy waiting to watch New Year's Eve fireworks.
View ArticleNo big storms, but property insurance costs rising in Florida
Marco Tarafa was stunned to find that his homeowners' policy is increasing by nearly $1,000 a year - all because inspectors couldn't get into his attic, where there was no crawl space and about 24...
View ArticleBrevard's first baby of 2013 born in Titusville
The first baby to arrive in Brevard County on New Year's Day seemed impatient to be born. Amelia Rose Dellinger, 6 pounds 9 ounces and 18 inches long, was born at 3:17 a.m. New Year's Day at Parrish...
View ArticleUltra-light aircraft makes emergency landing at Viera golf course
An ultra-light aircraft made an emergency landing near the 6th hole at Viera East Golf Course near mid-day Tuesday, after the pilot experienced apparent engine trouble after takeoff from the Rockledge...
View ArticlePilot lands small aircraft at Viera East golf course
An ultra-light aircraft made an emergency landing near the sixth hole at Viera East Golf Club midday Tuesday, after the pilot experienced apparent engine trouble after takeoff from the Rockledge...
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