Florida cracker cattle to be next cash cow
Sprawling across many acres in rural Immokalee, JB Ranch has been a profitable cattle ranch for several generations. On most of the ranch, big beef cattle dominate the landscape. But in one paddock, a...
View ArticleNo big storms, but Florida property insurance costs still rise
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 ArticleFlorida pursues studies on new commercial launch complex
The state has taken another step toward establishing a commercial launch complex at the north end of Kennedy Space Center, while awaiting a response from NASA about whether it will make the land...
View ArticleViera High pair give senior citizens gift of green thumb
Two Viera High School students donate a wheelchair-accessible garden box to residents at a Melbourne nursing facility.
View ArticleReaching Out fund a favorite charity for pair
Cape Canaveral couple counts the Reaching Out Holiday Fund among the many charities they support.
View ArticlePayroll tax hike gains acceptance with some Brevardians
Brevard residents don't like the 2 percent payroll tax coming under a Senate plan to avoid the fiscal cliff, but it seems like a lesser hardship that massive tax increases if nothing is done.
View ArticleBrevard's first baby of 2013 in a hurry to arrive
The first baby to arrive in Brevard County on New Year's Day seemed impatient to be born. '(Her father, Paul) actually went home to get clothes and missed it,' said Kayla Dellinger, 21. 'My doctor even...
View ArticleHouse passes bill to avert 'fiscal cliff'
Past its own New Year's deadline, a weary Congress sent President Barack Obama legislation to avoid a national 'fiscal cliff' of middle class tax increases and spending cuts late Tuesday night in the...
View ArticleAlleged pastry pilferer held in Brevard County jail
A Palm Bay man accused of stealing a pastry and then fleeing police was caught and arrested Dec. 28.
View ArticleIvey to be sworn in Monday as Brevard sheriff
Sheriff-elect Wayne Ivey will take over as leader of the county's largest law enforcement agency on Monday.
View ArticleTop 2012 videos from Cocoa Beach
Here are the top videos from Cocoa Beach produced by FLORIDA TODAY in 2012.
View ArticleBill aids veterans' college queries
House Bill 4057 will direct the VA to provide more information to veterans using their GI Bill to allow them to make better decidion when planning their education.
View ArticleCast your vote: Cocoa Beach in race for Florida's best waterfront town
Cocoa Beach among coastal expert's picks for Best Florida Beach Towns; contest will name winner
View ArticleOlympic medalist Ryan Lochte training in Brevard
The University of Florida Swim team along with Olympic Gold medalist Ryan Lochte and coach Gregg Troy will spend a day of intense training with members of the Air Force 920th Rescue Wing at Patrick Air...
View ArticleTwenty dogs arrive at no-kill shelter
A no-kill shelter became the temporary home Wednesday for 20 dogs rescued from Miami-Dade Animal Services.
View ArticleReport: Body of ex-Melbourne man found in Seminole lake
The body of a Melbourne High graduate was found floating in about six feet of water in a Seminole County lake at about 5 p.m. today. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials said the...
View ArticlePalm Bay man charged with domestic violence after standoff
Palm Bay police arrested a man this afternoon after a standoff, charging him with domestic violence battery.
View ArticleTwo hurt after car crashes into Titusville house
Two people were taken to Parrish Medical Center in stable condition after a car hit a house in Titusville.
View ArticlePaper's gun list request fires up many
Putnam County officials, who say they will refuse a newspaper's request to release the names and addresses of residents with pistol permits, would break New York law in withholding the data, a state...
View ArticleBody of missing Melbourne High grad found in Seminole County lake
The body of a Melbourne High School graduate was found floating in about six feet of water in a Seminole County lake at about 5 p.m. Wednesday. Jason M. Cobb was missing since Dec. 26. His body showed...
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