Mechanical Issues, Public Safety Concerns Prompt Closing of Mathers Bridge to Boating Traffic
Public safety concerns and mechanical issues have prompted the closing of Mathers Bridge to boating traffic beginning at 4 p.m. today (Sunday, July 3, 2022) until further notice. The U.S. Coast Guard has been notified.
Titusville Police Team Up With Florida Highway Patrol to Increase Presence During July 4th Weekend
Titusville Police are increasing staffing with additional specialized units patrolling the city streets during the 4th of July weekend celebrations.
Titusville man indicted by grand jury on murder charge; state to decide if it will pursue death penalty
A Brevard grand jury indicted a Titusville man Tuesday on a first-degree murder charge following the death of his girlfriend, a decision that could lead the state to seek the death penalty for him.
NRA Honors Deputy Tyler Thoman, the 2021 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
Deputy Tyler Thoman of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Department has been selected as the 2021 NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for exhibiting outstanding bravery and courage while facing an armed and violent suspect during a traffic stop. Deputy Thoman’s actions that day saved the life of a fellow Brevard County Deputy—as well as his own.
Launch Credit Union Opening Second Titusville Branch
There will be prize drawings, a free gift bag to the first 100 people in the door that day, food, drinks and WA1A will be doing a live radio remote from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
DeSantis endorses Megan Wright, Brevard School Board candidate challenging Misty Belford
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has endorsed Brevard County School Board candidate Megan Wright along with nine other candidates around the state on Monday, making good on his promise to get involved in local school board elections.
PSJ Development, Cedar Lake, proposes 144-unit mobile home community
A South Florida property owner filed plans back in February this year with the St. John River Water Management District for a 140+ unit manufactured home community on a 50 acre piece of wooded land. A SJRWMD employee told me today that they have issued a Request for Additional Information (RAI) to the owner/consultant and
Wawa Update: State asks for more info, clarification on plans
On June 17th, 2022, the St Johns River Water Management District sent a response to a Request for Additional Information letter for the development of a Wawa restaurant and gas station, with a list of required information before the development can proceed with construction.
Newly Proposed Subdivision in Mims with plans for 400 Homes
Property owner AG Ventures, LLC, has recently filed engineering plans for a proposed subdivision with 440 single family home lots in Mims on a 118+ acre property, called Hamlin Grove. The plans show that the proposed subdivision will have main access on US1, with access also on Old Dixie Hwy and on Hickory Circle, on
Wildfire shuts down SR46, no threat to homes
Crews are working a large brush fire on the south side of SR46 at Six Mile Creek.
Titusville City Council clears hurdles to transform the old Searstown Mall into an ‘urban village’
After what looked like a possible setback, plans have moved forward to build a mixed-use commercial and residential development at the site of the old Searstown Mall in Titusville.
Brevard Schools Hiring Bus Drivers
Brevard Public Schools is looking for Pool Drivers for the upcoming 2022-23 school year, with starting pay at $14.06/hr
Kennedy Space Center raises admission prices, adds new ticket option
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is raising admission prices as well as introducing a new two-day ticket option.
Old Royal Oak Golf Course sells for $4.5 million
The 149 acre Royal Oak Golf Course & Country Club recently sold to a real estate development firm based out of Brooklyn, NY for $4.5 million dollars.
Remembering Fire Fighters killed in 1981 Ransom Fire
On June 8th 1981, Scott Maness and Beau Sauselein died fighting the #RansomeRoadFire Merritt Island NWR when their tractor plow high-centered on a stump.
DeSantis vetoes more than $500,000 earmarked for Mims STEM initiative
During last week’s announcement of vetoes from the state budget, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that $510,000 won’t be going towards the East Mims Learning Center and Innovation Lab.
Beagle abandoned at SPCA raises animal care awareness
A sad and potentially dangerous situation recently took place at the SPCA of Brevard Adoption Center in Titusville, when a man tied a beagle to a pole outside the building and abandoned it there.
Florida gas prices rise by 18 cents; $5 a gallon state avg. ‘a very real possibility’ this summer
Gas prices in the state this week averaged $4.76 a gallon, according to the weekly briefing issued Monday by AAA-The Auto Club Group.
State Legislature approves $1.2 million for ‘Aerospace Center of Excellence’ at EFSC Titusville
The building will include four specialized labs in electronics, metal fabrication, fluids and composites. It will be housed in a repurposed gym that is now underutilized.
Tropical Storm Warning expanded for Florida as system likely to become Tropical Storm Alex
The National Hurricane Center in Miami, in its 5 a.m. Friday update, expanded a Tropical Storm Warning to include half of the state with a growing system expected to become Tropical Storm Alex.
Longtime Titusville Chamber of Commerce leader set to leave position
Marcia Gaedcke announced she will be departing from her role after 24 years at the Chamber. She will be moving on to work at the Titusville Playhouse while also helping out the Chamber part-time.
Cape Canaveral Turtle Watch Program Open for Registration
During the summer, programs are scheduled on most Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
911 Dispatcher Receives Countywide Recognition
Congratulations to Titusville Police Department Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST) Rebecca Hydorn for being chosen the Brevard County PST of the year.
Parrish Medical Foundation Awards 10 Scholarships to College Students Studying Healthcare and Medicine
Jess Parrish Medical Foundation and Parrish Medical Center Auxiliary awarded $23,500 in scholarships to 10 outstanding college students and graduating high school seniors that distinguished themselves through passionate dedication to their communities and pursuit of studies in the fields of medicine or healthcare.
Brevard Public Schools to Offer Free Breakfast and Lunch Meals Throughout the Summer
Brevard Public Schools is pleased to offer free breakfast and lunch meals to all children ages 18 and younger this summer.
Brevard County is Florida’s Fastest-Growing Tech Sector, Ranks Second Nationally for Job Growth
Over the last five years, Florida has experienced an explosion of technology jobs unlike any other in the nation and the state’s top metro area is Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, which also ranks second nationally for job growth.
Wildlife officials to boaters: Remember not to hit any manatees this holiday weekend
It’s around this time of year that Florida’s beloved sea cows leave their winter habitats, placing them in harm’s way as they navigate through bodies of water where they risk being flayed alive by irresponsible boaters.
Sharpes wildfire damages at least 10 homes, 65% contained, officials say
Officials say the fire is 15-20 acres in size, not including spot overs and 65% contained
2022 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday starts Saturday
For the first time, Floridians can also buy pet supplies for their fur babies during the sales tax holiday.
Preview of New Gateway exhibit at KSC Visitors Center
The future of space travel will come to life at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex with the opening of its brand- new attraction on June 15, Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex
Green Dragon to open its first Central Florida medical marijuana dispensaries
A burgeoning patient count has made Florida one of the fastest-growing medical marijuana markets in the country.
NOAA predicts above-normal 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season
For the 2022 hurricane season, NOAA is forecasting a likely range of 14 to 21 named storms, of which 6 to 10 could become hurricanes, including 3 to 6 major hurricanes. NOAA provides these ranges with a 70% confidence.
Titusville Police Department Receives Prestigious Award
Congratulations to the Titusville Police Department for being awarded the Tom Stone LEEDA Award of Excellence
Brevard Health Officials Issue a blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert
The Florida Department of Health in Brevard has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins at Lake Washington – Center. This is in response to a water sample taken on May 17, 2022. The public should exercise caution in and around the Lake Washington Center. Residents and visitors are advised
Brevard Dept. of Health provides Update on Formula Shortage
The current recall does not affect Florida’s primary WIC milk-based formula, but the shutdown of the Abbott plant in Sturgis, Michigan is causing strain on the entire formula market.
Titusville Police Department to Host Memorial Service at American Police Hall of Fame
The Titusville Police Department to host a Memorial Service to honor fallen law enforcement officers at the American Police Hall of Fame in Titusville on Friday, May 20.
Low-income seniors face deadline for up to $5,000 in energy assistance
Low-income seniors in Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Brevard counties face a May 31 deadline to apply for up to $5,000 in home energy assistance — including funds for overdue utility bills, heating and cooling system repairs, new fans, window air conditioners, space heaters and blankets.
Petition to rename Andrew Jackson Middle School underway due to trail of tears, slavery
Noting Andrew Jackson’s slave-owning past and his role in the Trail of Tears, a group of community members are calling for Andrew Jackson Middle School in Titusville to be renamed.
NASA partnership brings STEM, tutoring programs to East Mims
The center is designed to offer “a multifaceted, community-based education support center with a STEM focus.” The first phase of operations will feature tutoring and homework assistance; workforce training programs, potentially in partnership with Eastern Florida State College; and an innovation lab and computer space, which is being backed by NASA and Kennedy Space Center.
Space Coast Air Show takes to the skies this weekend
The warbirds are back up in the skies when Space Coast Air Show returns to Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville. Gates open at 9am., Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22.
Brevard County board backs employee pay raise with COVID funds from Lober’s vacant seat
The vacancy on the Brevard County Board left by former Commissioner Bryan Lober has provided the Commission with leftover COVID-19 relief funds that one commissioner has found a use for — to use for raises for county employees.
Brevard County Commissioners defend decision to skip church event on local housing crisis
“I want to point out there was a big brouhaha, I guess you could call it that with the Brevard Justice Ministry Monday night,” Commission Vice Chair Curt Smith said.
Brevard County Animal Center Offering Free Adoptions for Month of May, Courtesy of Boniface Hiers
Brevard County Animal Services is offering free adoptions on dogs and cats for the month of May after the contribution by Boniface Hiers Automotive Group.
SpaceX Dragon capsule safely returns Crew-3 astronauts back to Earth
The astronauts that flew to the ISS as part of the SpaceX Crew-3 mission are back on Earth after almost six months on the orbiting lab.
The numbers tell the true story of Indian River Lagoon pollution
“There have been some sewage spills since the December 2019 Titusville incident. That was the worst. It resulted in 7.2 million gallons of sewage flowing into a pond with some leaking into the IRL.”
Proposed ordinance would prohibit ‘nonexempt individuals’ from standing, sitting near busy Brevard roadways
An ordinance under consideration by the Brevard County Commission would establish fines and potential jail time for people who either “interfere” with traffic or “exchange any physical item.”
BCSO says 2 Killed in Mims Residential Fire
A residential fire Saturday morning in Mims killed two people believed to be family members, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Klondike Beach of Canaveral NS Set for Prescribed Burn
Canaveral National Seashore is planning to implement prescribed burn operations in the area of Klondike Beach. This is a twelve mile stretch of beach located between Playalinda Beach and Apollo Beach.
Brevard School Board to vote on millage rate increase for November ballot
In a 4-1 vote, the Brevard County School Board decided to place a property tax increase on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Titusville Youth Foundation Supporting Kids Via Charity Golf Tournament
Join the Titusville Police Department and the Titusville Police Youth Foundation at the Comets Basketball Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday May 14, 2022.
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