Happy Birthday Billy Squire!
Rock musician Billy Squier was born May 12, 1950 – 72 years ago. Here’s one of his big hits, “Everybody Wants You.”
Read MoreBrightline Work Means More Traffic Disruptions In Melbourne
Work on another Brightline rail crossing will require the complete shutdown of a busy throughfare in Melbourne for at least five days next week. Brightline has announced that Eau Gallie Boulevard will be shut down at the rail crossing all next week… Monday through Friday from 7am to 7pm so crews can install a second […]
Read MoreCocoa Rent Ordinance Under Consideration
With housing costs soaring, the city of Cocoa is considering an ordinance that would give renters more notice from landlords when rent increases loom. If it becomes law, Cocoa will require landlords to provide a 60-day written notice of a rental increase of more than 5% on an annual lease and a 30-day notice on […]
Read MoreMoms For Liberty Take Aim At More Pornographic Books
The Brevard Chapter of Moms for Liberty is taking aim at more books that they say are inappropriate for minors… books that they say include instances of racially divisive rhetoric, LGBTQ themes, explicit sex scenes, and criticism of Christianity. Among the books on the hit list… The Kite Runner and Slaughterhouse-Five. So far, Moms for […]
Read MoreHospital Plans Approved
The Brevard County Planning and Zoning Board this week, unanimously approved zoning changes and variances that now will let Health First build a new hospital and “wellness village” on Merritt Island. Health First’s proposal now goes to the Brevard County Commission for a potential final vote on May 26th. It involves a 7-story, 120-bed hospital […]
Read MoreMelbourne Police Officer Resigns
After receiving a notice of termination giving him the option of appealing his recommended firing after an internal investigation, a Melbourne police officer has resigned. Officer Peter Dolci was the subject of multiple internal investigations over a four month period. One of them involved a traffic stop back in January, when he was pulled over […]
Read MoreProperty Insurance Discussion In Melbourne Tonight
State House Representative Randy Fine will conduct a public town hall event on the issue of property insurance this evening from 6 to 8 in Melbourne City Council Chambers… hosted by Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey. Tonight’s event will also include Senator Debbie Mayfield, State Representative Thad Altman, West Melbourne City Councilman John Dittmore and Brevard […]
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