Brevard Commissioners Seek Nearly 70% Pay Raise
Brevard County commissioners are proposing a nearly 70% pay increase, raising their salaries from $60,000 to $102,000 per year. Voters will ultimately decide the matter through a charter amendment on the ballot. A “yes” vote will approve the increase, while a “no” vote will keep their pay the same. Mixed reactions have emerged, with some […]
Read MorePalm Bay Police Offering Drug Take Back Event
The Palm Bay Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration for National Drug Take Back Day, next Saturday, October 26. The initiative aims to help residents safely dispose of expired and unused prescription medications, addressing concerns over drug misuse and theft. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., people can bring their pills for […]
Read MoreEarly Voting Now Underway
Early voting kicks off this week in Central Florida, with most counties… including Brevard… starting today. In addition to the race for President and local offices, this election features six amendments on the ballot. Voters are encouraged to utilize early voting to avoid long lines on Election Day. Voters are also encouraged to familiarize themselves […]
Read MoreElevator Malfunction Leaves Elderly Residents Stranded In Merritt Island Apartment Complex
More than twenty elderly residents were rescued from a Merritt Island apartment complex after an elevator malfunction left them stranded. Brevard County Fire Rescue responded Friday night to The Lenox at Merritt Island, a 10-story apartment complex primarily housing elderly residents, where they carried residents back to their units, mostly located on higher floors. No […]
Read MoreHaunted Jail Trail Offered Again Next Weekend
The Haunted Jail Trail, presented by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, kicked off this weekend, and it will run again next Friday and Saturday. The event offers thrill-seekers a spooky walk through the woods behind the Brevard County Jail. Proceeds benefit local charities that support first responders and homeless pets. Tickets are $20, and food […]
Read MoreRams On The Loose!
Palm Bay police suddenly found themselves busy rounding up a herd of rams late last week that had escaped in the Port Malabar area. Officers swiftly responded to reports of the animals on the loose, and then went to work to try to assure their safe capture. Fortunately, the rams were successfully returned to their […]
Read MoreLaunch Pace Set To Smash Record
The Space Coast is on track to break its annual rocket launch record, potentially reaching its 73rd launch before Halloween. Another SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with more Starlink satellites is set for liftoff today, with the launch window opening tonight at 7:38 and closing at 10:40pm. The actual record-breaking launch likely occurring in the coming […]
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