Cocoa Re-Submits Grant Application For Brightline Station
One Brevard County community is pushing for new federal funding to build a Brightline station after being denied a $50 million grant. City leaders in Cocoa have submitted a fresh application to the Federal Railroad Administration, hoping to move the project forward. The station is expected to boost economic growth, creating new jobs and development […]
Read MoreK9 Brings Down Cocoa Suspect
A Cocoa man is facing multiple charges after a break-in and subsequent chase. Police say Rude Williams broke into a home early Tuesday but fled the scene. Officers later found Williams and he ran again, but K-9 Officer Maverick quickly apprehended him. Williams is now facing charges including burglary, battery, resisting arrest, and a probation […]
Read MoreBody Of 75 Year Old Well Known Army Vet Found On Veterans Day In West Melbourne
The West Melbourne Police Department is investigating the mysterious death of 75-year-old Army veteran Daniel Grala, who was found unresponsive on the roadway on Veterans Day. Officers responded to the scene on Wickham Road . Police are unsure whether Grala fell into the road or was struck by a vehicle. Known in the community for […]
Read MoreAllegiant Air Launching Non-Stops Between Melbourne & Cincinnati On Friday
Allegiant Air will launch nonstop flights between Cincinnati and Melbourne beginning tomorrow at 6:05pm. It marks the start of the airline’s new twice-weekly service. Flights will operate on Fridays and Mondays. Melbourne Airport officials are optimistic about the route’s success, especially with the holiday season approaching.
Read MoreNorthrup Grumman Planning Big Melbourne Expansion
The Melbourne City Council has approved an expansion for Northrop Grumman, set to accommodate around 1,200 employees. The project, code-named “Project Daisy,” will include a 50-foot-tall high bay, office buildings, and a mechanical yard on a 37.7-acre site near NASA Boulevard. The expansion aims to modernize Northrop Grumman’s Melbourne facility, a key site for advanced […]
Read MoreBrevard Moving Forward With Septic To Sewer Conversions
Brevard County is moving forward with septic-to-sewer conversions in neighborhoods along the Indian River Lagoon, including Milford Point Drive near the Merritt Island Walmart. The county recently approved funds to cover unexpected cost overruns caused by coquina rock, which hindered progress on the project. The initiative, funded by a half-penny sales tax, aims to improve […]
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