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County distributes first shipment of swine flu vaccine
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The Brevard County Health Department began distributing its first shipment of vaccinations against the H1N1 swine flu last week. The department received an initial 16,400 doses of the vaccine, which have been distributed to the agency's 140 part...
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Indulging encouraged at 'Celebrate Brevard'
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MELBOURNE - Samples of tasty fare from more than 30 restaurants, a key lime pie-eating contest, a pizza toss competition, professional chef demos and more will all be a part of the fourth annual Celebrate Brevard food tasting event. It is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6 in the ballroom at the Hilton Melb...
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Satellite Beach organizations lend a hand this holiday season
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When it comes to the holidays, Satellite Beach is known for its community contributions. For more than 30 years, the Satellite Beach Woman's Club, a nonprofit organization, has hosted a holiday project to supply food for those in need. This year is no different. From now until Dec. 1, members will col...
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The great pumpkin
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Andy Stefanek/staff photographer
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Bicycle Education program coordinator named FBA Educator of the Year
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Kim Smith of Melbourne is on a mission to protect cyclists who risk their safety each day on Brevard County's roads. Unfortunately, many motorists ignore the rights of cyclists, which is why Florida leads the nation in bike and pedestrian-related deaths and injuries. To reverse the trend, Mrs. Smith, coordinator...
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Nonprofit to host Senior Health Fair on Veterans Day
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An event designed to promote good health to senior citizens will also celebrate veterans this Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The 2009 Senior Health Fair is hosted by Brevard Association of Human Services, a nonprofit professional networking organization of people involved primarily in the long-term care and medical ind...
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County files suit against travel booking sites
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In the past several years, dozens of municipalities across the nation have filed suit against popular online travel agencies for unpaid tourist tax revenue. Now, Brevard County has jumped on board. The federal suit - which lists defendants such as Travelocity, Priceline, Orbitz and Expedia - claims th...
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Daily Bread, Melbourne have their day in court
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MELBOURNE - After more than four years of battle, representatives from the city of Melbourne and soup kitchen Daily Bread finally had their day in court. The two groups are at odds over a zoning decision made by Cindy Dittmer, Melbourne's director of planning and econ...
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Barry University opens branch in Cape Canaveral
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CAPE CANAVERAL - Adults wishing to continue their education will have a new resource in Cape Canaveral. Barry University has opened a new campus of the Frank J. Rooney School of Adult Education and Continuing Education with classrooms in the...
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Responsible Dog Ownership Day festivities promote safety awareness
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COCOA - With most families considering their dogs vital family members, teaching responsible ownership is a must. To foster healthy human-canine relations, the city of Cocoa, in conjunction with the Brevard County Dog Training Club, is hosting the fourth annual American Kennel Club Responsible Dog Ownership...
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Palm Bay honors employee of the year
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PALM BAY - Marie Robinson, a maintenance worker in the city Parks and Recreation Department, is the recipient of the city's 2009 Employee of the Year Award. Mrs. Robinson "truly loves her job" and "is open and ready for any changes or challenges she is presented with," city parks/facilities division ma...
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Jack-o'-lanterns galore
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Paul Lepinskie/staff photographer
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A ghastly ol' time
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Paul Lepinskie/staff photographer
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Council joins effort to save the space program
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PALM BAY - The city council recently agreed to participate in the "Save America's Space Program" letter-writing campaign. The campaign was started by Brevard County Commissioner Robin Fisher. It calls for space program advocates to write to President Barack Obama and urge him to make the program a prio...
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Boo at the Zoo
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Andy Stefanek/staff photographer
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Scholarship honors engineering pioneers
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Hoping to encourage students to pursue degrees in mechanical engineering, a new scholarship will be offered to upper-level students at Florida Tech. The Marvin Yarosh and John "Jack"Wiles Endowed Scholarship, named after two Brevard County pioneers in the engineering field, is being offered by the Space Coa...
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Little ones talk Halloween frights, delights
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While visiting the many fall festivals the beachside area had to offer this past weekend, Hometown News stopped to ask some local children their thoughts on the upcoming holiday. From candy selections to bone-chilling creatures, these kiddos weren't fearful when it came to discussing the ins and outs of Halloween. Isabel Mancini, age 5 City: Sa...
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Families enjoy festivities at annual town festival
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Hundreds of Brevard County residents flocked to Melbourne Beach Oct. 25 in search of fun festivities for the whole family. From pumpkin bowling to spooky storytelling, guests found plenty to do at this year's Iceman's Fall Festival. "Everything was wonderful; we had a great turnout, and everybody had ...
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Child killed in go-cart crash
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PALM BAY - A Palm Bay boy was killed Oct. 24 after he was ejected from a go-cart. Charlie Hall, 12, who was a passenger on the go-cart, died after suffering major injuries in the accident. The driver, 16-year-old Christopher Powell, and another passenger, 15-year-old Nitira Bazemore, were treated for ...
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County agrees to buy Malabar land for conservation
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Brevard County is about to become $88,000 richer in its conservation landholdings. That is the amount that a majority of the County Commission on Oct. 20 agreed to spend for the purchase of a 1.45-acre parcel within the town of Malabar. The county will use voter-approved land-acquisition funds in the E...
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Pick of the patch
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Andy Stefanek/staff photographer
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