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Brevard to lighten up this holiday season
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Things will look a lot brighter in Brevard this weekend, as Space Coast LightFest makes its 11th debut at Wickham Park in Melbourne. For the first year, the Eau Gallie Rotary Club has teamed up with Brevard County Parks and Recreation to host the annual event, which has been known to bring in anywhere from 8,000 to 10,000 vehicles each year. From now through Dec. 30, ...
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Bodybuilder uses knowledge and power to help others
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For Dave Rich, bodybuilding is a way to maintain control in his life. "It's a test of self," the 45-year-old Satellite Beach resident said. "You can't control business or the weather, but this is something that's totally on you." Mr. Rich has been training for bodybuilding on and off for 10 years, winn...
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Computer-based scam is latest to strike Brevard
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You may receive a telephone call from someone claiming to be a member of Microsoft's technical support team, warning that your computer is infected with a virus. The caller will direct you to a website in order to trouble-shoot your computer problems. Don't fall ...
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Bunches of munchkins
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Rachel McPherson from Viera is dressed as Glinda the good witch from 'The Wizard of Oz' as she watches her munchkin friends dance while they greet guests as they enter the Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse's 'Under the Harvest Moon' fundraiser at Rockledge Gardens. The munchkin dancers are, from left, Kayla Mindell,...
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Beachside armed robbery suspects behind bars
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MELBOURNE BEACH - Two suspects remain in the Brevard County Jail Complex - one without bond - in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in Melbourne Beach earlier this month. Curtis Fiorentino, 21, of Indialantic and Shakeya Gaskin, 18, of Melbourne were arrested Nov. 15 a...
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Spend the afternoon with Santa and friends
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Christmas will come a few weeks early this year in Satellite Beach, when Santa, Mrs. Claus and all the elves make a stop at the city's community center. For the past nine years, the Satellite Beach Recreation Department has hosted the popular "Santa Party" at the David R. Schechter ...
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Feeling festive in Indialantic
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The town of Indialantic is getting into the holiday spirit this weekend and hopes you will too. In lieu of renting the holiday decorations that traditionally line Fifth Avenue, the town's Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee decided to host a "Winter Holiday Decoration Contest" for businesses along the popular street. The eight-member ...
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Land preservation program receives national recognition
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A program that serves to protect unique natural habitats in Brevard County received the highest honor that the Natural Areas Association bestows. Brevard County's Environmentally Endangered Lands Program was awarded the Carl N. Becker Stewardship Award due to its achievements in managing the natural re...
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Ham radio operators have worldwide reach
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When Dan Fisher turns on his ham radio, which he keeps in an armoire in his bedroom, he can contact people all over the world. With barely five watts of power, he talks to people in England, France, Iceland and other countries. Mr. Fisher, a Palm Bay poli...
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Harris plans $100M expansion in Brevard
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Harris Corp. has given Brevard County an economic shot in the arm by announcing a $100 million expansion of its Palm Bay campus, which will create 100 new jobs and provide long-term work for 300 construction workers. The expansion of Harris, one of Brevard County's largest ...
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High school students spend day giving back
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The Space Coast community seemed cleaner, brighter and a lot more joyful Nov. 16, thanks to Melbourne Central Catholic High School. The day proved to be a great success for the nearly 350 students, faculty and s...
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Red Cross Golf tournament benefits local heroes
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This Veterans Day, the American Red Cross Mid-Florida Region held the 2011 Salute to the Armed Forces Golf Tournament at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando Golf Club. Presented by lead sponsor Lockheed Martin, the tournament highlighted the selfless service and daily sacrifices made by local veterans, active military men, women and f...
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Waste Management collects 11.5 million pounds of yard waste after October 'no-name' storm
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Gale-force winds across Brevard County led to large spike in yard waste volumes. Waste Management mobilized to remove 1,200 loads of yard waste. The "no name" storm that smothered Brevard County with up to 14 inches of rain and gale-force winds over the weekend of Oct. 8-9 left the Space Coast wet and anxious for the return of...
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Human flame thrower
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Jeremy Nuckols of Melbourne performs his fire-breathing at On the Rocks nightclub in Melbourne. The nightclub hosted the Molly Roger Rollergirls Carnivale to raise funds for an overseas match.
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West Melbourne police petition to form a union
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WEST MELBOURNE - Police officers in West Melbourne are forming a union because they are the only non-unionized police department in the county, and because of perceived hostility toward them, their representative said. Twenty-four officers and four sergeants will vote on whether to unionize, and the process could be completed by J...
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Cocoa kicks off the holiday season
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Snow rarely hits the ground in Florida. When flurries do occur, the light dusting of powder is never sufficient for snowballs, sledding or wintery play. But children can frolic in 10 tons of real snow on Saturday, Nov. 26, at the ...
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'Battle at the Beach'
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Florida Tech men's lacrosse player Ryan Bragan runs up field with the ball in his stick while his opponent from Palm Beach Atlantic whacks at him in hopes of jarring it loose during the inaugural Battle at the Beach Benefit Lacrosse Tournament held at Melbourne Central Catholic High School. Florida Tech defeated Pa...
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Resource officers eliminated from schools
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PALM BAY - For now, Palm Bay is without school resource officers at its three secondary schools. As a cost-cutting measure, the city decided to cut funding for three Palm Bay police officers who served as school resource officers, or SROs. Because the funding of the officers had bee...
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Hearing loss directly linked to loss of actual gray matter in older adults
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A multi-disciplinary research team from the University of Pennsylvania, headed by prominent neuro-scientist Dr. Jonathan Peelle, published an article in the Aug. 31 issue of "The Journal of Neuroscience" outlining the research methodologies and tools they used to verify this disturbing di...
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Shop more stores at The Avenue Viera
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The Avenue Viera expanded its lineup of fashionable and trendy stores by adding four new retailers, just in time for the holiday season. As of November, the newest businesses include Brookstone, Clay-Z, Coco Vee and The Other Store. "It's always exc...
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It's magic!
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Magician Kevin Spencer helps Kathy Lulewicz of Rockledge perform her own magic trick at the Brevard Achievement Center in Rockledge. The Maxwell C. King Center partnered with Spencers Theatre of Illusion to bring into local schools the community outreach program, named Hocus Focus. Hocus Focus provides students wit...
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