Month: November 2023

WATCH: Attorney General Ashley Moody Ramps Up Law Enforcement Officer Recruitment Efforts With Sunshine Sit-Down Series

Attorney General Ashley Moody is ramping up law enforcement recruitment efforts with a new interview series highlighting out-of-state officers who answered the call to come Be A Florida Hero. […]

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Officials Announce Road Closure For Merritt Island Holiday Parade Set for Saturday, December 2

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office will close Courtenay Parkway (SR 3) from Grove Boulevard to East Merritt Island Causeway (SR 520) and Merritt Avenue east to Plumosa Avenue at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, until approximately 12:30 p.m. for the Merritt Island Holiday Parade. […]

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James McDonald of Palm Bay Loses 250 Pounds: Health First’s NewFit Enjoys Reputation for Safe, Supportive Weight-loss Surgeries

Health First’s NewFit Surgical Weight-loss Program and Surgeons Nathan Allison, MD, and Ken Tieu, MD, recently were again accredited by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). “On top of our excellence across the board, we have to demonstrate that we’re constantly improving care. Our surgeons are involved in continuing medical education, and we’re improving patients’ post-operative experiences,” said Dr. Tieu. […]

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EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT: Eastern Florida State College Readies Itself for 10 More Years of ‘Good Standing’ Accreditation

With a positive report on institutional compliance received this month by an eight-member peer review team, Eastern Florida State College readies itself for 10 more years of ‘good standing’ accreditation with its regional accrediting commission. […]

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BREVARD HISTORY: From 1985 to 1992, Premier Cruise Line Hosted Disney-Themed Voyages Out of Port Canaveral

Premier Cruise Line’s “Big Red Boat.” From 1985 to 1992, Disney partnered with Premier and its bright red-hulled cruise ship that operated out of Port Canaveral to provide Disney costumed characters for the cruise line’s Bahamas cruises in connection with a multi-day vacation stay at Walt Disney World. […]

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NASA Mourns the Loss of Trailblazing Astronaut, Scientist Mary Cleave Who Passed Away at Age 76

Retired NASA astronaut Mary Cleave, a veteran of two NASA spaceflights, died Nov. 27. She was 76. A scientist with training in civil and environmental engineering, as well as biological sciences and microbial ecology, Cleave was the first woman to serve as an associate administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. […]

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Light Up Rockledge and Festival of Trees Holiday Events Set for Saturday, Dec. 2 at Rockledge Civic Hub

Light Up Rockledge and Festival of Trees, one of the holiday signature events for the City of Rockledge, will take place on Saturday, December 2, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Rockledge Civic Hub, located at 530 Barton Blvd. Food and craft vendors will open at 4 p.m., and the Lighting program begins at 6 p.m. […]

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Melbourne City Council Approves Additional Homestead Exemption for Seniors with Limited Income

The Melbourne City Council has approved an additional homestead exemption of $25,000 for residents over the age of 65 with limited income. The exemption will go into effect for tax year 2024. Eligible residents who apply for the exemption with the Brevard County Property Appraiser will see the adjustment in their taxes due by March 31, 2025. […]

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FWC Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Highlights For Cases In Brevard County

The following report highlights some cases the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission handled in Brevard County over the past week but does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement. […]

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Former Bayside Bear, Shorter University Running Back Justus Durant Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Former Bayside Bear and Shorter University running back Justus Durant entered the NCAA transfer portal after spending the last two seasons in Georgia. In two seasons at Shorter, Durant tallied 1,167 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns in 20 games played. This season the former Bayside standout finished with 9 rushing touchdowns and 685 total yards. […]

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Florida Tech Panthers Volleyball Middle Blocker Chiara Patelli Named to CCA All-South Region Team

The 2023 Division II Conference Commissioners Association Women’s Volleyball All-South Region Teams were announced on November 29. Middle blocker, Chiara Patelli, of Florida Tech was named to the CCA Volleyball All-South Region Second Team. This is her first time being named to an All-CCA Team. […]

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GORILLA ROOFING WEATHER REPORT: Forecast for Brevard Calls for Partly Sunny Skies, High Near 76 On Thursday

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Former Rockledge Raiders Running Back Jalen Mitchell Enters Transfer Portal After One Year Stint With UConn

Former Rockledge Raiders running back Jalen Mitchell placed his name in the transfer portal on Wednesday after spending one year at UConn where he will have one year of eligibility. […]

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