Author: Eric Rogers, Florida Today

Go behind the scenes of a new film about Harry and Harriette Moore, a pair of ‘forgotten’ civil rights leaders, starring Mario Van Peebles.

Harry and Harriette Moore, the “forgotten heroes” of the civil rights movement, may not remain forgotten for much longer.

A ballot going out with their July water bills will give Mims residents a chance to restore fluoride to the drinking water — if enough of them vote.

As the battle over water fluoridation in Mims comes to a head, not all Brevard dentists agree its the best thing for the community.

“Trump and his presidency have created a cottage industry of would-be primary challengers whose goal is to take out as many incumbents as possible.”

Construction on the new facility, designed to replace the county’s aging emergency headquarters, was stalled since last year due to lack of funding.
      

Smith said many of the concerns on social media were “hyperbole” born out of “speculation, fear, and maybe even fear-mongering.”
      

The suits have embroiled local elections officials around the state and, in some cases, are hindering questions on what changes voters can expect.
      

Brevard Dental Society President Dr. Angela McNeight said the group had been encouraging county commissioners to bring the issue back for debate.

After Titusville, Brevard dentists are turning their sights back to the County Commission in the hopes of restoring water fluoridation in Mims.

CFX denies it has plans to install tolls on S.R. 528 if its bid to take over the road goes through. That’s not stopping residents from speaking out.

An initial review showed West Melbourne could save hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. But the move could cost Brevard County Fire Rescue.

Commissioners voted to OK the development of several initial projects county staff said were necessary to keep construction on schedule, if approved.

The county’s wealthiest residents will pay only a fraction of the fire fees owed by most Brevard residents, relative to the size of their homes.

The end of 2 a.m. last call, a $67,500 Melbourne air show grant and fluoride in the Mims water supply were among the items discussed Tuesday.

Bars and liquor stores can officially sell alcohol 24 hours a day in unincorporated Brevard County — for now.
      

The offices of four Brevard County Commissioners were evacuated Feb. 15 after staff members received calls containing threats of gun violence.

The incidents, previously reported by FLORIDA TODAY, included alleged threats against a Titusville officer and a violent domestic incident.

The Brevard Commission on Tuesday approved a 33% hike in county fire fees, offset with federal dollars allocated through the American Rescue Plan act.

The Brevard County Commission is expected to take final votes Tuesday on two closely-watched resolutions.