Author: Tyler Vazquez, Florida Today

In Brevard County, there were 3,516 new COVID-19 cases reported for the seven-day period that ended Thursday.

Renters affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can still seek relief from the county by applying for rental assistance online or at any library.

The more the virus can replicate itself, the more opportunities there are for it to mutate and become more efficient at making people sick, doctors said.

As of Tuesday evening, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried had not released the names of the 22 suspects whose permits were being suspended.
      

Abigail Jorandby was narrowed down from a pool of 16 applicants before being selected Tuesday.

Owners of homesteaded property with a taxable value of $200,000, would see a decrease of an average of about $40 on their county tax bills.
      

Brevard County’s proposed $1.628 billion budget for 2021-22 also anticipates no reduction in services or staff layoffs.

County officials said they would replace oak trees along Rockledge Drive at a cost of up to $2,100 per tree. Residents say they can’t replace history.

Mims residents complained not only about the decision to remove fluoride from the water but also the process chosen by the commission to restore it.

The first story of the apartment complex will be comprised of retail space while the remaining six will face the Indian River Lagoon.

Mayor Rob Medina and other Councilman expressed shock but also support for Jeff Bailey, who said he made the decision to pursue a job out of state.
      

A public meeting is scheduled for July 8 with concerned citizens and government officials to address the heated issue.

Alicia Moore, spokesperson with the Brevard Health Alliance, said the event was about providing care for the lives at “both ends of the leash.”

If two-thirds of Mims residents answer “yes” on a ballot attached to their water bill, fluoridation will resume.

Brevard County Sheriff’s Office deputies searched all night but could not find the girls or any evidence of their existence

James Corell Suthann, 39, of Satellite Beach pleaded no contest to animal cruelty after a dog’s tail was broken to the point it needed to be amputated in February 2019

Of the Brevard residents tested Friday, 2,010 tested negative for a daily positivity rate of 3.55%.

The shooting was described by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office at the time as an accidental discharge

Deputies currently believe 35-year-old Alicia Campitelli’s death is an isolated incident.

Of Brevard residents tested for COVID Friday, 1,531 tested negative for a daily positivity rate of 5.08%.