Category: Brevard News

BREVARD HISTORY: Section of Abraham Ortelius’ ‘Theatrum Orbis Terrarum’ Atlas Shows Cape Canaveral

A section of a map from the 1584 edition of author Abraham Ortelius’ “Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theater of the World), Additamentum III” shows the name “C. de Cañareal” at the location of Cape Canaveral, Fla. […]

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WATCH: Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Alli Penovich is World Champion Freediver, Spearfisherman

Allie Penovich, 22, a Cocoa Beach High School graduate and former college triathlete, is now an International Free Diving Champion and International Underwater Spearfishing Association World Record Holder. She is also a 2021 inductee into the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame. […]

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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Sally Ride Becomes First American Woman In Space 40 Years Ago in 1983

Forty years ago, in 1983, the Space Shuttle Challenger and the STS-7 crew launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. With the launch, Mission Specialist Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly in space. Ride, shown above floating in the Challenger flight deck, later described the launch as “exhilarating, terrifying and overwhelming all at the same time.” […]

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GORILLA ROOFING WEATHER REPORT: Forecast for Brevard Calls for Cloudy and Rain, High Near 68 on Monday

The Space Coast Daily Weather Report is brought to you by Gorilla Roofing, Inc., a Florida roofing company you can trust. Located at 38 Nevins Court on Merritt Island, Florida, you can reach Gorilla Roofing by calling 321-613-5158 or email info@mygorillaroofing.com. […]

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WATCH: Former Vice President Mike Pence Defends Trump’s Record Amid Possible Arrest of the Former President

Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke out against the possible arrest of former President Donald Trump, arguing the move would be a “politically charged prosecution.” […]

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WATCH: New Episode Released for ‘H.I.T. the Streets’ With Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey

Get ready to “H.I.T. the streets” with Sheriff Wayne Ivey and the men and women of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office directed patrol unit as they police high-intensity target areas throughout Brevard County. […]

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Melbourne Police Department Honors Officers and Employees for Exceptional Service During Annual Awards Event

The Melbourne Police Department recently held its annual awards ceremony to recognize and celebrate police officers, communications officers, and civilian employees for outstanding accomplishments, dedication, bravery and professionalism. The department also gave special awards to officers and employees who stood out among even these exceptional honorees. […]

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WATCH: Last Naval Battle of American Revolution Fought Near Cape Canaveral March 10, 1783

On March 10, 1783, the last naval battle of the American Revolution was fought off Cape Canaveral, as Captains John Barry and John Green tried to deliver a shipload of Spanish silver to the Continental Congress. […]

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NASA Mission to Saturn’s Giant Moon Titan Due to Launch in 2027, Will Arrive in the Mid-2030s

A new NASA mission to Saturn’s giant moon, Titan, is due to launch in 2027. When it arrives in the mid-2030s, it will begin a journey of discovery that could bring about a new understanding of the development of life in the universe. […]

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Florida Tech Scholar-Athlete Spotlight Recognizes Volleyball Player Tori Bowrosen

Being a scholar-athlete at Florida Tech takes an incredible amount of hard work and dedication to excel both in the classroom and on the field. In this Scholar-Athlete Spotlight, we are featuring Panther softball player Allison Platon, a graduate student who is majoring in Biochemistry […]

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OBITUARY: Brevard Builder Larry Lee Withrow Sr., 80, Passed Away Peacefully March 17 Surrounded by Family

Larry Lee Withrow Sr., 80, of Palm Bay, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2023, surrounded by family. Larry was a professional builder. His expertise was in concrete, block, brick, and stone. He was a perfectionist, taking great pride in his work, which can be seen throughout Brevard County.
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GORILLA ROOFING WEATHER REPORT: Forecast for Brevard Calls for Cloudy and Rain, High Near 69 on Sunday

The Space Coast Daily Weather Report is brought to you by Gorilla Roofing, Inc., a Florida roofing company you can trust. Located at 38 Nevins Court on Merritt Island, Florida, you can reach Gorilla Roofing by calling 321-613-5158 or email info@mygorillaroofing.com. […]

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