Melbourne Beach News

Despite a slow start, pledges increased toward the end of the latest quarterly fund drive by public radio station WFIT-FM , according to station officials.

As a teacher watching the vice presidential debate last Thursday night, it was easy to understand why Sarah Palin attended four or five colleges.

What a difference 100 miles make. After leaving West Palm Beach and driving two hours north to Sebastian, we cruised along State Road A1A.

An ongoing Brevard County Sheriff's Office fraud investigation of Denico's One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating has netted a third arrest.

County officials could either collect a special fee from beachside homeowners or buy out some properties outright, as erosion continues to threaten homes near the ocean in South Brevard.

Two Brevard schools were given the national "Blue Ribbon" designation this year because of their high level of achievement.

If Melbourne Beach spends only what it generates annually from stormwater utility fees on modernizing and improving its drainage system, it would take more than 100 years to do all the work it needs.

The Central Florida coastline has been taking a thrashing from recent storms and strong winds causing expensive beach erosion.

We love dogs, we really do, and couldn't live without our tail-wagging companions.

An Orlando boy who dropped a message in a bottle in the ocean last year was shocked when the message was found and returned by a family in France, FLORIDA TODAY news partner WKMG Local 6 News reports.

Republican John McCain raised twice as much money as Democrat Barack Obama in Florida last month, buoyed by a $619,000 spike over two days following the introduction of his surprise pick for vice president.

Whatever you think about Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's politics, her eyeglasses seem to be earning some votes well in advance of Election Day.

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One commissioner is trying to make all of Melbourne's beaches dog-friendly. Opponents argue dogs may bite and use the bathroom on the sand.

Fido cannot stroll on the beach with his owners - at least not yet. The Melbourne Beach Town Commission voted unanimously today to table a proposal to consider allowing dogs on the beach.

The town said OK to doggie dining. Now, some want Rover to frolic on the beach after their meal.

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for the possibility of funnel clouds near the coastline in South Brevard County, including Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Satellite Beach and ...

A competitor performs a frontside cutback on a wave during the second National Scholastic Surfing Association of the season at Sebastian Inlet Sept.

Kyle Garson didn't mind going to "work'' on Labor Day. The 30-year-old Melbourne Beach star earned $1,300 by winning the $5,000 Steve Casanova Men's Pro Shortboard title Monday afternoon at Shepard Park, ...

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