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49 min ago | Free Republic

Pro-Israel Rally in Melbourne FL this Sunday

There is a public rally scheduled in Brevard County to show the community's support for Israel's defense of its own country and citizens.

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Related Topix: Israel, World News, Middle East, Melbourne Metro, Brevard County, FL, Terrorism

9 hrs ago | Floridatoday.com

Melbourne police identify homicide victim

The Melbourne Police Department has released the name of the 18-year-old man who was stabbed to death Tuesday afternoon at 901 Cedar Drive.

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Related Topix: Brevard County, FL

Tue Jan 06, 2009

FloridaToday.com

Man arrested after Melbourne shooting

Police have arrested Fernando Menendez, 21, in connection with a shooting of a man in the Eau Gallie Estates trailer park.

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Mon Jan 05, 2009

www.floridatoday.com | Melbourne news

One skydiver killed, one injured during Sebastian jumps

A 22-year-old New Jersey skydiver was killed in Sebastian Friday afternoon after he slipped out of his harness and fell to earth while skydiving, Sebastian police said.

FAA is investigatin now because is seems his parachute filed him.

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Related Topix: Skydiving, Outdoor Recreation

Sun Jan 04, 2009

Florida Today

Palm Bay woman charged in Xmas bottle assault

A 25-year-old woman accused of striking a man in the head with a bottle during a Christmas dinner brawl heads to court next month for a hearing on the charges.

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Related Topix: Melbourne Metro, Palm Bay, FL, Brevard County, FL

Sat Jan 03, 2009

FloridaToday.com

One senior located; another still missing

Police continued their search for a missing 85-year-old Palm Bay woman as family members in the case of another missing senior from Rockledge rejoiced after she was located in Indian River County.

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Related Topix: Melbourne Metro, Palm Bay, FL, Rockledge, FL, Indian River County, FL, Brevard County, FL

Fri Jan 02, 2009

Floridatoday.com

West Melbourne police officer injured after alleged assaulted

A West Melbourne police officer was injured Thursday night after he was attacked by a man wielding a baseball bat, police said.

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Related Topix: West Melbourne, FL

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High-tech health: Doctors perform 'e-visits' for patients

In the Internet age, surveys show fewer than one in three doctors nationwide engage in "e-visits" with their patients.

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Related Topix: Brevard County, FL, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Health, Health, Melbourne Metro

Thu Jan 01, 2009

FloridaToday.com

1990 New Year's Baby

Justin Frontz is a big, strapping kid. And why did he try out for football in the first place? "To hit people.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, New Year's Day/Eve, Melbourne Metro, Palm Bay, FL, Brevard County, FL, West Melbourne, FL

Wed Dec 31, 2008

Floridatoday.com

Reaching out: No amount too small for donor

Bob Petrowski, owner of Bob's TV in Titusville, says when it comes to giving to charity, no amount is too small.

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Related Topix: Melbourne Metro, Kids, Family

Tue Dec 30, 2008

Floridatoday.com

Shooting may be suicide attempt

A 31-year-old man wounded after pointing a gun at a police officer could go from the hospital bed to an observation ward after officials said he may have been attempting "suicide by cop." That was the ...

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Melbourne Metro, Palm Bay, FL

Mon Dec 29, 2008

Atwater Signal

Search continues for missing cruise ship passenger

FBI agents have talked to the husband of a woman who reportedly fell from a cruise ship balcony in the waters off Cancun.

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Related Topix: Melbourne Metro

Sun Dec 28, 2008

Floridatoday.com

Fire damages apartment in Melbourne

Authorities aren't certain what started a fire that damaged a Rachel Street apartment Sunday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Fire

Sat Dec 27, 2008

Florida Today

Unseasonably warm weather will stay

Unseasonably warm temperatures will continue through the weekend, until a weak cold front moves into Brevard County on Monday night, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.

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Related Topix: Weather, Brevard County, FL, Orlando Metro

Fri Dec 26, 2008

FloridaToday.com

Magazine awards gold to West Shore

West Shore Jr./Sr. High was named the 58th best school in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

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Related Topix: Melbourne Metro, Education Etc., Cocoa Beach, FL

Thu Dec 25, 2008

Floridatoday.com

Aid groups expect difficult 2009

As one year ends and a new one begins, FLORIDA TODAY asked local charities and churches about efforts to keep Brevard County families fed.

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Related Topix: Florida, Brevard County, FL, Melbourne Metro, Palm Bay, FL, Merritt Island, FL

Wed Dec 24, 2008

Earth Times

PetroAlgae Raises $10 Million in Common Stock Offering

PetroAlgae Inc. , a leading developer of systems to derive biodiesel fuels from algae, today announced that it has closed on a $10 million capital raise through the sale of approximately 3.2 million of ...

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Related Topix: Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Energy, Agriculture, Science, Melbourne Metro

Florida Today

Melbourne police arrest 6 on prostitution charges

Melbourne police arrested six women on prostitution charges Tuesday night at the south end of the city near U.S. 1 and New Haven Avenue.

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Tue Dec 23, 2008

Floridatoday.com

Tree caught in the crossfire

Insurer has 90 days to demand removal of 'threat' December 21, 2008 Judy Hesrick's yard off Old Oak Street in Melbourne features -- you guessed it -- a mature, moss-draped oak tree like so many others that ...

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Related Topix: Opinion

Mon Dec 22, 2008

| Pamela Harris

Melbourne Author & Radio Host, Don Harris, presents SECOND EXODUS on satellite TV

Don Harris, founder of Think Red Ink Ministries will once again be the guest of Al and Tommie Cooper on God’s Learning Channel’s (GLC) Light of the Southwest, a two-hour television program out of Midland/Odessa, Texas and broadcasted via satellite around the world.

Early in 2008, the Cooper’s interviewed Mr. Harris during a book tour to introduce his latest book, The Red Letter Questions. This book has been featured at the 2007 International Christian Bookseller’s Convention and the 2008 Florida Library and Publisher’s Conference.

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