9 hrs ago | Florida Today
Brevard companies tap seafood market
“We don't have any of our own shrimp boats, but we have four or five shrimp fisherman dedicated to us, and we also buy from others.”
These days, you can buy imported seafood at any supermarket. But several local companies in Brevard County are tapping coastal connections to keep their products local. via Florida Today
Friday May 9 | Floridatoday.com
Fire fee debate about to reignite
“It's not fair to charge a little condo a whole lot more than a house that's 3,000 square feet.”
Brevard County commissioners today are poised to revamp their much-maligned annual assessments for fire protection. via Floridatoday.com
Wednesday May 7 | Florida Today
Space Coast: Lightning this afternoon?
The skies might light up this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service, with some isolated lightning storms. via Florida Today
Monday May 5 | Floridatoday.com
Malabar to weigh police coverage
“It's like the other council members are trying to say that our constituents are ignorant. We paid it last year, now it's like we're insulting our constituents.”
Councilwoman Nancy Tinio called the wording an insult to residents. Sheriff Jack Parker said it's misleading. via Floridatoday.com
Saturday May 3 | FloridaToday.com
Developer plans urban-village complex, in West Melbourne
“I think this site brings a great regional opportunity to West Melbourne”
Construction delays for the future St. Johns Heritage Parkway might pose the greatest threat to a major "urban village" development outside West Melbourne city limits, planners say. via FloridaToday.com
Wednesday Apr 30 | Floridatoday.com
Rankings highlight dangerous crossings
“It means the potential for a crash is greater.”
No railroad crossing is a good crossing. That's what many federal and state rail officials believe, and that's why they are closing crossings throughout the country. via Floridatoday.com
Monday Apr 28 | Floridatoday.com
Rating of Malabar rail crossing lowest
“I'm surprised that the crossing is rated as the most hazardous in Brevard County, because I've seen worse”
The low safety rating of the Micco Road railroad crossing in Malabar is a surprise to some people familiar with it. via Floridatoday.com
Wednesday Apr 16 | Floridatoday.com
Firefighters tackle Palm Bay, Melbourne brush fires
BY KIMBERLY C. MOORE * FLORIDA TODAY * April 16, 2008 Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews along with Brevard County Fire Rescue, Malabar Volunteer FD, Micco Volunteers and the Florida Division of Forestry have contained ... via Floridatoday.com
Mar 31, 2008 | FloridaToday.com
“We had multiple units out there, including Palm Bay Fire-Rescue, the Micco Fire Department. The weather was actually not too bad, maybe a little dry.”
Laurie Bubendorf was working in her garage Sunday when she heard the first fire engine rumble past on her quiet residential street. via FloridaToday.com
Mar 20, 2008 | FloridaToday.com
Neighbors pleased 'illegal' bar closed -- finally
“We are at a point now with this new evidence we can meet our burden of proof on the expansion of the non-conforming use”
Ron and Vicki Ferraro get worked up when discussing the bar next door to their two-story river house on U.S. 1 in Micco. via FloridaToday.com









