Micco News

From Mims to Micco, from Scottsmoor to the Sebastian Inlet, patriotic Brevardians celebrated Independence Day at an assortment of parades, picnics and festivals Friday.

Despite a sluggish economy and soaring gas prices, rockets will still light up the sky this Fourth of July. And that's good news for fireworks merchants.

'A lot of families are being forced not to take summer vacation trips,' said William Micco, owner of Sky King Fireworks in Delray Beach . 'But they still want to have family fun, and the Fourth of July is all about family fun.'

Fireworks wholesalers and roadside stands are hoping people who are saving money by staying home will spend more on fireworks.

The Mother's Day wildfires in South Brevard stopped in their tracks when they hit Environmentally Endangered Lands in Malabar and Micco that earlier had been through prescribed burns, officials said.

"Best in show" winner Tony Savoie shows one of his mixed-media pieces Friday at the Boardwalk Art Show in Virginia Beach.

Florida Power and Light is on the scene of a downed power line that has knocked out traffic signals at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Micco Road in Micco.

The Marine Resources Council has a legacy of environmental education through its Brown Bag Lunch presentations.

Lee County residents will continue to have bombs bursting in the air this July 4th.

Brevard County doesn't offer what presidential candidates want: big venues and a concentrated population.

FREDERICK A. 'FRED' SCHLICK, 85, of Micco, Fla., formerly of BEACHWOOD, died Monday, May 12, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Sebastian, Fla.

Palm Bay and Fellsmere city officials envision a future 30 to 50 years from now with at least three roadways connecting the two municipalities, clusters of subdivisions and planned green space, along with ...

Little change in the weather pattern intoday's forecast doesn't bode well for ongoing firefighting efforts in brevard County.

Schools closed in Palm Bay on Wednesday VIERA - Brevard Public Schools has announced that all schools in Palm Bay will remain closed Wednesday, May 14, due to smoke and fire, and emergency response and recovery ... via FloridaToday.com

“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

“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

The skies might light up this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service, with some isolated lightning storms. via Florida Today

“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

“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

“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

“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

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