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Haridopolos story was campaign ad I would like to express my concern about Sunday's featured 'news' article on State Sen.

SATELLITE BEACH, Fla. - No bars or razor wire hold former Florida inmate No. 082629. Instead, William Dillon sits on furniture the color of ripe lemons, surrounded by cheerful animal statues and blooming plants, a prisoner no longer after 27 years.

They don't just mail it in when it comes to efforts by Satellite Beach Post Office to raise awareness for breast cancer research.

While Al Gore warns about the dire consequences of global warming, apparently one of those consequences is that he's filling his pockets - big time.

William Dillon will make his case today in Tallahassee that he should be compensated for 27 years of wrongful incarceration.

There's not much discord here. City leaders often agree. And rarely do residents squabble about decisions made by the city council.

Trade bill good, but delete security issues The writer of the recent letter, 'Recession would end if people got 'fair help,' ' who suggested bringing back exported jobs to this country, makes a very good point.

But residents are largely out of the loop: Brevard County's HEARO Local Alert Receiver system remains practically unknown.

Local post offices are decked out in a plethora of pink this month as they vie to be the top-selling breast cancer awareness stamp location in the state and nation.

Social Security 'gift' ignores growing deficit I couldn't agree more with syndicated columnist Debra Saunders' questioning the validity of yet another $250 handout to senior citizens in her recent column, 'Buying seniors' votes.' I have spent this past week asking fellow Social Security recipients if they need this giveaway, followed by a test of ...

More than 100 business and community leaders gathered Friday in the new Melbourne headquarters of BAE Systems to formally recognize the company's recent move from Satellite Beach to expanded facilities at the 2200 Wickham Business Park.

MELBOURNE, Fla., BUSINESS WIRE -- BAE Systems has relocated its Space Coast Operations from Satellite Beach to Melbourne and begun hiring additional employees.

The post office has filed for a change of address. The Satellite Beach Post Office is moving from Jackson Street to the address of a long-boarded up former grocery store after officials could not reach a new lease agreement with the present landlord.

Brazilian Adriano de Souzas' win at the Billabong Pro Mundaka earlier this week tightened the 2009 Association of Surfing Professionals world title race.

For months, Satellite Beach residents have been troubled by sightings of a UFO. Not the kind filled with little green men, but a true-to-life, unidentified 'floating' object that's been seen bobbing just above the ocean waves 600 yards east of Hightower Beach Park.

Nobel committee sees much in Obama On Friday, the chairman of the Nobel Prize Committee honored our president on the international stage.

They mill around in front of the chorus room risers at Satellite High, whispering and giggling.

Fallen soldier is true American hero With teary eyes and a heavy heart, I read the death notice of Sgt.

Hundreds paid their respects as the flag-draped coffin carrying Army Sgt. Robert Sanchez was driven from Melbourne International Airport escorted by about 70 motorcycle riders and more than 30 other vehicles.