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Lower per diem rates hurt hotels
As if Brevard hotels didn't have enough to deal with in this economy, the U.S. General Services Administration has seemingly dealt them another blow.
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Speeches by Senators and Congressmen begin at 12:00 Noon. This rally is for supporting the Flexibility in Rebuilding American Fisheries Act .
Two arrested after marijuana grow house bust in West Melbourne
Two men were arrested on charges related to the cultivation of cannabis in West Melbourne on Wednesday afternoon after investigators found a grow house at a rented warehouse, the West Melbourne police said.
Stores can sell longer outside
West Melbourne leveled the playing field for city businesses by extending the amount of time they have to sell items outside of their buildings.
Hands-on workshop steers girls to a potential future in engineering
Caitlyn Trapani, 11, of West Melbourne learned a little more Saturday about what might become her profession: engineering.
A push to refashion policy on clothing
Don't even try to show up wearing a tank top or flip-flops at most Brevard County elementary and middle schools or you'll be slapped with a dress code violation.
Man sentenced to prison after deadly home invasion
The second of five men charged in the July home invasion and shooting death of a West Melbourne man was sentenced Tuesday to prison after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors.
All the fragrance without the wick
Nothing says "welcome to my home" quite like a candle's glow. Nowadays, you can achieve the same inviting ambience without flames, wicks or smoke.
No school in south Brevard would lose or gain Title I status under the redistricting plans.
Woman and friends make quilts for Haiti victims
Central Florida resident Anita Kelly wants to do her part to help earthquake victims in Haiti.
Prosecutors waive death penalty in West Melbourne killing
Prosecutors won't pursue the death penalty for a man set to stand trial next week in connection with the July home invasion and shooting death of a West Melbourne man, court records show.
Anita Kelly saw the massive destruction on television last week from Haiti and knew immediately what she had to do -- organize the friends and customers of her shop, Boutique 4 Quilters, to make in one week 300 quilts for the earthquake victims.
West Melbourne extends utility deadlines for 'Watershed'
A West Melbourne developer will get two more years to nail down agreements for water and sewer needed for a proposed 281-acre development west of Interstate 95.
Old mural finds new home in schools
Amber Thibedeau snagged herself a sea turtle. Kneeling down on a piece of canvas in the blustery weather just outside of The Reusable Resources Adventure Center, she carefully cut out the faded artwork turtle and talked about its second life.
World of Vision focuses on customer care, convenient service
Looking for a new optometrist with a well-established practice and a proven track record for customer service? The choice is clear.
City leaders join Posey's power lunch
Prior to his community forum Monday, U.S. Rep. Bill Posey chatted with nine Space Coast municipal leaders during a submarine-sandwich lunch.
The IRS plans to require tax preparers to pass a test and register with the government to better police a largely unregulated industry used by most taxpayers.
Charters help ease Brevard school crowding
Without charter schools in Palm Bay and West Melbourne, public school classrooms in south Brevard might be even more crowded.
Matt Reed: Developers grab land ahead of decline
Six months ago, I predicted a push by landowners to secure approval for massive new developments before Florida voters could pass the growth-stifling Hometown Democracy amendment this fall.
Hot tub encounter with girls lands man in jail
A 24-year-old Melbourne man who police said had sexual relations with a 14-year-old he met in a community hot tub, faces several charges.

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