Dec 30, 2007 | FloridaToday.com
“In the month of December, because of Christmas and New Year's, we do 20 percent of all our year's business”
This weekend and Monday will be heady days for liquor and wine stores across the United States, as New Year's Eve revelers stock up on spirits, ranging from fancy champagnes to inexpensive libations, to help ... via FloridaToday.com
Red Tide Hits Cape Canaveral Area
A red tide on the east coast of Florida has killed thousands of fish, and marred the vacations of tourists spending Christmas in the area near Cape Canaveral. via The Post Chronicle
Latest red tide victims: Manatees
State marine patrol officers helped gather a dead manatee and a dolphin today near Kelly Park in Merritt Island, the latest apparent casualties of red tide. via Floridatoday.com
Rare Whale Spotted Off Brevard Beach
“She's traveling with dolphins”
A rare northern right whale -- one of only about 400 of its kind left in the world -- was spotted on Friday off Melbourne Beach. via Local6
Two Women Die in Head-on Collision
A tire tread separating caused the head-on crash that killed a 23-year-old Cocoa woman and a 32-year-old Orlando woman on Interstate 95 in Brevard County Thursday morning. via The Ledger
Irritating red tide, rotting fish drive tourists to areas less affected by toxin
“I would have liked to see them clean up the whole beach, but it's not too bad.”
Holiday beachgoers see red Irritating red tide, rotting fish drive tourists to areas less affected by toxin BY MEGAN DOWNS FLORIDA TODAY Remains of the day. via FloridaToday.com
Crossover accident claims 2 drivers south of Wickham Road exit
According to Lt. Channing Taylor: Next of kin has been completed for both victims and the official press release containing names should be completed in the next hour or so. via Floridatoday.com
Arson suspected in Melbourne fire
Man arrested in suspected arson fire BY JEFF SCHWEERS FLORIDA TODAY Arson is suspected in a Melbourne house fire, prompting police to arrest the home's owner Wednesday night. via Floridatoday.com
Structure fire reported on Merritt Island
House fire is doused on Merritt Island BY JEFF SCHWEERS FLORIDA TODAY House fire. via Floridatoday.com
Police: Baby Found Near Meth Lab
Three people are in jail after Brevard County sheriff's deputies and firefighters dismantled a sophisticated meth lab operation in Canaveral Groves on Sunday night, according to Local 6 News partner Florida ... via Local6
Toys modeled after Brevard County Fire-Rescue trucks like this will not be made.
“Sometimes things just don't pencil out”
Santa's gifts this year won't include die-cast models of Brevard County Fire-Rescue trucks. via Floridatoday.com
Neighborhood fight ends in man's death
“I don't want to charge him and send him to jail and find out the state attorney is not going to charge him.”
Neighborhood fight ends in man's death BY JEFF SCHWEERS FLORIDA TODAY Know something? Anyone with information about the fight that left Anthony M. Pignataro, left, dead is asked to call the Brevard County ... via Floridatoday.com
Man held in beating of 9-month-old boy
“Doctors are telling us these injuries are severe and life-threatening”
Man held in beating of 9-month-old boy BY JEFF SCHWEERS FLORIDA TODAY A 9-month-old boy is in critical condition at an Orlando hospital today after doctors and detectives determined he was severely beaten by ... via FloridaToday.com
Non-US buyers nabbing property
“But, overseas, they see it as an opportunity.”
Foreign buyers are like a ray of light in the Space Coast housing market. With the drop in home sale prices and the decline in the dollar's value, prospective buyers from outside the United States are finding ... via Florida Today
Some worry Brevard's tourism dollars will fall flat
“We put together a package that will give a family of four an opportunity to come down for under a thousand dollars - five days, four nights and the hotel room”
Airports will be packed and roads congested from now through Christmas Eve, as travelers head to their destinations for their Christmas get-togethers. And travel activity is expected to remain strong into the ... via FloridaToday.com
Home invasion suspect arrested
Home invasion suspect arrested BY KAUSTUV BASU FLORIDA TODAY Suspect. Darrias Smith, 23, was arrested Wednesday afternoon in a house on A Lane in Cocoa where he was hiding in a bedroom, agents said. via Floridatoday.com
2 Face Sex Charges After House Party
Two Port St. John men face felony charges in connection to a sexual battery of a 14-year-old girl at a party over the weekend. via Local6.com
Crist praises Brevard schools' award-winning performance
“It's not just to congratulate you, it's to thank you for being so dedicated and so focused.”
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist congratulated Brevard Public Schools for earning the 2007 Governor's Sterling Award during a 500-person luncheon today. via FloridaToday.com
Tourist council to share 'rake' beach cost
Tourist council to share 'rake' beach cost BY DONNA BALANCIA FLORIDA TODAY The Brevard County Tourist Development Council unanimously voted to share the cost of beach cleanup equipment with the cities of Cocoa ... via FloridaToday.com
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