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Rabies alert issued for area of Brevard
MELBOURNE — The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County has issued a rabies alert for a portion of Melbourne. A stray cat killed in the area of Lynn Avenue off Laurie Street was confirmed to have rabies on July 17. The alert is in effect for 60 days.
Rockledge teen missing, in danger, and may be traveling with a cat, police say
ROCKLEDGE, Fla. – Police in Brevard County are looking for a missing teenager they believe to be in danger. Police are looking for Atraya Berardi, 16. She was last seen in the 900 block of Ocaso Lane in Rockledge, off Playa Del Sol Drive and Barnes Boulevard. According to...
I scream, you scream we all scream for National Ice Cream Day on Sunday
If you’ve been waiting to indulge in a summer ice cream treat, Sunday is your day. That’s when parlors across the country, including here in Brevard County, celebrate National Ice Cream Day. Chocolate ranked as the most preferred flavor among Floridians, according to a study by Holiday Calendar. Rounding out the top five flavors...
Florida health officials issue rabies alert for Melbourne area
The Florida Department of Health issued a rabies alert Thursday for the Melbourne area and is asking the public to take precautions, after a stray cat tested positive for rabies. FDOH issued the alert in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a stray cat that was killed in...
Brevard County's proposed budget rises to $2.24 billion, with reduced property tax rate
Brevard County Manager Frank Abbate is asking the County Commission to increase next year's budget by nearly 10% from the one commissioners approved a year ago to pay for such items as widening Ellis Road in Melbourne, upgrades to the county jail and fixing miles of sidewalks across the county. But while the budget is proposed to increase to $2.24 billion, the proposed property tax rate decreases due to rising property values and new construction. ...
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