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Lisa S. Gerard
New Brevard Homeless Shelter Offers Hope and Healing for Moms and Kids
CITA Rescue Mission has a 50-year history of providing refuge and recovery for Brevard County, Florida's homeless men. I visited their facility several times - on Route 1 in Melbourne when helping my daughter's boyfriend at the time. He relied on their housing and programs to get his feet back on the ground.
$2.7 Million Florida Wetlands Cleanup: Plans to Reopen Viera's 200 Acres
The Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera can be found between the Moccasin Island Tract of the River Lakes Conservation Area and the Brevard Zoo. The area, belonging to Brevard County Utility Services, consists of 200 acres of wetlands including the Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera and nearby Storage Ponds.
Frustrated in Florida: Rent Increases, Maintenance Decreases in Melbourne
Disclaimer: This article was written from my personal experience and is an ongoing debacle. My one-year lease is up soon. My hunt for a forever home in Brevard County needs more time. Unfortunately, there's no alternative but to sign a month-to-month contract for an apartment I've come to despise.
Tragic Loss: Florida Boy, 5, Drowns in Family Pool; State Introduces Free Swimming Lessons
Disclaimer: This article was written for informational purposes only. A small boy, who was hospitalized in Gainsville, Florida on April 17, 2024, after being discovered and rescued from a family pool, has died.
Teens Face Felony Charges for Trashing Ocean, Florida Officials Outraged
This article contains content modified by AI. Following the conclusion of Boca Bash, an annual gathering on Lake Boca Raton in South Florida, a group of boaters was observed disposing of what seemed to be a receptacle filled with empty cans into the water near the shoreline.
Miraculous Escapes: Surviving Tragedies in Florida and Beyond
Disclaimer: This story was written for informational purposes only and includes details from my personal experience. In 2016, my 21-year-old daughter lived in Orlando, Florida. Her life included many high-risk scenarios as she navigated the challenges of mental illness. I found comfort that she never went out alone at night.
1966 Unsolved Florida Cold Case: Teen Girl Comes Home to Find Family Dead
Disclaimer: This story was written for informational purposes only. Every year for the holidays, I decorated our arched eight-foot tall windows with cascading Spanish moss. Though I lived in the northeastern part of the country, I was drawn to the spidery elegance. I eventually migrated south and brought the decor with me.
DNA Identifies Missing Florida Baby: Parents' Deaths Unsolved for 40 Years
Disclaimer: This story was written for informational purposes only. The Clouse family made their home in Volusia County, Florida, in the mid-70s. Harold Dean Clouse and Donna Ruth Allen had several children including Harold Dean Clouse, Jr.
Florida's Iconic Dome Homes Destroyed: From Dreams to Ruins
Disclaimer: This article was written for informational purposes only. Stories of evil spirits and aliens swirled around the Florida domes. Other tales of elicit activities were bandied about. Neither was close to the truth.
Florida Boy Turned Billionaire Saves Lives; Gives Away Over $1.5B
Disclaimer: This article was written for informational purposes only. This man. When word is out about the richest person in your state, it's easy to assume they must have relocated from elsewhere - another state or even another country. Not home-grown.
Florida Girl Abuses Baker Act: DCF Creates Better System to Fix Failures
Disclaimer: This article was written for informational purposes only and includes personal details with my daughter's approval. On March 21, 2024, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) announced the kick-off of The Baker Act data dashboard. This modernizing initiative for systemwide reporting will increase access and transparency between participating care facilities.
L3Harris Massive Job Cuts: "No Notice, No Warning, No Benefits"
Disclaimer: This article was written for informational purposes only. L3Harris recently announced plans to "right-size" the company with an employee layoff. The defense contractor headquartered in Melbourne, is laying off workers in a cost-cutting move.
Tragic Death of Florida's Baby Lollipops: 1990 was Full of Lies, Torture
Disclaimer: This article was written for informational purposes only. On November 2, 1990, Florida Power & Light (FPL) employees discovered a small boy between a driveway and a cherry hedge while working in an upscale Miami neighborhood. The boy, lying in a pile of grass and leaves, was in a diaper and a t-shirt.
Mysterious Florida Man's Hand-Built Coral Castle: A Monument to Lost Love
Disclaimer: This story was written for informational purposes only. The mystery surrounding The Coral Castle in South Florida isn't why it came to be but how. The backstory of the lone man who created the astonishing masterpiece is filled with heartbreak and inspiration.
Tragic Deaths: Brevard County Men Killed in the Street
Disclaimer: This article was written for informational purposes only. According to FLHSMV (Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles), Brevard County, Florida has recorded 61 pedestrian crashes resulting in 49 injuries and six fatalities between January 1, 2024, through March 28, 2024.
Prison Nurseries: Florida's Dignity Law and Ava's Tragic 2021 Story
Disclaimer: This article was written for informational purposes only. I stumbled upon a report regarding women inmates giving birth while incarcerated. Some states are now offering nursery care. The babies are not removed immediately from the prisons.
Florida Woman Runs From Captor at Walgreens After Months of Torture
Disclaimer: This story was written for informational purposes only. On April 2, 2024, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office issued press release 24-73 regarding the apprehension of a violent suspect who had a history of dangerous behaviors. Walter Medina, 48, served prison time for a previous False Imprisonment case.
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