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City begins early talks to turn part of “The Compound” into BMX track
A new plan could transform an area in Brevard County that has become a haven for crime. “The Compound” is 12-square miles of Palm Bay where homes were supposed to be built in the late 80′s. But that never happened, and the land now sits largely vacant.
The Housing crisis in Brevard. What can we do about it? | Opinion
It was not long ago that Brevard residents could feel insulated from the plight of the homeless. Sure, there were a few obvious examples of our fellow citizens who had fallen on hard times, but we could still sleep at night. “Those people” were not in our family or friend circle and, thank heaven, our residential streets and business districts did not resemble San Francisco or Los Angeles.
One Of Florida's "Best" Retirement Destinations, Melbourne, Is Both Affordable And Coastal
Lists that outline the "best" retirement cities that include Florida towns are not that unusual. Neither are lists that include Florida coastal towns. But one thing that IS unusual - especially in recent years - is retirement lists that include reasonably priced or affordable coastal cities. But one just did and it included Melbourne, Florida. Here are some reasons it may appeal to retirees.
New mandate creates a dire situation for Florida’s nursing homes | Opinion
Last month, the Biden Administration announced a new nursing home staffing mandate that requires most nursing homes to provide an average of at least 3.48 hours of daily care per resident, along with other staffing requirements. This is great news for nursing home residents, but it immediately worsens our state's existing healthcare workforce shortage.
Brevard's News in 90: Cocoa Beach Westin resort, tree trimmer shot & Brevard's best burger
Westin resort developers aim for August groundbreaking, Cocoa Beach mayor says. Developers of an upscale, $388 million Westin-branded resort in Cocoa Beach are hoping to break ground on the project by mid-August, Cocoa Beach Mayor Keith Capizzi said. Demolition of the old International Palms hotel, which sits on the resort's...
Roadwork alert: These are the top priorities for improving Brevard's highways, major roads
The Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization has a long list of priority road projects it would like to see come to fruition in the coming years. But Georganna Gillette, the agency's executive director, says the lack of funding is keeping much of the work from happening faster. "It's not a...
Leprosy Cases Rising in Florida: Expert Suggests Precautions
Florida has recently seen a rise in leprosy cases, with Brevard County identified as a hotspot. This ancient disease, known for causing nerve damage in humans, has led scientists to investigate potential sources of transmission, focusing on armadillos. These nocturnal creatures are carriers of the bacteria responsible for leprosy, and researchers are exploring how they might spread the disease to humans.
Heading to beach for Memorial Day weekend? Check water quality in Melbourne, Brevard County
If your Memorial Day plans include some time at the beach, we've got you covered — and not just with sunscreen. Going to the beach is no fun if it's covered with stinky seaweed or if toxic fumes from red tide permeate the air. And swimming with enteric bacteria...
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