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Henry Stephens

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Virgin Trains keeps Brevard in dark on safety upgrades

Virgin Trains USA, the company planning a $3.1 billion express passenger service between Orlando and Miami, has yet ...

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Court grants David Isnardi more slack on bond terms

Accused Palm Bay racketeer David Isnardi can leave Brevard County to have back surgery this summer, the court ...

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Does ‘no meetings’ equate to ‘no work’? Commission says no

The Brevard Board of County Commissioners hasn’t met this month. And it won’t until July. It might rile ...

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Property taxes: Satellite Beach awaits Oceana windfall

With the Oceana Oceanfront Condos getting a Certificate of Occupancy in March, Satellite Beach City Manager Courtney Barker ...

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Hard feelings as workshop nixed

Brevard County commissioners recently broke an apparent record for quick meetings, cancelling a May 9 planning workshop within ...

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Lober questioned on role in defending Isnardi’s husband

Brevard County Commission Vice Chair Bryan Lober should have sought an independent authority’s review before he represented Commission ...

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David Isnardi bonds out on racketeering and drug charges

After sitting in the Brevard County Jail for a week without bail, accused Palm Bay racketeer David Isnardi ...

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Commissioner’s husband held on racketeering, drug charges

David Isnardi, husband of Brevard County Commission Chair Kristine Isnardi, remained in jail last weekend on racketeering and ...

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Officials seek enhanced notice on fertilizer rules

Seven years ago, Brevard County officials began restricting the use of fertilizers during the rainy season, but property ...

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Final ‘puppy mill’ ordinance: More bark than bite?

Satellite Beach dog owner Daniel Wilmer – one of the first to cheer for Brevard County Commissioner Bryan ...

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Beefed-up rail safety proposal gains support

An effort by state Sen. Debbie Mayfield to force tougher rail safety standards may be gaining steam – ...

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Brevard finally raises voice on high-speed train safety

After years of relative silence, Brevard County commissioners are looking to join their Treasure Coast colleagues in demanding ...