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Jennifer Torres

Melbourne Beachsider

Mentally ill people can face uncertain road after arrest

A headline can be moving, informative – and even terrifying. Many are also amusing. Outrageous “Florida Man” headlines ...

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Sea turtle season again places restaurant in fine predicament

Sea turtle season, for the purpose of oceanfront lighting requirements, begins again on May 1 – and so ...

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‘Army of turtles’ rant now part of Florida man lore

An Indialantic man was ordered for psychiatric evaluation after his bizarre antics last week went viral on social ...

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Suits: Municipalities’ websites not compliant for disabled users

One visually-impaired Daytona Beach man is responsible for the litigation tidal wave inundating towns, cities, counties and businesses ...

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Buzz of excitement as new generator passes first test

While last month’s hailstorm wreaked havoc in many beachside neighborhoods, for Melbourne Beach, the squall provided a true ...

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Man, 60, dies after rescue from rip currents

What should have been a fun day at an Indialantic beach turned to tragedy when a 60-year-old man, ...

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Indialantic purchasing parcel to advance stormwater project

As part of their ongoing efforts to address stormwater issues, the town of Indialantic approved the purchase of ...

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Progress seen in ‘makeover’ of MelBeach

From the pavilions to the playground, the makeover of Melbourne Beach is well underway. Since Tom Davis stepped ...

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LOVE STREET: All signs point to a more perfect union

She said “Yes!” Again. When John and Donna Gerrity, of Melbourne Beach, decided to renew their vows after ...

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MelBeach BB&T branch to close

The Melbourne Beach branch of BB&T Bank – the only bank located within the town – announced it ...

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Commissioners fire MelBeach town manager

Melbourne Beach Town Manager Bob Daniels was fired during a special meeting of the town commission last week ...

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Look out above! Swooping hawks can create havoc

Watch your back – because you may find yourself stalked by a hawk. Hawks start breeding in January, ...