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Mars stars: Student teams impress with Red Planet ‘missions’

Imagine a group of researchers living in a 12-room biodome on Mars. Their base is constructed in a ...

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Sidewalk, but not stoplight, eyed for A1A near site of fatality

The solution may not be the stoplight at Roosevelt Avenue that Chabad of the Space & Treasure Coast ...

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Sheriff seeks millions to hire, retain deputies

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey has issued a $3.2 million challenge to the County Commission to hire all ...

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School ‘threat’ kept scores of students home

The Feb. 13 security scare at beachside schools prompted scores of concerned parents to keep their children home ...

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County volunteers recruited for horseshoe crab research

Horseshoe crabs – those dark helmets with spindly legs and a sharp tail you sometimes see lying in ...

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Service dog’s mystery injury worries owner

A freak incident involving the service dog of a visiting disabled Army veteran has resulted in the German ...

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MelBeach seeks input on best road to resiliency

The town of Melbourne Beach is inviting residents to contribute to an important conversation about how the town’s ...

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Chum ban among new shark-fishing rules

Anglers fishing for sharks from the beach soon will no longer be able to chum from shore. That’s ...

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Mid-Reach should see sand replenishment this year

With the majority of concrete artificial reef mats now in place, 2019 will be the year sand will ...

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Restaurants see value in status as ‘Ocean Friendly’

In an area known for beautiful beaches and abundant sea life, several local eateries are taking aim at ...

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Sanitary issues on spoil islands raise new concerns

Visitors to Samson’s Island, a park in Satellite Beach, are fortunate. The island is fairly clean, say officials, ...

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Does Indialantic’s garage ordinance need a fresh look?

When Dave and Sandy Henninger bought their Indialantic home 20 years ago, they paid just $17,000 and used ...