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Backyards chicken-free? Scratch that idea

The Indian Harbour Beach City Council was about to have the city remain backyard chicken-free April 23 when ...

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Mediator hears Brevard teacher pay dispute

The Brevard teachers union and district officials sat down with a mediator last week to try to hammer ...

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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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Virgin Trains lands $1.75B to fund track construction

Virgin Trains USA’s plan to start zipping passenger trains through Brevard County in 2022 is now on a ...

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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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‘This is unique’: Community Medic program thrives in SatBeach

When it comes to helping the elderly “age in place” at home and affordably, there’s no place like ...

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If you should run into these creatures …

Signs of springtime along the Space and Treasure Coasts: amorous alligators, spinning shark and toxic toads. Warmer, wetter ...

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Sudden ‘Impact’: Space Coast Symphony scores $100,000 grant

Space Coast Symphony Orchestra is one of three organizations selected by the Vero Beach-based Impact 100 Community Partnership ...

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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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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 – ...