If you want to know anything about bands, just ask retired Col. Hal Gibson, a recent recipient of the National Band Association’s Al and Gladys Wright Distinguished Legacy Award, an honor pres…
A tracking ship that once patrolled the oceans searching for submarines, then was refitted to detect missiles in the Middle East, was retired recently at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Before retiring in 2015, Anne Marie Wolfe taught kindergarten through sixth grade at Freedom 7 Elementary School in Cocoa Beach, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School in Cocoa Beach and Roy All…
Donating blood is a way for many to give back, to open their hearts and their arms to share the life-giving fluid with others. Donors are truly dedicated to their missions.
For us humans, the comings and goings to the toilet are an extremely private thing, even if it’s a common bodily function. Indeed, pooping habits don’t infiltrate dinner conversations and they…
Let me introduce you to the outstanding Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, a great place for you, your family and your out-of-state guests to get back to nature.
Forgotten in funeral home storage for years, 24 veterans and two spouses, most of them from Brevard County, finally received the honor and recognition they deserved in a solemn ceremony held e…
It’s been a busy 2021 in Brevard County.
Several vehicles at a recent Friendly’s-hosted Car, Truck and Bike Show caught the attention of Rick and Leah Kouns.
As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, it’s important that they keep their paper vaccination card safe and accessible in order to prove they’ve gotten their shots.
Not too many people can say that they’ve both saved lives and brought closure to grieving families.
Remember grandma with the black dress, the clunky black shoes with the big heels and the bun in her hair? You could always tell a “granny.”
A new equine therapy program for veterans suffering from PTSD is up and running with the first four participants.
The 2022 Health First Mayors' Fitness Challenge, from the kickoff at Viera Regional Park Jan. 29 through March 26, will grant bragging rights to Brevard County’s “Most Fit City” but organizers…
The world’s largest cruise ship will homeport at Port Canaveral starting in November 2022.
This Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day marks the 80th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, that drew the United State into World War II.
The Grant Historical House will hold its annual Christmas Open House Dec. 2 - 5. The hours for Dec. 2 through 4 will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Merry Mimosas, hosted by the Downtown Titusville Merchant Association, is free, fun and the community is invited. The event takes place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, and involves wanderin…
’Tis the season and that gives us a reason to be thirsty. And since we are all adults, we don’t have to be on the nice or naughty list to enjoy a drink.
The sound of Salvation Army bells is a reminder that Christmas is near.
For Peggy and Terry Girard, Melbourne Civic Theatre, or MCT, is a second home, with an association that spans decades.
If you love a well-styled head of hair, chances are good your stylist was taught by Darlyne McGee, whose school and salons have honed the skills of countless stylists in Central Florida.
Owners, partners and local officials broke ground Nov. 12 on Parasol, a Melbourne apartment complex designed for active adults 55 and older.
At a London party in 1760, a Belgian violinist made a surprise entrance on a new invention called roller skates as he played his music. In doing so, he smashed into a mirror worth $1,000 and d…
What are you thinking about right now? Stores are decorated for the holidays, television commercials are focusing on Christmas gift purchases, family gatherings are being organized and special…
Less than a two-hour ride from Brevard County is a gem of a sightseeing tour or vacation destination — Highland County.
The comfort and friendliness of Thanksgiving has passed and now we are approaching the warmth of Christmas. Many religions hold this season with a higher meaning, and the Brevard Commission on…
Visiting the dentist is nothing to smile about. Oh, the doc and the staff are very nice. And if it was just a visit, I would enjoy it so much more.
After a long career in the military and another lengthy one in corporate America, Bill Benagh continues to serve, these days helping veterans and their loved ones.
Racehorses enjoy a pampered life during their careers, but not after their racing days are done. Many are shipped to slaughter overseas. The lucky ones find their way to sanctuaries such as Hi…
The crisp white shirts and blue pants with the red stripe and red covers or caps were unmistakable in identifying the Marine Corps League members of the color guard unit at a Veterans Day ceremony.
With the average cost of a real Christmas tree expected to be about $80 this year, and considering advances in Smart Tree technology, it might be time to start thinking about high-tech trees.
There is something afoot that not only can pique your interest, but might make you stronger, more knowledgeable or more creative. Senior Adventures in Learning (SAIL) of Melbourne is an interf…
With five children and a limited income, Christmas was a difficult time for Ashely Horskin until she discovered Gifts from the Heart. Each year the pop-up program provides toys and gifts for c…
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the launch of America’s first man in space, Santa and Mrs. Claus have ditched the jolly, old traditional sleigh and eight reindeer for a sportier ride to…
Dr. Vijay Katukuri has relocated his practice — Brevard Spine & Rehab Institute — to Office Park Place in Viera.
Colorful golf carts decorated with flags, banners and signs highlighted the Veterans Day event at the Heritage Isle Clubhouse in East Viera on Thursday, Nov. 11.
At 96, George Rosenfield, a World War II and Korean War veteran, still would want to continue serving.
How do you make a birding spouse happy? If you’re Barb Eager, you take a job as executive director of the Brevard Nature Alliance, host of one of the top three birding festivals in the nation.
Women struggling with substance abuse and alcoholism will soon have a new treatment option in Titusville. It is an arm of Walkabout Recovery, a faith based in-residence treatment program, unde…
Remember Cat Stevens? He came to prominence here in the early 1970s as a singer-songwriter responsible for such ethereal ballads as “Peace Train,” “Wild World,” “Moon Shadow” and “Morning Has …
What most of us take for granted, a day at the beach, is a daunting obstacle for someone who uses a wheelchair to get around. It’s almost impossible to navigate the soft sand with a regular wh…
Canaveral Port Ministry is ready to host its annual Walk for Bibles on Saturday, Nov. 13.
One can almost taste the salsa and spices Titusville will soon enjoy at a restaurant rising at the corner of U.S.1 and Harrison Street at Titus Landing shopping mall.
“Diabetes is almost like an epidemic affecting millions,” said Dr. Frederick Ho of Atlantic Eye. “It affects the body’s ability to produce or utilize insulin effectively to regulate the blood …
Hundreds of thousands of people gather every weekend to attend football games, but I think I’ll take a pass on attending any games myself.
Senior Life and Boomer Guide garnered multiple awards for excellence in journalism from the North American Mature Publishers Senior Association.
Every year, members of the GFWC Melbourne Woman’s Club work for hours sewing so that local seniors have it a bit easier when navigating their daily routines.