On the morning of April 8, Brevard Zoo’s animal care staff were greeted by a tiny Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth. Born to 15-year-old mother Sammy and 18-year-old father Dustin, this little one is the third sloth baby in the Zoo’s history and the first in over two years.
Port Canaveral’s CEO said Thursday that he supports Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to sue the federal government and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in an effort to allow cruise ships to resume sailing from Florida’s seaports.
A lot of people set foot in Rockledge Regional Medical Center each day. On Monday, several patients set flippers there, too.
Traffic is backed up as motorists line up for drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations at the Florida Department of Health in Brevard’s Viera Clinic at 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way. Free vaccinations are offered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
MELBOURNE, Fla., April 2, 2021 — Brevard Zoo animal care staff are doting over two tiny galahs. The older chick hatched on March 21, and the younger sibling emerged from their egg six days later. The latter has yet to open their eyes. They are the first galahs to ever hatch at the Zoo.
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and Brevard County Fire responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident on which resulted in a car being turned on its side around 1 p.m. today in Viera. The accident took place at the high-traffic intersection of Shoppes Drive and George T. Edwards Dr. near…
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a proposal to provide $1,000 bonuses to public school principals and full-time classroom teachers for grades Pre-K through 12th grade in Florida. The funding for the bonuses would be $216 million from the third round of the Elementary and Secondary Scho…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday called for the federal government to allow passenger-filled cruise ships to sail from Florida’s struggling seaports by the end of June.
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced new eligibility guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida.
While Port Canaveral waits for enough Americans to be vaccinated against COVID-19 so that cruises can resume, the Canaveral Port Authority can expect its own shot in the arm — millions in federal stimulus funds.
The CDC, Florida Department of Health, and Gov. Ron DeSantis decided to move forward with a phased approach to distributing the COVID-19 vaccine. According to Executive Order 21-62, during this first phase of vaccine administration, all providers administering any COVID-19 vaccine will only …
During its virtual volunteer appreciation event on Saturday, February 13, Brevard Zoo announced Linda Chadwick as its 2020 Volunteer of the Year.
Amazon Logistics plans to open a new delivery station located in Cocoa. The new delivery station will power Amazon’s last-mile delivery capabilities to speed up deliveries for customers around Brevard County.
Emily Edgar will never forget Groundhog Day 2021.
Event proceeds to help Salvation Army, Crosswinds Youth Services,
Indian River Colony Club celebrates anniversary with look back
On Feb. 2, 2021, Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agents Daniel Alfin and Laura Schwartzenberger were killed in the line of duty in Sunrise, Florida. Their careers exemplified heroic records of bringing justice to the perpetrators of crimes against children. Their ultimate sacrifice w…
We are working with state and federal health leaders and we have not landed on a delivery date or activation date at this time for the COVID-19 vaccine in FL.
Teachers, administrators, and volunteers were recognized for their excellence on live-streamed ABC Awards hosted by Brevard Schools Foundation and Brevard Public Schools.
The 9th Annual Superhero 5K at The Avenue Viera was a huge hit. Even our mascot, Vivo, was there! All proceeds benefit the abused and neglected children of Brevard and support the Guardian ad Litem Program. Congratulations to the winners.
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Despite long lines clogging Judge Fran Jamieson Way in Viera, Brevard Public Schools employees aged 65 and older await their turn to get the Covid-19 vaccine. Through a partnership with the Brevard County Health Department, the school district invited eligible employees and their spouses to …
Viera, Florida is ranked 16th and 18th of the Top 50 Master-Planned Communities in the nation for 2020.
Kathryn “Kathi” Ridner (Deno) left us on Dec. 29, 2020 after a brief, but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She passed peacefully and surrounded by her loving family.
ORLANDO, FL. – In a sweeping effort to combat the spread of COVID-19, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that all air passengers entering the country will be required to produce a negative COVID-19 test prior to admittance. A negative viral test, required to b…
The Brevard Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has announced that individual tickets for its first concert of the season are now on sale. In November, the orchestra announced its “reimagined” 2021 season. The season will begin on Saturday, Jan. 23 with a program titled “Beethoven Celebration.” Two per…
The 10th Annual ABC (Applauding Brevard’s Champions) Awards, presented by Community Credit Union and hosted by Brevard Schools Foundation (BSF), will be held the week of Jan. 25, in a 4-night virtual livestream event that is open to the community.
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided an update on Florida’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, how the state is continuing to remain focused on keeping Florida’s Seniors First and leading the way on prioritizing those 65 and older for the vaccine.
Florida leading the nation on vaccinations of seniors 65+ based on publicly available data from other states
The Florida Department of Education announced Thursday that the state's high school graduation rate hit a record-high of 90 percent in 2020. Brevard Public Schools celebrated a third year of improvement in its graduation rate with 90.3 percent of Class of 2020 seniors receiving diplomas -- …
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – More than 2,209 people eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations received shots in as little as 21 hours (between Monday afternoon and Thursday evening) from the Florida Department of Health-Brevard.The vaccination program began Monday, Jan. 4. The free appointment-only…
It was when she moved from Atlanta to her new home in May, 2018, that Suntree resident Debra Bara came across something she’d never expected to -- a mortally injured limpkin whose frail body was still warm to the touch.
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. --- The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County (DOH-Brevard) will offer free, appointment-only COVID-19 vaccinations of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday, January 4, 2021.
Sonata Senior Living today announces the appointment of Stacey Clark, RN, as Campus Executive Director for Sonata East at Viera, Resort-Style Independent Living, slated to open Summer 2021. In this new role, Stacey will be directing and overseeing operations, strategic planning, recruiting, …
During this first phase of vaccine administration, all providers administering any COVID-19 vaccine shall only vaccinate the following populations:
The Community Foundation for Brevard is proud to announce that the Veterans Fund has been permanently endowed through a generous gift of nearly $95K by the Transitioning Patriots of Brevard, formally known as Sentinels of Freedom Space Coast.
Karen Craft has been named the 2020 Employee of the Year for Indian River Colony Club, the Viera 55-plus golf community for military veterans.
Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB) has been added to the U.S. Navy Blue Angels’ 2021 show scheduled for Saturday, May 15, and Sunday, May 16, 2021. This is the result of the airport issuing a public Request for Proposal (RFP) for Air Show & Entertainment Event Services in Dece…
The two Air Force installations in Brevard County are now Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station as they become the first to carry the name of the U.S. Space Force.
The Viera High School community is stepping up to help 30 families in need this Christmas.
Martha Henderson just turned 84, but she jumps into the pool with the vigor of a 16-year-old. The Cocoa resident is swimming in not one, not two, not three, but six events at the upcoming Florida Senior Games. The games for the first time in its 29-year-history will use Brevard venues for so…
The Space Coast Symphony Orchestra will present the 13th Annual Messiah Sing-along concert 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 at The Avenue Viera.
The Nativity Experience: A Journey Through Bethlehem will take place at Suntree United Methodist Church on Dec. 11 and 12, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Congratulations to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association District 12 Players and Coaches of the Year -
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided an update on new therapeutics to treat COVID-19, as well as Florida’s vaccine distribution plan once vaccines are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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