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A Florida beach town wants to crack down on vacation rentals. What leaders are proposing
Read full article: A Florida beach town wants to crack down on vacation rentals. What leaders are proposingNoisy visitors and the big parties they bring with them are the target of a proposed ordinance on vacation rentals in Melbourne Beach.
Woman finds ambergris on Florida beach. The whale poop could be worth a small fortune
Read full article: Woman finds ambergris on Florida beach. The whale poop could be worth a small fortuneA very expensive ingredient found in high-end perfumes that comes from whales may have been discovered by a diver taking a walk on a Florida beach after Hurricane Milton.
Eagle Scout project helps boost firefighter safety in Melbourne Beach
Read full article: Eagle Scout project helps boost firefighter safety in Melbourne BeachHave you ever noticed those blue reflectors in the roadway? Well, they play an important role in safety. They’re placed by fire hydrants so firefighters can find them easily at night. But over time many become cracked, broken or even come off the pavement altogether. That was the case in the Town of Melbourne Beach.
Sunshine, sand and water slides: Cocoa Beach attracts thousands for Fourth of July
Read full article: Sunshine, sand and water slides: Cocoa Beach attracts thousands for Fourth of JulyA beautiful Independence Day in Brevard County was marked by lots of sun and as expected every July 4: large crowds coming to beaches.
FDOT asks for public input in Melbourne Beach SR-A1A crosswalk project
Read full article: FDOT asks for public input in Melbourne Beach SR-A1A crosswalk projectThe Florida Department of Transportation held a public information meeting in Melbourne Beach on Thursday about a project to construct new pedestrian walkways.
Retired paramedic responded to fatal Brevard motorcycle crash on New Year’s Eve
Read full article: Retired paramedic responded to fatal Brevard motorcycle crash on New Year’s EveA retired paramedic who lives close to where the fatal crash happened said he heard it from his home and then rushed to the scene to help.
Beach renourishment for central Brevard County to start in November
Read full article: Beach renourishment for central Brevard County to start in NovemberBeaches eroded by hurricanes Ian and Nicole last year in central Brevard County will get a lift starting next month, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Brevard wants Cocoa Beach, Indialantic, Melbourne Beach to pay more of cost of lifeguards
Read full article: Brevard wants Cocoa Beach, Indialantic, Melbourne Beach to pay more of cost of lifeguardsBrevard County commissioners want three municipalities to chip in for 50% of the cost of lifeguards stationed at their beaches, in locations where there are adjacent city-maintained parks.
Rep. Fine pushes bill to curb hateful displays, claims son found antisemitic letter in driveway
Read full article: Rep. Fine pushes bill to curb hateful displays, claims son found antisemitic letter in drivewayRepublican State Rep. Randy Fine, who represents parts of Brevard County, tweeted that his 11-year-old son found an antisemitic letter in their Melbourne Beach driveway last Friday which referred to Jewish people as the “eternal enemy.”
Brevard County breaks from beach renourishment project during coastal flood threat
Read full article: Brevard County breaks from beach renourishment project during coastal flood threatA large mound of sand staged at Coconut Point Park on Monday appeared to be where Brevard County said it’s pausing work on a multi-million dollar beach renourishment project because of rough weather conditions.
Missing swimmer’s body found on Melbourne Beach, deputies say
Read full article: Missing swimmer’s body found on Melbourne Beach, deputies sayThe Brevard County Sheriff’s Office announced that the missing 18-year-old swimmer that disappeared into the surf last week was discovered dead on a Melbourne Beach.
‘This activity is all gang-related:’ 1 dead, 1 critically injured after shooting in Brevard County, deputies say
Read full article: ‘This activity is all gang-related:’ 1 dead, 1 critically injured after shooting in Brevard County, deputies sayOne person is dead and another is injured after a shooting in unincorporated Melbourne Beach, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Brevard Sheriff’s Office ID’d man shot, killed as deputies served narcotics warrant
Read full article: Brevard Sheriff’s Office ID’d man shot, killed as deputies served narcotics warrantThe Brevard County Sheriff's Office identified the man who was shot and killed by the county's SWAT Team as they served a narcotics warrant on Wednesday.
1 killed, 1 injured in exchange of gunfire with Brevard County deputies, sheriff says
Read full article: 1 killed, 1 injured in exchange of gunfire with Brevard County deputies, sheriff saysA man was killed and a woman was injured after they were both shot on Wednesday when deputies tried to execute a search warrant for drugs, according to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
‘Rare sighting:’ 8-foot-long American crocodile spotted on Brevard County beach
Read full article: ‘Rare sighting:’ 8-foot-long American crocodile spotted on Brevard County beachA rare American crocodile was spotted along a beach in Brevard County on Sunday, according to the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program.
Half-dozen Brevard properties deemed unsafe after Hurricane Nicole, beach manager says
Read full article: Half-dozen Brevard properties deemed unsafe after Hurricane Nicole, beach manager saysBrevard County is already pursuing a new $8.5 million renourishment project after Hurricane Ian just six weeks ago, but now beach program manager Mike McGarry says that expense could double.
Brevard County pursues $8.5M beach renourishment after Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Brevard County pursues $8.5M beach renourishment after Hurricane IanBrevard commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to start the process of planning a beach renourishment project after the county estimated Hurricane Ian's damages to southern beaches at $8.5 million.
Search for missing Vero Beach boater continues off Brevard County coast
Read full article: Search for missing Vero Beach boater continues off Brevard County coastWE'RE CHECKING TO SEE IF THE COAST GUARD WILL OUT AGAIN TODAY TO SEARCH FOR A MISSING BOATER IN BREVARD COUNTY. CREWS ARE LOOKING FOR 68-YEAR-OLD "DALE HOSSFIELD". THE COAST GUARD SAYS... HIS BOAT WASHED ASHORE ON MELBOURNE BEACH WEDNESDAY NIGHT... NO ONE WAS ON BOARD. WE'RE TOLD HOSSFIELD IS FROM VERO BEACH... WHICH IS ABOUT 40 MILES AWAY. F-W-C SAYS.. HE DID NOT SEND OUT A DISTRESS CALL.
FWC, Coast Guard, sheriff’s office search for fisherman who went overboard off Brevard coast
Read full article: FWC, Coast Guard, sheriff’s office search for fisherman who went overboard off Brevard coastA search is underway for a Malabar man who went overboard while fishing with friends off the coast of Melbourne Beach, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
‘It’s disturbing:’ Anti-Semitic fliers distributed in Brevard County, police say
Read full article: ‘It’s disturbing:’ Anti-Semitic fliers distributed in Brevard County, police sayResidents in at least two beachside communities awoke Monday to find front yards and driveways littered with anti-Semitic fliers in what authorities say may have been a coordinated effort in several Florida locations.
DeSantis announces more than $53M in funding to improve Indian River Lagoon
Read full article: DeSantis announces more than $53M in funding to improve Indian River LagoonGov. Ron DeSantis announced $116 million in grant funds the state is dedicating to water quality improvement projects with more than $53 million going toward improving the Indian River Lagoon in Brevard County.
Drunk driver sentenced to 10 years for deadly Melbourne Beach crash
Read full article: Drunk driver sentenced to 10 years for deadly Melbourne Beach crashA 19-year-old woman behind the wheel of a vehicle involved in a head-on crash that killed a 23-year-old woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison, according to the state attorney’s office.
Crews searching for swimmer at unguarded beach in Brevard County
Read full article: Crews searching for swimmer at unguarded beach in Brevard CountySearch crews are looking for a distressed swimmer at an unguarded beach in Brevard County while different swimmer was rescued and taken to a local hospital in critical condition, according to authorities
Melbourne police make arrest in hit-and-run from September
Read full article: Melbourne police make arrest in hit-and-run from SeptemberMelbourne police said officers arrested 67-year-old Gary Lane at his home in Melbourne Beach. MELBOURNE, Fla. – An arrest has been made in a hit-and-run in Melbourne from this past September, according to the police. Melbourne police said officers arrested 67-year-old Gary Lane at his home in Melbourne Beach. Lane is facing several charges: Leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury, reckless driving with serious bodily injury, leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage and reckless driving involving property damage. Lane is accused of leaving the scene, according to police.
Beachcomber finds 6-foot-long shark washed up on Melbourne Beach
Read full article: Beachcomber finds 6-foot-long shark washed up on Melbourne BeachIt was not the sort of thing the onetime surfer expected to see on her daily morning walk along Melbourne Beach. There, not far from the shoreline, Betty Gardner Gonzalez spotted the dead shark in the sand just before sunrise Monday, News 6 partner Florida Today reported. “I walk every morning on the beach and just came across it. The shark, possibly a sand tiger shark or one of the ragged-tooth variety, was about 6 feet long. Gonzalez had planned to contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission about the discovery.
Shark attacks surfer off Melbourne Beach
Read full article: Shark attacks surfer off Melbourne BeachMELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. – A man was attacked by a “toothy sea creature” while surfing Tuesday morning off Melbourne Beach, according to officials. The attack happened around 8:15 a.m. near the 7400 block of State Road A1A in the Sunnyland Beach community. The 25-year-old victim was taken to Holmes Regional Medical Center with an arm injury, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue. Officials said the man suffered “significant bleeding.”“It was severe enough that they thought he needed specialized attention at a trauma center,” Fire Chief Mark Schollmeyer said. Firefighters said the surfer was fortunate to be right across the street from the last fire station in the county before Sebastian Inlet.
Experimental plane crashes on Melbourne Beach, injuring 1
Read full article: Experimental plane crashes on Melbourne Beach, injuring 1MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. – An experimental aircraft crashed Friday morning on Melbourne Beach, officials said. The Sheriff’s Office said the pilot took off from the airport in Valkaria and the engine died before he tried landing on the beach. Emergency responders reported the plane had about 20 gallons of fuel but none of it leaked onto the beach after crashing. Melbourne Beach resident Rick O’Connor took pictures of the upside down plane. “It’s pretty amazing, sent it up to my grandchildren, show them what I found on the beach today,” O’Connor said.
Planning your holiday weekend? Here are the beaches and firework displays you can enjoy this July Fourth
Read full article: Planning your holiday weekend? Here are the beaches and firework displays you can enjoy this July FourthFlagler County beaches - Flagler Beach, the Palm Coast and Beverly Beach will all be open for the Independence Day weekend. For more details, click here. For more details, click here. Seaworld Orlando Summer Fireworks (July 3 through 5) - Seaworld Orlando plans to pack your holiday weekend full of fireworks. For more info on the festive fireworks, click here.
Video: 3 giant sawfish spotted in Indian River in Melbourne Beach
Read full article: Video: 3 giant sawfish spotted in Indian River in Melbourne BeachMELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. – With fewer people out enjoying Florida’s water, some sea creatures you don’t see too often have been spotted in local waterways. Three giant smalltooth sawfish were captured on video next to a dock in the shallow water in the Indian River in Melbourne Beach. Alavarez said, “Got to witness something amazing this morning in Melbourne Beach in the Indian River. The FWC says sawfish sightings are now less common because they were unintentionally over fished. Alavrez reported the sighting to the FWC so the agency can better understand which areas the sawfish are in.
3 large sawfish spotted in Indian River
Read full article: 3 large sawfish spotted in Indian River3 large sawfish spotted in Indian RiverPublished: May 4, 2020, 11:48 amThree very large smalltooth sawfish were caught on video very close to a dock in the shallow water in the Indian River in Melbourne Beach.
Brevard Zoo to release rehabilitated sea turtle
Read full article: Brevard Zoo to release rehabilitated sea turtleMELBOURNE, Fla. – After a stay at the Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center, a juvenile green sea turtle named Kona will be returned to the ocean at Bonsteel Park in Melbourne Beach on Tuesday. Kona will make his way back to the big old blue at 4 p.m. through a partnership with the Barrier Island Center. Kona arrived at the healing center April 7. Kona also had trouble staying underwater and was treated with medication, fluids and nutritious food by zoo staff and volunteers. You can read more about Kona's journey by clicking or tapping here.