Archive for February 1st, 2008

Volunteers count homeless

Friday, February 1st, 2008
Volunteers spent 24 hours interviewing and counting the homeless as part of the county's annual homeless census.

Pioneers dedicate spaceport

Friday, February 1st, 2008
The coastal military base that still serves as the country's primary spaceport was designated a national historic site Thursday on the 50th anniversary of the launch of America's first artificial satellite.

Fla. plans ‘Internet hunting’ ban

Friday, February 1st, 2008
Florida wildlife officials on Wednesday plan to ban hunting and killing animals via Internet.

Widow rebuilds life after Columbia

Friday, February 1st, 2008
The wife of the commander lost in the Columbia tragedy is on the Space Coast today to honor his memory. She talked with FLORIDA TODAY about trying to rebuild her family the past five years.

Budget relies on reserves

Friday, February 1st, 2008
Gov. Crist unveils his $70 billion state budget, a spending plan that depends on more money from gambling.

Brevard’s hard to beat at science fair season

Friday, February 1st, 2008
Beginning today, about 800 middle and high school students from public and private schools around Brevard County will compete in three district science and engineering fairs.

Feeney opponent raises more than GOP incumbent

Friday, February 1st, 2008
Feeney challenger more than doubles incumbent's fundraising.

Melbourne singer advances on ‘American Idol’

Friday, February 1st, 2008
Robbie Carrico is headed to Hollywood. On the Wednesday night episode of "American Idol," all three judges gave the 25-year-old Melbourne man a "yes" after hearing his version of Lynryd Skynyrd's "Simple Man."

Voltz to run for appraiser

Friday, February 1st, 2008
Helen Voltz has announced she will not seek re-election to the Brevard County Commission this year, choosing instead to make a run for property appraiser.

Groups aim to get youth to hunt

Friday, February 1st, 2008
State and federal wildlife agencies want to get the next generation away from their computers and more interested in hunting.