Archive for February 6th, 2008

But Mom, this is schoolwork!

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
More than 100 students re-enact a World War I battle with water balloons as part of a living history lesson on Tuesday in Port St. John.

2 sessions considered for school

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
School board member Larry Hughes suggested starting double sessions at Space Coast Jr./Sr. High, a move he said would keep students in Port St. John schools and ease overcrowding.

Eye in sky defuses risky police pursuits

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
Use of the Brevard Sheriff's helicopters in car chases has increased 50 percent between 2006 and 2007, boosting safety for police and the public.

Officials mandate screening staffers

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
West Melbourne officials spent Tuesday discussing the controversial hiring of a city attorney with a criminal background.

Resident questions legality of fire fees

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
Brevard County on Tuesday put off hiring a consultant to review annual assessments for fire service after a citizen raised questions about their legality. The county attorney says the assessments are legal.

Charter avoids fine for class size overload

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
The state Department of Education has approved a waiver to the Palm Bay Community Charter's Patriot campus for class size. At the kindergarten through third-grade level, the school didn't comply and could have been fined nearly $32,000.

BCC names Cocoa, Titusville provosts

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
Brevard Community College appoints new provosts to its Cocoa and Titusville campuses. Cocoa Provost Amy Hendricks will leave Feb. 15.