Archive for February 9th, 2008

Local canines compete for chance to be top dog

Saturday, February 9th, 2008
Brevard residents hit the road to Westminster.

Third bank robbed in 2 days

Saturday, February 9th, 2008
Melbourne police arrest a suspect believed to have been involved in one of three bank robberies this week. Police are seeking another suspect, Kenneth Kurfis, 42, in the other two incidents.

Palm Bay takes pass on intersection decision

Saturday, February 9th, 2008
The Palm Bay City Council took no action on what to recommend to the state and county regarding how they should configure the intersection of Palm Bay Road at Culver Drive. Palm Bay Road is being widened to six lanes.

Holmes docs have hectic week

Saturday, February 9th, 2008
Brevard's largest hospital is seeing high patient volumes this month, according to hospital officials. But added space and new policies have enabled them to deal with the overflow. Other area hospitals, however, say that while they're busy, volume is not all that heavy.

Beaches to get new sand delivery

Saturday, February 9th, 2008
A South Beaches renourishment project is set to begin later this month.

School board gets another choice

Saturday, February 9th, 2008
The Brevard County School Board could consider a $6 million addition to Space Coast Jr./Sr. High to ease overcrowding at the school.

Pelicans may be off endangered species list

Saturday, February 9th, 2008
The Secretary of Interior has proposed removing the brown pelican from the endangered species list.

Cooler weather rolls in

Saturday, February 9th, 2008
A secondary front will bring cooler temperatures to Brevard County early next week but will leave the rain behind.

Wildlife hospital seeks help

Saturday, February 9th, 2008
February in Brevard means running for raccoons or lunching with pelicans, as Florida Wildlife Hospital begins two fundraisers this month to help with grocery and housekeeping bills for wildlife patients.