Archive for February 19th, 2008

City wants new shuttle replica

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
A shuttle stood outside City Hall as a landmark, a backdrop for tourists' snapshots and television reports from the Cape Canaveral for more than 15 years -- until vandals wrecked it.

WKMG to Bright House: Pay for signal or lose it

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
WKMG Channel 6 negotiates for payment to be broadcast by Bright House cable.

Beach replenishment starts

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
Workers began hauling in sand for a $2.6 million dune restoration project.

Business, political leader dies at 78

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
Rodney Ketcham, a 'wise, strong leader' who was a Canaveral Port Authority commissioner with a prominent career in politics and business, dies at age 78.

BCC president may get March raise

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
Brevard Community College President James Drake could see a raise next month to mark his one-year anniversary with the college.

Science-minded students showcase talents

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
Last of Brevard's middle and high school science fairs wraps up as students are chosen for state and international competitions.

Cocoa, county discuss mooring

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
Cocoa city officials will meet with county parks staff today to review the city's plans to revitalize its waterfront at Lee Wenner Park.

Crews stage disaster drills

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
County emergency crews got to practice responding to a mock nuclear plant accident Monday afternoon, demonstrating to federal and state emergency management officials that county firefighters, sheriff's deputies and other local responders know what they need to do in case of a radiation emergency.

Science standards to evolve with vote

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
The state Board of Education meets in Tallahassee today to vote on changes to the state science standards. Officials say the ruling will have little effect in Brevard.