Archive for February 23rd, 2008

Grant Seafood Festival draws thousands

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
The the 42nd annual Grant Seafood Festival also featured a craft show, and live entertainment was provided by bands Blox Electric, Cactus Jack & The Cadillacs, and Vintage.

Ex-deputy says he set fires with police flares

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
A former Brevard sheriff's deputy charged with using his patrol car flares to set a string of brush fires pleaded guilty Friday as part of a plea agreement.

Managers help prevent crime

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
An ad-hoc group of apartment managers wants to stop crime before it starts, by carefully vetting their tenants and cleaning up their buildings.

General awaits Brevard visit

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch commands 20,000 troops in Iraq, but he finds time wherever he is to call his parents, who live in Titusville, every Sunday despite the hectic pace of trying to quell insurgency violence.

Warmth is good news, bad news

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
A warm winter kept tourists happy, but the climate pattern that delivered the warmth threatens more wildfires and hurricanes than usual.

Newly installed guard rail saves day on I-95

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
Dump truck driver William Madeus was southbound on Interstate 95 Friday afternoon, on his way home to Port St. Lucie, when the driver's side front tire blew, shoving the heavy truck toward the median.

10,000 to hit Greek festival

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
It's all Greek: Food and drink, music and dance aplenty at annual Melbourne festival.

Palm Bay center targets everyone

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
Game room targeted for teens now open for all ages.

Appraiser marries employee

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
County appraiser marries employee. A spokeswoman said their friendship grew into something stronger, as allegations about an improper relationship and unfair pay raises became public.

Volunteers gear up for cleanup

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
Great American Cleanup begins next Saturday.