Archive for February 27th, 2008

Health experts try to ease fears during meningitis forum at high school

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
Concerned Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High parents query health department officials as a 17-year-old female student remains in critical condition at Orlando hospital.

Sasso scores upset in District 32 race

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
Democrat Tony Sasso won a narrow victory Tuesday in the special election to replace Bob Allen in the Florida House.

Brevard rendered powerless

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
Millions of Floridians groped their way through a Tuesday afternoon without power after safety features at a nuclear power plant tripped a statewide blackout. Power was restored within five hours of the blackout.

Hospitals fear impact of Medicare cutbacks

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
Local hospital officials fear the potential impact of proposed Medicare cuts on the hospitals and patient services.

Scooter noodle master of fun

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
Fairglen physical education teacher Beth Cavallaro, one of eight finalists for the district's top teaching award, is known by students for making exercise fun.

Students’ ‘mother,’ teachers’ mentor

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
Enterprise Elementary first-grade teacher Theresa Langley, one of eight finalists for Brevard Public School's top teaching award, is known for her positive attitude and dedication to students.

Teacher instills passion for art

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
Sunrise Elementary art teacher Sheri Snow, whose classroom bursts with bright colors, is one of eight finalists for the district's top teaching award.

Boosting special students’ esteem

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
Known for her patience and positive attitude, Sandi Blass, an exceptional education teacher at Suntree Elementary who instructs 20 students with varying disabilities, is one of eight finalists for the district's top teaching award.

Sand coming soon to shore up two towns’ beaches

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
Workers are expected to begin hauling in sand soon for Satellite Beach and Indian Harbour Beach.

SR 528 widening plan draws interest

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
About 40 people attended a public meeting on the proposed State Road 528 widening project including rail or utility additions to offer their feedback.