Archive for February, 2008

Fla. happy with Crist

Friday, February 29th, 2008
Floridians give high marks to Gov. Charlie Crist and Republican presidential candidate John McCain, according to a new poll.

Man faces child pornography charges

Thursday, February 28th, 2008
A 43-year-old Port St. John man who allegedly collected and exchanged child pornography over the Internet was arrested Wednesday night by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.

Sea Ray to cut 350 jobs on Merritt Island

Thursday, February 28th, 2008
Sea Ray Boats plans to eliminate 350 jobs from its Merritt Island production plant.

Arctic blast won’t stay long

Thursday, February 28th, 2008
The cold temperatures are here, but warmer air is on the way.

Fishermen, birdwatchers fear launch pad plan

Thursday, February 28th, 2008
Titusville fishermen and birdwatchers fear NASA proposal.

Brevard sends lawmakers on a mission

Thursday, February 28th, 2008
Space, education, property taxes and more: Brevard leaders offers plenty of suggestions for the spring session needs.

Legislators agree unanimously on three ‘local’ bills

Thursday, February 28th, 2008
Brevard's legislative delegation on Wednesday listened to dozens of local leaders present priorities for the session starting Tuesday in Tallahassee.

Crist’s speech will air in prime time

Thursday, February 28th, 2008
Gov. Charlie Crist opts for an evening State of the State speech in hopes of getting more viewers.

Tourists spend money for the birds

Thursday, February 28th, 2008
While other parts of the economy falter, ecotourism brings money to Florida, a state report suggests.

Griffin: KSC, Michoud to lose most jobs

Thursday, February 28th, 2008
NASA administrator reiterates that the shuttle retirement will result in the loss of "several thousand" jobs at KSC.