Archive for March 4th, 2008

State asked to review West Viera growth plan

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
The Brevard County Commission today could take the first step toward approval of the West Viera development, which proposes to add 11,000 homes west of Interstate 95.

Man blinded in attack wants answers

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
A man who says he was badly beaten by his roommate with a baseball bat wonders why police haven't made an arrest or filed charges four months after the attack.

County backs tax plan for mystery firm

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
An unidentified company gets financial commitment from Brevard County, though few details have been made public.

Watchdog: Candidates work media machine

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
Hundreds of ads running from dawn to midnight across Brevard County cost the candidates tens of thousands of dollars, according to invoices on file at stations in Melbourne and Orlando.

West Melbourne fires attorney

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
West Melbourne City Attorney Doug Wyckoff, who was fired Monday, said he was the victim of a "Spanish inquisition."

West Melbourne may televise meetings

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
Following their counterparts in Melbourne, West Melbourne officials are considering televising municipal meetings.

New ways to play

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
Lotto players now have chances to win even more big money as the Florida Lottery ups its payouts.

Judicial circuit trims away at budget

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
The Florida Legislature is crafting a plan to curb statewide court budget reductions for now, but there may be cuts coming next year.

Cocoa Beach student faces threat charge

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
A Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High boy was arrested and charged with a felony Monday for making a false bomb threat on a school bus last week.

Teen offenders hear about careers

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
The 2nd annual Career Day at the Central Alternative Learning Center for teen offenders brought together speakers from a variety of professions but their advice similar: a job is more about passion and satisfaction, less about paychecks.