Archive for March 14th, 2008

Tollbooth plans hit roadblock

Friday, March 14th, 2008
Some local officials say they would fight a proposal for adding tolls within Brevard County.

Teen could face two attempted murder charges if he rejects plea deal

Friday, March 14th, 2008
The teen once dubbed "Cocoa's Most Wanted" could face two attempted murder charges if he doesn't accept a plea deal.

Disabled foster child is injured; man held

Friday, March 14th, 2008
A Palm Bay man remained in jail on a $105,000 bond after being charged with abusing a 3-year-old disabled child.

U.S. 1 redo to spruce up Titusville

Friday, March 14th, 2008
Residents gave their input Thursday on the design of a $9.1 million project to redo a stretch of U.S. 1 through downtown Titusville.

Gas prices pinch delivery drivers

Friday, March 14th, 2008
Delivery drivers are caught in the middle, with the price of gas and pizza rising.

Florida officials ready for do-over

Friday, March 14th, 2008
The Florida Democratic Party Thursday unveiled its plan for a mail-in makeup primary that it hopes would result in the state's presidential nominating delegation being seated by the national party.

More charters get review from board

Friday, March 14th, 2008
The Brevard County School Board's audit committee reviewed financial concerns at two more charter schools during a three-hour meeting Thursday.

Cocoa woman left dog to starve to death, police say

Friday, March 14th, 2008
A Cocoa woman was arrested and charged with one count of cruelty to animals, a felony, when her dog died after being left in a crate with no food or water for two months, police said.

Residents split on toll proposal

Friday, March 14th, 2008
FLORIDA TODAY asked local residents what they thought about paying tolls to travel locally.

Reception feeble for Dem do-over

Friday, March 14th, 2008
The Democratic proposal for a do-over election in Florida generates little enthusiasm.