Press Releases
By FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
June 4, 2026
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to close recreational harvest of snowy grouper in state waters of the Atlantic Ocean, including all state waters off Monroe County. Consistent with the recently announced closure in adjacent federal waters, the ...
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BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Due to ongoing dry weather conditions, Brevard County is at an increased risk for wildfires. As a result, the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners has implemented a countywide burn ban on open burning, including bonfires, campfires, trash burning, and other outdoor ...
INDIALANTIC, FL. — Construction on the initial phase of the drainage improvement project on Riverside Drive, located south of Sand Dollar Road and north of the entrance to The Sanctuary neighborhood at Falcon Drive in Indialantic, is nearing completion. The current phase of the project, the ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County residents have the opportunity to dispose of old tires in an environmentally friendly way and help reduce mosquito breeding grounds and the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. Brevard County Mosquito Control, in partnership with Brevard County Solid Waste ...
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Motorists are advised that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will implement overnight ramp closures at the Interstate 95 (I-95) interchanges at Cheney Highway (State Road (S.R.) 50) (Exit 215) and Garden Street (S.R. 406) (Exit 220) beginning as early as Sunday, ...
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Motorists are advised that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will implement overnight ramp closures at the Interstate 95 (I-95) interchanges at Wickham Road (Exit 191) and Pineda Causeway (State Road (S.R.) 404) (Exit 188) beginning as early as Sunday, March 29, ...
Update: Due to inclement weather, the closures scheduled for last night, March 15, have been rescheduled to tonight, Monday, March 16. The remaining closures for the week have also been rescheduled. Please note that additional schedule changes may be required due to inclement weather or other ...
Update: Due to inclement weather, the closures scheduled for last night, March 15, have been rescheduled to tonight, Monday, March 16. The remaining closures for the week have also been rescheduled. See full update below. Please note that additional schedule changes may be required due to ...
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Motorists are advised that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will implement overnight ramp closures at the Interstate 95 (I-95) interchanges at Wickham Road (Exit 191) and Pineda Causeway (Exit 188) beginning as early as Sunday, March 15, through Wednesday, ...
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Motorists are advised that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will implement overnight ramp closures at the Interstate 95 (I-95) interchanges at Fiske Boulevard (State Road (S.R.) 519) (Exit 195) and Wickham Road (Exit 191) beginning as early as Monday, March 9, ...
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Motorists are advised that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will implement overnight ramp closures at Pineda Causeway (State Road (S.R.) 404) and U.S. 1 (S.R. 5) beginning as early as Sunday, March 8, through Thursday, March 12. The final ramp is scheduled to ...
MELBOURNE, FL - If you're a fan of Fleetwood Mac, then TUSK, The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute, is specially ordered for you! With the polished 1970s and ‘80s rock sound, you’ll remember hits like “Dreams”, “Go Your Own Way”, and "Riannon”, to name a few. TUSK The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute will ...
MELBOURNE, FL - If you're a fan of Fleetwood Mac, then TUSK, The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute, is specially ordered for you! With the polished 1970s and ‘80s rock sound, you’ll remember hits like “Dreams”, “Go Your Own Way”, and "Riannon”, to name a few. TUSK The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute will ...
Local leadership move connects Space Coast execution discipline with workforce training and regulated manufacturing growthWEST MELBOURNE, Fla. — [February 10, 2026] — Defense Operations and Engineering Solutions (DOES), headquartered in West Melbourne, announced that its Founder and Chief Executive ...
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Jan. 29, 2026 - The recreational harvest of snook in the Northeast, Indian River Lagoon and Southeast management regions will open Feb. 1 and remain open through May 31. This includes all Florida state and inland waters as well as adjacent federal waters within each management ...
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Jan. 20, 2026 – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) saltwater angler recognition program, Catch a Florida Memory is celebrating its 10-year anniversary (“Catch-a-versary”) in 2026! Since launching in 2016, the program has grown alongside Florida’s ...
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 20, 2026 - NASA will observe its annual Day of Remembrance on Thursday, Jan. 22, which includes commemorating the crews of Apollo 1 and the space shuttles Challenger and Columbia. The event is traditionally held every year on the fourth Thursday of January, as all three ...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is commemorating National AMBER Alert Awareness Day by spotlighting the seven active AMBER Alerts in Florida. “When a child goes missing, it becomes an immediate and coordinated effort across Florida,” said FDLE Commissioner Mark ...
Melbourne, FL (January 8, 2026) – Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) started demolition of the Southside T-hangars, clearing the way for future development on the airfield. The hangars, which have been in use since the 1960s, are being removed to support new aviation infrastructure and ...
TALLAHASSEE, FL - Jan. 7, 2026 — Today, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, and its division, the Florida Highway Patrol, reminds drivers that January is Move Over Month. Under Florida law, vehicles are required to move over a lane for an emergency, service, utility, and ...
MELBOURNE, FL – On 01/07/2026, members of the Florida Highway Patrol’s Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Unit and the Melbourne Police Department conducted “Operation Overload”. This operation was designed to address commercial motor vehicle violations in the area of US Highway 1 and Lake ...
TAMPA, FL, December 29, 2025 — Associate Home Loan of Florida, Inc. today announced on its homepage the expansion of its private lending programs, reinforcing its commitment to serving Florida homebuyers and real estate investors with flexible financing alternatives. The company’s enhanced private ...
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BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County Government provides opportunities for public input through various platforms throughout the year, including the annual Speak Up Brevard initiative that runs Jan. 1-31, 2026. This program invites residents to submit ideas and recommendations aimed at improving ...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Dec. 15 - In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4th, 2026, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is proud to announce the release of the new America 250 license plate. This commemorative plate will be available to Florida motorists ...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Dec. 19, 2025 — Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the award of $25 million for 14 projects that will directly improve water quality in the Indian River Lagoon. By focusing on septic-to-sewer conversions, advanced wastewater treatment and ...
Melbourne, FL - During the December 12 Service and Achievement Ceremony, the Melbourne Fire Department’s first therapy dog, Rigs, was officially welcomed to the team and was celebrated along with firefighters who received promotions and awards. Rigs is the newest member of the Melbourne Fire ...
It was another big year in 2025 for the Florida Saltwater State Records program, with 18 records approved. The program has seen a drastic increase in participation since launching the Adult and Youth Length and Youth All Tackle categories last year.This year, the adults had a big showing with six ...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Dec. 5, 2025 — Today, Florida State Parks announced the winners of the 2025 Capture the Real Florida Photo Contest. This year’s contest awarded a Grand Prize, Runner-Up and People’s Choice Award in each of five categories: Landscapes, Waterscapes, Wildlife, Park Adventures and ...