Press Releases
By BREVARD COUNTY
December 3, 2025
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County’s Natural Resources Management Department, in partnership with Stella Maris Environmental Research, Inc., is now accepting pre-orders for the 2026 Annual Sea Oats Sale for beachfront property owners and municipalities. Liner-size sea oats are available in trays ...
The recreational harvest of flounder in all Florida state and federal waters will reopen Dec. 1.The minimum size limit for flounder is 14 inches total length and the daily recreational bag limit is five fish per person.To learn more about current recreational flounder regulations, visit ...
The City of Melbourne has partnered with Green Gables to host rain barrel workshops.Our first workshop of 2026 will be held on January 17, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.Participants will receive a free rain barrel at the workshop, will learn the benefits of using a rain barrel, and will learn how to install and ...
Beginning January 5, 2026, and continuing through January 26, 2026, Melbourne water customers may notice a chlorine odor in their tap water. During this period, the City of Melbourne will be temporarily changing its water disinfection method. This temporary change in water chemistry will not affect ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Evans Road south of Hibiscus Blvd. in Melbourne has reopened following the completion of a major drainage improvement project. The project enhances roadway safety and resiliency by improving stormwater flow and infrastructure along this high-traffic corridor.While the project ...
The City of Melbourne is now accepting applications for the 2026 “Melbourne Salutes Hometown Heroes” military banner recognition program. “Melbourne Salutes Hometown Heroes” is designed to honor City of Melbourne residents, business/property owners, or their immediate family members who are ...
November is Manatee Awareness Month, highlighting a time when Florida’s manatees are starting their seasonal movements to warmer waters around the state. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that Floridians and visitors should be extra mindful this ...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – It's that time of year again! The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), together with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), is once again rallying Floridians to support neighbors in need through the annual “Stuff the Charger” food drive. From now until ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. — Low-interest disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to flood-impacted homeowners, renters, and nonprofit organizations and businesses. These SBA disaster loans are available to help cover repair, rebuilding, and recovery costs not ...
The City of Melbourne has been awarded $50,000 from the Florida Division of Historical Resources Abandoned African-American Cemeteries Grant Program to fund the installation of a fence to contain newly discovered graves, an interpretative sign, and a concrete viewing area. The City of Melbourne’s ...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As the nation prepares to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection invites Floridians to reflect on the people and places that shaped the nation’s story and the service members who have safeguarded it. On Veterans Day, Tuesday, ...
TALLAHASSEE, FL - At its November meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved classifying the Carolina hammerhead as a prohibited species within Florida state waters. This rule will help mitigate identification challenges associated with other prohibited shark ...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Children and Families (Department) announced the launch of the Statewide Youth Advisory Board, a new youth-led group made up of youth and young adults, created to elevate and honor the voices of those with lived experience in Florida’s child ...
MELBOURNE, FL - During Eastern Standard Time (November 2, 2025 – March 8, 2026) irrigation is limited to only one day per week on scheduled days:Saturday: Residential addresses that end in an odd number or have no addressSunday: Residential addresses that end in an even ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County is distributing flood clean-up kits provided by The Salvation Army to distribute to Brevard County residents impacted by recent flooding.Kits will be available starting Thursday, Oct. 30, at Brevard County libraries in the most-impacted areas, while supplies ...
TALLAHASSEE, FL (Oct. 29, 2025) - Hogfish recreational harvest will close in state and federal waters off the east coast of Florida and the Florida Keys starting Nov. 1. This closure includes all state and federal waters south of Cape Sable, which is on the Gulf side of Florida, and up the Atlantic ...
TOKYO - October 28, 2025- For the first time in its history, Orlando International Airport will offer nonstop passenger charter service to Tokyo, enriching cultural ties and creating more opportunities for robust economic activity between two of the world’s most visited regions.The announcement was ...
The inaugural flight took off this morning at 11:30 from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportStarting today, Iberia adds Orlando to its U.S. destination network, with four weekly flights and over 46,000 seats available this winter seasonOrlando is one of the world’s most iconic tourist ...
BREVARD COUNTY FLA. – On October 25, 2025, at approximately 12:17 A.M., FHP responded to a hit-and-run crash with serious injuries on State Road 520 and Clearlake Road. The crash involves V1 (unknown gray sedan) and V2 (2010 Harley Davidson Motorcycle). Post-collision, the gray sedan fled the ...
SATELLITE BEACH, FL –October 11th, 2025 – Pickleball players in Brevard County have a new reason to celebrate: the official Grand Opening of Dill Dinkers Satellite Beach on October 28th brings the Space Coast’s premier and only dedicated indoor pickleball facility to Florida’s East Coast. With ...
Melbourne, FL (September 15, 2025) – Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) extends its sincere appreciation to Space Coast Honor Flight (SCHF), our airline partner Allegiant, dedicated volunteers, airport staff including the Ambassadors, and the hundreds of community members who joined us ...
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, New Jersey – Aviation specialists with Orlando International Airport (MCO) recently completed an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) assessment with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) using Human-In-The-Loop modeling and simulation, further paving the way to the future of air ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Do you know if your blood pressure is in a healthy range? Knowing what your blood pressure is, and what your numbers mean for you, is an important part of maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle. However, Brevard County Libraries recognizes that not everyone can make it to the ...
ORLANDO, Fla. – The unofficial end of the summer travel season is wrapping up at Orlando International Airport (MCO) and traffic is expected to increase slightly compared to last year’s record levels.The Labor Day forecast calls for an increase of approximately 3 percent during the six-day period.
MELBOURNE, FL. – The closure of Evans Road, south of Hibiscus Blvd., is expected to extend through early November. After the closure on Friday, Aug. 22, further inspection determined a temporary repair will not be sufficient. The road will be closed an estimated two months until full repairs are ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- With the recent public health alerts declared by the Florida Department of Health and media attention to mosquito-borne illness like dengue, we want to assure residents that Brevard County Mosquito Control consistently engages in proactive efforts countywide, including salt ...
The electric vehicle (EV) charging station at Melbourne City Hall is now open for public use.The new EV charging station is a Level 3 station that has the capability to charge all types of vehicles. It is conveniently located near many shopping and dining options. There is a designated space for ...
MELBOURNE, FLA. — Florida Tech’s Shannon Barry is a Ph.D. student researching bull shark behavior under associate professor Toby Daly-Engel. On July 8, her research will be in the national spotlight with a feature on National Geographic’s SharkFest series, Investigation Shark Attack.Each episode in ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- As we look forward to a new Brevard Public Schools school year, Brevard County's Public Safety group is hosting two crossing guard hiring events to ensure the safety of some of our most vulnerable residents.If you're interested in a two hour daily time commitment that gives ...
MELBOURNE, FLA. — Florida Tech will offer four powerful master’s degree programs to military and civilian personnel at Patrick Space Force Base starting in the fall as part of a new strategic partnership, leaders of both organizations announced at a news conference today.A significant milestone in ...