Press Releases
By BREVARD COUNTY
June 8, 2025
BREVARD COUNTY, FL —Free Family-Friendly Education Event on June 14 from 9 am - 12 pm, in the Brevard Discovery Garden (BDG) located at 3695 Lake Dr. in Cocoa.Come join the fun and experience the magic of butterflies at the Butterfly Celebration hosted by the Brevard County Master Gardeners!The ...
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BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - The Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department (BCPRD) will be participating in the Summer Break Spot Program beginning Monday, June 2, until Friday, August 8.During summer break when school breakfasts and lunches are not available, nutritionally balanced meals will be ...
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BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County Housing and Services Department will hold a public meeting to receive community input on its Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, as well as to review the performance of its 2023-2024 housing and community development programs. Residents, organizations, and ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Due to the recent rains, the current mean average Drought Index for Brevard County has fallen below 450. As a result, the ban on open burning and the use of fireworks is no longer in effect.The Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) runs from zero, which is totally saturated, to ...
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, FL. -- Due to ongoing dry weather conditions Brevard County is favorable to the risk of wildfires, Brevard County has implemented a ban on open burning, such as bonfires, campfires, trash burning and other incineration, throughout the county.The Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) now ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Florida Division of Emergency Management’s Elevate Florida program is available for Brevard County residents interested in mitigating their homes against natural hazards. Eligible residents must submit their applications by April 11 at 7 PM for:• Structure ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will be making operational changes to maintain quick response times and ensure advanced life support services are available for patients’ needs. Brevard County EMS is adjusting its operational process to better serve the ...
MELBOURNE, FL - The City of Melbourne Environmental Community Outreach (ECO) Division is offering free recycling guide decals to City of Melbourne residents and business owners.The 10” x 10” decals are designed to go on recycling cart lids. They provide a quick and easy guide to show what can – and ...
ORLANDO, Fla. – Today, Board Members with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) selected Lance Lyttle to serve as the next Chief Executive Officer of the Aviation Authority, overseeing Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), two premier gateways to Central ...
MELBOURNE, FL - Post Date:03/18/2025 3:42 PMThe City of Melbourne Public Works and Utilities Department will be closing the northbound left-turn lane on U.S. 1 at the intersection with E. New Haven Avenue, in Melbourne, in order to line sewer laterals. The work is scheduled to occur Wednesday ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL. – The Scout Island pedestrian bridge and campground are temporarily closed to the public until further notice. The closure is due to the reconstruction of the bridge after irreparable damage caused by Hurricane Milton. The only access to Scout Island campground is via the ...
MELBOURNE, FL- Post Date:03/17/2025 2:53 PMBrevard County will begin a project on Evans Road on March 24 that will close the road just south of Hibiscus Boulevard and north of the hotel entrance. County staff anticipate the road will re-open in August.For more information about this project, ...
MELBOURNE, FL - Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 9. In addition to changing your clocks, please also remember to change your lawn and garden irrigation schedule. During Daylight Saving Time (March 9 – November 2) irrigation is limited to no more than two days per week on scheduled ...
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, FL. – Do you want to become a Florida Master Naturalist? Then consider joining us for our next core course! This course provides instruction on the general ecology, habitats, wildlife, and conservation issues of Coastal Systems in Florida.The mission of the Florida Master Naturalist ...
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BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- District 5 Commissioner Thad Altman is seeking applicants to fill available seats on a variety of advisory boards.Seats are available on these boards:Arts in Public PlacesBoard of AdjustmentHistorical CommissionTransportation Planning OrganizationApplications are available on ...
PALM BAY, FL. -- In an effort to address the ongoing threat posed by opioids such as heroin and fentanyl, the Brevard County Housing and Human Services department in partnership with the City of Palm Bay invites residents to come to a town hall to share your thoughts and experiences.Opioid ...
Daily Bread and other community partners will be hosting a nighttime cold weather shelter at Joseph N. Davis Community Center, 2547 Bruce D. Buggs Street, tonight (January 24).For more information, please contact Daily Bread at 321-723-1060.
MELBOURNE, FL. -- A $1.18 million drainage improvement project on Evans Road in Melbourne will prompt a temporary closure of the roadway at West Hibiscus Boulevard from February through mid-summer. This essential upgrade is designed to enhance drainage and roadway infrastructure in this ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- District 3 Commissioner Kim Adkinson is seeking applicants to fill available seats on a variety of advisory boards.Seats are available on these boards:Building and Construction Advisory BoardCitizens Budget Review CommitteeHealth Facilities AuthorityHousing Finance ...
BREVARD COUNTY - The Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program is seeking volunteers to serve on the Selection and Management Advisory Committee. The committee serves as an expert scientific advisory committee to the County Commission and staff on all issues involving the ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- District 3 Commissioner Kim Adkinson is seeking applicants to fill available seats on the following Advisory Boards:• Board of Adjustment• Audit Committee• Contractors’ Licensing Board (non-construction)• Historical Commission• Marine Advisory Council• Planning and Zoning / ...
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