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Environment

New Melbourne Baffle Box Will Remove Over 1,000 Pounds of Nitrogen From Indian River Lagoon Each Year

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August 14, 2025

Brevard County Commission

Brevard County Moves Forward on Grand Canal Muck Removal Amid Disposal Site Concerns and Public Outcry

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July 9, 2025

Brevard County Commission

The Rain’s Coming-Hold the Fertilizer!

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May 28, 2025

Environment

Should Brevard Take a Page from Midnight Pass? Debating New Inlets as a Lifeline for the Indian River Lagoon

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October 26, 2024

Hurricane

Hurricane Helene Forces Closure of Mathers Bridge to Boating Traffic

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September 25, 2024

Indian River Lagoon

Virtual Event: THE STRUGGLE TO LIVE – Why Florida IRL Manatees Starve

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May 19, 2022

Brevard County Commission

Local Conservative Radio Talk Show Host Bill Mick says to make manatees food in order to save them

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April 8, 2022

Cocoa Beach

Resident’s photos of ‘frozen looking’ Indian River Lagoon shock others on social media; demands results

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January 4, 2021

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Lagoon Faces Weather Conditions That Could Lead to Potential Fish Kills

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September 11, 2020

2020 Campaign

Local Republicans in Florida Go After One of Their Own in State Rep. Randy Fine

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August 14, 2020

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UPDATE: Hes been located and safe 🚨 MISSING TEEN 🚨The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Savion Banuchi, who has been reported missing and is considered endangered.Savion was last seen leaving his residence around 8:30 PM on October 24, 2025, and his direction of travel is unknown.🔹 Name: Savion Banuchi🔹 Age: 17🔹 Height: 5'10"🔹 Weight: 165 lbs🔹 Hair: Brown🔹 Eyes: BrownIf you have any information that could help locate Savion, please contact Detective D. McKenzie at 772-978-6240 or email dmckenzie@ircsheriff.orgYou can also submit anonymous tips to Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-8477.Let’s help bring Savion home safely. Please share this post to get the word out. 🙏#IndianRiverCounty #MissingTeen #Florida #CommunityAlert #TreasureCoast #HelpFindSavion ... See MoreSee Less

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🚨 Trump Administration Announces it won't Tap Emergency Funds to Pay Food Aid (SNAP)The Trump administration has announced it will not use emergency funds to pay for November’s SNAP (food stamp) benefits while the government remains unfunded. The decision means that unless Congress passes a funding bill soon, more than 42 million Americans could miss the assistance they rely on to buy food. Speaker Mike Johnson has cancelled all votes for the remainder of October. A memo from the U.S. Department of Agriculture explains that the agency’s contingency fund is not legally available to cover regular monthly benefits without an approved federal budget. However, critics argue that this is a policy choice rather than a strict legal restriction, and that the administration could act to prevent widespread hardship.The move comes as the federal government shutdown continues into late October, with no immediate sign of a budget agreement. If the stalemate drags on, states will be unable to process or distribute November benefits, leaving millions of families, children, veterans, and seniors without critical food assistance.Advocates say this could become one of the most severe social impacts of the shutdown, affecting grocery stores, food suppliers, and local economies as well. Others believe the decision is meant to pressure Congress to reach a deal rather than relying on stopgap emergency measures.Should the government use emergency funds to keep food on the table for struggling Americans, or should this remain Congress’s responsibility to fix?#SNAP #FoodAssistance #GovernmentShutdown #USDA #TrumpAdministration #HungerCrisis #SpaceCoastRocket ... See MoreSee Less

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SERIOUS INJURY HIT AND RUN MOTORCYCLE CRASH - STATE ROAD 520On 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 scene. The motorcycle rider and passenger, 55-year-old male from Cocoa and 54-year-old female from Merrit Island, were transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center in critical condition. V1 is possibly a gray in color Hyundai sedan. V1 should have heavy front-end damage. Possibly missing the grill, fog lights, and most of the front bumper. Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to call *FHP (*347) or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS (1-800-423-8477). ... See MoreSee Less

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