This section is for news and events for areas in Brevard County such as Melbourne, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Palm Bay and more
Preparation for the Melbourne Air Show is in full swing. The pilots are ready. The performers are ready. The food vendors are ready. The volunteers are ready. But we seem to have hit a snag with the parking. And the problem? The Gopher Tortoise. A 14 acre parking lot that can hold approximately 8,000 is […]
The Brevard County Zoo recently announced some new additions: two brand new jaguar cubs! Although zoo officials cannot yet determine the gender of either cub, they say that so far, these cubs appear to be healthy and the mom seems to be taking very good care of them. The fourth litter born to 11-year old […]
The Melbourne area and eastern Florida has a deep, rich prehistoric history. Throughout the years of economic development, we have been finding some very interesting items. Not only do they include bones, they also include shards of pottery and other signs of early life. It’s sometimes difficult to understand what these are considering when you […]
Ebola is certainly a big topic in the news lately. The disease ravages the body and there is no cure. Although some people do survive the disease, many do not and will die a horrible death. There have been very few cases of Ebola reaching the United States and none currently in Florida. However, one […]
Imagine taking your kid outside to play only to be greeted by a torn-up backyard? Unfortunately, this is happening more and more often as wild hogs are coming into some of the exclusive gated areas in Melbourne from the woods close to I-95. This is not the first time we’ve seen them in Brevard and […]
Just this past summer, several animals in the Brevard county area had tested positive for West Nile Virus. This includes several chickens and at least one horse. Although county officials state these numbers are not yet cause for alarm, it is something that residents should be aware of and for which they should be taking precautions. […]
There has been some very interesting technology news that relates to our area and we thought it would be a great idea to share these with you. * The 2014 Melbourne Air and Space Show took place a few weeks ago . This annual event is always a great time that combines fun and education […]
Although the rattlesnake species numbers are in decline, there are still plenty of rattlesnakes in the Florida region. There are relatively few deaths attributed to rattlesnake bites in the United States each year due to the easy availability of medical care and advances in medical treatments. Add to this that there are only about 8,000 […]
Ever wanted to own a boa constrictor? Or how about becoming some homeless prairie dog’s human mom or dad? If you’ve ever had interest in owning an exotic pet, you need to check out Florida’s Exotic Pet Amnesty Program. What is it? This program, run by Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Committee, is designed to […]
In the late summer months, those of us living in the central to southern area of Florida get used to seeing the big spider webs produced by the banana spider. These creatures – whose body can grow up to two inches long – can cause alarm, fear and trepidation for those of us who like […]