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Brevard County

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Contribute to enhancing and ensuring Brevard's quality of life ... today and always!


Recent News

New Brevard County Veteran Services Now Open in Palm Bay

Brevard County, FL - The Brevard County Veteran Services Office is pleased to announce the opening of a new location in Palm Bay to better serve our esteemed veterans. The City of Palm Bay and the Board of County Commissioners aim to provide…

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Replacement of Bridge Will Close Micco Road at the Sottile Canal in Late January

Brevard County, FL - Micco Road will be closed to thru traffic for replacement of the existing bridge over the Sottile Canal, located southwest of Barefoot Bay in south Brevard. The road closure is expected to start late January 2024 lasting for a…

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2023 Cocoa-Rockledge Holiday Parade Winners

Brevard County Parks and Recreation, Central Area is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Cocoa - Rockledge Holiday Parade, which was held on Saturday, December 9. Winners may pick up trophies starting Monday, December 11, at our Cocoa…

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2023 Merritt Island Holiday Parade Winners

2023 Merritt Island Holiday Parade Winners Brevard County Parks and Recreation, Central Area is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Merritt Island Holiday Parade, which was held on Saturday, December 2. Winners may pick up trophies…

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Brevard County Public Works Seeks Road and Bridge Program Manager

Brevard County, FL – Brevard County Public Works is seeking an experienced Road and Bridge Program Manager. The position is responsible for administrative work, including the planning, implementation, and direction of complex projects within…

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Brevard County Ocean Rescue Holding Lifeguard Tryouts

Rockledge, FL - Brevard County Ocean Rescue seeking lifeguards for multiple open positions. Full time opportunities are available immediately and seasonal positions are offered from January through October. Try outs will take place at 1:00 pm at…

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Space Coast Area Transit Launches Rider Survey

BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- As part of the kick-off of the Advance 2035 Transit Development Plan, Space Coast Area Transit is working in partnership with the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization to conduct an online transit survey to guide…

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Brevard County Connection News - June 2023

June 2023 Brevard County continues to be a destination for tourists, a place for families to grow and thrive, and a location for businesses to prosper. Space Coast Office of Tourism Record-breaking March-$3.1 million dollars in revenue from the…

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Youth Master Naturalist Day Camp Open for Registration

Youth Master Naturalist Day Camp Open for Registration BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Do you have a budding naturalist at home? If so, sign them up for our Florida Youth Master Naturalist Day Camp series! Over three days we will explore unique…

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Mediterranean Nutrition Class Open for Registration

Mediterranean Nutrition Class Open for Registration BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Are you interested in eating healthier? Then consider joining us for our Cooking the Mediterranean Way nutrition class! This class follows the Med Instead of Meds…

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Space Available in Be Healthy: Grow Your Own Food Class

Space Available in Be Healthy: Grow Your Own Food Class BREVARD COUNTY, FL – It does not matter if you have a huge yard or just a balcony, everyone can grow their own nutritious food! Join us to learn how to grow your own vegetables,…

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Community Engagement Training Program Now Available

Community Engagement Training Program Now Available BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Are you concerned about the issues within your community and feel compelled to do more? Then consider signing up for our EmpowerU training program. This training…

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North Area Parks Seeking Organization to Provide Community and Leisure Services at the Gibson Comple

Brevard County, FL - Brevard County North Area Parks Operations is seeking an organization to provide community services, family-oriented leisure activities and/or host community functions (e.g. career training, theater, dance, mentoring, computer…

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Brevard County Fire Rescue Sponsorship Signing Day-May 25

Viera, FL - Brevard County Fire Rescue will be holding the second annual Brevard County Fire Rescue Firefighter Sponsorship Signing Day. We are inviting 33 sponsorship recipients to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) officially securing…

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Brevard County Fire Rescue Hosting Recognition Ceremony

Brevard County, FL - Brevard County Fire Rescue will host a Recognition Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, to honor Brevard County Fire Rescue personnel for their life saving actions which resulted in a favorable patient outcome. On…

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Brevard County Volunteer Training for High Schoolers Now Available

Brevard County, FL. - Do you enjoy working with kids? Passionate about nutrition or healthy living? Need volunteer hours this summer? Then consider joining us for 4-H Teen Teachers! All teens entering 9th grade through 2023 high school graduates are…

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Mother’s Day Themed Charcuterie Board Class Available

BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Treat your mother to an early Mother’s Day gift by spending quality time with her at our Charcuterie Board Basics class! In this class, we will teach you how to create your own charcuterie board to share with others.…

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Brevard County Hosts Annual Awards Ceremony on May 12, 2023

ROCKLEDGE, FL. -- Brevard County Fire Rescue will hold their Annual Awards Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 12 at the Space Coast Health Foundation, Center for Collaboration located at 1100 Rockledge Blvd., Rockledge. Seating begins at 5:30…

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Food Business Class Available at UF/IFAS Extension Office

BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Are you interested in starting your own food business? Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Office to learn the ins and outs of food business operations! In this class, we will cover the different food business types, food…

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Brevard County Burn Ban Lifted

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…

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Youth Day Camp Open for Registration

Brevard County, FL - Navigating the road from youth into adulthood is tricky. How do decide what you want to do? How do you live with strangers and get along? How do you manage your money? To help you be prepared, join us for a four-day short course…

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Registration Open for New Food Business Class

Registration Open for New Food Business Class Brevard County, FL - Are you interested in starting your own food business? Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Office to learn the ins and outs of food business operations! In this class, we will cover…

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Cooking in an Instant and Air Frying Class Available

Brevard County, FL - Do you want to learn how to make delicious recipes using a pressure cooker or an air fryer? Then join us for our Cooking in an Instant & Air Frying class! This cooking class is a fun hands-on experience where you can learn…

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Know Your Rip Current Risk

BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Local and visiting beachgoers are strongly encouraged to swim responsibly. As the weather warms and spring break approaches, residents and visitors need to be mindful of rip currents. Rip currents are areas of fast-moving…

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Brevard County: Public Input Sought For At-Risk Housing And Homeless Services Funding

BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County HOME Consortium is seeking comments from the general public on the draft Substantial Amendment to fiscal year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to include the HOME-ARP funding. Brevard County has been awarded…

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Brevard County News : Junior Lifeguard Camp Offered at McLarty Aquatic Center

ROCKLEDGE, FL -- Brevard County Parks and Recreation's Central Area Operations is offering a Junior Lifeguard Camp March 13 – 17 at McLarty Aquatic Center, located at 790 Barton Boulevard in Rockledge. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. - 4…

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Brevard County - Cardiac Arrest Recognition Ceremony

Brevard County Fire Rescue will host a Cardiac Arrest Recognition Ceremony at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, to honor Brevard County Fire Rescue and Brevard County Sherriff’s personnel. On July 10, 2022, Brevard County Fire Rescue (BCFR) and…

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Brevard County News - Brevard County Fire Rescue Accepting Applications for Firefighter Sponsorship Program

Brevard County Fire Rescue Accepting Applications for Firefighter Sponsorship Program Brevard County Fire Rescue (BCFR) is accepting applications for the sponsorship program through March 24. This program provides funding for aspiring…

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Brevard County : Stress-Less Living Workshop Available

BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – You have probably experienced periods of high stress and are well acquainted with the 'fight or flight' feeling that often occurs in such situations. This heightened feeling occurs when our bodies release stress hormones…

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Brevard County - Jams And Jellies Canning Class Open For Registration

BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us to learn how to preserve your own food! Our upcoming canning class will focus on the canning and preserving process of jams and jellies. You will be able to take your food home, so please bring a box with you as…

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Brevard County News - Get Involved with Your Community in Our Citizens Academy Class

Get Involved with Your Community in Our Citizens Academy Class Florida's rapid population growth over the past 20 years has created an economy based on tourism, construction, real estate development, and agriculture, leaving the world we live…

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Brevard County Government Website Gets New Look Jan. 2

BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Brevard County residents can expect a new look when visiting the Brevard County Government website. To better serve our residents, the Brevard County Government website, www.BrevardFL.gov, will have a new design…

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Brevard County : MIRA Announces Completion Of The Tom Vani Fuel Dock At Griffis Landing

A marine fueling station has been added to the Griffis Landing working-waterfront area of the Indian River Lagoon, a project that resulted through a partnership between Brevard County Government and the Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency. The new…

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Brevard County News - Mediterranean Nutrition Class Now Available

Mediterranean Nutrition Class Now Available Are you interested in eating healthier in the new year? Then consider joining us for our new Med Instead of Meds nutrition class! The Med Instead of Meds program teaches participants how to eat like…

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Brevard County : Financial Improvement Class Series Open For Registration

Do you want to learn how to build a basic budget to take better control of your finances? Are you wondering how to build your credit to take advantage of lower interest rates? Or do you simply want to figure out why you spend money the way you do?…

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Disaster Recovery Center To Open For Those Impacted By Hurricane Nicole

Brevard County residents who suffered losses and damage as a result of Hurricane Nicole can get information about disaster assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opening Sunday, Dec. 18. The hours of operation are 9 a.m.- 6p.m. daily. The…

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Brevard County Designated By FEMA For Individual Assistance

Brevard County residents may now apply for federal disaster assistance for losses resulting from Hurricane Nicole. To be eligible for federal aid under FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program, storm damage and losses from the hurricane and…

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Brevard County : 2022 Cocoa - Rockledge Holiday Parade Winners

Brevard County Parks and Recreation, Central Area is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Cocoa/Rockledge Holiday Parade, which was held on Saturday, Dec. 10. Winners may pick up trophies starting Monday, Dec. 12 at our Cocoa Office located…

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Brevard County - Mosquito Control Overnight Spraying Scheduled for December 8, 2022

BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County Mosquito Control has continued efforts for prevention and control throughout the county and enhanced spraying efforts in response to Hurricane Nicole Brevard County Mosquito Control will be conducting aerial…

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2022 Merritt Island Holiday Parade Winners

Brevard County Parks and Recreation, Central Area is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Merritt Island Holiday Parade, which was held on Saturday, Dec. 3. Winners may pick up trophies starting Monday, Dec. 5, at our Cocoa Office located at…

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Brevard County: Mosquito Control Overnight Spraying Scheduled for December 1,2022

BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County Mosquito Control has continued efforts for prevention and control throughout the county and enhanced spraying efforts in response to Hurricane Nicole. Brevard County Mosquito Control will be conducting aerial…

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Brevard County Natural Resources Offers Authorization Process for Emergency Sand Replacement

Brevard County Natural Resources Offers Authorization Process for Emergency Sand Replacement Residents impacted by beach erosion due to Hurricane Nicole need to contact Brevard County for authorization to replace sand. Unincorporated Brevard…

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Brevard County Fire Rescue Announces Certified Technical Rescue Team

Brevard County Fire Rescue announces state certified Technical Rescue Team to better serve residents and visitors. A state certified Technical Rescue Team (TRT) is a multi-disciplined unit capable of conducting search and rescue in a structural…

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Waste Management Containerized Collection Resumes November 12

Waste Management will resume collection for residential service customers on Saturday, Nov. 12, for carted garbage, carted recycle, and containerized yard waste only. - Wednesday residential garbage customers will be serviced on Saturday, Nov.…

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Brevard County Announces Damage Assessment and Crisis Cleanup Opportunities for Hurricane Nicole

BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Brevard County announces crisis cleanup assistance and damage self-reporting opportunities following Hurricane Nicole. Damage Reporting Residents are encouraged to complete a damage report if your property or home has…

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