Melbourne Beach News

The renaming of Edison State College has passed the Florida House of Representatives, and next will arrive on Gov. Rick Scott's desk for final approval.

State Rep. John Tobia, R-Melbourne Beach, recently expressed his opposition to Senate Bills 1400 and House Bill 851 -- granting in-state tuition to undocumented students who wish to attend Florida's state colleges or universities.

Brevard County Ocean Rescue lifeguards rescued 13 struggling swimmers Saturday, and weather forecasters warn that today's rip currents will peak in strength this afternoon into the early evening.

There's a megamillionaire in our midst, and she could be sitting right next to you at McDonald's.

In retrospect, the license plate said it all. HALNASS. If you're confused, think of this: "Haulin' Ass."

Dr. Clifford Bragdon cannot stop teaching. There's so much about which he is passionate and deeply knowledgeable.

"There are a lot of business deals that take place there." That came from a buddy not too long ago talking about Djon's Steak & Lobster House in Melbourne Beach, one of Brevard County's top dining locales.

The Florida Commission on Ethics has found probable cause that former Melbourne Beach Town Commissioner Jay Gurecki violated state law during his unsuccessful 2012-13 bid to punish the police chief.

While studying at Keiser University, Christine McDonald had a constant shadow in Paddington, the yellow Labrador puppy McDonald was raising for Canine Companions for Independence, a national organization that provides free service dogs to individuals with disabilities.

Medical examiners said a self-inflicted gunshot wound is the preliminary cause of death for a Vero Beach real estate broker found dead in Melbourne Beach earlier this month, but the investigation is ongoing.