An administrative law judge, working on a report that will be issued to the Florida Senate regarding possible compensation for William Dillon, has denied a motion from a former homicide detective to intervene against Dillon. Full Story »
The King Center is projected to lose more than $1 million over two years, sparking concern among Brevard Community College 's board of trustees that the performing arts center would need to tap into college funds. Full Story »
Come Jan. 4, better throw back that red snapper, at least in federal waters. Having one onboard will be illegal. Federal regulators announced an interim rule Thursday that bans commercial and recreational fishing for red snapper in federal waters off Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia on the Atlantic coast. Full Story »
The International Space Station is one of the brightest satellites because of its large size -- larger than a football field. An Iridium satellite may flare up even brighter than the ISS because of the concentrated beam of sunlight reflecting off its flat antenna panels. Full Story »
Famed list-keeper and holiday hero Santa Claus is coming to town, and he's bringing a few thousand motorcycle-riding helpers with him. Full Story »
ALBANY, N.Y. — Relatives of a Fort Drum soldier accused of stabbing his two Army buddies to death said Thursday that he told them he saw his best friend "blown to pieces" in Iraq and came back a changed man: abusive, violent, sleepless, edgy and plagued by flashbacks. Full Story »
MELBOURNE — Downtown Melbourne will add another 400 parking spaces when the city's new five-story parking garage opens in the coming week. Full Story »
A Port St. John soldier stationed at Fort Drum , N.Y., was stabbed to death Tuesday in an apartment complex that's home to mostly military families. Full Story »
SEBASTIAN — State biologist Eddie Leonard steers the rattling aluminum research boat along the St. Sebastian River bank, under two large palms that lean over the water. Full Story »
State child welfare records reveal a history of abuse complaints against a father charged with kidnapping his 3-year-old son, yet he still was allowed court-supervised visitation that ultimately led to the boy's abduction from a Cocoa park. Full Story »
Cocoa Beach novelist Ron Starr and his wife, Doris, feel compelled to help out others during the holiday season as a way to do their part as members of the community. Full Story »
TITUSVILLE — Sierra Journey Factor is on life support in the intensive care unit after her right lung collapsed. Her mother, Shaylene Akery, pleaded for prayers. Full Story »
A late-autumn string of thunderstorms is expected to bring heavy rain, strong wind gusts, rough seas and the potential for tornadoes to the Space Coast late tonight or early tomorrow. Full Story »
"Kids shouldn't suffer," said John Dorson of Melbourne Beach. That's why Dorson and his wife, Pat, decided to give $25 to FLORIDA TODAY's Reaching Out Holiday Fund. The fund provides toys and books for needy families at Christmastime. Full Story »
FLORIDA TODAY's military affairs reporter R. Norman Moody spoke to several Space Coast residents Tuesday night after President Obama's speech. Here's what they said: Full Story »
With 3-year-old Luke Finch safe at home after a three-day abduction odyssey that stretched from Cocoa's Riverfront Park to the coastal waters of southwest Florida, authorities say they now plan to focus on pressing federal kidnapping charges against his dad. Full Story »
Brides-to-be, event planners or any group wanting to rent space soon will have three more options in Rockledge, where the city council today will discuss fees and a policy for renting three city-owned facilities. Full Story »
West Melbourne residents urged city leaders Tuesday night not to raise water rates in a dismal local economy. Full Story »
WEST MELBOURNE — Parents turned out in force Tuesday night at Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School to tell district officials that they want their children to remain at the schools that have become the cornerstone of their lives. Full Story »
Space Coast liberals blasted the "one-sidedness" and politically corrupt sources in my Nov. 22 report that explained how private health insurance costs will rise in Florida under Congressional Democrats' so-called health care reforms. Full Story »
Cecilia Wise says everyone should experience the joy of giving. "If you don't help somebody, what's the point of living?" the Melbourne woman said. Wise and her husband, Donald, donated $20 to FLORIDA TODAY's Reaching Out Holiday Fund , which provides toys and books for needy families at Christmastime. Full Story »
The Melbourne hospital's nominating committee nominated the two doctors for the top physician spot at Brevard County's largest hospital shortly after back surgeon, Dr. Richard Hynes, said he would not seek a second term. Full Story »
Brevard school officials want to rezone thousands more students than required to comply with agreements with local governments -- a move they admit would bring more disruption now but could reduce the chance of going through the painful process again in the next few years. Full Story »
A few months ago, my wife and I happened to be in New York City, happened to get tickets to "The Late Show with David Letterman" and happened to be sitting in the front row when he issued his mea culpa to his wife and his staff. Full Story »
Donald Athman was vacationing in San Diego when he became ill. He died Nov. 9 at a hospital there, according to Dr. Heidar Heshmati, Brevard health director. Full Story »
A young girl looks at a piece by artist Jorge Pineda at the opening of "The Global Caribbean" exhibit in Miami. AP/Alan Diaz
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