Jake Moore has wanted to help people since he was a kid. With a career in law enforcement on the horizon and dreams of eventually becoming a Marine, taking Health First’s free class on bleeding-control basics just made sense to him. But the 22-year-old never expected he’d utilize those “Stop the Bleed” skills just two months later – especially for himself. The Palm Bay man was accidentally shot while hunting with friends November 23, 2016.

The only consumer surf expo on the East Coast of the U.S. set to recognize Dick Catri and Pete Dooley  The third Boards & Waves Expo is happening June 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Melbourne Auditorium (625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, FL). This year’s Expo celebrates surfboard builders and shapers, the sport of surfing and will also honor East Coast Surfing Hall of Famers, Pete Dooley, founder of Natural

    Wear your best hat, bow tie and derby outfit while enjoying champagne, mint juleps, and “high tea”. We will have entertainment, silent auction, games and prizes for the best hats & bow ties. Bid on fabulous purses and gift baskets, then watch the Belmont Stakes Race live at 6:50 p.m. This is the oldest and most challenging leg of horse racing’s vaunted Triple Crown. FOR MORE INFORMATION : CLICK HERE or the above Advertisement

 The Wrong Lane, a short indie film shot last year in Brevard County has just made its 7th festival entry, The prestigious Vero Beach Wine and Film Festival according to Roy Garton, director of the film. “We are just so excited how well our film is doing on the festival circuit.” Stated Garton. The Wrong Lane recently received a two page write up in Manchester, England from a popular entertainment magazine and since then, world-wide

  Melbourne, FL — Brevard Rescue Mission, which provides transitional housing and support services for homeless women with children, held their 8th Annual Women Who Care Share benefit luncheon on April 21st and raised $213,300! “We are thrilled with this outpouring of support!,” said John Autry, Executive Director of Brevard Rescue Mission. “The community collaborated through sponsorships, generous supporters, hard-working volunteers and Sutton Properties, who provided a $25,000 match to encourage donations. We are thankful for our major event sponsors: Mercedes-Benz,