After the Flood: Where Brevard County Residents Can Find Help—and How to Support Recovery
Travis Gibb November 9, 2026
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After the Flood: Where Brevard County Residents Can Find Help—and How to Support Recovery

A week after extraordinary rainfall flooded parts of Brevard County, residents are still clearing damaged homes, replacing belongings and trying to figure out what help is available. The heaviest rainfall struck southern Brevard on November 1 and 2, overwhelming neighborhoods and leaving some residents needing high-water rescues. Recovery assistance is now expanding, with free volunteer cleanup requests available and two resource centers scheduled to open November 10. For people facing a damaged home—or neighbors looking […]

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Giving Back This Thanksgiving: Where to Volunteer in Brevard County in 2026
Travis Gibb November 9, 2026
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Giving Back This Thanksgiving: Where to Volunteer in Brevard County in 2026

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, and organizations across Brevard County are preparing to help neighbors enjoy a holiday meal. Whether you can donate groceries, serve lunch, help with setup or contribute a few hours of your time, there are several ways to get involved this month. Here are local opportunities to support, including events taking place before Thanksgiving Day. Harvest of Hope — Melbourne Space Coast Brigade of Hope is inviting the community to support […]

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More Fruit, Better Mental Health? New Study Finds a Link in Teenagers
Travis Gibb October 28, 2026
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More Fruit, Better Mental Health? New Study Finds a Link in Teenagers

An extra serving of fruit each day could have a place in the conversation about teenage mental health. A recent Australian study found that adolescents who ate more fruit had a lower risk of developing elevated symptoms of depression and anxiety over the following three years. Published October 18, 2026, in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, the study involved 6,537 Australian adolescents, with an average starting age of about 12.6. Researchers collected surveys at the […]

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SpaceX’s Proposed 32-Mile Pipeline: What Could It Mean for Brevard?
Travis Gibb October 27, 2026
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SpaceX’s Proposed 32-Mile Pipeline: What Could It Mean for Brevard?

Rocket launches may capture the headlines, but the infrastructure supporting them can have an impact much closer to home. A SpaceX subsidiary, Coastal Connect Services, is proposing a 32.4-mile natural gas pipeline entirely within Brevard County. The planned 16-inch steel line would connect to the Florida Gas Transmission system and supply SpaceX’s Cape Canaveral operations, according to Florida Public Service Commission documents. The proposal raises practical questions for Space Coast residents: Where would the pipeline […]

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Voting in Brevard County: What to Know Before the 2026 Midterm Election
Travis Gibb October 19, 2026
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Voting in Brevard County: What to Know Before the 2026 Midterm Election

With Election Day approaching, Brevard County residents have several ways to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm election. Early voting begins Monday, October 19, giving registered voters an opportunity to participate before the polls open on Tuesday, November 3. Whether you plan to vote early, return a mail ballot or visit your precinct on Election Day, knowing the deadlines can help you avoid last-minute problems. Here is a nonpartisan guide to getting ready. Early […]

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