Simple changes at home can conserve water, strengthen your landscape, and safeguard one of Brevard County’s greatest natural treasures. Have you ever driven past a sprinkler system running during a rainstorm or noticed water streaming down the street instead of soaking into the soil? While it may seem harmless, that runoff represents more than wasted water. As it travels, it can carry fertilizers, pesticides, and other pollutants into the Indian River Lagoon. Fortunately, homeowners can

Another Brevard County service area now live with ultra-fast fiber internet   Wire 3, Florida’s 100% fiber internet provider, today announced that its Melbourne expansion is officially connected to its next-generation fiber network, bringing ultra-fast internet to even more of Brevard County. Homes and businesses in initial construction areas now have access to Wire 3’s symmetrical multi-gigabit speeds, future-ready fiber internet service, and the limited-time summer offer. As construction in Melbourne continues, more residents across

Every four years, the FIFA World Cup captures the attention of billions of people around the globe. In 2026, that excitement is even closer to home as the United States, Canada, and Mexico host the tournament, with Miami serving as one of the premier host cities. While Brevard County won’t host matches, the impact of the World’s Game is already being felt across Florida. A Global Spotlight on Florida The World Cup is expected to

Not every child fits neatly into a traditional classroom, and not every family finds the support they need in conventional education. In Bloom Academy was born from that reality, and from the belief that learning should honor the unique ways children grow, connect, and discover the world around them. Located in Merritt Island, In Bloom Academy is a micro-school and homeschool support community dedicated to nurturing the whole child. We serve students who benefit from

Dianne Zaccheo, MSW, LCSW  |  Family Therapist Gift for Educators, Inc.  |  Autism Community Thrift Store  |  Melbourne, FL A note before you begin A third-grade teacher once told me about a student she nearly gave up on. He couldn’t sit still, interrupted constantly, and seemed to resist every lesson she tried. One afternoon, exhausted and frustrated, she pulled him aside and asked him one simple question: what is the one thing in school that