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Brevard County: Shrinking staff takes precedence in Melbourne Beach

Some were forced out, others jumped ship; but in a period of seven months, the town of Melbourne Beach has lost nearly all of its key employees. Town manager Jim Bursick and vice mayor Chad Tennant were the most recent casualties, following t...... Full Story >

Indian River County: Lions Club in running for $25K grant

SEBASTIAN - A $25,000 grant is so close, Sebastian Lions Club members can almost taste it. Ten finalists are competing for votes for a Markham Mark of Distinction grant and the Sebastian Lions Club is in the middle of campaigning for votes. If the club is one of the top two vote-getters, they plan to use the funds to help the city ...... Full Story >

Martin County: Businessman to run for city commission

MARTIN COUNTY - Fifteen-year Stuart resident Troy McDonald is eyeing a seat on the Stuart's City Commission. Mr. McDonald plans to make his candidacy official during the Aug. 24-Sept.3 qualifying period. Here's a look at his views on some of the issues facing the city. Hometown News does not endorse any candidates ...... Full Story >

St. Lucie County: Longest-serving female police officer retires

FORT PIERCE - When Diane McGlon became a Fort Pierce Police officer in 1985, other women had paved the way. But at the time, fewer female police officers patrolled the streets. Some parts of the job were off limits and females received a little more scrutiny initially, she recalled last week. "They were wat...... Full Story >

Volusia County: 'Kicks for Guns' gets weapons off street

DAYTONA BEACH - Daytona Beach Police Chief Michael Chitwood turned the tiny zip-gun over in his hand. He said it was similar to the gun used to assassinate President William McKinley. "No one would think this discharges one round," Chief Chitwood said as he clipped the gun onto his shirt pocket ju...... Full Story >

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