by Ashley Pontius — May 21, 2018 As the college Class of 2018 ventures out into the working world, many of them will choose to work for themselves, or at least entertain the thought. A variety of factors — less security in the traditional job market, more innovation (especially through social media), a desire for more fulfilling… [Continue Reading]
by Dave Berman — May 11, 2018 The advisory committee tasked with tracking spending of a special lagoon sales tax is trying to strike a balance between complicated science and more easily understandable information. And to connect better with the public. At the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee’s most recent meeting, members questioned how… [Continue Reading]
Bailey Ferguson, a senior at Astronaut High School, has been chosen to receive the $1000.00 Outstanding Young Adults Scholarship for the 2017-2018 school year. Bailey was chosen from among 18 qualifying North Brevard seniors, each of whom received a certificate of recognition for their performance academically and in the community. In addition to earning excellent grades, Bailey… [Continue Reading]
by Paul Brinkmann — May 4, 2018 Monday’s scheduled launch of SpaceX’s newest version of the Falcon 9 rocket is another big deal in the development of space exploration. It will be the first launch of the Block 5, a significant leap forward in rocket re-usability. The Block 5 is designed to fly 12 times without much work… [Continue Reading]
by Dave Berman — April 26, 2018 Port Canaveral Chief Executive Officer John Murray says it’s “a moment we have been waiting for,” as demolition began on the existing Cruise Terminal 3 on the port’s south side. Demolition of this relatively small cruise terminal will make way for what will be the largest single project in the… [Continue Reading]
by Sandra Erwin — April 19, 2018 Swiss aerospace firm Ruag is a major supplier of components to the U.S. space industry. In anticipation of more business from rocket and satellite manufacturers, the company is ramping up investments in its U.S. operations in Alabama, Florida and in a… [Continue Reading]
Two areas in North Brevard – one in downtown Titusville, the other in Port St. John – have been chosen for nomination as federal “Opportunity Zones.” The program was created under the federal tax law act, passed by Congress back in December. Governor Rick Scott consulted with Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), Brevard County commission… [Continue Reading]
The Titusville Talking Points is published quarterly by the City of Titusville to inform its residents of improvements taking place around town. It features a list of newly established businesses, current and forthcoming construction projects and city government news. In the second edition of 2018, its highlights include: New condominiums at the former Randolph Inn… [Continue Reading]
It’s Spring Break in Brevard! We’re expecting increased vehicle traffic and the presence of thousands enjoying their time off from school. As we’ve recently held a grand opening for the bike trails in Titusville and held the Community Cycle Fun Day (February 24th), we know more adventure seekers will use this opportunity to try out… [Continue Reading]
[gview file=”https://titusville.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Jobs-in-Brevard-grow-by-nearly-4000-Florida-labor-officials-say.pdf”] Read the full Florida Today article (March 2018) More news about Brevard County