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Legislators say they don't get heads-up, explanation for DeSantis vetoes of their items
DeSantis' list of more than 450 line-item vetoes in the 2025-26 budget included a wide range of appropriations for Brevard ...
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DeSantis budget vetoes don't come with explanation for legislators
He also plans to seek funding to support construction of a proposed Brightline train station in Cocoa. "Selfishly, I want to see all my projects fully funded," Sirois said.
Melbourne police: Pedestrian struck, killed by Brightline train; investigation ongoing
Melbourne police are conducting a death investigation after a pedestrian was killed July 6 by a Brightline train.
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Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Brightline Train Near Masterson Street in Melbourne
The Melbourne Police Department responded to the scene of fatal crash at the Florida East Coast railroad tracks near Masterson involving a pedestrian being struck by a Brightline train.
Brightline requests millions in bonds to expand train to Tampa
Brightline is now requesting millions in bonds in hopes of moving forward with the train’s expansion to Tampa. The plan to extend the Brightline to Tampa from Orlando are getting back on track.