Ilana Kowarski
WGRZ
Melbourne, FL, United States
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Kids, 24 chihuahuas seized from Florida home
MELBOURNE, Fla.—A Port St. John, Fla. mother who sheriff's deputies said kept her two children and 24 chihuahuas in a home packed with trash, caked with dog feces and reeking of urine, will face a judge. Tamara Daniels, 52, was charged with child neglect without great bodily harm after a Brevard County, Fla. sheriff's deputy noticed the condition of her home while on another call. Deputies were… → Read More
Kids, 24 chihuahuas seized from Florida home
The home was packed with trash, caked with feces, reeked of urine and infested with bugs. → Read More
Health First gives toys to needy kids
Health First is giving holiday gifts to children in need by supporting the South Brevard Sharing Center's toy drive. → Read More
Reader's Choice: Favorite local shops
Before Small Business Saturday, we asked readers to praise their favorite locally-owned stores. Here's what they said. → Read More
Brevard celebrates Black Friday
If an alien traveled to Earth and observed Black Friday, he or she could be forgiven for being puzzled. It is strange that this day of bargain hunting immediately follows Thanksgiving, a celebration where people express gratitude for the things they already have, but it is the American way. Black Friday is the day when the American Dream feels most accessible to ordinary people, a day when deep… → Read More
Why you should indulge in the joys of self-gifting
Why self-gifting is awesome, and you should try it. → Read More
Unique gift ideas for Brevard shoppers
Here's a guide to finding creative holiday gifts in Brevard. → Read More
Consumer confidence expected to boost holiday spending
The Florida Retail Federation predicts that Florida's recent economic growth will prompt an uptick in holiday spending. → Read More
Brevard's unemployment falls as workforce shrinks
Brevard County's unemployment fell slightly in October, to 5.4 percent from 5.7 percent in September. → Read More
Explorers, adventurers coming to Brevard
The Explorers Club, a prestigious group of field researchers, is having its annual awards dinner in Brevard. → Read More
Northrop's bid victory will spur Brevard economy
Northrop Grumman's victory in a competitive bidding war for an Air Force contract is a big victory for Brevard County. → Read More
Gov. Scott awards Smith heroism medal
Gov. Rick Scott will be at Harris Corp. in Palm Bay this afternoon to discuss his proposals for science, technology, engineering and mathematics → Read More
Are millennials buying into American Dream?
Brevard has seen a housing rebound in sales and prices over the past two years, but it’s not millennials fueling that recovery. → Read More
Space Coast homes sales, prices continue to rise
Single-family home sales in Brevard County rose in September, as did prices. → Read More
Space Coast homes sales, prices continue to rise
Single-family home sales in Brevard County rose in September, as did prices. → Read More
Melbourne PD investigating USA Auto
USA Auto & Lending is the subject of a local police investigation. → Read More
How to find a job for the holidays: Seasonal work guide
Seasonal hiring has begun. Here's how to land that holiday job. → Read More
Hundreds attended pro-life rally
Hundreds of pro-life advocates attended an annual "Life Chain" rally along a five mile stretch of U.S. 192 near Melbourne Square Mall. → Read More
Harris packs 7,000 meals for charity
Today 500 Harris Corporation employees packed 7,000 lunches for needy families in a United Way charity event. → Read More
Fresh Market part of influx of upscale shops in Brevard
Fresh Market's grand opening is a sign of things to come in Central Brevard. Expect more high end shopping options. → Read More