Brevard County Government

10/23/2026

From concepts ➡️ to concrete! 🏗️ What started as 3D renderings is now solid steel framing and tilt-up concrete walls! Opening in 2027, the 22,402 sq. ft. Brevard Regional Transportation Management Center (BRTMC) will bring safer, smarter transportation to our region through:

🚦 Real-time traffic monitoring and signal timing
🚑 Faster incident and emergency response
🌀 Interagency storm and evacuation coordination

Proud to collaborate with Brevard County Government, FDOT Central Florida, and Ivey’s Construction on this milestone project! 🚧

💬 Which corridor do you hope gets smoothed out first? Drop a comment! 👇

10/23/2026

🌱 Did you know UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County is about more than gardening?

You may know us as the place you visit for soil testing and plant sales, but there’s so much more happening at Extension!

Our agents and educators bring research-based information and hands-on learning to our community. Here’s just a taste of what we do:

🌿 Gardening: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, native plants, trees, and more.

🌾 Agriculture: Education and resources for growers and agricultural professionals.

🌎 Natural Resources: Protecting Florida’s environment and natural resources.

🍎 Family & Consumer Sciences: Food safety, nutrition, mental health and everyday life skills.

💚 4-H: Helping young people build confidence and leadership through hands-on learning and the annual Brevard County Fair.

🌳Commercial Horticulture: Proper tree pruning, pesticide licensing and HOA landscaping help.

🌺 Brevard Discovery Garden: Explore Florida-friendly plants and find inspiration for your own yard!

From classes and workshops to volunteer opportunities and community programs, there’s something for everyone.

Have a question or want to learn something new? We’re here to help! 🙌

🔗 Discover our programs, classes, and resources on Eventbrite: BrevardExtension.eventbrite.com

10/22/2026

We just surpassed 1,000 septic tank upgrades, converting conventional septic systems to advanced treatment unit (ATU) systems. The 1,017 upgraded septic tanks will prevent over 19,800 pounds of nitrogen pollution from entering the lagoon each year.

Brevard County has 62,000+ septic systems in the lagoon watershed. Conventional septic systems remove only 10%-40% of the algae-feeding nitrogen pollution that flows through them. Together, they contribute lagoon pollution equivalent to a 3.7-million-gallon sewage spill every day.

ATU systems can remove 65%-85% of this pollution. Each tank we upgrade or remove gets us one step closer to a cleaner lagoon. Find out if you are eligible for a septic upgrade grant of up to $20,000 by visiting our website.

10/20/2026

With the recent public health advisory declared by the Florida Department of Health, we want to assure residents that Brevard County Mosquito Control consistently engages in proactive efforts countywide, including salt marsh management, larval treatments, fish stocking, aerial and truck spraying. In addition, our staff has enhanced efforts to treat mosquito populations, particularly those that can transmit diseases like dengue.

Residents are also encouraged to protect themselves by practicing the four Ps of mosquito exposure:

🦟Prevent-Be sure to wear long sleeves and pants when you’ll be outside and near mosquitos and stay inside at dusk/dawn when mosquitos are most active

🦟Protect-Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved mosquito repellants according to manufacturer’s instructions. Products with active ingredients, like DEET, IR3535, or Picaridin are most effective.

🦟Patch-Ensure window and door screens are patched to prevent mosquito entry into your home and use air conditioning, if available.

🦟Pour-Pour any water out of vessels in your yard as any standing water can become a potential breeding ground for mosquito larvae.

10/20/2026

10/20/2026 - Brevard County Commission Meeting

10/16/2026

Inspections made easy!

With VuSpex, it’s as simple as snap, submit, and go! ✅

Vuspex is offered for unincorporated Brevard County residents, municipal residents may contact their city regarding the appropriate inspection process.

10/16/2026

Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee Meeting

10/09/2026

It’s Friday, and as we welcome the weekend let’s check out at

🎃Saturday October 10, Creatures Fest, 11:00 AM
Join us at the Barrier Island Center for a free, fun, family event to celebrate animal diversity, ecology and conservation with a Halloween theme. Enjoy critteriffic games, touch tank, live animal encounters, conservation booths, scavenger hunt, eco-arts and crafts, black light not-so-scarry experience, food truck, and more! Costumes encouraged and appreciated. Location: Barrier Island Center 8385 S. Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

🌱Saturday, October 10, Invasive Plant Removal Workday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join park staff to clear invasive plants from Erna Nixon Park. Please wear closed toed shoes; bring photo ID to participate; gloves and a refillable water bottle recommended. For more information or to sign up, please call the park office at (321) 952-4525. Location: 1200 Evans Rd, Melbourne, FL 32904-2313

🐜Saturday, October 10, Lil’ Critter Quest 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join a naturalist from Rotary Park Nature Center for an insect walk through Rotary Park. Meet some of our local bees, butterflies, dragonflies, and more!
Free program; all ages and ability levels welcome with no registration needed. Meet on the nature center porch. Mosquito repellent and sun protection recommended. Bring your own bug catcher or net, if desired. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure an on-time program. For more information, please contact the Rotary Park Nature Center at (321) 455-1385. Location: 1899 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952

For more events going on at our parks, visit our parks calendars:
- General Calendar: https://www.brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation/ParksCalendar
- Persons with Disabilities Program Calendar:
https://tinyurl.com/7vpy487p
- Environmentally Endangered Lands Calendar: https://www.brevardfl.gov/EELProgram/ProgramCalendar

Photo Credit: Celeste McWilliams

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

💧 Small change. Big water savings.

Did you know that skipping just one day of irrigation can save up to 1,000 gallons of water? That's enough water for more than 8 hours of handwashing!

Simple actions at home can make a big difference for Florida's water resources. By watering only when your landscape needs it, you're helping conserve water and protect our rivers, springs, and aquifer for future generations.

✅ Learn more water-saving tips and irrigation best practices at https://sjrwmd.info/WR