Melbourne rocks, wish list and voter guide of a large chain

Here are the stories from today’s “News in 90 Seconds”:

Melbourne brings rocks to save Pineapple Avenue and FPL power pole

Some would say this project was amazing, at least in terms of the speed with which it was implemented, but Melbourne had to take the hard route in an emergency – not the most environmentally friendly – to save a power pole and a section of Pineapple Avenue.

The City recently completed a $451,265 project to stabilize the 137-yard Pineapple Avenue embankment along the Indian River Lagoon, just north of Hiawatha Street. The City paid 100% of the cost.

Click here to read Jim Waymer’s full report

Which major retail chain or restaurant does Brevard need most? Cast your vote

For years, Brevard residents have longed for the larger retail chains and dining options they’ve found elsewhere, but unfortunately not here. With the Space Coast on the verge of getting its first Whole Foods location, a business that’s long been on the wish list, we thought we’d revisit the idea and see which major chain you’d like to see here next.