Full History Of Brevard County, Florida In Timeline From 1905

1905: St. Lucie County Split Off

In 1905, the southern part of Brevard County split off to form a new county, St. Lucie County.

1907: Current Boundary Established

In 1907, after numerous changes and reductions, the current boundaries of Brevard County were established.

1937: Weather records kept since 1937

Weather records were first kept since 1937.

1939: Release of The Wizard of Oz movie

In 1939, MGM released the movie "The Wizard of Oz".

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1940: Construction of Naval Air Station Banana River

In 1940, the United States federal government built Naval Air Station Banana River.

1944: Supreme Court Ruling on White Primaries

In 1944, the Supreme Court ruled that white primaries were unconstitutional, leading Harry T. Moore to conduct voter registration drives.

1946: Harry T. Moore and Wife Fired

In 1946, Harry T. Moore and his wife Harriette were fired from their teaching positions due to their voter registration efforts.

1950: Hurricanes affecting Brevard County since 1950

Since 1950, five hurricanes have directly affected Brevard County.

December 25, 1951: Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Home Bombing

On December 25, 1951, civil rights leaders Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore were killed after their home was bombed.

1951: Bombing of Harry T. Moore's Home

On Christmas night in 1951, a bomb exploded under Harry T. Moore's home, fatally injuring him and his wife.

1952: FBI Investigation into Bombing

In 1951-1952, the FBI conducted its first investigation into the bombing of Harry T. Moore's home.

1962: NASA Acquired Land on Merritt Island

In 1962, NASA acquired more than 200 square miles of land on Merritt Island to facilitate the recently announced lunar program of operations.

1963: Launch Operations Center Name Change

In 1963, The Launch Operations Center name was changed to honor President Kennedy following his assassination.

1966: Vehicle Assembly Building Construction Completion

By 1966, the Vehicle Assembly Building, for the construction of spacecrafts, was built.

November 9, 1967: First Launch from Launch Complex 39

On November 9, 1967, the first launch from the new Launch Complex 39 was the Saturn V rocket launch of the Apollo 4 mission.

1967: District Creation

Prior to the creation of districts in 1967, state representatives were elected by county.

1969: Apollo 11 Mission

In 1969, the historic Apollo 11 mission landed astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Moon.

1970: Kennedy Pledged to get an American Astronaut on the Moon

The preceding year, U.S. Pres. John F. Kennedy had pledged to get the first American astronaut on the Moon by 1970.

1972: Creation of the Melbourne-Titusville-Cocoa, Florida Standard MSA

In 1972, the Melbourne-Titusville-Cocoa, Florida Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) was created.

1973: Final Saturn V Launch

In 1973, the final Saturn V launch carried the Skylab space station to orbit.

1976: County Jail Facility

In 1976, the county jail was established, but it quickly became overcrowded.

September 3, 1979: Hurricane David

On September 3, 1979, Hurricane David affected Brevard County as a category 5 hurricane with 1-min sustained wind speeds up to 173 mph and 3-second wind gusts up to 221 mph.

1980: Republican Presidential Support

Since 1980, Brevard County has consistently voted in favor of Republican candidates in all presidential elections.

1981: Space Shuttle Program Launch

Beginning in 1981, the space shuttle program launched from Launch Complex 39.

1982: Discovery of the Windover Archeological Site

In 1982, the Windover Archeological Site was discovered during excavation, containing the largest collection of human remains and artifacts from the early Archaic Period.

1983: Rename of the Melbourne-Titusville-Cocoa, Florida Standard MSA

In 1983, the MSA was renamed the Melbourne-Titusville-Palm Bay, Florida MSA.

1989: Construction of Secondary County Administration Center

In 1989, a secondary center of county administration, including a circuit courthouse, was built in Viera, Florida, which is the geographic center of the county.

1989: Construction of New County Administration Complex

In 1989, construction began on a new county administration complex at Viera, known as the Harry T. Moore Justice Center.

1989: Race Unity Day

Since 1989, the Brevard Multi-Cultural Unity Council has annually sponsored a Race Unity Day celebrating diversity.

1991: Largest Home Built

The largest home in Brevard is a 50-room 19,000 square feet (1,800 m) mansion in Suntree built in 1991 and once owned by Cecil Fielder.

1994: Completion of New County Administration Complex

In 1994, the new county administration complex at Viera, the Harry T. Moore Justice Center, was completed.

August 2, 1995: Hurricane Erin Makes Landfall

On August 2, 1995, Hurricane Erin made landfall near Sebastian Inlet, causing minor wind damage and more extensive flooding countywide.

1995: Creation of Multi-Cultural Center

In 1995, the Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Multi-Cultural Center was created to improve race and human relations in Brevard County and the state of Florida.

September 15, 1999: Hurricane Floyd Affects Brevard County

On September 15, 1999, Hurricane Floyd did not affect Brevard County with hurricane-force winds.

October 16, 1999: Hurricane Irene Affects Brevard County

On October 16, 1999, Hurricane Irene did not affect Brevard County with hurricane-force winds.

1999: Area Code Change

In 1999, the area code for most of Brevard County became "321", as in the "3...2...1... lift-off!" countdown sequence.

2000: Census Data

As of the census of 2000, census data was compiled.

2000: Beach Replenishment Spending

Beach replenishment began in 2000.

2000: Government Purchasing Contribution

From 2000 to 2010, government purchasing contributed 12–15% of Brevard County's gross domestic product.

2000: Below Poverty Line

In 2000, statistics regarding those below the poverty line were compiled.

2000: Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts

The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts, seating 2000, features locally produced and former Broadway shows, ballet, and symphony, and has performances scheduled each week since 2000.

2002: County Taxes Rise

County taxes rose 26.5% in total per capita revenue from 2002 to 2007

2002: Property Taxable Value

In 2002, the taxable value of property in Brevard County was $20 billion.

2003: Rename of the Melbourne-Titusville-Palm Bay, Florida MSA

In 2003, the MSA was given its current title: Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

August 13, 2004: Hurricane Charley Causes Damage

On August 13, 2004, Hurricane Charley caused damage in Titusville and North Brevard.

September 3, 2004: Hurricane Frances Strikes Neighboring Vero Beach

On September 3, 2004, Hurricane Frances struck neighboring Vero Beach in Indian River County directly, causing widespread wind damage throughout Brevard.

September 26, 2004: Hurricane Jeanne Strikes Vero Beach

On September 26, 2004, Hurricane Jeanne struck Vero Beach directly, following very nearly the same path as Frances. The latter two storms caused widespread damage in South Brevard, and resulted in $2.8 billion in claim payments.

2004: Insurance Companies Pulling Out

After various insurance companies pulled out of Florida after their losses from the 2004 hurricane season, property insurance became a major concern for many homeowners in Brevard County.

2004: Golf Course Closures

Due to dwindling numbers of golfers, five golf courses closed in Brevard County from 2004 to 2017.

2004: Hurricanes Frances, Jeanne, and Charley Affect Brevard County

In 2004, Brevard County experienced significant damage from hurricanes. Hurricane Frances caused approximately $277.6 million in damage. Hurricane Jeanne further damaged areas already affected. Hurricane Charley had minimal impact. Florida’s east coast was hit again on September 26, 2004, by Hurricane Jeanne as a category 3 storm. Widespread flooding rainfall accompanied Hurricane Jeanne as it slowly moved west and north over the state. A Palm Bay man drowned when his pickup truck ran into a deep flooded roadside ditch.

2004: Cargo Handled by Port

In 2004, Port Canaveral handled 4,000,000 short tons (3,600,000 t) of cargo.

2004: Hurricane season impacts on Brevard County

In 2004, many hurricanes had subsided to tropical storms or depressions by the time they struck the county. Cape Canaveral Hospital, built only five feet above sea level, has been evacuated several times in the past with each evacuation costing $3 million to $5 million.

2005: Record Low Unemployment

Brevard County experienced a record low unemployment in 2005 of 2.8%.

2005: Room Tax Increase

In 2005, Brevard County raised its room tax to 5%.

2005: HB1079 Passed for Merritt Island Library

In 2005, HB1079 was passed to codify all the special acts under which the Merritt Island Public Library District exists.

2005: State Investigation into Bombing

In 2005, the state conducted its last investigation into the bombing of Harry T. Moore's home.

2005: Base Closures and NOTU

The 2005 base closures included realigning Naval Ordnance Test Unit (NOTU) out of state, however, the community was successful in having this decision revoked.

2006: Maximum Employment

Brevard County reached a maximum employment of 254,514 in 2006.

2006: India Day Attendance

In 2006, 4000 people attended the "India Day" celebration around August 15, celebrating India's Independence.

2006: Harris Corporation on "Platinum 400" List

In 2006, Forbes magazine named Harris Corporation, headquartered in Brevard, to its "Platinum 400" List.

2006: Leisure and Hospitality Workers

In 2006, there were 22,600 leisure and hospitality workers in Brevard County, including hotel workers.

March 2007: Peak in Tourism

In March 2007, tourism, measured by the tourist tax, reached a peak in Brevard County.

July 2007: Hotel Occupancy Rate

In July 2007, Brevard County had a hotel occupancy rate of 66.1%.

2007: Health Risk Data

According to 2007 health risk data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Brevard County (Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area) is tied for fourth highest among all Micro- and Metropolitan Statistical Areas in percentage of heavy drinkers.

2007: Property Tax per capita

County taxes rose 49.8% in property tax per capita from 2002 to 2007

2007: Drug-Related Crime

In 2007, 80% of all crime that came to the attention of the sheriff's office was drug-related.

2007: Number of Restaurants

In 2007, Brevard County had 1,050 restaurants.

2007: Jail Overcrowding Peak

In 2007, overcrowding at the county jail reached its peak with 1,988 inmates, which was 300 over capacity.

2007: Property Taxable Value Increase

In 2007, the taxable value of property in Brevard County increased to $40 billion.

2007: Florida Butterfly Monitoring Network Started

Since 2007, the Florida Butterfly Monitoring Network has counted species of butterflies monthly for a year.

2008: Delinquent taxes

Delinquent taxes were $36 million in 2008.

2008: Space Center Visitor Complex Visitors

In 2008, 1.6 million people visited the Space Center Visitor Complex.

2008: Kennedy Space Center Employment and Spending

In 2008, 14,865 workers were employed at the NASA/Kennedy Space Center. The Center directly spent $1.82 billion in Brevard County.

2008: Plans to Replace FPL Plant

In 2008, Florida Power & Light (FPL) announced plans to replace their oil-fired generating plant with a more efficient natural gas-powered plant in 2013.

2008: Tropical Storm Fay Causes Record Rainfall

In 2008, Tropical Storm Fay dropped a record rainfall of 27.65 inches (70.2 cm).

2008: Lesser Scaup Count

In 2008, half a million lesser scaup, a diving duck, were counted in Brevard County.

2008: Tourist Tax Revenue and Hotel Availability

In 2008, monthly tourist tax revenue in Brevard County slumped from a high of $1,174,742 in March to a seasonal low in September of $432,145. The county had 11,000 hotel rooms available.

2008: Wildfires in Palm Bay

In 2008, several fires in Palm Bay forced the evacuation of Bayside High School, resulting in damage to 162 homes.

2008: Independent Police Department Creation

In 2008, the Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners approved the creation of an independent police department.

2008: Public Defender Staffing

In 2008, the public defender's office in Brevard County had a staff of 45 lawyers who handled approximately 24,000 cases annually.

2008: Tourist Spending

In 2008, tourists spent $2.89 billion in Brevard County. The spending categories were lodging ($839 million), eating and drinking ($509 million), Kennedy Space Center ($597 million), retail sales ($450 million), entertainment ($120 million), and Port Canaveral ($109 million).

March 2009: Foreclosure High

In March 2009, foreclosures reached a monthly high of 963 in Brevard County.

May 2009: Palm Bay-Melbourne Ranked as Tech Center

In May 2009, the Palm Bay-Melbourne area was ranked as the No. 8 tech center in the United States by Bizjournals due to the high number of jobs per high tech company and high tech jobs compared to total private-sector jobs.

June 2009: Crime Statistics

From January to June 2009, Brevard County reported a total of 10,037 crimes, with 3,002 under the jurisdiction of the sheriff's department.

August 2009: Florida Trend Ratings

In August 2009, Florida Trend rated two Brevard companies, Harris Corporation and Health First Health Plans, in their rankings of the best places to work in Florida.

2009: Undergraduate Degree Attainment

In 2009, 25.7% of residents in Brevard County had an undergraduate degree, below the national average of 27.7%.

2009: Social Security and Pension Payments

In 2009, 84,401 households (38%) in Brevard County received social security payments averaging $16,136, totaling $1.7 billion annually, and 53,717 (24%) received pension payments averaging $24,327, totaling $1.3 billion annually.

2009: County Employment

In 2009, Brevard County employed about 2,900 workers.

2009: Patent Statistics

In 2009, Brevard County had 13 patents per 1,000 workers, more than double the national average of 6.4 patents per 1,000.

2009: High Tech Center Ranking

In 2009, Brevard County was ranked eighth in the country as a high-tech center, despite having a relatively small number of high technology companies (736).

2009: Forbes Ranking

In 2009, Forbes ranked Brevard County 18th out of 100 MSAs and first out of 8 metros in Florida for affordable housing and short commute times, among others.

2009: Civilian Federal Workers at Military Installations

In 2009, Patrick Space Force Base, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), and the U.S. Air Force Malabar Test Facility employed a total of 2,000 civilian federal workers.

2009: Aquaculture business

In 2009, aquaculture was a $900,000 business in Brevard County, which produces more than 25% of all blue crabs along Florida's East Coast.

2009: Average Annual Salaries

In 2009, average annual salaries in Brevard County for engineers was $90,563; registered nurses $53,315; education $49,441; police officers $43,035; cooks $21,569; and cashiers $19,489. The average annual pay for all workers was then $42,411.

2009: Health Care Service Costs

In 2009, health care services tended to cost more in Brevard than Orlando or the statistical average in Florida. Costs for nursing homes, assisted living, and home health aides were detailed.

2009: Recreational Boat Owners Impact

In 2009, recreational boat owners generated almost $51 million annually towards Brevard County's economy, ranking the industry fifth in the state.

2009: Average Earnings of Government Workers

In 2009, the 5,600 civilian government workers in Brevard County earned an average of $74,000 each.

2009: Property Taxable Value Decrease

In 2009, the taxable value of property in Brevard County experienced a rapid descent to $24 billion after the bubble burst.

2009: Private Sector Jobs

In 2009, there were 168,500 private sector jobs in Brevard County.

2009: Overnight and Day Visitors

In 2009, there were 2.4 million overnight visitors and 1.2 million day visitors in Brevard County.

2009: Coldest winter on record

The winter of 2009–2010 was the coldest on record since 1937, delaying the planting season by six weeks.

January 2010: Unemployment Rate

In January 2010, Brevard County had an unemployment rate of 12.7%, a 20-year record high.

January 2010: Average Hotel Room Rate

In January 2010, the average hotel room rate in Brevard County was $88.25.

February 2010: USDA declares Brevard a "primary natural disaster area"

In February 2010, the USDA declared that Brevard, along with 59 other Florida counties, was a "primary natural disaster area" because the temperature fell below 28 °F for 4 hours, affecting crops.

March 2010: People Out of Work

In March 2010, there were 33,500 people out of work in Brevard County.

December 2010: Coldest December on Record

December 2010 was the coldest December on record.

December 2010: Forbes Ranking

In December 2010, Forbes magazine ranked Brevard County as the worst in the country for finding a job, for the second time in 2010.

2010: Beach Replenishment Spending

By 2010, $97.7 million had been spent on beach replenishment in Brevard County. The funding came from the federal government (58%), the state (27%), and the county (15%).

2010: Government Purchasing Contribution

From 2000 to 2010, government purchasing contributed 12–15% of Brevard County's gross domestic product.

2010: Foreign-Born Residents

In 2010, 8.6% of Brevard County's population was foreign-born, with 59.4% being naturalized American citizens.

2010: High School Degree Attainment

In 2010, 90% of residents in Brevard County had a high school degree.

2010: Languages Spoken at Home

In 2010, 90.20% of Brevard County residents spoke only English at home, while 5.29% spoke Spanish.

2010: Number of Restaurants

In 2010, Brevard County had nearly as many (1,040) restaurants as in 2007.

2010: Kiplinger Ranking

In 2010, Kiplinger.com rated Brevard County one of five "best" places in America to retire.

2010: County Comparison Against Peer Cities

In 2010, a local group compared Brevard County against four other "peer" cities: Austin, Texas; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Huntsville, Alabama; and Raleigh, North Carolina. It evaluated nine areas, and Brevard County usually ranked last against these "peers" in eight of those areas.

2010: Florida Football Alliance Teams

In 2010, the Brevard Rams and Space Coast Predators were scheduled to play as members of the Florida Football Alliance.

2010: Butterfly Species Count

In 2010, the Florida Butterfly Monitoring Network counted 45 species of butterflies.

2010: 4-H Programs and Agricultural Pursuits

In 2010, the University of Florida conducted over 60 courses in aid of 4-H programs and other agricultural pursuits.

2010: Jail Budget and Residents

In 2010, the budget for the county jail facility was $42 million, and there were 1,585 residents.

2010: Lesser Scaup Estimation

In 2010, the estimated number of lesser scaup in Brevard County was 15,000.

2010: Income and Poverty Statistics

In 2010, the median household income in Brevard County was $49,523, and the median family income was $60,842. About 7.2% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line.

2010: Household and Veteran Statistics

In 2010, there were 229,692 households in Brevard County. 21% of the adults in the county were veterans (74,000), and a local agency counted 225 homeless veterans in 2010.

2010: Civilian Government Workers

In 2010, there were 5,600 civilian government workers in Brevard County.

2010: Foreclosure Data

In 2011, Brevard County was rated 6th worst in the country for foreclosures, with 1,039 in the third quarter of 2010. Nearly half the homes were worth less than their mortgages, and the average home had dropped 53.4% since the peak of the boom.

2010: Annual Expenditures

In the fiscal year 2009–2010, the Brevard County government had annual expenditures just over $1 billion, exclusive of the municipalities.

2010: Redistricting after 2010 U.S. Census

Since redistricting following the 2010 U.S. Census, Brevard County has been part of Florida's 8th congressional district, represented by Republican Bill Posey.

2010: Construction Employment Decline

The number of people working in construction in Brevard County dropped from 2,630 in 2005 to 1,420 in 2010.

January 2011: People Unemployed

In January 2011, there were 32,608 people unemployed in Brevard County.

February 2011: Pollen Noticeable

In February 2011, live oak trees, various grasses, and juniper plants were sufficiently common to generate pollen noticeable by some people.

October 2011: Proposal to Name Barrier Island After Ais People

In October 2011, the American Indian Association of Florida submitted a proposal to name the barrier island after the Ais people.

2011: Policyholders Insured

As of 2011, 32,000 Brevard policyholders insure with the state-owned Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.

2011: Hospitals in the County

As of 2011, there were ten hospitals in Brevard County, with 1,734 beds total. Health First is the largest healthcare provider in the county.

2011: Brookings Institution Report

In 2010 and 2011, the Brookings Institution reported that Brevard County ranked in the bottom fifth of the nation's top metro areas based on unemployment, gross metropolitan product, housing prices and foreclosed properties.

2011: Engineers per Thousand Workers

In 2011, Brevard County had more engineers (48) per thousand workers than any other region in the United States.

2011: Foreclosure Ranking

In 2011, Brevard County was rated 6th worst in the country for foreclosures, with 1,039 in the third quarter of 2010. Nearly half the homes were worth less than their mortgages, and the average home had dropped 53.4% since the peak of the boom.

2011: Kennedy Space Center Employment

In 2011, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) was the largest employer in Brevard County with 15,000 contractors and civil servants. Unions represented at KSC include the American Federation of Government Employees, the International Association of Machinists and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

2011: Greek Festival Visitors

In 2011, an annual February Greek Festival had over 8,000 visitors.

2011: Public School Rankings

In 2011, six public schools in Brevard County were ranked by the state in the top ten schools in the state, out of 2,800.

2011: Final Mission of the Space Shuttle

In 2011, the final mission of the space shuttle launched from Launch Complex 39.

January 2012: Proposal to Name Barrier Island Ponce de León Island

In January 2012, the United Third Bridge and the Florida Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Melbourne submitted a proposal to name the barrier island Ponce de León Island, after Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León.

July 1, 2012: Metropolitan Statistical Area Ranking

As of July 1, 2012, the United States Census Bureau ranked the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area as the 90th most populous metropolitan statistical area and the 96th most populous primary statistical area of the United States.

December 2012: Decision Not to Name the Barrier Island

In December 2012, the island was ultimately not named.

2012: Food Stamp Recipients

In 2012, 79,621 people in Brevard County were receiving food stamps.

2012: Highest Foreclosure Rate

In 2012, Brevard County had the highest foreclosure rate in the nation.

2012: Bond Rating

In 2012, bonds issued by Brevard county were given a rating of AA by the Fitch Group and improved ratings by Moody's.

2012: Local Government Employment

In 2012, local government employed 21,000 workers in Brevard County.

2012: Racial Equality Ranking

In 2012, the Urban Institute ranked the Brevard metro fourth in the country for racial equality and first for Hispanic equality with whites.

2012: Classification of Brevard County for Flood Prone Areas

In federal maps printed before 2012, nearly half of Brevard County was classified as prone to flooding, primarily in undeveloped low-lying areas west of Interstate 95.

2013: Water Consumption

In 2013, Brevard County consumed about 100,000,000 US gallons of water daily, with landscape irrigation accounting for about half of this usage.

2013: Solid Waste Contract Bids

In 2013, Brevard County let out a seven-year contract for bids for solid waste for the first time. The resulting contract is expected to cost $1 billion over the lifetime of the contract.

2013: New Landfill Planned

In 2013, Brevard County planned a new $100 million landfill north of U.S. Route 192, near the border with Osceola County, awarding a $3.9 million contract for a wetlands mitigation for this new landfill.

2013: "Best" in the Country for Buying

In 2013, Brevard County was rated "best" in the country for buying, with a 34 months supply of houses and a discount rate of 28%, according to RealtyTrac.

2013: Plans to Replace FPL Plant

In 2013, Florida Power & Light (FPL) had plans to replace their oil-fired generating plant with a more efficient natural gas-powered plant.

2013: Tourism Income During Spring Break

In 2013, a city manager estimated that 20% of income from tourism came during spring break.

2013: Flesh-Eating Bacteria Caution

In 2013, the Brevard County Health Department Director issued a caution about the potential danger of flesh-eating bacteria that inhabit inland estuaries.

2013: Environmentally Endangered Lands Program

In 2013, the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program in Brevard County had a total of 24,000 acres (9,700 ha), with 62 miles (100 km) of trails and 120 miles (190 km) of fire lanes, which were considered insufficient.

2013: Residents Without Medical Insurance

In 2013, there were about 88,000 persons without medical insurance in Brevard County.

2014: Storm and Wastewater Management Fees

In 2014, Brevard County charged $36 annually per household for storm and wastewater management, while cities and towns charged from $36 to $77.52 per household annually.

2014: Health Outcomes Ranking

In 2014, Brevard County was ranked 25th in the state, out of 67 counties, for health outcomes.

2014: Manatee Count in Brevard County

In 2014, there was a total of 612 manatees in Brevard County.

2014: Aerospace Industry Statistics

In 2014, there were 495 aerospace companies in Brevard County, employing 36,223 workers, with sales and revenue from this industry totaling $3.4 billion.

2015: Interracial Marriage Statistics

In 2015, interracial marriage constituted 29% of all marriages in Brevard county, the fourth highest in the nation.

2015: Rise in Sheriff's Deputies

In 2015, the number of Sheriff's deputies in the county rose to 843.

2015: Manatee Population in Brevard County

In 2015, there were 1,677 manatees in Brevard County, out of a total of 6,063 in the state.

2015: Fire-Rescue Service Trauma Calls

In the year 2015–2016, the Brevard County fire-rescue service responded to 11,383 trauma calls.

2016: FPL Customers

In 2016, FPL had 304,400 customers in Brevard County.

2016: Tourism Statistics

In 2016, tourism represented about 9% of Brevard County's gross domestic product and employed about 13% of the workforce.

2016: Fire-Rescue Service Trauma Calls

In the year 2015–2016, the Brevard County fire-rescue service responded to 11,383 trauma calls.

2016: Washington Nationals Spring Training

The Washington Nationals held their spring training at Space Coast Stadium in Viera until 2016.

2016: Brevard County Manatees

Until 2016, Brevard County was the home of the Brevard County Manatees, the Class-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.

2017: Ship Visits to Naval Ordnance Test Unit

In 2017, 160 ships visited the two piers of the Naval Ordnance Test Unit (NOTU) at Port Canaveral.

2017: Pedestrian Fatality Rate and Dangerous Roads

In 2017, Brevard County had the second worst pedestrian fatality rate for metropolitan areas in the nation, and the most dangerous road for bicycles and pedestrians was on State Road A1A from Cocoa Beach to Cape Canaveral.

2017: Florida Highway Patrol Staffing

In 2017, the Florida Highway Patrol had about 32 troopers working different shifts on the I-95 interstate and unincorporated parts of the county, with normally five or six officers per shift.

2017: Property Taxable Value Increase

In 2017, the taxable value of property in Brevard County rose to $35 billion, including new construction.

2017: Municipal Water Sales

In 2017, there were five municipal entities selling water in Brevard County: Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, and West Melbourne.

2017: Consideration of Public Course Closures

In 2017, three public golf courses in Brevard County were being considered for closure.

2018: World's Largest Key Lime Pie

In 2018, The Florida Key Lime Pie Company successfully made the World's largest key lime pie.

2019: Largest Private Sector Employer

In 2019, L3Harris Technologies, headquartered in Brevard County, was the largest employer in the private sector, with 7,000 employees.

December 9, 2020: Patrick Air Force Base Renamed

On December 9, 2020, Patrick Air Force Base was renamed Patrick Space Force Base as part of the establishment of the U.S. Space Force.

2020: 2020 United States Census Data

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 606,612 people, 236,005 households, and 148,934 families residing in Brevard County. The population density was 597.7 inhabitants per square mile.

2020: Metropolitan Area Performance

During 2020, overlapping the COVID-19 pandemic, the metropolitan area of Brevard County was the second best-performing out of 200 in the country.

2020: Population Count in Brevard County

In 2020, the census recorded Brevard County's population as 606,612, making it the 10th most populated county in Florida.

2021: Resident Demographics in 2021

As of 2021, 18.2% of residents were under the age of 18 and 24.2% were age 65 and over in Brevard County.

2021: Manatee Deaths in Brevard County

In the first half of 2021, 312 manatees died in Brevard County.

2022: County Domestic Product

In 2022, the County Domestic Product of Brevard County was $30.1 billion.

January 2023: Commissioner Pay

Commissioners were paid $60,272.98 annually as of January 2023.

2024: Board Voted to reorganize Harry T. Moore Justice Center

In 2024, The Board of County Commissioners voted to move forward with plan(s) for the Harry T. Moore Justice Center, which could lead to a major reorganization of the courthouse and cost $6.1 million.