BDB: Only in Brevard, I swear: Sheriff has a cooking show, air show gets crazy and anger over art
BDB: Only in Brevard, I swear: Sheriff has a cooking show, air show gets CRAZY and we have art drama. Yes, art.
Because a cooking sheriff a wall of fire and a debate over art is totally normal for us.
BDB: Only in Brevard, I swear: Sheriff has a cooking show, air show gets CRAZY and we have art drama. Yes, art. Because a cooking sheriff a wall of fire and a debate over art is totally normal for us. Check out this story on floridatoday.com: https://on.flatoday.com/2GMaLUQ
Jessica Saggio, FLORIDA TODAY Published 4:06 p.m. ET April 9, 2018 | Updated 3:37 p.m. ET April 10, 2018
An episode of Sheriff Wayne Ivey's "Cookin' Up Justice." Video by Brevard County Sheriff's Office staff Wochit
Nothing went wrong at the Warbird air show. I don't know what you're talking about.(Photo: Photo: Malcolm Denemark. Meme: Jessica)
I love Brevard County. I love it with all my heart.
I especially love it, though, when we show our true colors. You know, when we let the world see just how special we are … “Special.” So special.
Well, it’s one of those weeks, dearly beloved, and somebody cue the Phil Collins because our colors, they are true colors and they are shining through. I see your true colors, Brevard, and that’s why I love you.
Ah yes, they are bursting in a big, beautiful spectacle of social media gold, accidental explosions and temper tantrums over art.
Our sheriff has a cooking show now
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey now hosts a cooking show featuring local businesses. (Photo: Screenshot BCSO video)
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey now has a cooking show.
OK, now that you’ve had time to digest that, is anyone here even remotely surprised or shocked?
… Seeing none, I’ll continue with the explanation.
We all know our sheriff is a goofy guy with bold opinions and a knack for communicating on social media. You’ve likely heard of his most famous venture the “Wheel of Fugitive,” which has made national TV shows for its quirkiness.
Love it or hate it, it has actually helped the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office capture fugitives and it’s certainly gotten the department a lot of attention.
Well, the sheriff has now ventured into new territory with a show where he visits local restaurants and learns how to make their signature dish. He, of course, eats the food when he’s done.
“Cookin’ Up Justice” debuted in January, and the latest episode what released Friday.
“Cookin’ Up Justice.” Certainly that started off as a joke and someone was like, “No, that’s perfect” and then it actually happened.
Either way, it does serve a purpose. About halfway through each episode a crime prevention messge, cold case or fugitive is presented so viewers can help.
Ivey said the show doesn’t cost taxpayers any additional money and is done in-house. The show is posted to both Facebook and YouTube. Restaurants are selected by request or because they haven partnered with BCSO in some capacity. Unfortunately, he has not yet visited a doughnut shop… at least in an official capacity.
Read allll about the new video series here:
More: Sheriff Wayne Ivey now has a cooking show: 'Cookin' Up Justice'
Now on to the next segment of today’s BDB:
Today’s “This is why we can’t have nice things” is unofficially sponsored by the Eau Gallie Arts District and the Space Coast Warbirds Air show.
This is why we can’t have nice things … such as art
People are in a tizzy because there is an “offensive” mural in the Eau Gallie Arts District.
Artist Matt Gondek painted a mural of Spongebob’s eyes and brain popping out. Charming, I know, but it’s art and art has weird stuff sometimes.
Gondek, who is a world-renowned artist, painted the masterpiece on a wall that is part of the CrossFit Rise Above building. It faces Eau Gallie Boulevard. Gondek painted the mural as part of the Anti-Gravity Project mural festival.
That was cool and all, but people are losing their minds because it’s violent and inappropriate for kids yadda yadda yadda.
The Historic and Architectural Review Board shot down petitions to officially deem the mural “inappropriate” and take away its sign permitting. Losing its sign permitting would, of course, would lead to its demise. But that didn’t happen, so it remains.
But somehow we’re still dealing with this, and there’s an appeal for that decision that will come before the Melbourne Planning and Zoning Board June 7. Anybody have a plunger? Because we just can’t make this crap go away.
That being said, it is definitely violent and would I want my kids gazing at it all day? No. However, I also don’t really want them violent TV shows either, so I do this crazy thing and I don’t let them look at it! AMAZING. I know.
However, there is a business affected and their voice matters here, too.
This is why we can’t have nice things … such as fireworks
The Friday show also took place at night, making for a spectacular air show. Video by Tim Shortt. Posted 3/11/16.
The Space Coast Warbird Air Show is absolutely amazing. Those who know me well, know I am a huge fan of the Warbirds. I actually got married there in one of the hangars. They use photos of my wedding on their advertisements for events.
That being said, the air show there is crazzzzzzzy. It is, without a doubt, a huge spectacle. They drop faux bombs, they light fireworks, they have a huge “wall of fire.” It’s this big thing and I love it because it’s awesome, but sometimes things go wrong.
... Such as when all the fireworks accidentally get ignited all at once and the “wall of fire” takes a whole new meaning with an actual brush fire.
A fire started from the Tora, Tora, Tora bombing run set off the fireworks prematurely. Scenes from Friday's Space Coast Warbird AirShow at Space Coast Regional Airport. (Photo: MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY)
During the show’s climax, where replica Japanese planes simulate the bombing of Pearl Harbor with a huge wall of fire, the fire inadvertently set off all the fireworks planned for the finale of the show. That, in turn, sparked a brush fire on property of Knights Armament, which sits on the northern part of the airport. Of all the places you don’t want to set a fire, Knights Armament would probably be among the top places in the county, being as they manufacture military-grade firearms and weapons.
Good news. We didn’t blow up North Brevard. Fire crews were able to get everything under control, even though fireworks were still randomly going off while they were trying to contain the flames. No one at the air show was hurt, either.
That is, except for the skydiver who was hurt and airlifted to a nearby hospital. We aren’t sure how he (or she) is doing, but we hope they are OK. Sheesh.
Oh, and lest we forget about the emergency landing at the air show. A pilot in one of the replica Japanese planes reported an indicator light in the cockpit was signaling stuck landing gear (cue the terror). Fire rescue personnel raced to the runway as the pilot attempted to land the craft without its tail wheel. The plane safely touched down and the pilot was unharmed. OMG, was Sully in town??? It was considered an “incredible landing.”
More: Skydiver hurt after landing during Titusville airshow
More: Airshow explosion: 'Wall of fire' sparks grass fire, fireworks
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BDB: Only in Brevard, I swear: Sheriff has a cooking show, air show gets crazy and anger over art
BDB: Only in Brevard, I swear: Sheriff has a cooking show, air show gets CRAZY and we have art drama. Yes, art.
Because a cooking sheriff a wall of fire and a debate over art is totally normal for us.
BDB: Only in Brevard, I swear: Sheriff has a cooking show, air show gets CRAZY and we have art drama. Yes, art. Because a cooking sheriff a wall of fire and a debate over art is totally normal for us. Check out this story on floridatoday.com: https://on.flatoday.com/2GMaLUQ
Jessica Saggio, FLORIDA TODAY Published 4:06 p.m. ET April 9, 2018 | Updated 3:37 p.m. ET April 10, 2018
An episode of Sheriff Wayne Ivey's "Cookin' Up Justice." Video by Brevard County Sheriff's Office staff Wochit
Nothing went wrong at the Warbird air show. I don't know what you're talking about.(Photo: Photo: Malcolm Denemark. Meme: Jessica)
I love Brevard County. I love it with all my heart.
I especially love it, though, when we show our true colors. You know, when we let the world see just how special we are … “Special.” So special.
Well, it’s one of those weeks, dearly beloved, and somebody cue the Phil Collins because our colors, they are true colors and they are shining through. I see your true colors, Brevard, and that’s why I love you.
Ah yes, they are bursting in a big, beautiful spectacle of social media gold, accidental explosions and temper tantrums over art.
Our sheriff has a cooking show now
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey now hosts a cooking show featuring local businesses. (Photo: Screenshot BCSO video)
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey now has a cooking show.
OK, now that you’ve had time to digest that, is anyone here even remotely surprised or shocked?
… Seeing none, I’ll continue with the explanation.
We all know our sheriff is a goofy guy with bold opinions and a knack for communicating on social media. You’ve likely heard of his most famous venture the “Wheel of Fugitive,” which has made national TV shows for its quirkiness.
Love it or hate it, it has actually helped the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office capture fugitives and it’s certainly gotten the department a lot of attention.
Well, the sheriff has now ventured into new territory with a show where he visits local restaurants and learns how to make their signature dish. He, of course, eats the food when he’s done.
“Cookin’ Up Justice” debuted in January, and the latest episode what released Friday.
“Cookin’ Up Justice.” Certainly that started off as a joke and someone was like, “No, that’s perfect” and then it actually happened.
Either way, it does serve a purpose. About halfway through each episode a crime prevention messge, cold case or fugitive is presented so viewers can help.
Ivey said the show doesn’t cost taxpayers any additional money and is done in-house. The show is posted to both Facebook and YouTube. Restaurants are selected by request or because they haven partnered with BCSO in some capacity. Unfortunately, he has not yet visited a doughnut shop… at least in an official capacity.
Read allll about the new video series here:
More: Sheriff Wayne Ivey now has a cooking show: 'Cookin' Up Justice'
Now on to the next segment of today’s BDB:
Today’s “This is why we can’t have nice things” is unofficially sponsored by the Eau Gallie Arts District and the Space Coast Warbirds Air show.
This is why we can’t have nice things … such as art
People are in a tizzy because there is an “offensive” mural in the Eau Gallie Arts District.
Artist Matt Gondek painted a mural of Spongebob’s eyes and brain popping out. Charming, I know, but it’s art and art has weird stuff sometimes.
Gon
dek, who is a world-renowned artist, painted the masterpiece on a wall that is part of the CrossFit Rise Above building. It faces Eau Gallie Boulevard. Gondek painted the mural as part of the Anti-Gravity Project mural festival.
That was cool and all, but people are losing their minds because it’s violent and inappropriate for kids yadda yadda yadda.
The Historic and Architectural Review Board shot down petitions to officially deem the mural “inappropriate” and take away its sign permitting. Losing its sign permitting would, of course, would lead to its demise. But that didn’t happen, so it remains.
But somehow we’re still dealing with this, and there’s an appeal for that decision that will come before the Melbourne Planning and Zoning Board June 7. Anybody have a plunger? Because we just can’t make this crap go away.
That being said, it is definitely violent and would I want my kids gazing at it all day? No. However, I also don’t really want them violent TV shows either, so I do this crazy thing and I don’t let them look at it! AMAZING. I know.
However, there is a business affected and their voice matters here, too.
This is why we can’t have nice things … such as fireworks
The Friday show also took place at night, making for a spectacular air show. Video by Tim Shortt. Posted 3/11/16.
The Space Coast Warbird Air Show is absolutely amazing. Those who know me well, know I am a huge fan of the Warbirds. I actually got married there in one of the hangars. They use photos of my wedding on their advertisements for events.
That being said, the air show there is crazzzzzzzy. It is, without a doubt, a huge spectacle. They drop faux bombs, they light fireworks, they have a huge “wall of fire.” It’s this big thing and I love it because it’s awesome, but sometimes things go wrong.
... Such as when all the fireworks accidentally get ignited all at once and the “wall of fire” takes a whole new meaning with an actual brush fire.
A fire started from the Tora, Tora, Tora bombing run set off the fireworks prematurely. Scenes from Friday's Space Coast Warbird AirShow at Space Coast Regional Airport. (Photo: MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY)
During the show’s climax, where replica Japanese planes simulate the bombing of Pearl Harbor with a huge wall of fire, the fire inadvertently set off all the fireworks planned for the finale of the show. That, in turn, sparked a brush fire on property of Knights Armament, which sits on the northern part of the airport. Of all the places you don’t want to set a fire, Knights Armament would probably be among the top places in the county, being as they manufacture military-grade firearms and weapons.
Good news. We didn’t blow up North Brevard. Fire crews were able to get everything under control, even though fireworks were still randomly going off while they were trying to contain the flames. No one at the air show was hurt, either.
That is, except for the skydiver who was hurt and airlifted to a nearby hospital. We aren’t sure how he (or she) is doing, but we hope they are OK. Sheesh.
Oh, and lest we forget about the emergency landing at the air show. A pilot in one of the replica Japanese planes reported an indicator light in the cockpit was signaling stuck landing gear (cue the terror). Fire rescue personnel raced to the runway as the pilot attempted to land the craft without its tail wheel. The plane safely touched down and the pilot was unharmed. OMG, was Sully in town??? It was considered an “incredible landing.”
More: Skydiver hurt after landing during Titusville airshow
More: Airshow explosion: 'Wall of fire' sparks grass fire, fireworks
Read or Share this story: https://on.flatoday.com/2GMaLUQ