BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — If you're looking to grab a cold one at any point in the day, you can now do so in unincorporated Brevard County.
That's right, alcohol sales are now allowed 24/7 after Brevard County Commissioners voted for the change Tuesday, according to Florida Today.
The changes were made to amend the Brevard County Code of Ordinances Section 6-3, which had only allowed alcohol to be sold from 7 a.m. - 2 a.m.
The Orlando Sentinel reports only one commissioner voted against the measure and that was Commissioner Bryan Lober.
Lober had expressed concerns the new hours of sale would lead to more drunk drivers on the roads at the same time kids were heading to school, according to the outlet.
Commissioner John Tobia, who proposed rollbacks on the restrictions says he "introduced the motion as a way to roll back unnecessary government regulation," according to Florida Today.
The new regulations for alcohol sales do not impact cities and towns within Brevard County. Those jurisdictions have their own regulations for alcohol sales.
Florida Statutes Section 562.14 does lay out default regulations for when alcohol can be sold in the state, however, it also says counties and cities can provide their own ordinances.
10 Tampa Bay cares: If you or a family member are struggling with alcohol dependence, you are not alone. You can call SAMHSA’s National Helpline for free 24/7. That number is 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
What other people are reading right now:
- Public health experts concerned about variants spreading through unvaccinated people
- Dream Chaser spaceplane approved for shuttle-type landing at Kennedy Space Center in 2022
- 60 years since 1st American in space: Tourists lining up
- Parents express excitement over virus shots for children
- USF Health virologist goes over what fully vaccinated people should still avoid
►Breaking news and weather alerts: Get the free 10 Tampa Bay app
►Stay In the Know! Sign up now for the Brightside Blend Newsletter
