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Kelly Slater

11-time World Surf League Champion

February 11, 1972Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High SchoolBrevard Born

Kelly Slater, born Robert Kelly Slater, was born on February 11, 1972, in Cocoa Beach, Florida. He attended Cocoa Beach High School and grew up surfing along the Space Coast, where he began building the foundation for his legendary career. Kelly went on to become one of the greatest surfers in history, winning a record 11 World Surf League world titles and helping put Brevard County on the map in the world of professional surfing. His dominance and global influence made him one of the most important athletes ever to come from the Space Coast.

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Jim Morrison

Lead singer of The Doors

December 8, 1943Brevard Born

Jim Morrison, born James Douglas Morrison, was born on December 8, 1943, at Brevard Hospital on U.S. 1 in Melbourne, Florida. He would become one of rock music’s most iconic and enigmatic frontmen as the lead singer of The Doors. Although local legend long claimed Morrison attended Melbourne High School and played music in garages around the 321, that never actually happened. He was born in Brevard while his father was stationed here for military training during World War II, and once that assignment ended, the family relocated and Morrison never returned.

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Hulk Hogan

WWE Hall of Fame wrestler

August 11, 1953Not Brevard Born

Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, was born on August 11, 1953, in Augusta, Georgia. He grew up in Florida, where part of his early story included working at the Anchor Club in Cocoa Beach before he became famous. Hulk went on to become one of the biggest professional wrestling stars in history, helping transform wrestling into a global entertainment phenomenon through WWE and WCW. Lived and trained in Cocoa Beach during his early wrestling career before becoming a global icon. He sadly passed away on July 24, 2025, but his early Brevard County roots at the Anchor Club remain part of his Florida legacy.

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Doug Flutie

Heisman Trophy quarterback

October 23, 1962Hoover Junior High School (Attended HS in Mass)Not Brevard Born

Doug Flutie was born on October 23, 1962, in Manchester, Maryland. He later lived in Melbourne Beach, Florida, where he helped lead Hoover Junior High School's football team to two Brevard County championships before eventually attending moving back to the Boston area to play High School footbal. He was recruited to play for Boston College. Doug went on to become one of the most accomplished quarterbacks of his era, winning the Heisman Trophy and building a standout career in both the CFL and the NFL. His success and long football career made him one of the most recognizable athletes with ties to the Space Coast.

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Reggie Nelson

NFL Pro Bowl safety

September 21, 1983Palm Bay High SchoolBrevard Born

Reggie Nelson was born on September 21, 1983, in Melbourne, Florida. He attended Palm Bay High School and later played college football at Coffeyville Community College and the University of Florida, where he won a national championship and earned All-American honors. Reggie went on to build a successful NFL career as a safety, playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, and Oakland Raiders, while also earning Pro Bowl recognition. His toughness and accomplishments made him one of the most notable football players to come from the Space Coast.

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Marcus Maye

NFL safety; New York Jets draft pick

March 9, 1993Holy Trinity Episcopal AcademyBrevard Born

Marcus Maye was born on March 9, 1993, in Melbourne, Florida. He attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy and later played college football for the University of Florida Gators. Marcus went on to build a successful NFL career as a safety, playing for the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins, and Los Angeles Chargers. His talent and professional success made him one of the notable football players to come from the Space Coast.

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C.J. Hobgood

Professional surfer; 2001 WSL World Champion

July 6, 1979Satellite High School (1997)Brevard Born

C. J. Hobgood, born Clifton James Hobgood, was born on July 6, 1979, in Melbourne, Florida. He graduated from Satellite High School and grew up surfing along the Space Coast alongside his twin brother, Damien Hobgood. C. J. went on to become one of the top professional surfers of his era, winning the 2001 ASP World Championship and helping bring international attention to Brevard County’s surfing legacy. His success in the sport made him one of the most accomplished surfers to come from the Space Coast..

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Damien Hobgood

ASP World Tour surfer; U.S. Open champion

July 6, 1979Satellite High School (1997)Brevard Born

Damien Hobgood was born on July 6, 1979, in Melbourne, Florida. He grew up in Satellite Beach, where he developed into one of the top surfing talents on the Space Coast alongside his twin brother, C. J. Hobgood. Damien went on to become a standout professional surfer, winning major events and earning recognition as one of the most accomplished surfers to come out of Brevard County. His success in professional surfing helped strengthen the Space Coast’s reputation as a producer of world-class wave riders.

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Caroline Marks

Olympic surfer; WSL Championship Tour competitor

February 14, 2002Homeschooled (Lighthouse Christian Academy)Not Brevard Born

Caroline Marks was born on February 14, 2002, in Boca Raton, Florida. She grew up in Brevard County, Florida and developed into one of the brightest young surfing talents in the country before rising onto the world stage. Caroline went on to become a World Surf League champion and an Olympic gold medalist, establishing herself as one of the top surfers of her generation. Her success has helped continue Florida’s strong surfing legacy and made her one of the sport’s most recognizable modern stars.

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Toni Deion Pressley

Professional soccer defender; Orlando Pride

April 19, 1990West Shore Jr./Sr. High SchoolBrevard Born

Toni Pressley was born on February 19, 1990, in Melbourne, Florida. She attended West Shore Junior-Senior High School and later played college soccer for Florida State University. Toni went on to build a successful professional career as a defender, playing in the NWSL and internationally while also representing the United States at multiple youth national team levels. Her accomplishments on the field made her one of the notable soccer players to come from the Space Coast. After a battle with brast cancer, she returned to play again.

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Daniel Tosh

Comedian; host of Tosh.0

May 29, 1975Astronaut High SchoolNot Brevard Born

Daniel Tosh was born on May 29, 1975, in Boppard, West Germany. He grew up in Titusville, Florida, attended Astronaut High School, and later graduated from the University of Central Florida. Daniel went on to become a well-known comedian, writer, and producer, rising to national fame through Tosh.0 and his sharp, often controversial stand-up style. His success in comedy and television made him one of the most recognizable entertainers with ties to the Space Coast.

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R.J. Scaringe

Founder & CEO of Rivian Automotive

January 19, 1983Melbourne Central Catholic High SchoolNot Brevard Born

R. J. Scaringe, born Robert Joseph Scaringe, was born on January 19, 1983, in Rockledge, Florida. He grew up in Melbourne, attended Melbourne Central Catholic High School, and later earned engineering degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. R. J. went on to become the founder and CEO of Rivian, helping build one of the most recognizable electric vehicle companies in the country. His success in engineering and business made him one of the most notable innovators to come from the Space Coast.

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Don Wilson

World Champion Kickboxer and Actor

September 4, 1980Not Brevard Born

Don The Dragon Wilson, born Donald Glen Wilson, was born on September 10, 1954, in Alton, Illinois. He attended Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton, later earned an associate degree from Brevard Community College, and also attended the Florida Institute of Technology before pursuing his fighting career. Don went on to become one of the most accomplished kickboxers in history, winning 11 world titles while also building careers in boxing, acting, and sports commentary. Before becoming famous, he also worked at the bar, The Anchor Club in Cocoa, FL alongside future wrestling stars Hulk Hogan and Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, adding another unique connection to his Space Coast-era story.

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Jim Rathmann

1960 Indianapolis 500 winner

July 16, 1928Not Brevard Born

Jim Rathmann, born Royal Richard Rathmann, was born on July 16, 1928, in Alhambra, California. He later became closely tied to Brevard County, where he owned a dealership in Melbourne, Florida, built friendships with astronauts, and lived in Indialantic. Jim went on to become one of the most accomplished race car drivers of his era, best known for winning the 1960 Indianapolis 500 and earning a lasting place in American motorsports history. He passed away in Melbourne, Florida, in 2011, but his connection to both racing and the Space Coast remains part of his legacy.

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Zora Neale Hurston

Acclaimed Author and Folklore Scholar

January 7, 1891Not Brevard Born

Zora Neale Hurston was born on January 7, 1891, in Notasulga, Alabama, but part of her story is tied directly to Eau Gallie, Florida. She lived in a cottage on Guava Avenue and Fifth Street in Eau Gallie, first in 1929 and again in 1951, and her time there became part of her Florida legacy. Zora went on to become one of the most important American authors, anthropologists, and folklorists of the Harlem Renaissance, writing landmark works that preserved Black Southern life and culture. Her connection to Guava Avenue in Eau Gallie remains an important part of the Space Coast’s literary history.

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Al Neuharth

Founder of USA Today

March 22, 1924 - April 19, 2013Not Brevard Born

Al Neuharth, born Allen Harold Neuharth, was born on March 22, 1924, in Eureka, South Dakota. He attended the University of South Dakota, served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and later became closely tied to Brevard County through his media work and life in Cocoa Beach. Al went on to become the founder of USA Today and also helped shape the Space Coast media landscape by launching Florida Today in Cocoa, Florida. His impact on journalism and his deep connection to Brevard made him one of the most influential media figures linked to the Space Coast.

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Howie Dorough (Howie D)

Founder of USA Today

March 22, 1924Not Brevard Born

Howie Dorough, born Howard Dwaine Dorough, was born on August 22, 1973, in Orlando, Florida. He attended Edgewater High School and later studied at Valencia College and the University of Central Florida. Howie went on to become a world-famous singer, actor, and entertainer as a member of the Backstreet Boys, one of the best-selling music groups of all time. He now resides in Brevard County, adding a Space Coast connection to his long and successful career.

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Buzz Aldrin

Apollo 11 astronaut

January 20, 1930Not Brevard Born

Buzz Aldrin, born Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr., was born on January 20, 1930, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. He attended the United States Military Academy and later earned a doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Buzz went on to become one of the most important figures in Space Coast history as the lunar module pilot of Apollo 11, the mission that launched from Kennedy Space Center and made him the second person to walk on the Moon. His role in that achievement helped cement Brevard County’s legacy as the launch point for one of the greatest moments in human history. Lived in Satellite Beach while collaborating with Florida Tech and promoting space education.

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Wilber Marshall

Super Bowl XX champion linebacker

April 18, 1962Astronaut High SchoolBrevard Born

Wilber Marshall was born on April 18, 1962, in Titusville, Florida. He attended Astronaut High School and later played college football for the University of Florida Gators, where he became one of the top defensive players in the nation. Wilber went on to build an outstanding NFL career as a linebacker, winning two Super Bowls and earning recognition as one of the standout defenders of his era. His toughness and accomplishments made him one of the most notable football players to come from the Space Coast.

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J.T. Hassell

NFL defensive back

August 14, 1995Titusville HS / Astronaut HSBrevard Born

J. T. Hassell, born Justin Tyler Hassell, was born on August 14, 1995, in Titusville, Florida. He attended Astronaut High School and later played college football for Florida Tech, where he earned major recognition as a defensive standout. J. T. went on to play professional football, spending time with the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Toronto Argonauts. His path to the pros made him one of the notable football players to come from the Space Coast

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Latavius Murray

NFL running back

January 18, 1990Brevard Born

Latavius Murray was born on January 18, 1990, in Titusville, Florida. He attended Onondaga Central Junior-Senior High School in New York and later played college football for the University of Central Florida. Latavius went on to build a successful NFL career as a running back, playing for teams including the Oakland Raiders, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, and Buffalo Bills. His strength and consistency on the field made him one of the most notable football players with ties to the Space Coast.

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Xavier Carter

NCAA sprint champion

December 8, 1985Palm Bay High SchoolBrevard Born

Xavier Carter was born on December 8, 1985, in Melbourne, Florida. He graduated from Palm Bay High School in Melbourne and later attended Louisiana State University, where he starred in both track and football. Xavier went on to become one of the top sprinters of his era, earning national attention with his success in the 200 meters and 400 meters and building an impressive professional track career. His speed and athletic achievements made him one of the most notable track stars to come from the Space Coast.

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Joe Cohen

NFL defensive tackle

June 6, 1984Palm Bay High SchoolBrevard Born

Joe Cohen was born on June 6, 1984, in Melbourne, Florida. He attended Palm Bay High School and later played college football for the University of Florida Gators, where he was part of a national championship team. Joe went on to play professional football, spending time with the San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, and Toronto Argonauts during his career. His football journey made him one of the notable athletes to come from the Space Coast. Member of Palm Bay's elite football era alongside Reggie Nelson and Xavier Carter.

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Bill Nelson

U.S. Senator; NASA Administrator

September 29, 1942Melbourne High SchoolNot Brevard Born

Bill Nelson, born Clarence William Nelson II, was born on September 29, 1942, in Miami, Florida. He attended the University of Florida, Yale University, and the University of Virginia, later serving in the United States Army and building a long career in public service. Bill went on to serve as a U.S. Senator from Florida, a NASA astronaut, and later as Administrator of NASA, becoming one of the most prominent public figures connected to the Space Coast. His decades of service in government and space policy have made him one of Florida’s most recognizable political leaders.

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Darrell Hammond

SNL Royalty / Master Impressionist

October 8, 1955Melbourne High SchoolBrevard Born

Darrell Hammond was born on October 8, 1955, in Melbourne, Florida. He played baseball in high school, attended Brevard Community College, and later graduated from the University of Florida. Darrell went on to become a well-known comedian, actor, and impressionist, earning national fame through Saturday Night Live, where he became one of the show’s most iconic performers. His long career in comedy and entertainment has made him one of the most recognizable talents to come from the Space Coast.'.

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Carrot Top

Stand-up comedian

February 25, 1965Cocoa High SchoolBrevard Born

Carrot Top, born Scott Christopher Thompson, was born on February 25, 1965, in Rockledge, Florida. He grew up in nearby Cocoa and later attended Florida Atlantic University, where he performed his first stand-up comedy routine. Carrot Top went on to become a well-known comedian and actor, building his career through prop comedy, television appearances, and a long-running Las Vegas residency. His success and unmistakable style have made him one of the most recognizable comedic performers to come from the Space Coast.

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Ariana Madix

Reality TV personality, performer

June 24, 1985Eau Gallie High SchoolBrevard Born

Ariana Madix was born on June 24, 1985, in Melbourne, Florida. She attended Eau Gallie High School and later Flagler College, where she earned degrees in Theatre and Broadcast Communications. Ariana went on to become a well-known television personality, actress, and businesswoman, rising to fame on Vanderpump Rules and later expanding into hosting, publishing, and Broadway. Her career and success have made her one of the most recognizable entertainment figures to come from the Space Coast

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Ashlyn Harris

U.S. Women's National Team goalkeeper

October 19, 1985Satellite High SchoolBrevard Born

Ashlyn Harris was born on October 19, 1985, in Satellite Beach, Florida. She attended Satellite High School and later played college soccer for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. Ashlyn went on to become a standout goalkeeper for the United States women’s national team, helping win the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cups while also starring professionally in the NWSL. Her success on the field has made her one of the most accomplished soccer players to come from the Space Coast.

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Kate Upton

Model and actress

June 10, 1992Holy Trinity Episcopal AcademyNot Brevard Born

Kate Upton was born on June 10, 1992, in St. Joseph, Michigan, but her roots are strongly tied to Brevard County, Florida. She moved to Melbourne with her family, attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, and spent her youth in the area before rising to national fame. Kate went on to become one of the most recognized models of her generation through the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and later built a successful career in both modeling and acting. Her years in Melbourne give her a clear connection to the Space Coast and make her one of the notable public figures with Brevard roots.

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Kate Chastain

Below Deck television personality

January 2, 1983Brevard Born

Kate Chastain was born on January 2, 1983, in Melbourne Beach, Florida, giving her clear Brevard County roots. She later attended the University of Central Florida before beginning a career in hospitality and luxury yachting. Kate went on to become a well-known television personality, author, and podcaster, rising to fame as the sharp-witted chief stewardess on Bravo’s Below Deck. Her Melbourne Beach background makes her one of the notable reality TV figures with ties to the Space Coast.

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Tim Wakefield

Boston Red Sox pitcher

August 2, 1966Eau Gallie High School / Florida TechBrevard Born

Tim Wakefield was born on August 2, 1966, in Melbourne, Florida. He attended Eau Gallie High School and later Florida Institute of Technology, where he played college baseball for the Florida Tech Panthers. Tim went on to become one of the most beloved players in Boston Red Sox history, helping the club win the 2004 and 2007 World Series while building a lasting legacy through his knuckleball career and charitable work. He passed away on October 1, 2023, but his impact on baseball and his deep Brevard County roots continue to be remembered with great respect.

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Chris Collinsworth

NFL player and NBC analyst

January 27, 1959Astronaut High SchoolNot Brevard Born

Cris Collinsworth, born Anthony Cris Collinsworth, was born on January 27, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio, but part of his story is tied to Brevard County, Florida. He attended Astronaut High School in Titusville, where he became one of the area’s standout young athletes before continuing his football career at the University of Florida. Cris went on to become an NFL wide receiver and later one of the most recognizable voices in football broadcasting through NBC Sports. His years in Titusville give him a clear and lasting connection to the Space Coast.

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Jorja Fox

Actress, CSI

July 7, 1968Not Brevard Born

Jorja Fox was born on July 7, 1968, in New York City, but her roots are strongly tied to Brevard County, Florida. She was raised in Melbourne Beach, attended Melbourne High School, and began her path into modeling and acting after winning a local contest. Jorja went on to become a well-known actress and producer, earning national recognition for roles in ER, The West Wing, and especially CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Her upbringing in South Brevard makes her one of the notable entertainment figures with deep Space Coast roots.

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Allison Schroeder

Oscar-nominated screenwriter — Hidden Figures

FloridaMelbourne High SchoolBrevard Born

Allison Schroeder is a Melbourne High School graduate and Oscar-nominated screenwriter whose career has taken her from the Space Coast to the heights of Hollywood. Best known for co-writing Hidden Figures, she has also written Christopher Robin, Frozen II, Heart of Stone, and A Minecraft Movie — making her one of the most accomplished storytellers with roots in Brevard County.