Wink News Melbourne Beach Post Office is off the list of outlets slated for closure- 6:50 amFlorida TodayThe Melbourne Beach Post Office has been removed from the list of post offices nationwide being considered for closure. Town Manager Bill Hoskovec sent out an email this afternoon saying that Rep. Bill …
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