You'd think that after being around for 155 years that central Florida TV news reporters would be able to correctly pronounce its name.
But no! Several reporters in the Orlando area (especially one weatherman in particular) consistently refer to the county as "Bevard," pronouncing the name as "buh-VARD."
Why can't they get it right? Their only job is to use their voices to report news, weather, and sports. Interestingly enough, a little farther south on Florida's east coast is Broward County. Yet none of these reporters ever talk about "Boward" County. Also, none of them say "bing" instead of "bring," and they don't say "bought" instead of "brought." So why drop the "r" in "Brevard"?
So come on, talking heads—step up your game! Stretch those mouth muscles, and make the extra effort it takes to get it right! Brevard County deserves no less.
