They signed petitions and took legal actions, but after years of fighting Brevard County, some people living on scenic Rockledge Drive can now only watch as their beloved trees are being cut.

Years of controversial planning to clear road for large vehicles begins Monday

After years of debating whether or not to trim trees, Brevard County could finally come through with those polarizing plans.

For over a century, stately oak trees have lined Rockledge Drive, casting shade, creating an aesthetically pleasing view of the lagoon and making it a landmark in Brevard County for nearly its entire history.