Vets helping disabled Frenchie pup walk for first time with surgery, therapy
A disabled French bulldog named Lt. Dan is undergoing surgeries and therapy in Central Florida after suffering severe leg deformities from backyard breeding.
Central Florida wildfires spark crackdown on homeless camps
Local law enforcement agencies are going to homeless camps to make sure they are not setting fires, either accidentally or on purpose.
Florida postal worker arrested after drinking on the job
A Florida postal worker was arrested after she allegedly drank vodka on the job, drove the wrong way into traffic and threw red Solo cups out of the vehicle. An arrest report shows the woman told officers she was invited to a party on her mailing route and drank two shots of vodka. Katelyne Dye, a 33-year-old postal worker in Melbourne, has since been released on a misdemeanor DUI charge.
Florida postal worker drank vodka on the job, drove wrong way into traffic: police
A Florida postal worker was arrested after she allegedly drank vodka on the job, drove the wrong way into traffic and threw red Solo cups out of the vehicle.
Flight aborted for 350 passengers at Melbourne-Orlando Airport
More than 300 passengers were affected after a flight was aborted due to a mechanical error on Friday night at the Melbourne-Orlando International Airport. Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the plane veered off a taxiway after exiting the runway, and its right main landing gear collapsed. The flight was set to take off around 11:10 p.m. and was headed to Birmingham, England. No one was injured during the incident.
Florida mail carrier accused of drinking on job
A Brevard County mail carrier is accused of drinking alcohol out of a red Solo cup while driving a mail truck. Police say Katelyne Dye was swerving in and out of lanes and even driving into oncoming traffic. She has now been arrested and is facing DUI charges.
Florida woman holds 2 boys at gunpoint for fishing near her backyard: deputies
A Florida woman is facing charges of aggravated assault and false imprisonment for holding two boys at gunpoint as they tried to fish in a pond near her backyard, authorities said.
Florida child hit by 2 cars on Melbourne road survives, neighbors call for safety improvements
Melbourne Police are investigating after a child was hit twice by two different cars running across a street in Melbourne.
Florida nurse hailed as hero for saving motorcyclist after crash in Brevard County
A Health First nurse is being hailed a hero after rushing in to save a motorcyclist before first responders arrived.
2 Melbourne women injured in Bahamas shark attack
Two young women from Central Florida are lucky to be alive after they were attacked by bull sharks while on vacation. The two girls, Summer Layman and Rileigh Decker, are from Melbourne.
Florida child who contracted RSV fighting for his life, family says
A Melbourne mom is spreading awareness about the dangers of RSV as her son fights for his life in the ICU.
Florida senior couple looking for good Samaritans who saved them, their dogs from drowning
A senior couple in Florida is trying to find the good Samaritans who saved their lives, as well as their dogs, from almost drowning in the ocean.
City leaders vote to remove fluoride from drinking water
City leaders in Melbourne voted overnight to remove the chemical from drinking water.
Melbourne cafe experiences fire, vandalism
The owners of Cedar's Cafe in Melbourne are heartbroken tonight after dealing with a fire and vandalism just yesterday.
Family of Florida mom missing since 2014 reacts after discovery of woman's minivan in retention pond
A Florida family is finally getting answers nearly a decade after Katya Belaya vanished in September 2014.
Missing Florida woman's remains, submerged minivan found a decade after her disappearance
The vehicle of a Melbourne woman missing since 2014 has been discovered in a retention pond just over a mile from her home, with her remains found inside, authorities confirmed.
Florida man paralyzed after being tased by Palm Bay police officer, family alleges
A Florida man was left paralyzed after reportedly being tased multiple times while fleeing a Palm Bay police officer during an encounter in June.
Work to resume on Margaritaville Resort in Melbourne after months-long pause
Plans for the long-awaited Margaritaville Resort in Melbourne are back on track, with construction set to resume soon after months of delays.
1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting at Melbourne park, police say
A shooting Saturday night at Eddie Lee Taylor Park in Melbourne left one man dead and another man in critical condition, according to the police. At 7:24 p.m., gunshots were heard near the entrance of the park, which sent both crowds running in all directions, police said. Two adult men had been shot, police said. One man was transported to the hospital via car. That man was last listed in critical condition. Police said a second person was found shot in the parking lot. He was transported to the hospital, where he died. His name was not released.
Palm Bay Magnet High School student arrested after stabbing student with scissors, police say
An 18-year-old was arrested after allegedly stabbing another student with scissors during a fight at Palm Bay Magnet High School on Monday, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.