Bar owners upset over proposed ordinance
Business owners in Melbourne are not happy about an ordinance proposed by the city that would require bars and restaurants to obtain a special permit for $500 to stay open past 11 p.m.
Woman sentenced in beating death of child
The girlfriend of a man who beat his 12-year-old son to death has been sentenced for not reporting the crime.
The Backyard offers food, drinks & endless fun
David Martin visits The Backyard in Brevard County, which offers food, drinks and fun games.
Downtown Melbourne could see big changes
The City of Melbourne, Florida is working with business owners to crack down on crime and make it more appealing for visitors. The city is considering revamping New Haven Ave. and is soliciting feedback on ordinance changes regarding the sale of alcohol.
Massive piles of trash piling up in Brevard
Residents are frustrated as trash piles up along 528 Causeway in Brevard County
More people needing rescue at Florida beaches
A new study is looking into the increase of drownings, near-drownings, and rescues at Florida's beaches, which is putting more demand on the lifeguards that watch over them. FOX 35 looks at a study that's looking at how more people are expected to visit Florida's beaches over the next decade, which will require more lifeguards. Are local officials properly staffed or ready?
New tool helping to keep firefighters safe
The Brevard County Fire Department is investing $20,000 in 20 new heat-seeking cameras across the department. It's important to have an extra "set of eyes" when a firefighter goes into a smoke-filled room because can’t see their hands or really anything in front of their faces, but thermal-imaging cameras can.
Titusville shooting adds to crime concerns
Two men were killed in a double homicide at a Titusville apartment complex on Monday afternoon.
2 killed in Titusville double shooting
A double shooting outside an apartment complex in Titusville left two men dead Monday afternoon, police said. One man was found outside a vehicle while another was found inside a vehicle. Police said the alleged suspects, who have not been identified this time, left the area before police arrived.
2 killed at Titusville apartment complex
Two men were killed in a shooting outside a Titusville apartment complex Monday afternoon. The suspect is still on the loose.
Home burns after reportedly hit by lightning
A family in Brevard County is glad to be alive after, they say, their home was struck by lightning during the recent thunderstorms and sparked a fire that ravaged the home. Michael Walker said the fire started on the right side of his house and quickly spread as the winds picked up. Video he shared with FOX 35 shows the entire inside of the house burned and destroyed by the fire. FOX 35's Esther Bower gives us a look inside and shares Michael's story.
Brevard Co. Superintendent shares new goals
Brevard School District’s new superintendent is focusing on retention, student achievement and creating new programs districtwide.
License-less Florida teen arrested for speeding 115 mph in packed car
A teenager in Florida was arrested after speeding 115 mph on SR 50 in Brevard County. There were seven people inside the five-seater with no one wearing seatbelts.
Metal poles popping up along Florida beaches are conducting research
The metal poles are hidden in the dunes and easy to miss along the beach walk at Hightower Park. Dr. Steven Lazarus is a Florida Tech meteorology professor and is the one leading the way on the new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) project.
Homeowners against homeless housing project
A developer has plans to build a housing complex in Titusville, Florida, for those experiencing homelessness or those with mental disabilities. However, a group of homeowners nearby have concerns and are against the project.
Stray dog gets a second chance at life
A stray dog will soon have a second chance at finding her forever home thanks to the help from a team of good Samaritans who stopped to help her.
Teacher accused of touching students
An Orange County Spanish teacher is accused of inappropriately touching some of the female students in his class
Melbourne council talks downtown shooting
Melbourne City Council met to discuss ways to deter crime downtown after a fight in a bar escalated to a shooting outside, which injured three people. Options that were discussed included more security, more lighting, more security cameras, and requiring bars and restaurants to pay for an additional permit to sell alcohol after 11 p.m.
Witnesses describe downtown Melbourne shooting
People who were hanging out at bars in downtown Melbourne describe what happened the night several people were injured in a shooting
3 shot in downtown Melbourne shooting near nightclubs
Three people were hurt in a shooting that happened in downtown Melbourne early Saturday morning.