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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.