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.
Viera families want their kids in new middle school
Some families in Brevard County, Florida are worried their kids may not make the cut for a new middle school under construction as districts grapple with capacity concerns and rapid growth.
Brevard County mayor standing behind decision to miss city meetings due to faith
A local mayor is standing behind his decision to miss city meetings because of his faith which will delay appointing a new councilman.
Florida eatery adds mandatory service fee
A Pizza Restaurant in Viera, Florida has added a 20% service fee to diners to retain workers and offset the costs of inflation on their business. Some residents expressed how they felt about the added fee.
Entire roof caves in during Central Florida hail storm
The roof of a Brevard County home was destroyed during Wednesday's hail storm. A man said he pulled his brother from a room right before the roof caved in.
Brevard man accused in brutal murder of 69-year-old has long violent criminal history
A Brevard County man who was arrested for murdering a 69-year-old Palm Bay man has a long criminal rap sheet. He was arrested days before the murder for battering a police officer
400+ arrested in Brevard County drug bust
Over 400 people were arrested after numerous drugs were recovered including 55 pounds of cocaine, 2,400 pills, 289 pounds of marijuana, and 17 pounds of fentanyl which the sheriff says if put into a lethal dose would kill four million people.
Out of control students driving Brevard County teachers to call it quits
The Brevard County School district is struggling to hold on to teachers and staff due with a new audit showing and 80% increase in teacher vacancies since 2018. After five years, only 48% stay in the district.
Dozens of homes damaged in weekend storms
Several homes -- up to 35 -- were damaged or impacted on Sunday in Barefoot Bay after strong storms moved through the area. The NWS is now investigating.
Hurricanes possibly playing part in Florida's deadly rip currents
A local professor is studying rip currents as Brevard County sees a spike in drownings. He says last year's hurricanes may be to blame.
Florida man released after serving decades in prison, has to return behind bars
After two years in the open air, Crosley Green may have to go back to prison for a murder he’s said for over three decades, he didn’t commit.