Brevard County spending $16 in beach renourishment projects
Brevard County has a plan to help tourism boom again on the Space Coast. The county is pouring $16 million into building up its beaches.
Some healthcare workers struggling to get vaccine
Coronavirus vaccines remain in short supply, so much so, even some people on the front lines can't get one. Some are having a difficult time getting because they work outside of a government or hospital system.
Many coronavirus patients require lengthy rehabilitation
Many coronavirus survivors still need care long after their symptoms are gone. Some patients need rehabilitation to fight the toll that the virus took on their bodies
22 Publix pharmacies to offer vaccines in Brevard County
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday continued his mantra of putting seniors first in the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine. He says, so far, 700,000 seniors have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
Tourism expected to bounce back in 2021
Like much of Central Florida, the economy in Brevard County relies heavily on tourism. Officials there are hoping as the coronavirus vaccine becomes widely distributed, thousands will return to Space Coast beaches, cruise ships and rocket launch events.
West Melbourne police arrest man accused of injuring officer in traffic stop
West Melbourne police officer have arrested a man accused of hitting the gas during a traffic stop, injuring an officer.
NASA's Orion spacecraft moving forward
NASA’s Orion spacecraft is built to take humans farther than they’ve ever gone before. Orion will serve as the exploration vehicle that will carry the crew to space, provide emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during the space travel, and provide safe re-entry from deep space return velocities.
Owl rescued from chimney
A Brevard County family said an owl became trapped inside the chimney of their home. A wildlife trapper safely rescued and released the owl.
Brevard County speeding up COVID-19 vaccine plan
The number of statewide coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic is about to top 1.5 million. While many counties have hit a few snags with the vaccination rollout, one county has found a way to bump up appointments for those waiting for their first Moderna shot.
Counties turning to Eventbrite to schedule vaccinations
Brevard County held its second day of COVID-19 vaccinations. Several counties, including Brevard, are using Eventbrite, a social media platform which is typically used for concerts.
Shark washes ashore at Melbourne Beach
A Brevard County woman was out for a walk on Melbourne Beach when she stumbled across a large shark that had washed ashore.
Business sets up GoFundMe for family of toddler killed
Toys intended for a 2-year-old who was tragically shot and killed inside a Cocoa home are being donated by the toddler's family. Their kindness is being matched by the community in the form of GoFundMe account set up for the family.
Community raising money for COVID victims' funerals
A Brevard County teacher lost her fight with COVID-19, the school district said. A day later, who mother passed away from the virus.
Steel traps are severely hurting wild animals
A bobcat had to be put down after being injured when it was caught in an illegal trap in Brevard County. The young cat was missing its left-front leg, which experts say is a sign that it was injured by a trap.
ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket launch of NROL-44
A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday.
Crump files lawsuits in death of Gregory Edwards
Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump has filed lawsuits against the Brevard County Sheriff's Office and the City of West Melbourne after the death of Gregory Edwards, an inmate who died in custody at the county jail.
Ben Crump files lawsuits in Gregory Edwards death
Civil right attorney Benjamin Crump has filed lawsuits in the case of Gregory Edwards, an inmate who died while in custody at the Brevard County Jail.
SpaceX launch delayed until Sunday
SpaceX will attempt to launch a Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday morning after a launch planned late Saturday morning was scrubbed.
SpaceX could have two Dragon capsules docked at ISS
SpaceX plans to launch a Dragon Cargo capsule on Saturday morning to deliver items to the International Space Station.
Patient accused of killing health center employee
An employee at a behavioral health center in Melbourne was fatally shot on Wednesday. Friends say he was a selfless man who cared for others.