Brevard Zoo helping 3 orphaned black bear cubs return to the wild
The Brevard Zoo is helping orphaned black bears make it back to the wild and are rehabbing several cubs this summer.
Brevard County testing year-round school calendar
Challenger 7 Elementary School in Cocoa is starting a new year-round school calendar on July 22, 2024. They are the first in the county to test out the schedule. Brevard County school board member Megan Wright explains.
Brevard sheriff expands alleged puppy mill investigation across state lines
One dog rescued from an alleged puppy mill in Brevard County died on Friday as the Brevard Sheriff expands investigation across state lines.
Palm Bay teen admits to staging 911 call for help after killing mother and her boyfriend: Police
The teen told 911 operators that a man broke into the house, but police later found bloody footprints matching the teen's shoes inside the home, police said.
World's second-largest cruise ship, ‘Utopia of the Seas,’ calls Central Florida home
The "Utopia of the Seas," one of the largest cruise ships in the world and the second largest ship overall, has docked at Port Canaveral, bringing a floating city to Central Florida.
Woman charged with 38 counts of animal cruelty in alleged puppy mill
A woman faces 38 counts of animal cruelty after authorities said they discovered an alleged puppy mill in Merritt Island. Many of the dogs found were severely ill, according to deputies.
'Go Bubba!': Massive 375 lb. sea turtle recovers at Brevard Zoo, released back to sea
A huge sea turtle is heading back home, thanks to the Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center.
300 lb. loggerhead sea turtle hit, killed by car in Brevard County
Several agencies are looking into the death of a loggerhead sea turtle after it was found to have been hit and killed by a car on Wednesday morning.
Starliner astronauts give update on mission delays with no return date set: 'Failure is not an option'
The Starliner astronauts gave an update from the International Space Station for the first time since leaving Earth.
What’s next for NOAA’s weather satellites now that final GOES has been placed in orbit?
NOAA’s final GOES satellite entered its operational orbit this week, and the agency is considering the future of weather-observing satellites to accommodate a warming planet and weather extremes.
Iconic Space Coast beach boardwalk damaged by alleged drunk drivers multiple times, police say
An iconic beach boardwalk on the Space Coast has been demolished by alleged drunk drivers. The latest crash happened over the weekend, and Indialantic police are still investigating after the driver fled the scene.
Heavy damage left behind after car break-ins
Burglars left behind major damage on several cars in the same neighborhood in Melbourne on the Fourth of July.
Lifeguards jobs at stake in Brevard County
Dozens of lifeguards could be on the chopping block because the cities and counties in Brevard County cannot agree on who should foot the bill for funding.
Florida increasing fines, penalties for people breaking the law around railroad tracks
Florida is cracking down on dangerous driving near railroad tracks.
Flooding fix coming to West Melbourne
A flooding fix is months in the making for a West Melbourne neighborhood that is constantly underwater.
Woman shot by Brevard deputy
A woman was shot by a deputy in Brevard County during an officer-involved shooting, deputies said.
Man shot, killed by police after trying to enter Melbourne airport, get on plane: officials
A man who tried to gain entry to the Melbourne Orlando International Airport was shot by police officers on Friday morning, according to officials.
Residents clean up after tornado touches down
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in Melbourne on Thursday evening. Residents whose homes were hit are cleaning up.
Melbourne shooting suspect 'declared war against the United States' in 911 call on himself: police
Police have released the 911 call audio from the suspect involved in the "active shooter" situation that unfolded in Melbourne earlier this week.
Melbourne 'active shooter' suspect shot, killed by police after calling 911 himself: officials
The suspect involved in the “active shooter" situation that unfolded in Melbourne on Wednesday morning was killed after he was shot by police, officials said.