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.
Melbourne 'active shooter' suspect identified by police
The suspect involved in the “active shooter" situation that unfolded at a Melbourne apartment complex on Wednesday morning has been identified.
Flying umbrellas can pose beach safety risks: 'Not worth somebody’s life'
While water safety is a primary concern at the shore, beachgoers and workers alike must also be vigilant about other risks. A recent incident at Cocoa Beach highlighted the danger posed by beach umbrellas. An 80-year-old woman experienced this firsthand while enjoying a day on the sand. The wind picked up a beach umbrella, and its stake impaled her leg.
Melbourne mayor: 'We take public safety seriously'
[11 a.m. update] Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey spoke with FOX 35's Esther Bower after an "active shooter" situation that unfolded on Wednesday morning.
Melbourne shooting suspect shot, police chief says
[10:30 a.m. update] Melbourne Police Chief David Gillespie has confirmed that the suspect involved in the "active shooter" situation in Melbourne on Wednesday morning has been shot. His condition is unknown at this time, but the "threat has been neutralized," Chief Gillespie said.
SKYFOX: 'Active shooter' situation unfolding in Melbourne
[10:30 a.m. update] SKYFOX flew over the area of Babcock Street and Strawbridge Avenue on Wednesday morning where an "active shooter" situation is unfolding.
'Active shooter' in Melbourne: What we know so far
[10 a.m. update] FOX 35's Esther Bower provides a rundown of what we know so far about the "active shooter" situation unfolding in Melbourne on Wednesday morning.
Melbourne police chief on 'active shooter' situation
[9:45 a.m. update] Melbourne Police Chief David Gillespie spoke with FOX 35's Esther Bower on Wednesday morning about the "active shooter" situation unfolding in the area of Babcock Street and Strawbridge Avenue.
Melbourne 'active shooter' update from police
[9:20 a.m. update] Sgt. Ben Slover with the Melbourne Police Department shared an update Wednesday morning about the "active shooter" situation in the area of Babcock Street and Strawbridge Avenue. He confirmed that a person is holed up in an apartment. When officers arrived on a call, the suspect allegedly started to shoot at them. Stay tuned to FOX 35 for more updates.
Woman impaled by umbrella while sunbathing at Cocoa Beach: Police
A woman was recently impaled by an umbrella while sunbathing at Cocoa Beach, police say.
NASA, NOAA launching high-tech weather satellite from Space Coast to monitor severe weather
NASA and NOAA are taking weather forecasting to the next level with its GOES-U satellite, lifting off from the Space Coast this week.
Car explosion burns Palm Bay house to the ground
A man escaped a car explosion and also ran into his home to save his pets in Brevard County.
Assistant principal arrested in Brevard County
An assistant principal in Cocoa is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a former student that he was tutoring.
Hundreds of coins recovered from sunken ship
Brevard County hunters found hundreds of silver coins that were buried at sea
Father accused of killing newborn for crying
A Melbourne man was arrested after he admitted to detectives that he slammed his fussy, crying baby because he was stressed and not in his right mind, police said.
SpaceX launches SES ASTRA 1P communications satellite from Florida
After twice being delayed this week, SpaceX launched the SES ASTRA 1P communications satellite from Florida on Thursday atop a Falcon 9 rocket.
City officials cracking down on loud music
Several cities in Brevard County are cracking down on loud music by increasing fines.