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.
Man with hearing, speech impairments brutally murdered remembered by family: 'Heart of gold'
The family of a man with hearing and speech impairments who was attacked, robbed, and murdered in his driveway wants people to remember him for the kind and selfless way he lived his life and not the brutal way he lost it.
Florida couple shares details of attack by pit bull rescue they adopted
A Florida couple has shared their harrowing experience after being attacked by their rescue dog, leading to the dog’s death at the hands of deputies.
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.
Walt Disney World is getting rid of Genie Plus: New rules and how to skip lines
Walt Disney World has swapped out its Genie+ service for a revamped Lightning Lane pass. Here's what that means for your next trip to the theme park.
71 pounds of cocaine worth over $4 million washes ashore at Florida beach, deputies say
More than 70 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of around $4.8 million washed ashore at a beach in northern Florida, deputies said.
Man flies to Florida to attack gamer with hammer over online dispute, deputies say
A 20-year-old New Jersey man has been arrested for allegedly flying to Florida to attack a fellow gamer with a hammer following an "online altercation" that the pair had gotten into after meeting in the virtual fantasy world of ArcheAge, police say.
Black bear cub shot, killed in Marion County near Ocala National Forest
A bear cub was found shot and killed in Marion County and now an investigation is underway.
Teens charged with murder after hearing-impaired Orlando man is beaten, shot: OPD
Two teenagers are facing charges for brutally attacking and killing a hearing-impaired man in his driveway, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Florida pit bull taken from man who allegedly beat it with chain has new owner
A pit bull that was rescued from a suspected animal abuser in early February has a new owner, according to the shelter that has been caring for the dog.
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.
Father of Alex Zaldivar 'very happy' over Bessman Okafor's death sentence: 'A long struggle'
Convicted killer Bessman Okafor was once again sentenced to death on Monday in the murder of 19-year-old Alex Zaldivar. Alex's father, Rafael Zaldivar, has attended the courthouse hearings ever since his son was murdered in 2012 and said he is "very happy with the outcome."
Death of Florida girl, 9, being investigated as homicide: sheriff's office
A 9-year-old girl was found dead in her father’s home, and now, detectives with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office are treating their inquiry into her death as a homicide investigation.
New Smyrna Beach couple 'mauled' by 'vicious' pit bull rescue dog in their own home: 'Tearing their flesh'
A New Smyrna Beach couple were "viciously" attacked by their pit bull rescue in their own home, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
UCF student says he'll stop tracking Elon Musk's private jet on X if he does one thing
Years after Elon Musk reportedly offered Jack Sweeney $5,000 to stop tracking his private jet on social media, the Florida college student now has a proposition of his own.