Brevard residents warned to only call for ambulance or go to ER for true emergency

Hospitals in Brevard County are asking you to think twice before you call for an ambulance. The county's three hospital systems are packed with COVID patients right now, and they tell us the emergency rooms are overwhelmed.

New census data released to determine congressional districts
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The Census Bureau on Thursday issued its most detailed portrait yet of how the U.S. has changed over the past decade, releasing a trove of demographic data that will be used to redraw political maps across an increasingly diverse country.

Disney Parks & Resorts revenue up $1 billion
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Disney Parks and Resorts has posted its first profitable quarter since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020.

Perseid meteor shower peaks: When, where and how to watch

NASA warns that the next Perseid meteor shower may not be visible until 2024. The agency expects the sky in 2022 and 2023 will not be ideal during the Perseids’ peak.

Orange County firefighters finish lawn work for elderly man who collapsed while mowing

Orange County firefighters went above and beyond the call of duty to help a 92-year-old man who was hospitalized after he collapsed while mowing his lawn. “He shouldn’t have to worry about it when he comes home,” the firefighters said.

School supply shortage: Why these back-to-school items could be hard to find

From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.

Hero bus driver saves toddler found alone on roadside

Rene Carpenter was making her first run of the school year when she noticed a two-year-old wandering in the street just feet from her bus. 

UCF announces plans, precautions ahead of fall term

The University of Central Florida on Tuesday announced that its plans to return to pre-pandemic operations remain in place.

Florida mother dies from COVID-19 days after giving birth

A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.

FAA, NTSB investigating small plane crash at Lake Weir

Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to a small plane crash on Lake Weir around 1 p.m. on Monday afternoon. Marion County Fire Rescue assisted with the call.

Starliner to remain in Vertical Integration Facility through weekend; new launch date pending

Boeing says its engineers will continue testing and evaluating the Starliner capsule over the weekend while the spacecraft remains inside the Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) at Space Launch Complex-41.

Amazon to mandate masks for all its workers in warehouses

Starting Monday, Amazon will be requiring all of its 900,000 U.S. warehouse workers to wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status.

Osceola County announces Eviction Diversion Program Liaison at courthouse

Osceola County commissioners announced a new Eviction Diversion Program Liaison who will be stationed at the Courthouse starting on Monday for those concerned about a flood of pandemic-related evictions.