Bond denied for Florida man accused of shooting at Brevard County deputies
A Brevard County man accused of firing roughly 50 rounds at deputies from inside his graffiti-covered home was denied bond Wednesday, with a judge citing public safety concerns.
Speed bumps removed in Cocoa Beach after city leaders say they never wanted them
Road crews in Cocoa Beach spent the week removing recently installed speed bumps along State Road A1A, just weeks after their controversial addition sparked backlash from both residents and city officials.
Parent claims Florida teacher 'groomed' child to become gay, internal investigation says
Brevard Public Schools (BPS) conducted a weeks-long investigation and released a 128-page report that details the steps officials took before deciding not to renew a Satellite High School teacher's contract.
Man faces charges in Cocoa shootout that injured toddler; 3 suspects still at large
A man accused of exchanging gunfire during a chaotic shootout that left a 1-year-old girl injured appeared before a Brevard County judge Tuesday, while three other suspects remain at large.
Space Coast volunteer fire departments face staffing crisis, move toward paid positions
Volunteer fire departments along Florida’s Space Coast are facing a critical shortage in staffing, prompting cities like Indian Harbour Beach to consider bringing in paid firefighters for the first time in decades.
Melbourne Police investigating multiple shootings at apartment complex in matter of days
Melbourne police officers are investigating a string of shootings at an apartment complex in a busy part of town.
'Fishnapped': Beloved betta stolen from Satellite Beach Top Gun-themed restaurant
A beloved pet Siamese fighting fish, also known as a betta fish, was stolen from a restaurant in Satellite Beach.
Cocoa Beach could set new rules for E-bikes due to growing safety concerns
City leaders in Cocoa Beach are weighing possible regulations on electric bikes and scooters following safety concerns near schools.
Viv's 4th annual lemonade stand returns this weekend
Vivian, 10, is holding her fourth annual lemonade stand tomorrow in Rockledge. She is battling a rare and aggressive brain tumor. The event is to raise awareness for childhood cancer.
Betta fish stolen from Satellite Beach restaurant is returned
A beloved pet fish was recently stolen from a restaurant in Satellite Beach. However, it was returned after the community got involved to help. The owners are crediting social media and locals support for bringing the betta back home.
Florida mother sentenced to 20 years in prison for death of baby
A mother will spend the next two decades in prison for the death of one of her twin 3-month-old babies. The incident took place in 2023 in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Cocoa Beach continuing e-bike crackdown
The City of Cocoa Beach is continuing its e-bike crackdown. The police chief says he's worried about safety, and he's working to get other commissioners involved before anyone gets hurt. FOX 35's Esther Bower brings us the latest details.
Florida officers save 2 teens from drowning
Two Florida officers with the National Park Service law enforcement recently rescued two teens from drowning at Canaveral National Seashore. The incident occurred on April 27, when the two officers received a 911 call about a 17-year-old boy drowning in the ocean. The officers were then notified of a second drowning victim at the same location, as someone had swum out to try to rescue the teenager.
Melbourne airport police officer fired after DUI, hit-and-run crash while in work vehicle
A Melbourne Orlando International Airport police officer has been fired after allegedly driving drunk, crashing a work vehicle and leaving the scene, officials said.
DNA links suspect to 2023 sexual assault in Cocoa Beach; arrest made in Ohio
A man arrested in Ohio has been linked to a 2023 sexual assault case in Cocoa Beach through DNA evidence, investigators said.
Carnival cruise ship 'Paradise' saves people drifting at sea in small raft
A Carnival cruise ship rescued five people drifting in a makeshift raft off the coast of Cuba on Wednesday, officials said.
Axiom 4 to launch historic multinational crew to ISS from Florida no earlier than June 8
Axiom Space has approved the crew for its fourth private mission to the International Space Station (ISS), set to launch later this year from Cape Canaveral. The launch is slated for no earlier than June 8.
SpaceX rocket carrying Starlink satellites launches from Florida: Watch replay
SpaceX successfully launched a new batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Wednesday afternoon from Florida.
1-year-old baby shot in West Cocoa drive-by; teen arrested, suspects still at large
The child wounded in Tuesday’s grocery store parking lot shootout in West Cocoa is now confirmed to be a 1-year-old, not a 2-year-old as initially reported, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
After multiple arrests, Florida’s substitute teacher requirements under scrutiny
After several substitute teacher arrests, FOX 35 News is digging into what it takes to be considered for the job.