How a collapsed roof transformed a Melbourne community center: ‘Really good blessing’
A Melbourne community center is opening its doors again Saturday following months of structural repairs and interior upgrades after heavy rainfall collapsed its roof last summer.
A Melbourne community center is opening its doors again Saturday following months of structural repairs and interior upgrades after heavy rainfall collapsed its roof last summer.
Developer wants to bring 8,000-seat soccer stadium, venue to Florida Space Coast
Developers want to build a large shopping and entertainment complex, including an 8,000-seat soccer stadium, along the Space Coast, near Melbourne Orlando International Airport.
Developers want to build a large shopping and entertainment complex, including an 8,000-seat soccer stadium, along the Space Coast, near Melbourne Orlando International Airport.
Issuing tickets, restricting traffic under consideration to stop large trucks from hitting Melbourne bridge
Oversized trucks continue to hit a single low bridge on East Melbourne Avenue in downtown Melbourne.
Oversized trucks continue to hit a single low bridge on East Melbourne Avenue in downtown Melbourne.
Man arrested nearly 10 months after fatal Melbourne hit-and-run involving bicyclist
A man has been arrested nearly 10 months after a 70-year-old bicyclist was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash in Melbourne, police said.
A man has been arrested nearly 10 months after a 70-year-old bicyclist was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash in Melbourne, police said.
Small cameras at Melbourne Beach spark privacy concerns: 'It's just like creepy'
Concerns over privacy are growing in Brevard County after surveillance cameras were installed on public beaches in Melbourne Beach.
Concerns over privacy are growing in Brevard County after surveillance cameras were installed on public beaches in Melbourne Beach.
Melbourne seeks $20 million grant to reduce reliance on algae-prone lake for drinking water
Melbourne is seeking more than $20 million in state funding to help modernize its water treatment system after residents complained this summer about tap water that looked, smelled, and tasted unusual due to algal blooms in Lake Washington.
Melbourne is seeking more than $20 million in state funding to help modernize its water treatment system after residents complained this summer about tap water that looked, smelled, and tasted unusual due to algal blooms in Lake Washington.
Brevard County residents question water quality as city cites heavy rainfall
Some Brevard County residents report foul-smelling, bad-tasting tap water and say they have concerns about using it.
Some Brevard County residents report foul-smelling, bad-tasting tap water and say they have concerns about using it.
Former NFL player arrested for arson at West Melbourne business, officials say
Former NFL player arrested for arson at West Melbourne business, officials say
Former NFL player arrested for arson at West Melbourne business, officials say
Kitten thrown from moving car into traffic in Melbourne
A helpless kitten is lucky to be alive after being thrown from a moving vehicle into oncoming traffic on the Space Coast.
A helpless kitten is lucky to be alive after being thrown from a moving vehicle into oncoming traffic on the Space Coast.
Family threatens lawsuit after mistaken police takedown injures teen
A Melbourne police officer has resigned after body camera video showed officers tackling a 15-year-old boy they mistakenly believed was a missing juvenile, leaving the teen with a fractured elbow.
A Melbourne police officer has resigned after body camera video showed officers tackling a 15-year-old boy they mistakenly believed was a missing juvenile, leaving the teen with a fractured elbow.
Melbourne officer resigns after mistaken arrest of teen; records reveal prior discipline
A Melbourne police officer has resigned after being involved in the mistaken arrest of a 15-year-old boy whose elbow was fractured during a takedown, while newly released personnel records show the officer had a history of disciplinary issues before the incident.
A Melbourne police officer has resigned after being involved in the mistaken arrest of a 15-year-old boy whose elbow was fractured during a takedown, while newly released personnel records show the officer had a history of disciplinary issues before the incident.
Proposed Brevard County USL soccer stadium would anchor new mixed-use development
Plans for a new professional soccer stadium in Melbourne call for an 8,000-seat venue, restaurants, retail space and year-round community events as part of a proposed mixed-use development in Brevard County.
Plans for a new professional soccer stadium in Melbourne call for an 8,000-seat venue, restaurants, retail space and year-round community events as part of a proposed mixed-use development in Brevard County.
Exotic South American parrots thriving in wild colonies on Florida's Space Coast
Bright blue and green parrots native to South America are drawing attention in Melbourne, where bird watchers have reported more sightings across the Space Coast.
Bright blue and green parrots native to South America are drawing attention in Melbourne, where bird watchers have reported more sightings across the Space Coast.
Melbourne tears down long-vacant 'horror house' as city begins crack down on nuisance property
City officials in Melbourne have demolished a long-vacant home that neighbors and code enforcement officers said had been a source of complaints and safety concerns for years.
City officials in Melbourne have demolished a long-vacant home that neighbors and code enforcement officers said had been a source of complaints and safety concerns for years.
3 orphaned black bear cubs receive care at Brevard Zoo
Three orphaned black bear cubs found alone in the wild by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's bear management team are receiving care at the Brevard Zoo.
Three orphaned black bear cubs found alone in the wild by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's bear management team are receiving care at the Brevard Zoo.
Melbourne road project faces more delays after faulty work discovered
A nearly $900,000 road improvement project in Melbourne is facing new problems after county officials confirmed portions of the work already completed must be redone because they were not built correctly.
A nearly $900,000 road improvement project in Melbourne is facing new problems after county officials confirmed portions of the work already completed must be redone because they were not built correctly.
Kids can get in free at Brevard Zoo on select days in May
On select days in May, kids ages 3 to 18 can get free admission to the Brevard Zoo when accompanied by a paying adult who is a Florida resident.
On select days in May, kids ages 3 to 18 can get free admission to the Brevard Zoo when accompanied by a paying adult who is a Florida resident.
11 survive small plane crash off Florida coast, near Melbourne: U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday assisted in the rescue of passengers after a small plane crashed about 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida.
The U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday assisted in the rescue of passengers after a small plane crashed about 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida.
Central Florida Weather Forecast, Mon 4/27/2026 - Meteorologist Brooks Garner
Heat builds this week, with a chance for strong to severe storms by early next week. Late April and early May are classic transition season in Florida, and we will feel that change in the days ahead. Meteorologist Brooks Garner breaks down the heat, humidity, and the potential impacts from a complex storm system moving toward our region.
Heat builds this week, with a chance for strong to severe storms by early next week. Late April and early May are classic transition season in Florida, and we will feel that change in the days ahead. Meteorologist Brooks Garner breaks down the heat, humidity, and the potential impacts from a complex storm system moving toward our region.
Melbourne considers code enforcement update to crack down on 'horror houses' across town
The City of Melbourne is looking into code enforcement updates and what action can be taken on several problem properties across town.
The City of Melbourne is looking into code enforcement updates and what action can be taken on several problem properties across town.