Melbourne considers paid parking, tickets to ease congestion downtown
The City of Melbourne is considering paid parking to ease congestion in the downtown core.
Florida mom outraged after son's murder suspect remains free on bond despite upgraded charges
The mother of a 19-year-old man killed in a Mother’s Day shooting is expressing frustration with Florida’s legal process after the man accused of murdering her son remains free on bond, even after prosecutors upgraded the charges to second-degree murder.
Woman accused in deadly 2023 hit-and-run crash in Melbourne appears in court
A woman accused of fatally striking a pedestrian on Christmas night in 2023 and fleeing the scene appeared before a judge Wednesday in Brevard County after spending 18 months evading law enforcement.
Arrest made in 2023 Christmas Day hit and run that killed man in Melbourne
More than a year after a deadly hit-and-run on Christmas Day, police have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a 23-year-old pedestrian.
New video shows Melbourne police questioning, arresting woman for allegedly choking her cab driver
FOX 35 first broke the story a few weeks ago when the victim in the case shared her story. Carol Ann Johnson was allegedly attacked and choked by a passenger she was bringing home from Circles of Care.
Melbourne teen's treasured bike returned after help from community, police
A Melbourne teen's treasure bicycle, given to him by his late father, was returned after being stolen thanks to help from the community and the police department.
Teen's prized possession returned with community help
A Melbourne teen’s bicycle, which belonged to his late father, was recently stolen. The teen's mother took to Facebook to get help locating the bike, and they were able to track it down. The family is grateful to the Melbourne community and the police department that helped them get the bicycle back.
2 people, 1 dog survive small plane crash into Indian River in Melbourne Beach, officials say
Authorities are currently investigating after a small plane crashed into the Indian River on Wednesday afternoon in Melbourne Beach.
Women's Center of Brevard seeking help after vandals destroy, steal from Melbourne site
A longtime nonprofit in Brevard County is asking for help after discovering extensive damage from a break-in last week that left their facility vandalized and ransacked.
Freight train slams into semi-truck stalled on tracks in Florida
A cargo train collided with a semi-truck stuck on the tracks early Wednesday morning in Brevard County, pushing the truck approximately 50 yards down the rails, authorities said. Remarkably, no one was injured in the crash.
Crash investigation shuts down US-1 in Melbourne
A crash investigation closed both directions of U.S. 1 between Cherry Avenue and NASA Boulevard for roughly two hours on Wednesday, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
Melbourne Police search for suspect after fire at Aldi construction site
Police in Melbourne are searching for a man suspected of setting fire to a soon-to-open Aldi grocery store on the beachside of Brevard County.
Woman killed, 3 children hurt in I-95, Brevard County crash: FHP
A woman was killed, and three children were hurt after a crash on southbound Interstate 95 Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.
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.
Florida man turns $20 into $1 million after buying winning lottery ticket
Douglas Marby, 63, purchased a $20 Gold Rush Legacy scratch-off ticket during a trip to a Circle K along N. Wickham Road in Melbourne, and won a prize of $1 million, according to the Florida Lottery.
Melbourne city leaders to discuss shooting
Melbourne city leaders are meeting today to discuss a deadly shooting that took place over the weekend. A 19-year-old man was killed in the shooting, which took place early Sunday morning in downtown Melbourne. The victim, Nathaniel Bernard Jennings, was attending the University of Northwestern - St. Paul, a Christian university located in Minnesota, and was home in Palm Bay for summer break. He was a defensive lineman on the school's football team.
Vets helping disabled Frenchie pup walk for first time with surgery, therapy
A disabled French bulldog named Lt. Dan is undergoing surgeries and therapy in Central Florida after suffering severe leg deformities from backyard breeding.
Central Florida wildfires spark crackdown on homeless camps
Local law enforcement agencies are going to homeless camps to make sure they are not setting fires, either accidentally or on purpose.
Photos: Manatee with fishing lure caught in mouth rescued on Florida beach
A manatee is back in the water after a team of rescuers worked on Earth Day to remove a fishing lure caught in its mouth on a Florida beach.