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.
FOX 35 Care Force: Barry Johnson teaches dance class for children with disabilities
For the past ten years at the Melbourne Ballroom, Barry Johnson has led a special dance class known as the Shake, Rattle and Rollers.
For the past ten years at the Melbourne Ballroom, Barry Johnson has led a special dance class known as the Shake, Rattle and Rollers.
High current risk on Florida cost first weekend of spring
Though the weekend of March 21 is expected to be warm and sunny, beachgoers should be wary of strong rip currents along the Florida coast. If a red flag is flying, simply put, don't go in the water.
Though the weekend of March 21 is expected to be warm and sunny, beachgoers should be wary of strong rip currents along the Florida coast. If a red flag is flying, simply put, don't go in the water.
Traffic troubles resurface at Brevard elementary school as parents plead for help
Parents at Suntree Elementary School are warning that dangerous driving during school pick-up has resurfaced, despite increased enforcement last year.
Parents at Suntree Elementary School are warning that dangerous driving during school pick-up has resurfaced, despite increased enforcement last year.
Melbourne manhunt: Video shows convicted felon slips handcuffs, sparking 24-hour search
Newly released body camera video shows the moment a convicted felon slipped out of his handcuffs and triggered a 24-hour manhunt in Brevard County.
Newly released body camera video shows the moment a convicted felon slipped out of his handcuffs and triggered a 24-hour manhunt in Brevard County.
Man facing multiple charges after golf cart hit-and-run injures 2 children
A man whose driver’s license has been revoked for nearly two decades is facing multiple charges after authorities say he caused a series of crashes involving a golf cart that left two children injured.
A man whose driver’s license has been revoked for nearly two decades is facing multiple charges after authorities say he caused a series of crashes involving a golf cart that left two children injured.
Plans for Margaritaville development in Melbourne remain in place despite delays
Plans to build a Margaritaville development along U.S. 1 in Melbourne remain active, though the long-discussed project continues to face financial hurdles, city officials said.
Plans to build a Margaritaville development along U.S. 1 in Melbourne remain active, though the long-discussed project continues to face financial hurdles, city officials said.
Melbourne High installs metal detectors outside bathrooms to curb vaping
Students at Melbourne High School will now be screened with metal detectors before using campus restrooms as part of a crackdown on vaping.
Students at Melbourne High School will now be screened with metal detectors before using campus restrooms as part of a crackdown on vaping.
Brevard County brush fires burn in Melbourne, Mims; prompt evacuations
Brush fires sparked in Brevard County on Thursday.
Brush fires sparked in Brevard County on Thursday.
Georgia runner hit, killed by vehicle during Florida Half Marathon race
A 74-year-old man who was hit by a car while running in the Florida Half Marathon on Feb. 8 has died, officials said. Friends and fellow runners remembered AJ Swann as an avid runner, golfer, and a business man.
A 74-year-old man who was hit by a car while running in the Florida Half Marathon on Feb. 8 has died, officials said. Friends and fellow runners remembered AJ Swann as an avid runner, golfer, and a business man.
Melbourne explores solutions to persistent noise near water plant after FOX 35 investigation
Residents living near a municipal water pump station in Melbourne say a high-pitched hum from the facility has become a constant and debilitating presence in their neighborhood.
Residents living near a municipal water pump station in Melbourne say a high-pitched hum from the facility has become a constant and debilitating presence in their neighborhood.
Piercing sound problems from Melbourne building affecting residents: 'I'm in pain. I'm suffering'
Residents living near the Wallace Avenue booster pump station in Indian Harbour Beach say persistent noise from the facility has disrupted their lives and, in some cases, affected their health.
Residents living near the Wallace Avenue booster pump station in Indian Harbour Beach say persistent noise from the facility has disrupted their lives and, in some cases, affected their health.
Melbourne Police: Escaped detainee found hiding in home in Palm Bay, police say
The manhunt for a suspect who slipped out of his handcuffs and escaped the custody of two Melbourne police officers on Wednesday night has ended. Police said the nearly 24-hour search ended Thursday night after the escaped man was found at a home in nearby Palm Bay.
The manhunt for a suspect who slipped out of his handcuffs and escaped the custody of two Melbourne police officers on Wednesday night has ended. Police said the nearly 24-hour search ended Thursday night after the escaped man was found at a home in nearby Palm Bay.