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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Central Florida Weather Forecast, Mon 4/27/2026 - Meteorologist Brooks Garner
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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.

High current risk on Florida cost first weekend of spring
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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.