Melbourne police search for driver after man killed in hit-and-run crash

Police are searching for the driver of an SUV believed to be involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a 62-year-old man dead in Melbourne Monday evening.

FL child shot in car seat: deputies • FL rental home scam • FL pool company accused of major fraud

Some of FOX 35's top stories of the week include a Florida rental home scam, the story of a toddler getting shot while in her car seat in Orange County, and a Florida pool company accused of defrauding nearly 600 families.

Florida Lottery: Melbourne store sells $201K winning ticket

The Florida Lottery said a 7-Eleven store located at 6411 Lake Andrew drive in Melbourne sold a Fantasy 5 ticket worth $201,263.47.

Florida man accused of stealing guns from gun store allegedly tried to break into a second store | affidavit

A man accused of breaking into a gun store and stealing guns in Melbourne, Florida, was caught days later attempting to break into another gun store in Clearwater, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

These are the best cities and places to live in Florida, according to Forbes

There are a lot of reasons to call Florida home – miles of beaches and coastline, cruise ports, theme parks, mild winters, no state income tax, and an abundance of sunshine.

West Melbourne community coming together to help family of fireworks fire victim

The West Melbourne community is working to try to make the holidays special for the family who lost their loved one in the Phantom Fireworks fire.

Community coming together for West Melbourne man killed in fireworks fire
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The West Melbourne community is working to try to make the holidays special for the family who lost their loved one in the Phantom Fireworks fire.

Officials: Melbourne Phantom Fireworks store struck by vehicle had no sprinkler system

FOX 35 has learned that the Phantom Fireworks store in West Melbourne that became engulfed in flames after it was struck by a vehicle in November did not have a sprinkler system.

Another driver loses control, crashes into Phantom Fireworks building in Melbourne

Two weeks after a Florida man was killed after crashing into Phantom Fireworks in Melbourne, police say a second man crashed into the building early Thursday.

Holiday Lights: This Christmas display took family 3 weeks to create
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We're showcasing some of the incredible homes that are decorated for Christmas and the holidays! This holiday display took this Melbourne family 3 weeks to create who have been carrying this family tradition for nearly 30 years.

Phantom Fireworks fire: Company says it plans to rebuild after deadly crash at Florida store

A spokesman for Phantom Fireworks Companies said the consumer fireworks retailer intends to rebuild following a deadly crash and fire at its West Melbourne, Florida location.

'They want to see their dad': Family of victim in Phantom Fireworks crash heartbroken as they seek answers

The family of 53-year-old John Marcano is distraught after his death following a crash into a Phantom Fireworks store which then erupted into flames. They wonder if his death could have been prevented.

Phantom Fireworks fire: Officials identify man killed in fire in Melbourne fireworks blaze

Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that a 53-year-old man died after he rear-ended a vehicle and drove through the front window of Phantom Fireworks in West Melbourne, Florida, which started a fire that quickly engulfed the business.

Brevard County sees third possible migrant boat wash ashore in just two months

Three makeshift boats that likely carried migrants have washed up in Brevard County in the past couple of months. While it's not uncommon to see it in south Florida, it's much rarer that far up the coast.