3 Central Florida first responders die from COVID-19
COVID-19 is hitting Central Florida first responders hard. An Orange County deputy, a Port Orange police officer, and a Melbourne firefighter all lost their battle with coronavirus this week.
Florida firefighter passes away after battle with COVID-19, city says
The City of Melbourne confirmed the death of firefighter Driver Engineer Scott Allender. They said that he passed away on Tuesday evening after battling COVID-19 since early July.
Overflow treatment tents going up outside Health First hospitals
Health First, which owns and operates Cape Canaveral Hospital, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Palm Bay Hospital, and Viera Hospital in Brevard County, is setting up treatment tents outside of its emergency departments at Central Florida hospitals.
Health First postponing some non-emergency surgeries due to COVID resurgence
Health First, which owns and operates Cape Canaveral Hospital, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Palm Bay Hospital, and Viera Hospital in Brevard County, has announced it will be postponing scheduled, non-emergency surgeries and procedures which require a hospital bed.
Hero officers, Good Samaritan save woman in sinking car
Two police officers and a Good Samaritan pulled an unconscious woman from a car sinking in the Indian River.
Melbourne man arrested after alleged attack on Uber driver in Key West
A 42-year-old Melbourne man was arrested Sunday morning for pulling an Uber driver from a vehicle, punching him in the face and stealing his vehicle, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Massive fish kill stinking up Crane Creek in Melbourne
Boaters at the Melbourne Harbor Marina woke up to a stinky situation on Monday. A massive fish kill has clogged up areas of Crane Creek.
Air Force firefighter saves family and their horse from burning truck
A U.S. Air Force firefighter was on his way home from work back in May when he noticed a cloud of smoke coming out of a big, gold truck.
Police arrest mother of Florida toddler found deceased in June
Erica Dotson, 27, was taken into custody on Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder in the death of her son, Jameson Nance.
Police: Person of interest wanted in suspicious death of 3-year-old Florida boy
Joshua Andrew Manns is a person of interest in the child's death. He left the residence the child was found at just prior to law enforcement's arrival.
2 Central Florida scratch-off winners: Woman wins $2 million, Man wins $1 million
One of the Central Florida winners won $2 million off a scratch-off ticket, while the other won $1 million. Both claimed their prizes in Orlando.
Police: Suspicious death investigation involving 3-year-old underway
West Melbourne police are investigating a suspicious death involving a 3-year-old.
WATCH: Endangered bird emerges from nest at Brevard Zoo after 10 weeks
The zoo said that the chick, which is considered endangered, has not been named or sexed yet. It hatched on March 28th to parents Morticia and Gomez.
Baby sloth given special care after mom loses interest, Florida zoo officials say
The zoo said that sloth's was not interested in looking after the little one. Attempts to reunite them were made but were unsuccessful.
Airport changes name after years of fighting over ‘Orlando’
After years of fighting and litigation over who can include “Orlando” in the name of their central Florida airport, Orlando International Airport officials and Orlando Melbourne International Airport officials have tentatively agreed that Orlando Melbourne International Airport will change its name to Melbourne Orlando International Airport.
Message in a bottle found 371 miles away in Melbourne Beach
Every morning as the sunrises, Betty Gonzalez walks or jogs five miles along Melbourne Beach. On Saturday, a bottle in the midst of some seaweed stopped her in her tracks.
Melbourne hosts first air show since start of COVID-19 pandemic
At the Great Florida Air Show in Melbourne, airplanes showed off for the crowds, soaring high above the city's airport.



















