Florida man, 19, killed, cut up, abandoned body in suitcase, police say
Lucas Sander Jones, 19, was charged with the murder of a registered sex offender, Colie Lee Daniel. Investigators said evidence and witness statements show Jones cut up Daniel's body and put his body parts in a suitcase. Jones' girlfriend told police he told her not to say anything.
Lucas Sander Jones, 19, was charged with the murder of a registered sex offender, Colie Lee Daniel. Investigators said evidence and witness statements show Jones cut up Daniel's body and put his body parts in a suitcase. Jones' girlfriend told police he told her not to say anything.
Registered sex offender's body found in suitcase abandoned at Palm Bay's The Compound
A registered sex offender's body was found in a suitcase left in an undeveloped area of Palm Bay, known as "The Compound."
A registered sex offender's body was found in a suitcase left in an undeveloped area of Palm Bay, known as "The Compound."
NASA: Artemis II completes translunar injection burn on way to the moon
We are now officially 24 hours into the historic Artemis II mission. Following Wednesday night’s iconic liftoff from Florida’s Space Coast, the four-person crew is currently orbiting Earth, but the most critical decision of the mission is still looming just hours away.
We are now officially 24 hours into the historic Artemis II mission. Following Wednesday night’s iconic liftoff from Florida’s Space Coast, the four-person crew is currently orbiting Earth, but the most critical decision of the mission is still looming just hours away.
Melby, manatee rescued from Florida storm drain, to be released after SeaWorld recovery
A manatee that was rescued from a storm drain in Melbourne Beach in February will be released back into Florida waters after months of rehabilitation at SeaWorld.
A manatee that was rescued from a storm drain in Melbourne Beach in February will be released back into Florida waters after months of rehabilitation at SeaWorld.
SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX sent another batch of 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Thursday.
SpaceX sent another batch of 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Thursday.
Artemis II live tracker, updates: Orion toilet fixed; journey to moon continues
NASA's highly-anticipated Artemis II mission has launched a crew of four astronauts on a historic 10-day trip around the moon and back.
NASA's highly-anticipated Artemis II mission has launched a crew of four astronauts on a historic 10-day trip around the moon and back.
NASA veteran, 108, reflects on space progress leading up to Artemis II launch
As NASA prepares for its Artemis II mission, a Central Florida man who helped make the first moon landing possible is reflecting on decades of progress in space exploration.
As NASA prepares for its Artemis II mission, a Central Florida man who helped make the first moon landing possible is reflecting on decades of progress in space exploration.
Artemis II live tracker: NASA astronauts lift off from Florida on moon mission
Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Artemis II traffic concerns: Titusville officials warn of gridlock as crowds flock to Space Coast for launch
Residents of the Space Coast are bracing for a massive influx of visitors ahead of the Artemis II launch. Local authorities are warning those living in Brevard County about the crowds and potential traffic jams.
Residents of the Space Coast are bracing for a massive influx of visitors ahead of the Artemis II launch. Local authorities are warning those living in Brevard County about the crowds and potential traffic jams.
Palm Bay man indicted in killing of 2-year-old girl in Melbourne shooting
A Palm Bay man has been indicted on first-degree murder and other charges in the fatal shooting of a 2-year-old girl and the wounding of her grandparents during a home invasion in August 2025, authorities said.
A Palm Bay man has been indicted on first-degree murder and other charges in the fatal shooting of a 2-year-old girl and the wounding of her grandparents during a home invasion in August 2025, authorities said.
Artemis II viewing: Jetty Park day passes sold out for historic launch
The countdown is underway for a historic return to deep space, with NASA targeting a Wednesday evening launch of the Artemis II mission from Florida’s Space Coast.
The countdown is underway for a historic return to deep space, with NASA targeting a Wednesday evening launch of the Artemis II mission from Florida’s Space Coast.
Artemis II: Space Coast swamped as hundreds of thousands arrive for historic launch
Global attention turns to Florida’s Space Coast this week as hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive in Central Florida.
Global attention turns to Florida’s Space Coast this week as hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive in Central Florida.
Human remains found in 2 suitcases left at Palm Bay's The Compound, police say
A 19-year-old man is facing charges after human remains were discovered inside suitcases abandoned in a remote area of Palm Bay, police said.
A 19-year-old man is facing charges after human remains were discovered inside suitcases abandoned in a remote area of Palm Bay, police said.
When will Artemis II launch? Favorable weather for April 1 historic moon mission
Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.
Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.
Man arrested in 5,000 charges at Rockledge 'chop shop'
The Brevard County deputies arrested Theodore "Teddy" Gross on several charges, including: 3,787 counts of failure to obtain a certificate of destruction, 1,578 counts of violation of derelict motor vehicle regulations, grand theft, scheme to defraud, operating a chop shop, dealing in stolen property, conspiracy to racketeer, maintaining racketeering property and using proceeds from racketeering, the sheriff's office said. Ivey said Gross wasn't properly vetting the vehicles and was creating fraudulent registrations. Gross is being held without bond.
The Brevard County deputies arrested Theodore "Teddy" Gross on several charges, including: 3,787 counts of failure to obtain a certificate of destruction, 1,578 counts of violation of derelict motor vehicle regulations, grand theft, scheme to defraud, operating a chop shop, dealing in stolen property, conspiracy to racketeer, maintaining racketeering property and using proceeds from racketeering, the sheriff's office said. Ivey said Gross wasn't properly vetting the vehicles and was creating fraudulent registrations. Gross is being held without bond.
Search warrant at Florida scrap yard draws immigration rights activists; Man arrested on 5,000 counts
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a Rockledge scrapyard on Thursday, claiming the business was violating state law.
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a Rockledge scrapyard on Thursday, claiming the business was violating state law.
Brevard County deputies investigate illegal business operations at Rockledge salvage yard
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) executed a search warrant at a local business on Thursday, March 26 leading to a massive seizure of property. The investigation centered on Scrappys Auto Salvage, located on Korbin Avenue in Rockledge. Immigration activists were tipped off the search could also have to do with immigration and showed up to document the large-scale operation.
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) executed a search warrant at a local business on Thursday, March 26 leading to a massive seizure of property. The investigation centered on Scrappys Auto Salvage, located on Korbin Avenue in Rockledge. Immigration activists were tipped off the search could also have to do with immigration and showed up to document the large-scale operation.
Brevard County deputies serve search warrant at salvage yard
Brevard County deputies arrived at a Rockledge salvage yard, March 26, to reportedly serve a search warrant for allegedly "violating state law," deputies said.
Brevard County deputies arrived at a Rockledge salvage yard, March 26, to reportedly serve a search warrant for allegedly "violating state law," deputies said.
Florida jury awards $14M to woman who ate ice cream with nails, metal shards in it: Documents
A Brevard County woman has been awarded more than $14 million in a case involving ice cream that was contaminated with nails.
A Brevard County woman has been awarded more than $14 million in a case involving ice cream that was contaminated with nails.
Port Canaveral commissioners kill LNG plant proposal: What's next for 50-acre land?
Port Canaveral Commissioners unanimously voted to reject plans to build a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant on Merritt Island.
Port Canaveral Commissioners unanimously voted to reject plans to build a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant on Merritt Island.