NASA turns to AI to speed lunar research and future moon missions

NASA is turning to artificial intelligence to help scientists analyze decades of lunar data more quickly as it works toward returning astronauts to the moon through the Artemis program.

How a collapsed roof transformed a Melbourne community center: ‘Really good blessing’

A Melbourne community center is opening its doors again Saturday following months of structural repairs and interior upgrades after heavy rainfall collapsed its roof last summer.

Chinese tourist charged after allegedly flying drone in restricted airspace near Kennedy Space Center

Federal prosecutors say a tourist ignored no-fly restrictions around Kennedy Space Center and now faces criminal charges. Investigators allege he flew a drone over protected airspace and recorded video of key NASA facilities.

Cocoa families frustrated as flooded fields, broken bathrooms stall youth football

Young athletes and families in Cocoa face continuous disruptions as severe ground flooding and backing-up septic systems force leaders to shut down key park infrastructure at Stradley Park.

Brevard deputies target suspected drug house in Cocoa neighborhood crackdown

Brevard County deputies say they are continuing efforts to clean up a Cocoa neighborhood after a SWAT raid at a home investigators described as a longtime source of drug activity and neighborhood complaints.

Manatee in Indian River Lagoon rescued after being caught in crab trap

A manatee is recovering after wildlife rescuers freed it from a crab trap that left the animal struggling to surface for air in the Indian River Lagoon near Titusville.

Pilot dies after small plane crashes in Titusville, officials say

One person was killed after a small, single-engine plane crashed on Monday morning, moments after departing from the Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville, officials said.

Developer wants to bring 8,000-seat soccer stadium, venue to Florida Space Coast

Developers want to build a large shopping and entertainment complex, including an 8,000-seat soccer stadium, along the Space Coast, near Melbourne Orlando International Airport.

Record-breaking sea turtle nesting season continues on Florida's Space Coast

Sea turtle nesting is on pace for a record year along Florida's Space Coast, with thousands more nests already recorded than in previous seasons and nearly two months remaining before nesting season ends.

‘Very scared’: Wild animals take over Indialantic street near condemned home

An abandoned and condemned home in Indialantic is causing a wild animal infestation on Atlantic Avenue, leaving local residents frustrated as conditions worsen.

Video: $15K statue destroyed outside Cosmik Tiki; alleged suspect sought

Cocoa Beach police are searching for a man accused of causing thousands of dollars in damage after he was caught on surveillance video toppling a custom-made statue outside a local business.

Melbourne Beach pulls beachside cameras amid privacy, data concerns

More than a dozen cameras installed at beachside life preserver stations on Melbourne Beach have been removed after people raised concerns over privacy and surveillance. 

Man accused of stealing firefighters' credit cards from Brevard County fire station

A man is facing fraud and theft charges after deputies said he stole credit cards from two Brevard County firefighters while they were away from their station responding to emergency calls.