Melbourne Hospital escape: Police tracked 'girlfriend' to man's location in Palm Bay

A man who escaped from police custody on Feb. 11 was found hiding between a wall and a bed in a Palm Bay home, around 12 miles from where the hospital where he ran from police.

Melbourne PD: Man who escaped police custody found in Palm Bay home
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Eric Jordon Jerry, 24, was found hiding and attempting to conceal himself at a home in northwest Palm Bay. Police said officers identified Jerry's alleged girlfriend and followed her car to the Palm Bay area. It's not known how Jerry got to Palm Bay. 

NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-12 mission to International Space Station

NASA and SpaceX launched Crew-12 from the Space Coast early Friday, with the crew now headed to the International Space Station.

Human remains found in Palm Bay during missing person investigation

Human remains were discovered this week in a wooded area of Palm Bay as police continued investigating a missing person case, authorities said.

Melbourne Police: Escaped detainee found hiding in home in Palm Bay, police say

The manhunt for a suspect who slipped out of his handcuffs and escaped the custody of two Melbourne police officers on Wednesday night has ended. Police said the nearly 24-hour search ended Thursday night after the escaped man was found at a home in nearby Palm Bay.

Former Titusville employee accused of stealing city property

Jeffrey Wayner, a former city public works manager, is accused of using city funds to buy equipment he kept for personal use, according to Titusville police.

Manatee rescued from storm drain recovers at SeaWorld Orlando: Could this have been prevented?

A manatee rescued from a storm drain in Melbourne Beach is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando, where veterinarians say the animal is showing signs of improvement after spending days trapped underground.

Tesla app helps track down suspect in domestic violence case, police say

Police in West Melbourne used vehicle technology to locate and arrest a man accused of domestic violence after the victim relied on a mobile app linked to his Tesla, authorities said.

Crew-12 launch delayed again amid weather concerns

After moving the launch to Thursday because of weather concerns, officials have pushed it back one more day to Friday.

Manatee rescued after being trapped inside storm drain under road in Melbourne Beach

An adult manatee that became stuck inside a storm drain under a Melbourne Beach roadway has been rescued following an hours-long operation, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. 

Support grows for Rockledge crossing guard hit while directing traffic
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A crossing guard at Golfview Elementary in Brevard County is in critical condition after she was hit while directing school traffic on Feb. 5.Joyce Scarborough, who's affectionately known as the "Crazy Sock Lady," is a staple of the school community. Police confirmed that the driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and spoke with investigators.

Prime suspect in teen's death, stepbrother of Anna Kepner, in Federal Court
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The stepbrother of a Titusville teen girl who died on a Carnival cruise ship in November – who is being investigated as a suspect in her death – was in federal court in Miami on Feb. 6. Anna Kepner, 18, was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship on November, 7, 2025. This week marks three months since the Titusville teen left on a vacation with her family and never came home. 

Anna Kepner update: Stepbrother of teen found dead on Carnival cruise ship appears in federal court

The stepbrother of a Titusville teen girl who died on a Carnival cruise ship in November – who is being investigated as a suspect in her death – was in federal court in Miami, Friday. 

Support grows for Rockledge crossing guard hit while directing traffic

Joyce Scarborough, a well-known crossing guard at Golfview Elementary, was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle while directing school traffic.

Beloved Rockledge crossing guard in critical condition after hit by car

A beloved school crossing guard in Rockledge is fighting for her life after being hit by a vehicle while on duty Thursday morning.

Brevard Humane Society accuses contractor of taking deposit, abandoning Project: What we know

The Brevard Humane Society is speaking out after a local contractor allegedly took a deposit for a high-priority project and disappeared for months. This left shelter dogs without the space they need.