Florida ex-Marine executed nearly 50 years after kidnapping, rape, murder of 6-year-old Merritt Island girl
A Florida man convicted of kidnapping a 6-year-old girl from her bedroom and drowning her in a canal more than 40 years ago was put to death on Thursday night.
A Florida man convicted of kidnapping a 6-year-old girl from her bedroom and drowning her in a canal more than 40 years ago was put to death on Thursday night.
Blue Origin New Glenn Mission NG-2 headed to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft
Blue Origin's New Glen NG-2 Mission successfully launched from Florida's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station en route to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft.
Blue Origin's New Glen NG-2 Mission successfully launched from Florida's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station en route to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft.
Titusville Flood Fight: City leaders reject proposal for new homes over flooding woes
After weeks of debate and mounting neighborhood opposition, the Titusville City Council on Monday night voted to reject a proposed townhouse development near State Road 405 and Singleton Avenue, citing flooding risks and the need to protect nearby wetlands.
After weeks of debate and mounting neighborhood opposition, the Titusville City Council on Monday night voted to reject a proposed townhouse development near State Road 405 and Singleton Avenue, citing flooding risks and the need to protect nearby wetlands.
Friends devastated by Titusville teen's death aboard Carnival cruise ship; FBI investigation ongoing
Friends and classmates are mourning the loss of 18-year-old Anna Kepner of Titusville, who died over the weekend while on the Carnival Horizon cruise ship.
Friends and classmates are mourning the loss of 18-year-old Anna Kepner of Titusville, who died over the weekend while on the Carnival Horizon cruise ship.
17-year-old shot, killed in Rockledge, police say
Rockledge Police are investigating a weekend shooting that left a 17-year-old dead.
Rockledge Police are investigating a weekend shooting that left a 17-year-old dead.
Sponsor of Merritt Island Christmas Boat Parade withdraws, citing 2024 crash
Plans for the annual Merritt Island Christmas Boat Parade are in jeopardy after the event’s main sponsor, Blue Marlin Real Estate, announced it will no longer host the parade.
Plans for the annual Merritt Island Christmas Boat Parade are in jeopardy after the event’s main sponsor, Blue Marlin Real Estate, announced it will no longer host the parade.
Florida pilot survives crash landing on busy road when plane malfunctions: ‘Miraculous thing’
A pilot who made an emergency landing on the road calls it a miracle he survived and no one else was injured.
A pilot who made an emergency landing on the road calls it a miracle he survived and no one else was injured.
Murder suspect, Xazavier Butler found, arrested in connection to teen Cocoa girl's death
Authorities found and arrested Xazavier E. Butler, who is facing first-degree murder with a firearm and two counts of attempted first-degree murder in connection to the Oct. 6 death of 15-year-old Ka'Ryah Duncan.
Authorities found and arrested Xazavier E. Butler, who is facing first-degree murder with a firearm and two counts of attempted first-degree murder in connection to the Oct. 6 death of 15-year-old Ka'Ryah Duncan.
Flooding still a concern in Titusville as debris piles up, trash pick-up faces delays
Flooding hasn’t subsided for people who live on Knox McRae Drive in Titusville, and now they're worried about the water becoming a health and safety hazard.
Flooding hasn’t subsided for people who live on Knox McRae Drive in Titusville, and now they're worried about the water becoming a health and safety hazard.
'Smells like a swamp': Titusville trash pickup hits a snag
After being slammed with torrential rain and flooding, some residents in Titusville have another potential issue: delays in trash pickup. This week, the City of Titusville said its transfer station suffered a "catastrophic" failure with its hydraulic system, forcing it to be closed for an unknown amount of time. That means garbage trucks have to travel to Cocoa, which could result in delays with trash pickup.
After being slammed with torrential rain and flooding, some residents in Titusville have another potential issue: delays in trash pickup. This week, the City of Titusville said its transfer station suffered a "catastrophic" failure with its hydraulic system, forcing it to be closed for an unknown amount of time. That means garbage trucks have to travel to Cocoa, which could result in delays with trash pickup.
Small plane lands miles away from Space Coast Airport
A small plane landed on FL-407, Thursday, after reports say the plane lost engine power. The plane landed around 3 miles southwest of the Space Coast Regional Airport. The FAA is investigating this incident.
A small plane landed on FL-407, Thursday, after reports say the plane lost engine power. The plane landed around 3 miles southwest of the Space Coast Regional Airport. The FAA is investigating this incident.
Small plane makes emergency landing on road in Brevard County
A small plane landed around three miles southwest of the Space Coast Regional Airport on FL-407 after officials say the plane lost engine power.
A small plane landed around three miles southwest of the Space Coast Regional Airport on FL-407 after officials say the plane lost engine power.
Child airlifted after electric dirt bike, van collide in Melbourne, police say
A child was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon in a crash involving an electric dirt bike and a van in Melbourne, police said.
A child was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon in a crash involving an electric dirt bike and a van in Melbourne, police said.
2 men indicted in Cocoa shooting that killed 15-year-old girl, wounded 2 others
A Brevard County Grand Jury has indicted Jonterich L. Smith, 21, and Xazavier E. Butler, 20, in connection to a deadly shooting on October 6.
A Brevard County Grand Jury has indicted Jonterich L. Smith, 21, and Xazavier E. Butler, 20, in connection to a deadly shooting on October 6.
More cruise ships, bigger cruise ships: Is Port Canaveral running out of space?
Traveling to the Bahamas, Caribbean and beyond just got more exciting as Port Canaveral announced several new cruise ships will take off from its port.
Traveling to the Bahamas, Caribbean and beyond just got more exciting as Port Canaveral announced several new cruise ships will take off from its port.
Mom remains hospitalized weeks after Cocoa hit-and-run; suspected driver still at-large
A mother remains hospitalized following a hit-and-run accident in Cocoa last month.
A mother remains hospitalized following a hit-and-run accident in Cocoa last month.
Rockledge works to find weak spots in sewer system
The city of Rockledge is working to make sure their sewer pumps are in good condition in preparation for floods.
The city of Rockledge is working to make sure their sewer pumps are in good condition in preparation for floods.
Port Canaveral plans to build new cruise terminal
Port Canaveral officials say 2025 was a record breaking year, but they're planning to expand terminals and build a new terminal on the southwest side of the port.
Port Canaveral officials say 2025 was a record breaking year, but they're planning to expand terminals and build a new terminal on the southwest side of the port.
2 people severely injured by hit-and-run driver
A couple on a first date in Cocoa were driving when another car hit them, causing them to hit a man and a woman. The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for the driver, but an arrest hasn't been made after weeks.
A couple on a first date in Cocoa were driving when another car hit them, causing them to hit a man and a woman. The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for the driver, but an arrest hasn't been made after weeks.
Port Canaveral 2025 State of the Port
Canaveral Port Authority Commissioner leaders gave updates on the 2025 fiscal year and discussed new plans for 2026, including new ships to expect and plans to build a new cruise terminal.
Canaveral Port Authority Commissioner leaders gave updates on the 2025 fiscal year and discussed new plans for 2026, including new ships to expect and plans to build a new cruise terminal.