Parents, students upset over hazing claims
Parents, students, and district officials seem to agree that serious punishment is needed after allegations -- and video -- of alleged hazing among the football team at Viera High School surfaced last week. But, there is disagreement about whether or not the entire football season should be canceled. Some feel that measure unfairly impacts the team, marching band, and cheerleaders who were not part of the hazing incident.
Parents, students, and district officials seem to agree that serious punishment is needed after allegations -- and video -- of alleged hazing among the football team at Viera High School surfaced last week. But, there is disagreement about whether or not the entire football season should be canceled. Some feel that measure unfairly impacts the team, marching band, and cheerleaders who were not part of the hazing incident.
Florida man's traffic stop for illegal motorcycle lights turns into sizeable drug bust, deputies say
What started out as a traffic stop for illegal lights on the bottom of a motorcycle turned into an arrest for drug possession, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
What started out as a traffic stop for illegal lights on the bottom of a motorcycle turned into an arrest for drug possession, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
Football team suspended over hazing claims
The head football coach at Viera High School in Florida has been relieved of duty, several students suspended, and the entire football program suspended until further notice after an alleged hazing incident happened in the players' locker room and was recorded on video, Brevard Public Schools said in a statement Sunday.
The head football coach at Viera High School in Florida has been relieved of duty, several students suspended, and the entire football program suspended until further notice after an alleged hazing incident happened in the players' locker room and was recorded on video, Brevard Public Schools said in a statement Sunday.
Viera High School alleged hazing incident: Coach fired, football program suspended amid investigation
A video that captured a hazing incident involving members of the Viera High School football team has prompted the suspension of all football-related activities the Brevard Public Schools Superintendent said.
A video that captured a hazing incident involving members of the Viera High School football team has prompted the suspension of all football-related activities the Brevard Public Schools Superintendent said.
Driver arrested in death of 2 women
A man who struck two women, killing them with his car in Melbourne was charged with DUI manslaughter and other charges nearly a year after the tragic incident happened
A man who struck two women, killing them with his car in Melbourne was charged with DUI manslaughter and other charges nearly a year after the tragic incident happened
Driver charged with striking, killing 2 women walking on Brevard County sidewalk last year
A man was arrested for DUI manslaughter among other charges, after he struck and killed two young women who walking on a sidewalk in Melbourne back in October 2022.
A man was arrested for DUI manslaughter among other charges, after he struck and killed two young women who walking on a sidewalk in Melbourne back in October 2022.
'I'm traumatized': Rattlesnake attacks, kills Florida family's small dogs in backyard
A Palm Bay family is mourning the loss of their two small dogs after they were killed by a rattlesnake in their backyard.
A Palm Bay family is mourning the loss of their two small dogs after they were killed by a rattlesnake in their backyard.
Florida man arrested for selling $20 million worth of nonexistent N95 masks: FDLE
A Rockledge man was arrested for selling $20 million worth of non existent masks to a Canadian healthcare company at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic
A Rockledge man was arrested for selling $20 million worth of non existent masks to a Canadian healthcare company at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic
Brevard arts, culture organizations losing thousands in grants from county commissioners
Numerous arts and cultural organizations in Brevard are looking for new funding after $530,000 in grants were cut by County Commissioners.
Numerous arts and cultural organizations in Brevard are looking for new funding after $530,000 in grants were cut by County Commissioners.
Art organizations losing thousands in grants
Numerous arts and cultural organizations in Brevard County are looking for new funding after $530,000 in grants were cut by County Commissioners.
Numerous arts and cultural organizations in Brevard County are looking for new funding after $530,000 in grants were cut by County Commissioners.
Lighting safety: Here's how long you should wait to go outside after hearing thunder
A 12-year-old child and her mother are expected to survive after being hit by lightning on Monday afternoon. The young girl took the brunt of the strike, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, but the mother was knocked to the ground because of the power coming from the bolt.
A 12-year-old child and her mother are expected to survive after being hit by lightning on Monday afternoon. The young girl took the brunt of the strike, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, but the mother was knocked to the ground because of the power coming from the bolt.
New lawsuit aims to protect Florida's gopher tortoises: ‘We're killing them at an alarming rate’
Gopher tortoises are in trouble, and a new lawsuit is fighting for greater protection. The animal is being pushed out of its home with a surge in development and that could have lasting impacts on the ecosystem.
Gopher tortoises are in trouble, and a new lawsuit is fighting for greater protection. The animal is being pushed out of its home with a surge in development and that could have lasting impacts on the ecosystem.
This award-winning cruise ship will make Florida its homeport
Port Canaveral will become the homeport for Celebrity Equinox next year.
Port Canaveral will become the homeport for Celebrity Equinox next year.
Florida man unsuccessfully robs Wendy's, bank before getting arrested: police
A man from Melbourne was arrested after he unsuccessfully robbed a Wendy's and a bank, according to police.
A man from Melbourne was arrested after he unsuccessfully robbed a Wendy's and a bank, according to police.
Child, 12, injured from lightning strike at Sebastian Inlet, officials say
A 12-year-old Florida girl was struck by lightning on Monday, according to officials. It happened at Sebastian Inlet Monday.
A 12-year-old Florida girl was struck by lightning on Monday, according to officials. It happened at Sebastian Inlet Monday.
‘Mother nature sending a message’: NASA tracks warmest July since 1880
Temperatures are reaching new heights. Last July was the hottest on record, according to new NASA data. Researchers across the globe are worried the warming will only get worse, and coastal communities are ground zero when it comes to climate change.
Temperatures are reaching new heights. Last July was the hottest on record, according to new NASA data. Researchers across the globe are worried the warming will only get worse, and coastal communities are ground zero when it comes to climate change.
Jog Pup: Florida mobile dog gym
David Martin shows you what your dogs can expect at Jog Pup, a mobile dog gym, in Brevard County.
David Martin shows you what your dogs can expect at Jog Pup, a mobile dog gym, in Brevard County.
Brevard Zoo gets $5 million donation
The Brevard Zoo has received a $5 million donation from the DSF Charitable Foundation.
The Brevard Zoo has received a $5 million donation from the DSF Charitable Foundation.
Two teens killed in motorcycle crash in Brevard County, FHP says
Two teens died late Saturday night after being involved in a motorcycle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two teens died late Saturday night after being involved in a motorcycle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
FL deputy's car struck by lightning • FL man held gun to Lyft driver's head • FL dad shoots gun at son
A Florida deputy was hospitalized over the weekend after his patrol car was struck by lightning, a Flagler County man was arrested for allegedly holding a gun to a Lyft driver's head, police identified a man accused of brutally killing a chicken outside a restaurant in New Smyrna Beach, a Florida man allegedly shot at his son after he crashed into his home's garage, and hundreds of dead fish, crab, and eels were found decaying in a popular Central Florida lagoon: Here's FOX 35's Week in Review.
A Florida deputy was hospitalized over the weekend after his patrol car was struck by lightning, a Flagler County man was arrested for allegedly holding a gun to a Lyft driver's head, police identified a man accused of brutally killing a chicken outside a restaurant in New Smyrna Beach, a Florida man allegedly shot at his son after he crashed into his home's garage, and hundreds of dead fish, crab, and eels were found decaying in a popular Central Florida lagoon: Here's FOX 35's Week in Review.