Sheriff steps in to save annual light festival
A beloved Christmas tradition is back on in Brevard County. FOX 35 first reported on the issue when organizers had to cancel the Space Coast Light Festival in Palm Bay last week. After the original story aired and just a week later, the Brevard County Sheriff?s office stepped in to save the tradition.
A beloved Christmas tradition is back on in Brevard County. FOX 35 first reported on the issue when organizers had to cancel the Space Coast Light Festival in Palm Bay last week. After the original story aired and just a week later, the Brevard County Sheriff?s office stepped in to save the tradition.
Florida's 'Christmas Tree Lady' spreading joy around the holidays
Kathy Jones, a woman dubbed the "Christmas Tree Lady," has been delivering trees, decorations, and household items to over 100 families in need along the Space Coast since 2020. Her initiative, "Blessings for Brevard," extends beyond Christmas trees, offering furniture and essentials to those facing hardships during the holiday season. Despite personal challenges, like car troubles, she remains committed to ensuring every child experiences the joy of Christmas. Those interested in joining her cause can reach Jones at Blessingsforbrevard@gmail.com.
Kathy Jones, a woman dubbed the "Christmas Tree Lady," has been delivering trees, decorations, and household items to over 100 families in need along the Space Coast since 2020. Her initiative, "Blessings for Brevard," extends beyond Christmas trees, offering furniture and essentials to those facing hardships during the holiday season. Despite personal challenges, like car troubles, she remains committed to ensuring every child experiences the joy of Christmas. Those interested in joining her cause can reach Jones at Blessingsforbrevard@gmail.com.
'Sad to see it go': NASA planning to decommission, replace ISS by 2030
The International Space Station is celebrating its 25th year in orbit this week, but its time is running out.
The International Space Station is celebrating its 25th year in orbit this week, but its time is running out.
FOX 35 helps save popular Brevard County holiday tradition
Melbourne’s famous light parade will go on after a FOX 35 viewer made a generous donation.
Melbourne’s famous light parade will go on after a FOX 35 viewer made a generous donation.
Brevard County gearing up to replenish 25 miles of beaches with nearly $80 million dune restoration project
Beaches in Brevard County are getting an $80 million makeover starting next week, thanks to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and new funding sources.
Beaches in Brevard County are getting an $80 million makeover starting next week, thanks to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and new funding sources.
Florida 'Crocodile Whisperer' uses controversial method to fight nuisance reptiles
Central Florida is home to alligators, but crocodiles are known to make an appearance as well. An alligator can be relocated, but crocodiles are persistent and will return back to the area.
Central Florida is home to alligators, but crocodiles are known to make an appearance as well. An alligator can be relocated, but crocodiles are persistent and will return back to the area.
Melbourne Light Parade needs to raise $10K or their Christmas event is at risk of being canceled
Days after the Space Coast Light Festival in Palm Bay announced that its event was canceled this year, another Brevard County Christmas event is also at risk of being canceled.
Days after the Space Coast Light Festival in Palm Bay announced that its event was canceled this year, another Brevard County Christmas event is also at risk of being canceled.
Space Coast Light Festival abrubtly canceled. Here's what we know
The Space Coast Light Festival – a 1.3-mile drive/walk-thru holiday light display in Palm Bay – will not happen this year “due to reasons beyond our control," organizers posted recently on the event's website.
The Space Coast Light Festival – a 1.3-mile drive/walk-thru holiday light display in Palm Bay – will not happen this year “due to reasons beyond our control," organizers posted recently on the event's website.
Historic rain event sets records in Central Florida, causes major flooding along coast
Flooding along Central Florida’s Atlantic Coast followed heavy rains that lashed the state Thursday evening.
Flooding along Central Florida’s Atlantic Coast followed heavy rains that lashed the state Thursday evening.
'Terrified': Cars stuck in ditches after 19 inches of rain drenches parts of Palm Bay
Some cars are still stuck in ditches and canals after parts of Brevard County were hammered with nearly 20 inches of rain on Thursday night.
Some cars are still stuck in ditches and canals after parts of Brevard County were hammered with nearly 20 inches of rain on Thursday night.
Cars trapped in Brevard County flood waters
Dozens of drivers in Palm Bay ended up submerged in flood waters in their cars after nearly 20 inches of rain was dumped on the city in just 24 hours.
Dozens of drivers in Palm Bay ended up submerged in flood waters in their cars after nearly 20 inches of rain was dumped on the city in just 24 hours.
Heavy rain, gusty winds, coastal flooding continue through the evening across Central Florida
Thursday has been declared a FOX 35 Weather Impact Day due to the potential for heavy rain, gusty winds, and possible coastal flooding and beach erosion at times of higher tides.
Thursday has been declared a FOX 35 Weather Impact Day due to the potential for heavy rain, gusty winds, and possible coastal flooding and beach erosion at times of higher tides.
'Woke up choking': Persistent power surges affecting the Space Coast residents
Persistent power surges have neighbors losing sleep, money and peace of mind. They're concerned about medical equipment working through the night.
Persistent power surges have neighbors losing sleep, money and peace of mind. They're concerned about medical equipment working through the night.
Brevard Zoo using new CT scanner to test, research animal sickness on site
The Brevard Zoo is taking animal care to new heights, using technology few zoos in North America have on site.
The Brevard Zoo is taking animal care to new heights, using technology few zoos in North America have on site.
Brevard County looking into SR-528 causeway replacement to help Banana River ecosystem
A crucial causeway could be on the chopping block in Brevard County.
A crucial causeway could be on the chopping block in Brevard County.
Car pummels into Brevard County Fire Rescue vehicle on I-95
The driver of a white Lexus reportedly crashed into a Brevard County Fire Rescue (BCFR) vehicle Sunday evening.
The driver of a white Lexus reportedly crashed into a Brevard County Fire Rescue (BCFR) vehicle Sunday evening.
Central Florida charity helps veterans with business ventures
One Central Florida charity helps veterans build their post-military careers by showing them through the process of starting their own businesses.
One Central Florida charity helps veterans build their post-military careers by showing them through the process of starting their own businesses.
Satellite Beach considering $80 tickets if people park near homes, avoid paid beach lots
Parking punishments could get stricter near some beaches in Brevard County.
Parking punishments could get stricter near some beaches in Brevard County.
Satellite Beachgoers blocking driveways
Businesses are worried that people are going to avoid Satellite Beach amid ongoing parking fees and ticketing -- some cars even getting booted.
Businesses are worried that people are going to avoid Satellite Beach amid ongoing parking fees and ticketing -- some cars even getting booted.
Recent SpaceX launch carrying student experiments to space station
SpaceX successfully launched their Falcon 9 CRS-29 rocket on Thursday night, and the launch was special in more ways than one.
SpaceX successfully launched their Falcon 9 CRS-29 rocket on Thursday night, and the launch was special in more ways than one.