Brevard County residents speak against Blue Origin wastewater dump permit

Several Brevard County residents were fired up Tuesday night as they spoke against a Blue Origin permit that would allow the rocket company to dump wastewater into the Indian River. 

Residents speak against Blue Origin waste water dump permit
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Many fired up Brevard County residents attended the Dec. 2 county commissioner's meeting to speak out against the permit allowing aerospace company Blue Origin from dumping waste water into the Indian River Lagoon. Ultimately, the decision is not up to the commissioners, but the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

'Suspicious call' to Brevard County Satellite High School prompts lockdown

A suspicious call prompted the Satellite Beach Police Department to increase law enforcement as Satellite High School was placed on lockdown Tuesday afternoon.

Blue Origin asks for permit to dump rocket wastewater in Indian River

Blue Origin, an aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, is seeking a permit to dump millions of gallons of processed and non-processed waste water into the Indian River, a letter to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection says. 

Brevard Zoo debuts holiday nighttime art experience ‘Lights On’

Brevard Zoo has launched a new nighttime art event, “Lights On,” running Thursdays through Sundays—and select additional nights—now through Jan. 18, 2026.

Former Melbourne councilwoman censured for alleged death threat against current Vice Mayor

The Melbourne City Council recently voted to censure a former City Council member for allegedly making a death threat against the Vice Mayor several months ago during a heated meeting.

Anna Kepner’s family seek answers, while Carnival passengers recall chaotic night of teen's death

Investigators still have not announced any arrests three weeks after Titusville teen Anna Kepner died aboard a cruise ship. Her family says they are desperate for answers, while passengers recall a chaotic night with little information.

‘Super speeders’ arrested in Brevard, Polk counties after topping 110 mph, deputies say

Two drivers are facing charges in separate incidents in Brevard and Polk counties after deputies say they were caught traveling well over 100 mph during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

Beachside neighborhood terrorized by alleged hoarder house for years

Brevard County residents who live on Atlantic Ave. in Indialantic contacted FOX 35 News for help after trying for years to get what they call a nuisance property resolved.

Florida man arrested, accused of attacking teen fishing in his backyard: Affidavit

A Florida man angry that a teenager was fishing in a pond near his home allegedly grabbed the boy around his neck and hit his knee, causing the teen to fall to the ground, according to the Palm Bay Police Department. 

Invasive armored catfish taking over waterways on Florida's Space Coast

An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.

Anna Kepner: Court hearing reveals new details on Kepner Family's Carnival cruise vacation

Anna Kepner's stepmom and ex-husband appeared virtually in Brevard County court on Thursday regarding an unrelated custody dispute. However, as part of that hearing, new details and allegations about the Kepner Family's vacation aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship were discussed.