Man shot, killed outside Brevard County McDonald's in case of possible mistaken identity, deputies say

A Cocoa man was shot and killed outside a McDonald's restaurant in Central Florida after he walked up to a person inside their vehicle eating and began to attack them, the Brevard County Sheriff's Office said.

First 3-D printed rocket to blast off from Florida's Space Coast

Why spend millions of dollars to build a rocket when you can just print one? A group of space engineers will put that question to the test when they launch the first-ever rocket designed by 3-D technology.

SpaceX launch: Japanese company’s lander rockets toward moon with UAE rover

A Tokyo company aimed for the moon with its own private lander Sunday, blasting off atop a SpaceX rocket with the United Arab Emirates’ first lunar rover and a toylike robot from Japan that’s designed to roll around up there in the gray dust. It will take nearly five months for the lander and its experiments to reach the moon.

Holiday Lights: This Christmas display took family 3 weeks to create
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We're showcasing some of the incredible homes that are decorated for Christmas and the holidays! This holiday display took this Melbourne family 3 weeks to create who have been carrying this family tradition for nearly 30 years.

'Worst feeling in the world': Mom grieves after daughter drowns on what was to be 18th birthday weekend

“It was supposed to be the best weekend,” Christine Marceline told FOX 35, describing a mother-daughter trip to Florida. Marceline's daughter, Danielle, was celebrating her 18th birthday. The dream weekend became this parent's worst nightmare.

Cocoa High School football team bound for state championship game
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The Cocoa High School football team received a raucous send-off on Thursday as the players loaded onto a bus bound for a championship game in Tallahassee.

Multiple Florida teachers, bus drivers quit due to student misbehavior in Brevard County: board chairman

Dozens of teachers and eight school bus drivers have quit in Brevard County since school started in August because of student misbehavior, school board officials say, and there's fear more will quit, too.

Cocoa kicker making impact in first year, helps team to state

The Cocoa Tigers have plenty of state championship experience. But Friday will be starting kicker, Mao Saito's first time playing on the big stage.

Affidavit: Brevard County deputy thought gun was unloaded before 'jokingly' shooting twice at fellow deputy

A Brevard County deputy who mistakenly shot and killed his roommate and best friend, and a fellow deputy, inside their Florida apartment last weekend believed the gun was unloaded when he "jokingly" pointed it at him and pulled the trigger twice, according to the arrest affidavit.

Phantom Fireworks fire: Company says it plans to rebuild after deadly crash at Florida store

A spokesman for Phantom Fireworks Companies said the consumer fireworks retailer intends to rebuild following a deadly crash and fire at its West Melbourne, Florida location.

Sheriff: Brevard County deputy accidentally killed by deputy and best friend who 'jokingly' pointed gun at him

A Brevard County deputy has died after he was shot and killed in an apparent accidental shooting by his roommate and best friend, who also happens to be a Brevard County deputy, said Sheriff Wayne Ivey. That friend was booked into jail on one count of manslaughter with a firearm.

17-year-old drowns at Cocoa Beach while swimming in strong currents

A 17-year-old from New York drowned at Cocoa Beach on Saturday after being carried away from the shore by strong rip currents.

Carnival's Liberty cruise ship delayed because of unfavorable weather

Carnival's Liberty cruise ship has been delayed and will return to Port Canaveral on Friday hours later than expected, the cruise line said.

'They want to see their dad': Family of victim in Phantom Fireworks crash heartbroken as they seek answers

The family of 53-year-old John Marcano is distraught after his death following a crash into a Phantom Fireworks store which then erupted into flames. They wonder if his death could have been prevented.