Artemis 1: Everything you need to know about NASA’s moon mission

NASA is gearing up for its historic Artemis 1 mission in which the first rocket in 50 years designed to carry humans back to the moon will lift off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Crowds pack Florida Space Coast for Artemis I launch
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Thousands have flocked to Florida's Space Coast to watch the historic launch of the Artemis I, NASA's new moon rocket.

Brevard Public Schools ask parents to prepare for difficult morning commute on Artemis launch day

The clock is counting down to liftoff. NASA’s Artemis I on Monday, August 29, will be the first of a series of launches to explore the moon and Mars. However, the launch window falls right in the heart of the morning commute.

Artemis I vs Apollo 11: Why has it taken NASA so long to return to the moon?

In 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin planted an American flag on the moon, and became the first humans to step foot there. His words marking the moment also marked in history: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."

Man accused of murder after argument leads to deadly shooting in Mims

A man has been arrested on a First Degree Murder charge after deputies said he shot and killed a man during a drug deal in Mims on Monday evening. 

Florida man dies after lawnmower flips into pond, trapping him, deputies say

A man has died after a lawnmower on which he was riding flipped into a pond, authorities say. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is calling this incident in Mims an unfortunate accident.

Melbourne residents support beloved crash victim

Residents in Melbourne came together to support a beloved member of the community. Craig Bobbitt is recovering after a serious crash ten days ago. Bobbitt started a business called Spectrum Surf Shop in Indialantic back in the 1980s and has been a mentor to youth over the years.

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral carrying Starlink satellites

SpaceX on Friday launched another Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Entire Florida police department quits in this small town

The entire police department that serves a small Central Florida town has quit, officials announced Thursday in a news release. 

Florida man arrested in Georgia after uncle, aunt found dead in Melbourne home

A request from a Georgia police department for a well-being check at a home in Florida led to the discovery of two people who are believed to be the victims of homicide.

Florida foster mom charged with murder of child violated pre-trial release, prosecutors say

Brevard County prosecutors say Lakeisha Mitchell was working as a private security guard at a courthouse in Titusville before a staffer recognized her. Prosecutors say the alert worker quickly told a sheriff's deputy, who was on duty at the court. They say Mitchell gave the deputy a false birthday and claimed she didn't have any pending charges against her. 

Florida Lawmaker, school district at odds on alleged transgender bathroom attack

Police in Florida say they will investigate a lawmaker’s allegation that a transgender student may have sexually assaulted a female student in a middle school bathroom over the summer — a rumored attack that school district officials say never occurred and that investigators say they received no reports about.

FHP: Pedestrian struck, killed in Merritt Island crash

A pedestrian was killed in a crash involving two vehicles in Brevard County on Friday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Family who inspired Space Coast Field of Dreams talks about impact of all-accessible sports complex

Brittany Klenotich has cerebral palsy and a hard time communicating, but she lit up like stadium lights when FOX 35 met her at the Space Coast Field of Dreams, billed as Florida's first all-accessible sports complex.

Brevard County parents react to resource officers armed with rifles around school

Heading into the new school year, Brevard County school resource officers will be equipped with rifles.Parents have mixed reactions to this new tactic.

Brevard Sheriff accused of pressuring third candidate to drop from race

A third candidate for public office has come to forward to say a sheriff on Florida’s Space Coast offered help in getting a job in exchange for leaving a race and backing his favored candidate.