Florida woman accused of defrauding potential adoptive agency out of nearly $15,000, officials say

A Florida woman who initially agreed to give her baby up for adoption has been arrested and accused of defrauding a potential adoptive family out of nearly $15,000, and of lying to the adoption agency.

Deputies ID Florida couple in their 80s found dead in Brevard County ditch; deaths believed to be accidental

Authorities in Brevard County are investigating after the bodies of a man and woman were found in a ditch in the Rockledge area. Investigators do not suspect any criminal activity but believe these were accidental deaths, possibly related to extreme heat.

'Juvenile suspect' in custody after man shot in Titusville

Titusville police officers say a “juvenile suspect” is in custody following a shooting that sent a man to the hospital with serious injuries on Tuesday.

Brevard Zoo welcomes new infant black-handed spider monkey

Brevard Zoo has welcomed a new black-handed spider monkey to the mix. On May 28, Brevard Zoo said 19-year-old Tika, the zoo's well-known spider monkey, gave birth.

Northrop Grumman holding hiring event in Melbourne

One of America's largest multinational aerospace and defense technology companies is holding a job fair this Friday on the Space Coast.

2 children struck by lightning in Brevard County, officials say

Two children were struck by lightning in Brevard County on Friday. First responders raced to the scene at a home on Via Salerno Court in Merritt Island where they treated and transported the victims. 

Softball coach wakes from month-long coma after bad motorcycle crash

Lindsey Burch almost lost her husband Nathan to a motorcycle crash a month ago. His chances of survival looked bleak, until a miracle.

Mother, two children found dead in car in Melbourne died in apparent murder-suicide, police say

A mother and her two young children that were found dead inside a car in Melbourne earlier this year died in an apparent murder-suicide, according to the Melbourne Police Department.

Motorcyclist killed in crash in Melbourne

A motorcyclist is dead following a crash involving an SUV Tuesday morning, according to the Melbourne Police Department.

Melbourne streets closed due to flooding

Afternoon thunderstorms delivered heavy rain to parts of Melbourne causing flooding and the closure of some roads.