Palm Bay couple arrested after children found locked in unsanitary home, police say
Laura and Nathan Forczyk were arrested Tuesday after Palm Bay police said they found children locked in bedrooms without food, water or access to restrooms inside a deteriorated home.
Volusia County man shoots at woman who went to wrong house, faces attempted murder charge, police say
A 41-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he attacked a woman who accidentally walked up his driveway and then opened fire on her and another person as they fled in a vehicle, according to Palm Bay Police.
Brevard County motorcyclist dies in wrong way collision on U.S. 1, FHP
A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday after traveling the wrong way on U.S. Highway 1 and colliding head-on with another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Palm Bay neighbors call for safety changes after second hit-and-run crash in 2 months
A hit-and-run crash in southeast Palm Bay has neighbors renewing calls for safety improvements on their streets after a parked car was severely damaged overnight Sunday into Monday.
World's largest cruise ship sets sail on its maiden voyage
The world’s largest ship set sail on Sunday, making its debut out of Port Canaveral, Florida.
$5K reward offered in shooting death of Melbourne toddler
A 2-year-old girl was fatally shot, and two adults wounded Friday night inside a Melbourne home, leaving police searching for a suspect and a motive.
Melbourne police officers still guarding home where toddler was shot, killed; still no arrests
Police are searching for a gunman after a shooting at a Melbourne home left a 2-year-old girl dead and two adults critically injured.
Toddler dead, 2 adults in critical condition after shooting
The Melbourne Police Department (MPD) is investigating a Friday night shooting at a home that left a 2-year-old dead and two adults critically injured. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the MPD at (321) 608-6450 or to call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
Florida man accused of slamming dog to the ground, headbutting patrol car during arrest
A Florida man was arrested on Thursday in Brevard County after he allegedly slammed a small dog onto the ground, headbutted a patrol car and threatened deputies.
3 people shot, child killed in Melbourne
The Melbourne Police Department (MPD) is investigating a Friday night shooting at a home that left a 2-year-old dead and two adults critically injured. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the MPD at (321) 608-6450 or to call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
Toddler killed, 2 adults in critical condition following Melbourne shooting: Police
A 2-year-old child is dead, and two adults are in critical condition, following a Friday night shooting at a home in Melbourne, police say.
Cape Canaveral installs reef arches to protect wastewater plant from storm surge, erosion
Cape Canaveral has installed massive reef arches along the Indian River Lagoon shoreline in an effort to protect the city’s wastewater treatment plant from storm surge and coastal erosion.
Melbourne community center reopens after roof collapse
A Melbourne community center reopened Friday, a month after part of its roof collapsed during a summer storm.
Dump truck slams into I-95 bridge, drives away after sending debris onto cars: FHP
A dump truck hauling an excavator struck the concrete bridge of an overpass on Interstate 95 on Friday morning, closing a portion of the southbound lanes for hours and sending chunks of concrete to the street below, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Cocoa teen missing for 17 months was human trafficking victim, U.S. Marshals say
U.S. Marshals have found a teenage girl missing for nearly 17 months, authorities announced Friday.
Florida mom could face death penalty in trial over 3-year-old son’s death
A Brevard County mother went on trial this week, facing the possibility of the death penalty if convicted of killing her 3-year-old son, who police say endured weeks of abuse before he died in 2021.
Opening statements begin for mother accused of killing son
Opening statements will begin on Wednesday in the trial of a West Melbourne mother accused of killing her 3-year-old son. The state will be seeking the death penalty against the mother.
FAA Starship meetings: Community frustrated with lack of public participation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently published a nearly 500-page report on the potential impacts of Starship, the world’s biggest rocket created by SpaceX.
Future launches stir concern for beachgoers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing expanded launch related safety restrictions that would close Playalinda Beach for 60 half days or more per year. Titusville Mayor Andrew Connors joins Good Day Orlando to talk about what kind of impact the loss of beach access could have on the area.
Space Coast company expands to build Trump’s proposed Golden Dome missile defense system
A Space Coast defense company is expanding operations to help build a missile defense system dubbed the "Golden Dome," part of a plan announced by President Donald Trump earlier this year.