Deputies to carry rifles at Brevard County schools: 'We mean business'

In response to the recent school shootings around the country, the Brevard County Sheriff's Office announced that its school resource deputies will carry rifles on campus to help better protect children and staff.

Video: Florida man steals car from mother taking her kids to first day of school

Security video captured the moment a Titusville man reportedly stole a mother's SUV from her driveway while she was getting her kids ready to go to the first day of school. 

Brevard Zoo welcomes first ever baby howler monkey to the family

The Brevard Zoo had an unexpected surprise early Tuesday morning when they welcomed the first black howler monkey born at the zoo.

Florida woman driving golf cart on I-95 arrested for DUI, troopers say

A Central Florida woman was arrested Saturday evening for allegedly driving a golf cart on Interstate 95 while under the influence, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Female-run firearms group in Florida boosting confidence between women, guns

With a string of mass shootings dominating the headlines, the owner of Black Hawk Security said the need for more security guards is more pressing than ever.

Florida driver accused of playing real life 'bumper cars' in multi-vehicle crash

A Florida driver, accused of playing "bumper cars" in real life, left a path of destruction in Brevard County, with several people having to go to the hospital. Pieces of cars were still on the ground, a day after a major crash that ended with a man facing several charges.

Best place to watch a rocket launch? Check out The Space Bar in Titusville!

Where is the best place to watch a rocket launch on the Space Coast? It could quite possibly be the crown jewel at the new space-themed Courtyard by Marriott in Titusville.

Cocoa Beach man, 21, accused of sexual battery, false imprisonment arrested

Officers arrested a Cocoa Beach man who reportedly beat, sexually battered and held a person against their will for hours inside a home on S. Orlando Avenue Thursday, according to police.

Quick-thinking Florida lifeguard pulls man from rough surf in Cocoa Beach

A Florida teenager became a lifesaver in a matter of seconds after he jumped into the ocean at a Brevard County beach when he saw a man struggling in the surf.

Florida man decapitated pet parakeet with hands in front of owner, police say

A Florida man staying at a home in Palm Bay is accused of decapitating a parakeet with his bare hands in front of the bird's owner, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.

Florida man, 75, hit, killed by truck in Brevard County, troopers say

A 75-year-old West Palm Beach man died Wednesday morning after he was hit by a pickup truck in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida teacher shortage continues with school start just weeks away

Many students in Central Florida are heading back to the classroom in about two weeks and districts are still working to find hundreds of teachers.

Man found dead in Cocoa pond, police say

The body of a man was found in the Bracco Pond off of Plaza Parkway in Cocoa Monday, according to police. 

Man drove stolen truck to Florida Space Force base on presidential mission to warn of aliens, deputies say

An Ocala man was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly driving a stolen truck to the Patrick Space Force Base in Brevard County on a mission from the president, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.

Naked Florida man follows women on beach while touching himself, police say

A Merritt Island man was arrested for exposing himself to multiple women on the beach early Saturday morning, according to the Cocoa Beach Police Department.

Brightline increases speeds up to 79 mph in Brevard County

The Brightline construction team will be increasing the train's speed to 79 mph in Brevard County starting Sunday morning.