FBI investigates missing truck driver: Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez
The FBI is investigating the suspicious disappearance of Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez, 41, after he was last seen on April 17 at a truck stop in Brevard County. Gonzalez became unreachable and the truck was reported missing. The truck was found in Georgia the next day, but Gonzalez was missing.
The FBI is investigating the suspicious disappearance of Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez, 41, after he was last seen on April 17 at a truck stop in Brevard County. Gonzalez became unreachable and the truck was reported missing. The truck was found in Georgia the next day, but Gonzalez was missing.
Florida mom accused of abandoning child for days in home full of feces, aggressive dogs
A Merritt Island woman is accused of abandoning her child in a home filled with aggressive dogs and animal waste.
A Merritt Island woman is accused of abandoning her child in a home filled with aggressive dogs and animal waste.
Central Florida Weather Forecast, Mon 4/27/2026 - Meteorologist Brooks Garner
Heat builds this week, with a chance for strong to severe storms by early next week. Late April and early May are classic transition season in Florida, and we will feel that change in the days ahead. Meteorologist Brooks Garner breaks down the heat, humidity, and the potential impacts from a complex storm system moving toward our region.
Heat builds this week, with a chance for strong to severe storms by early next week. Late April and early May are classic transition season in Florida, and we will feel that change in the days ahead. Meteorologist Brooks Garner breaks down the heat, humidity, and the potential impacts from a complex storm system moving toward our region.
SpaceX to launch ViaSat satellite on Falcon Heavy rocket
SpaceX planned to launch a Falcon Heavy rocket from the Space Coast on Monday, but the launch was scrubbed due to "unfavorable weather."
SpaceX planned to launch a Falcon Heavy rocket from the Space Coast on Monday, but the launch was scrubbed due to "unfavorable weather."
FBI seeks man in possible connection to Brevard County car hauler hijacking
FBI officials are seeking tips from anyone who may have been at the rest stop in Brevard County on April 17 from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m., with a focus on the southern portion of the rest area near the ramp that enters I-95 South.
FBI officials are seeking tips from anyone who may have been at the rest stop in Brevard County on April 17 from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m., with a focus on the southern portion of the rest area near the ramp that enters I-95 South.
Drowning awareness, rescue stations abruptly pulled from Cocoa Beach. What we know.
In between staffed lifeguard towers along Cocoa Beach – some a mile apart – are unstaffed posts with drowning prevention tips and a flotation device.
In between staffed lifeguard towers along Cocoa Beach – some a mile apart – are unstaffed posts with drowning prevention tips and a flotation device.
Anna Kepner death: Attorneys for stepbrother Timothy Hudson argue he should remain free on bond
Update (April 21, 2026): Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old charged with the murder of his 16-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of aggravated sexual abuse and first-degree murder, according to court records.
Update (April 21, 2026): Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old charged with the murder of his 16-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of aggravated sexual abuse and first-degree murder, according to court records.
FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket after satellite placed in wrong orbit, resulting in lost payload
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a failed satellite deployment following a Blue Origin New Glenn launch from Florida’s Space Coast.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a failed satellite deployment following a Blue Origin New Glenn launch from Florida’s Space Coast.
Blue Origin targets Sunday launch from Florida for next New Glenn mission
Blue Origin is targeting no earlier than Sunday, April 19, 2026, for the third launch of its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, the company said.
Blue Origin is targeting no earlier than Sunday, April 19, 2026, for the third launch of its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, the company said.
Palm Bay opens mobile firehouse to keep up with demand in booming region
A temporary fire station has opened in a rapidly growing area of Palm Bay, part of a broader effort by city officials to maintain emergency response times amid a surge in development.
A temporary fire station has opened in a rapidly growing area of Palm Bay, part of a broader effort by city officials to maintain emergency response times amid a surge in development.
Former Florida deputy faces upgraded second-degree murder in shooting of colleague
A former Brevard County sheriff’s deputy is now facing a second-degree murder charge in the 2022 death of his roommate and fellow deputy, as prosecutors escalate the case following a rejected plea agreement.
A former Brevard County sheriff’s deputy is now facing a second-degree murder charge in the 2022 death of his roommate and fellow deputy, as prosecutors escalate the case following a rejected plea agreement.
Palm Bay officials step up crackdown on illegal dumping amid resident complaints
Illegal dumping is drawing renewed concern in Palm Bay, Florida, where city leaders say trash piles have become a growing problem in several neighborhoods.
Illegal dumping is drawing renewed concern in Palm Bay, Florida, where city leaders say trash piles have become a growing problem in several neighborhoods.
Merritt Island neighborhood terrorized by roaming dogs; nearly 20 cats killed
Neighbors in Merritt Island are desperate for change after several cats have been killed in the community.
Neighbors in Merritt Island are desperate for change after several cats have been killed in the community.
Cocoa officials give beach safety tips after 2 drown in rip current
Cocoa Beach officials shared several tips to beach safety ahead of summer after two people drowned at the beach when saving a child in a rip current. The fire chief cautioned to not panic, rather stay calm by waving your hand to notify people that you are caught in a rip current.
Cocoa Beach officials shared several tips to beach safety ahead of summer after two people drowned at the beach when saving a child in a rip current. The fire chief cautioned to not panic, rather stay calm by waving your hand to notify people that you are caught in a rip current.
Florida man dies after car crashes into Merritt Island canal, Florida Highway Patrol says
A Florida man died after his vehicle ran off the road and drove into a canal on Merritt Island, Florida Highway Patrol reported.
A Florida man died after his vehicle ran off the road and drove into a canal on Merritt Island, Florida Highway Patrol reported.
2 dead in Florida beach rip current: Active search for lifeguards underway
Brevard County officials are addressing a lifeguard shortage after two people died in an attempt to save a child caught in a rip current in Cocoa Beach.
Brevard County officials are addressing a lifeguard shortage after two people died in an attempt to save a child caught in a rip current in Cocoa Beach.
Cocoa Beach update on 2 drownings | Full
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In an April 15 press conference, Brevard County officials updated the public on two people who drowned in Cocoa Beach while saving a child caught in a rip current. Officials said the people who died were from out of town. It's not confirmed if they're related to the child.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In an April 15 press conference, Brevard County officials updated the public on two people who drowned in Cocoa Beach while saving a child caught in a rip current. Officials said the people who died were from out of town. It's not confirmed if they're related to the child.
Beach safety: 4 tips to spotting a rip current along Central Florida coast
As dangerous rip current take hold along the Central Florida coast, officials remind swimmers to stay safe by teaching how to spot a rip current and what to do if you're caught in one.
As dangerous rip current take hold along the Central Florida coast, officials remind swimmers to stay safe by teaching how to spot a rip current and what to do if you're caught in one.
Melbourne considers code enforcement update to crack down on 'horror houses' across town
The City of Melbourne is looking into code enforcement updates and what action can be taken on several problem properties across town.
The City of Melbourne is looking into code enforcement updates and what action can be taken on several problem properties across town.
2 drown while trying to rescue child at Cocoa Beach, officials say
Two people drowned Tuesday while trying to rescue a child caught in a rip current off Cocoa Beach, authorities said.
Two people drowned Tuesday while trying to rescue a child caught in a rip current off Cocoa Beach, authorities said.