Brevard residents warned to only call for ambulance or go to ER for true emergency
Hospitals in Brevard County are asking you to think twice before you call for an ambulance. The county's three hospital systems are packed with COVID patients right now, and they tell us the emergency rooms are overwhelmed.
Hospitals in Brevard County are asking you to think twice before you call for an ambulance. The county's three hospital systems are packed with COVID patients right now, and they tell us the emergency rooms are overwhelmed.
10-week-old puppy found in hot car 'screaming in pain' now recovering
According to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, the original owners of the puppy, Brandon Mclaren and Mecaila Johnson, arrived back at the car 30 minutes after the puppy had been rescued.
According to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, the original owners of the puppy, Brandon Mclaren and Mecaila Johnson, arrived back at the car 30 minutes after the puppy had been rescued.
ER staff urging patients to come to ER only for 'severe medical emergencies'
Emergency room doctors say unless you are having a severe medical emergency like a heart attack, stroke, or can’t breathe due to COVID-19 to go to an urgent care facility instead of an ER.
Emergency room doctors say unless you are having a severe medical emergency like a heart attack, stroke, or can’t breathe due to COVID-19 to go to an urgent care facility instead of an ER.
Sheriff: Florida couple arrested for leaving puppy in hot car at mall
Deputies say the temperature inside the car had reached over 100-degrees and the puppy was crying in pain and 'near death.'
Deputies say the temperature inside the car had reached over 100-degrees and the puppy was crying in pain and 'near death.'
Hero bus driver saves toddler found alone on roadside
Rene Carpenter was making her first run of the school year when she noticed a two-year-old wandering in the street just feet from her bus.
Rene Carpenter was making her first run of the school year when she noticed a two-year-old wandering in the street just feet from her bus.
Brevard County school board votes to make face masks optional
Brevard County has made masking optional for students this year.
Brevard County has made masking optional for students this year.
Congressman pushing to get manatees back on Endangered Species List
So far this year, Florida has already recorded 890 manatee deaths. Congressman Darren Soto is working to put a stop to that.
So far this year, Florida has already recorded 890 manatee deaths. Congressman Darren Soto is working to put a stop to that.
Sea turtle released back into ocean after time at Florida rehabilitation facility
The Brevard Zoo said that a juvenile green sea turtle, now named ‘Brother,’ was brought to their Sea Turtle Healing Center in May.
The Brevard Zoo said that a juvenile green sea turtle, now named ‘Brother,’ was brought to their Sea Turtle Healing Center in May.
Parents push for mask mandate
Brevard County has made masking optional this school year. Parents in the county are fighting to make masks required in schools.
Brevard County has made masking optional this school year. Parents in the county are fighting to make masks required in schools.
Central Florida bus driver rescues toddler found wandering in road
Brevard Public Schools says Renee Carpenter was driving her route in Canaveral Groves when she noticed the child wandering along the road “in just his diaper.”
Brevard Public Schools says Renee Carpenter was driving her route in Canaveral Groves when she noticed the child wandering along the road “in just his diaper.”
Florida mother dies from COVID-19 days after giving birth
A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.
A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.
Meeting planned to discuss masks at schools in Brevard County
While the back and forth over face-coverings continues ahead of this school year, the Brevard County School District is actually holding a meeting to discuss the issue on the first day of classes Tuesday.
While the back and forth over face-coverings continues ahead of this school year, the Brevard County School District is actually holding a meeting to discuss the issue on the first day of classes Tuesday.
Norwegian Cruise Line can require proof of vaccination after judge's ruling
Thanks to a judge, Norwegian brands can now require passengers to prove they are vaccinated before boarding any of Norwegian's cruises leaving from Florida.
Thanks to a judge, Norwegian brands can now require passengers to prove they are vaccinated before boarding any of Norwegian's cruises leaving from Florida.
Police: Man arrested after woman found fatally shot in Florida home
Rod Swim, 32, of Titusville, was booked into the Brevard County Jail without bond.
Rod Swim, 32, of Titusville, was booked into the Brevard County Jail without bond.
Port Canaveral sees cruise industry ramp up as sailings go out
Safety remains a priority for cruise line officials though. For example, Royal Caribbean is making all passengers show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before they board.
Safety remains a priority for cruise line officials though. For example, Royal Caribbean is making all passengers show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before they board.
Florida family hosting vaccination event after losing loved one
Sometimes it takes a tragedy to teach a community. Charnese Davis was hoping it wouldn’t come to that.
Sometimes it takes a tragedy to teach a community. Charnese Davis was hoping it wouldn’t come to that.
Starliner to remain in Vertical Integration Facility through weekend; new launch date pending
Boeing says its engineers will continue testing and evaluating the Starliner capsule over the weekend while the spacecraft remains inside the Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) at Space Launch Complex-41.
Boeing says its engineers will continue testing and evaluating the Starliner capsule over the weekend while the spacecraft remains inside the Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) at Space Launch Complex-41.
Parrish Medical Center activates its overflow tent for non-COVID patients
Parrish Medical Center in Titusville began using its overflow tent on Friday to treat lower acuity, non-COVID patients as emergency department visits rise.
Parrish Medical Center in Titusville began using its overflow tent on Friday to treat lower acuity, non-COVID patients as emergency department visits rise.
3 Central Florida first responders die from COVID-19
COVID-19 is hitting Central Florida first responders hard. An Orange County deputy, a Port Orange police officer, and a Melbourne firefighter all lost their battle with coronavirus this week.
COVID-19 is hitting Central Florida first responders hard. An Orange County deputy, a Port Orange police officer, and a Melbourne firefighter all lost their battle with coronavirus this week.
Florida firefighter passes away after battle with COVID-19, city says
The City of Melbourne confirmed the death of firefighter Driver Engineer Scott Allender. They said that he passed away on Tuesday evening after battling COVID-19 since early July.
The City of Melbourne confirmed the death of firefighter Driver Engineer Scott Allender. They said that he passed away on Tuesday evening after battling COVID-19 since early July.