Is a pilot dog beach program staying in Satellite Beach? Turtle advocates stand against
A heated debate is surfacing on the Space Coast as Satellite Beach officials prepare to vote on whether to make dog-friendly beaches a permanent fixture. While pet owners are pushing for more coastal freedom, environmental advocates warn that the expansion could be a recipe for disaster for Florida’s rarest sea turtles.
A heated debate is surfacing on the Space Coast as Satellite Beach officials prepare to vote on whether to make dog-friendly beaches a permanent fixture. While pet owners are pushing for more coastal freedom, environmental advocates warn that the expansion could be a recipe for disaster for Florida’s rarest sea turtles.
1 child dies, another transported in Lori Wilson Park water rescue, officials say
Two children were sent to the hospital following a water rescue in Cocoa Beach on Saturday afternoon, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.
Two children were sent to the hospital following a water rescue in Cocoa Beach on Saturday afternoon, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.
Restoring the shoreline: Beach renourishment project underway. Will rip current risks increase?
Brevard County beaches are currently undergoing a beach renourishment project to strengthen the shore and replace what nature as stripped away. However, some argue that beach renourishment increases the risk of rip currents.
Brevard County beaches are currently undergoing a beach renourishment project to strengthen the shore and replace what nature as stripped away. However, some argue that beach renourishment increases the risk of rip currents.
Drown Zero, Cocoa Beach Rotary Club battle over ‘lifesaving ring’ ownership in court
Unstaffed posts in Cocoa Beach, which feature drowning prevention tips and flotation devices, are currently at the center of a heated ownership dispute between the Rotary Club of Cocoa Beach and company, Drown Zero.
Unstaffed posts in Cocoa Beach, which feature drowning prevention tips and flotation devices, are currently at the center of a heated ownership dispute between the Rotary Club of Cocoa Beach and company, Drown Zero.
Beach safety battle underway over lifesaving rings
A courtroom battle is now underway regarding lifesaving beach rings after two people drowned in Cocoa Beach. The flotation devices are at center of a heated ownership dispute between the Rotary Club of Cocoa Beach and company "Drown Zero."
A courtroom battle is now underway regarding lifesaving beach rings after two people drowned in Cocoa Beach. The flotation devices are at center of a heated ownership dispute between the Rotary Club of Cocoa Beach and company "Drown Zero."
Rebuilding Brevard County's shoreline: Could this increase rip currents?
Crews are working to rebuild Brevard County's shoreline in a beach renourishment project. However, some research points to shifts in the surf’s natural flow when new sand is put in. Project sponsors of renourishment argue there are other factors at play, and they don’t see a direct link.
Crews are working to rebuild Brevard County's shoreline in a beach renourishment project. However, some research points to shifts in the surf’s natural flow when new sand is put in. Project sponsors of renourishment argue there are other factors at play, and they don’t see a direct link.
Evacuations lifted after third consecutive brush fire at The Compound
Palm Bay residents are bearing their frustrations after asked to leave their homes on April 30 out of caution when a brush fire threatened nearby homes. The fire comes after the area caught fire twice earlier in the week.
Palm Bay residents are bearing their frustrations after asked to leave their homes on April 30 out of caution when a brush fire threatened nearby homes. The fire comes after the area caught fire twice earlier in the week.
Several homes evacuated as brush fire ignites at Palm Bay's The Compound in third consecutive day
For the third consecutive day, fire crews returned to "The Compound" in Palm Bay on April 30 to battle a five-acre brush fire as several homes are evacuated.
For the third consecutive day, fire crews returned to "The Compound" in Palm Bay on April 30 to battle a five-acre brush fire as several homes are evacuated.
Palm Bay mayor has new plans for The Compound after 10 fires
Palm Bay's mayor says developing The Compound, a 200-mile undeveloped area, could prevent the crime on the land. This comes after 10 brush fires occurred in two days.
Palm Bay's mayor says developing The Compound, a 200-mile undeveloped area, could prevent the crime on the land. This comes after 10 brush fires occurred in two days.
Police search for possible arson suspects after The Compound fires
Concern is growing after 10 fires affect The Compound in Palm Bay in two days. Fire crews quickly put out the fires, but officials are suspicious about how the fires started.
Concern is growing after 10 fires affect The Compound in Palm Bay in two days. Fire crews quickly put out the fires, but officials are suspicious about how the fires started.
Possible arsonist in Palm Bay? 10 fires burn in The Compound in 2 days
Fire crews are addressing a brush fire at Palm Bay's The Compound after nine brush fires were put out the night before.
Fire crews are addressing a brush fire at Palm Bay's The Compound after nine brush fires were put out the night before.
Palm Bay's The Compound fire reaches 100% containment
Following an hours long attempt to put out nine brush fires at The Compound in Palm Bay, fire crews reached 100% containment just before 11 p.m. on April 28. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Following an hours long attempt to put out nine brush fires at The Compound in Palm Bay, fire crews reached 100% containment just before 11 p.m. on April 28. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Former Brevard County math teacher fired after accused of sexual relationship with student
A former Brevard County teacher was fired from the school district after allegations of a sexual relationship with a student came to light.
A former Brevard County teacher was fired from the school district after allegations of a sexual relationship with a student came to light.
Health First’s medical choppers see 30% spike in calls as e-bike concerns grow
New data from Health First reveals e-bike-related trauma calls have nearly doubled in just one year, prompting medical flight crews to ramp up their emergency responses. Traumatic E-bike accidents in 2024 were 55. In 2025, they hit 90.
New data from Health First reveals e-bike-related trauma calls have nearly doubled in just one year, prompting medical flight crews to ramp up their emergency responses. Traumatic E-bike accidents in 2024 were 55. In 2025, they hit 90.
Nine brush fires raging at Palm Bay's The Compound
Nine separate fires burned in West Palm Bay, at The Compound on April 28, in what officials are calling "suspicious." While the cause of the fire is under investigation, police say they believe the fires were intentionally set.
Nine separate fires burned in West Palm Bay, at The Compound on April 28, in what officials are calling "suspicious." While the cause of the fire is under investigation, police say they believe the fires were intentionally set.
No injuries, home damaged in 160-acre fire at Palm Bay's The Compound
Despite fire hotspots at The Compound on April 28, Palm Bay's mayor said the fire is pushing toward the marshes and away from homes. Though the cause of the fires are under investigation, authorities believe they were possibly set on purpose.
Despite fire hotspots at The Compound on April 28, Palm Bay's mayor said the fire is pushing toward the marshes and away from homes. Though the cause of the fires are under investigation, authorities believe they were possibly set on purpose.
Multiple brush fires burn at Palm Bay's The Compound: 130-acres, 100% contained
Fire crews from Palm Bay Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service are currently battling multiple brush fires across 75 acres in the undeveloped area known as "The Compound".
Fire crews from Palm Bay Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service are currently battling multiple brush fires across 75 acres in the undeveloped area known as "The Compound".
Brevard County teacher faces termination after alleged relationship with student
A Brevard County teacher is facing termination after she's accused of having sexual relationship with one of her students. Kirsten Rose, a math teacher at Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, is on administrative leave.
A Brevard County teacher is facing termination after she's accused of having sexual relationship with one of her students. Kirsten Rose, a math teacher at Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, is on administrative leave.
Brevard Zoo bear, Rickie, returns after being released into the wild
Rickie is back home at the Brevard Zoo. This comes after she stayed almost 10 months at the zoo, was released and humans fed her in the wild. Now, Rickie is back, and to stay.
Rickie is back home at the Brevard Zoo. This comes after she stayed almost 10 months at the zoo, was released and humans fed her in the wild. Now, Rickie is back, and to stay.
Bear cub, Rickie, returns to Brevard Zoo months after release
An orphaned Florida black bear cub that was released back into the wild after being rehabilitated has returned to the Brevard Zoo after becoming "overly friendly" toward people.
An orphaned Florida black bear cub that was released back into the wild after being rehabilitated has returned to the Brevard Zoo after becoming "overly friendly" toward people.