Melbourne to update city code to crack down on 'horror houses'
The City of Melbourne is moving to clean up—or tear down—chronic "horror houses" that have plagued local neighborhoods for years. Following a series of FOX 35 investigations into neglected properties, city leaders are now updating local codes to give officials the power to step in when homeowners refuse to take action.
The City of Melbourne is moving to clean up—or tear down—chronic "horror houses" that have plagued local neighborhoods for years. Following a series of FOX 35 investigations into neglected properties, city leaders are now updating local codes to give officials the power to step in when homeowners refuse to take action.
Melbourne road project faces more delays after faulty work discovered
A nearly $900,000 road improvement project in Melbourne is facing new problems after county officials confirmed portions of the work already completed must be redone because they were not built correctly.
A nearly $900,000 road improvement project in Melbourne is facing new problems after county officials confirmed portions of the work already completed must be redone because they were not built correctly.
Baby seahorse rescue signals new hope for Indian River Lagoon
A local shrimper on the Space Coast received an unexpected surprise in his trap recently: a tiny, squirming baby seahorse.
A local shrimper on the Space Coast received an unexpected surprise in his trap recently: a tiny, squirming baby seahorse.
Surprise seahorse: Local shrimper makes rare find!
A baby seahorse was found by a local shrimper on the Space Coast. Longtime fishermen say these delicate creatures haven't been see in the Indian River Lagoon for decades. This could be a sign the lagoon restoration is working.
A baby seahorse was found by a local shrimper on the Space Coast. Longtime fishermen say these delicate creatures haven't been see in the Indian River Lagoon for decades. This could be a sign the lagoon restoration is working.
More problems for Pineda and Wickham road project: How much will it cost?
Construction issues at Pineda and Wickham Road in Melbourne persist after Brevard County is now redoing the work laid down. County officials said there's major problems when it comes to curb and drainage. Residents are happy with the timeline and costs.
Construction issues at Pineda and Wickham Road in Melbourne persist after Brevard County is now redoing the work laid down. County officials said there's major problems when it comes to curb and drainage. Residents are happy with the timeline and costs.
'Thank You, Jesus': Survivor recounts moments after plane crashed off Florida coast into ocean
When Olympia Outten heard the sounds of the U.S. Space Force plane and a rescue helicopter, she said she jumped for joy in the middle of her life raft, while waiving an emergency flag.
When Olympia Outten heard the sounds of the U.S. Space Force plane and a rescue helicopter, she said she jumped for joy in the middle of her life raft, while waiving an emergency flag.
Seagrass rebounds in Indian River Lagoon, signaling environmental recovery
Seagrass is making a significant comeback along Florida’s Space Coast, with researchers reporting a sharp increase in growth in the Indian River Lagoon.
Seagrass is making a significant comeback along Florida’s Space Coast, with researchers reporting a sharp increase in growth in the Indian River Lagoon.
Anna Kepner update: September jury trial date for stepbrother accused of killing teen girl
A trial date for a Florida teen accused of killing his stepsister while on family vacation has been moved to September.
A trial date for a Florida teen accused of killing his stepsister while on family vacation has been moved to September.
U.S. airmen conduct water rescue of 11 people stranded in Florida plane crash
The 920th Rescue Wing with Air Force Reserve Command was alerted to a plane crash including several victims on Tuesday afternoon, about 80 miles from Melbourne. The crew located all the 11 crash victims were on a single raft and worked to extract them to safety.
The 920th Rescue Wing with Air Force Reserve Command was alerted to a plane crash including several victims on Tuesday afternoon, about 80 miles from Melbourne. The crew located all the 11 crash victims were on a single raft and worked to extract them to safety.
U.S. Pararescuemen rescue 11 in plane crash off Florida cost near Melbourne | FULL
After receiving information about a possible downed aircraft, U.S. airmen conducted a rescue mission off the coast, near Melbourne. Eleven patients were rescue and transported to care.
After receiving information about a possible downed aircraft, U.S. airmen conducted a rescue mission off the coast, near Melbourne. Eleven patients were rescue and transported to care.
Kids can get in free at Brevard Zoo on select days in May
On select days in May, kids ages 3 to 18 can get free admission to the Brevard Zoo when accompanied by a paying adult who is a Florida resident.
On select days in May, kids ages 3 to 18 can get free admission to the Brevard Zoo when accompanied by a paying adult who is a Florida resident.
11 survive small plane crash off Florida coast, near Melbourne: U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday assisted in the rescue of passengers after a small plane crashed about 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida.
The U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday assisted in the rescue of passengers after a small plane crashed about 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida.
Rat diseases cause new concern for Indialantic homeowners living next to rodent-infested 'hoarder' house
Residents on Atlantic Avenue say they are living through a "public health crisis" as a condemned "house of horrors" continues to swarm with rats, even as news of a deadly rodent-borne virus makes national headlines.
Residents on Atlantic Avenue say they are living through a "public health crisis" as a condemned "house of horrors" continues to swarm with rats, even as news of a deadly rodent-borne virus makes national headlines.
Body found along Indian River shoreline; Palm Bay Police launch death investigation
Palm Bay Police are investigating the death of a man after his body was found near the shoreline of the Indian River.
Palm Bay Police are investigating the death of a man after his body was found near the shoreline of the Indian River.
Brevard Zoo Masai giraffe, Floyd, dies after suffering foot fracture
The Brevard Zoo humanely euthanized Floyd, a beloved 9-year-old Masai giraffe, after an extensive medical exam under anesthesia revealed a significant foot fracture.
The Brevard Zoo humanely euthanized Floyd, a beloved 9-year-old Masai giraffe, after an extensive medical exam under anesthesia revealed a significant foot fracture.
Titusville finds ‘missing’ tax dollars months after city-wide audit digs into alleged mismanagement
The City of Titusville says it has solved the mystery of nearly $1 million worth of "missing" machinery following an internal audit that originally suggested widespread financial mismanagement.
The City of Titusville says it has solved the mystery of nearly $1 million worth of "missing" machinery following an internal audit that originally suggested widespread financial mismanagement.
Palm Bay man convicted in dog stabbing case, prosecutors say
A Brevard County jury has convicted a Palm Bay man of animal cruelty.
A Brevard County jury has convicted a Palm Bay man of animal cruelty.
Cruise ship with more than 100 sick passengers docks at Port Canaveral
A cruise ship carrying more than 100 people sick with norovirus docked at Port Canaveral early Monday, prompting a federal health investigation.
A cruise ship carrying more than 100 people sick with norovirus docked at Port Canaveral early Monday, prompting a federal health investigation.
SpaceX Florida 'Starship Factory' taking shape as NASA bets big on lunar return
The race to the moon is heating up on the Space Coast as SpaceX races to complete a massive "Starship Factory" near Kennedy Space Center.
The race to the moon is heating up on the Space Coast as SpaceX races to complete a massive "Starship Factory" near Kennedy Space Center.
Former Florida Congressman Bill Posey passes away at 78
Former Florida Congressman Bill Posey passes away at 78
Former Florida Congressman Bill Posey passes away at 78