Flood watch extended as heavy rain inundates parts of Central Florida

A Flood Watch remains in effect through Tuesday morning for East Central Florida's coastal counties south to Okeechobee County after heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding.

Palm Bay residents rescued from flooded neighborhoods after torrential rainfall

Torrential rainfall flooded streets and neighborhoods across Central Florida, leaving vehicles stranded, roads washed out and emergency crews scrambling to rescue residents in parts of Brevard County.

Kitten thrown into Brevard traffic finds forever family: ‘Want to make her happy’

A kitten tossed into oncoming traffic from a moving vehicle over the summer has found a permanent home with the motorists who witnessed the act in Brevard County. The couple welcomed the 6-month-old cat, named Aurora, into their home after months of specialized veterinary recovery.

Florida infant left in car for 20 minutes while caregivers shopped, police say

A Florida man and woman were arrested after allegedly leaving an infant alone in a car while both were inside a PETCO store, according to the Titusville Police Department. 

Brevard County residents fear saltwater damage from King Tides: 'A nightmare'

Surging king tides are forcing salt water from the Indian River Lagoon through drainage pipes, submerging sections of Indian River Drive and leaving Brevard County homeowners with saltwater damaged vehicles.

Titusville names new police chief: Meet Tyler 'TJ' Wright

Tyler “TJ” Wright has been named Chief of Police for the Titusville Police Department, the City of Titusville announced Thursday. Wright has been serving as acting police chief following the June firing of former chief John Lau after he was involved in a rollover crash.

Video: Rough surf, huge waves rock cruise ship sailing near Florida

Violent ocean swells battered Florida-based cruise ships sailing between Port Canaveral and the Bahamas this week, sending pool water cascading across open decks and forcing some cruise lines to alter itineraries.

LIST: Brevard County closes some beach crossovers, boat ramps due to King Tide, rough surf

Due to rough ocean conditions and King Tide, Brevard County's Parks & Recreation Department has closed some beach crossovers and boat ramps, and is urging those headed to the beach to be extra careful and aware.

Blue Origin rebuilds tower at Cape Canaveral Space Force Base 5 months after New Glenn explosion, CEO says

Five months after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, Blue Origin's CEO said the vehicle access tower has been rebuilt and restacked. 

NASA reveals new timeline for Artemis 3 mission and 14-day flight plan

NASA engineers on the Space Coast are preparing NASA’s SLS rocket inside the Vehicle Assembly Building as officials set a target launch date and 14-day mission timeline for the Artemis 3 test flight as early as summer 2027.

Friends, classmates hold vigil for 14-year-old Hunter Russey, killed in alleged hit-and-run

Friends, classmates and community members are preparing to honor Hunter Russey, a 14-year-old who died after authorities say a convenience store owner struck him with a vehicle in an alleged intentional hit-and-run.

Plea deal could keep Anna Kepner’s alleged killer out of prison for life

A teen accused of raping and strangling his stepsister on a family cruise may agree to a plea deal to avoid spending the rest of his life in prison, according to court documents.

Dead hammerhead on Indian Harbour Beach points to alarming ocean trend

Researchers are trying to figure out why dead sharks keep washing ashore along Florida's east coast, including a hammerhead that recently turned up on Indian Harbour Beach. Sharks as a whole are struggling to survive and facing extinction if their numbers keep dwindling.

Cocoa Beach wants to raise speed limit for boaters on Banana River

The Cocoa Beach City Commission passed a proposal asking Florida wildlife officials to review local manatee speed zones to give boaters faster transit routes through some parts of the Banana River.

Man arrested months after 15-year-old killed in Brevard County hit-and-run, FHP says

A Melbourne man has been arrested four months after a hit-and-run crash that killed a 15-year-old boy who was riding his scooter on Father's Day, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Coastal flooding closes parts of Playalinda Beach as high winds and waves batter shoreline

Parts of Playalinda Beach in Central Florida are temporarily closed as high tides, strong winds and coastal flooding create hazardous conditions along the shoreline, forcing park officials to restrict access to roads, parking areas and hiking trails.

Store owner faces second-degree murder charge after teen dies from alleged intentional hit-and-run

A 14-year-old boy has died after his family took him off life support, and a store owner accused of intentionally hitting him with a car now faces a second-degree murder charge, authorities said.