Merritt Island storage facility fire puts youth football season in limbo: 'Gut punch'

Thousands of youth athletes may not have a football season this year after a massive fire broke out at a U-Haul storage facility on Tuesday in Merritt Island. The fire engulfed about 10 units in flames, including the main storage facility for the 7v7 Elite football organization.

VIDEO: Brevard County driver almost hit by Brightline train after stopping on railroad tracks

A driver’s dashcam footage captured a close call that could have ended in tragedy earlier this week when a car stopped on the railroad tracks in Rockledge and was almost crushed by a Brightline train.

'Star of the Seas' docked at Port Canaveral
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Right now, Royal Caribbean?s "Star of the Seas," is docked at Port Canaveral. The ship will take its maiden voyage at the end of this month. The vessel is the world?s largest cruise ship, weighing 248,663 tons and holding more than 5,000 passengers. The ship offers a wide range of amenities, including 40 bars, restaurants and lounges, and family-friendly features, including the largest water park at sea. Stewart Chiron, known as "The Cruise Guy," joins FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte to talk about the ship.

Orphaned pups looking for forever homes
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Ten orphaned puppies are looking for their forever home. Sadly, their mother was recently hit by a car and did not survive. The pups will soon be available for adoption from BARK in Brevard County.

Kennedy Space Center named No. 1 attraction in U.S.
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has been named the No. 1 attraction in the United States by Tripadvisor in their 2025 Travelers' Choice Awards. It also secured the No. 3 spot globally, surpassed only by the Eiffel Tower and Sagrada Familia. Tripadvisor's ranking is based on more than 15,000 five-star reviews

Florida woman urges caution around mosquitos after surviving dengue fever

Dengue fever cases are surfacing in Brevard County, and one Melbourne woman says her recent bout with the mosquito-borne illness was the most painful experience of her life.

Florida woman warns of dengue dangers after painful illness
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Dengue fever cases are surfacing in Brevard County, and one Melbourne woman says her recent bout with the mosquito-borne illness was the most painful experience of her life.

Merrit Island crane collapse: Family’ credits their rescue dog for keeping them from harm's way

A construction crane fell onto a Merritt Island home Thursday, crushing the roof but leaving the longtime residents unharmed. Amanda Crane said she had just left with their pet dog she recently rescued to take it to the veterinarian when the crane came down on the house.

Orphaned puppies in Florida rescued after mother killed, now need homes

A litter of puppies orphaned after their mother was struck and killed by a car just days after they were born are now being cared for by rescue groups and will soon be ready for adoption.

Crane collapses on Florida home, officials say

A crane collapsed onto a home in Merritt Island on Wednesday, according to the company that owns the equipment.

Brevard Public Schools ban on all personal tech for students prompts backlash

Students in Brevard County schools can no longer use cellphones, personal laptops or tablets during the school day under a new policy approved Tuesday night by the school board.

Crane collapses on home in Merritt Island
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A crane collapsed onto a home in Merritt Island on Wednesday, according to the company that owns the equipment. Big Iron International confirmed the crash but said no one was injured. The company declined to provide further details.

Brevard County Bomb Squad works to remove grenade from burned storage facility

The Brevard County Bomb Squad spent hours Tuesday working to safely remove a grenade found in the aftermath of a fire at a Merritt Island storage facility.

Palm Bay removes school zone speed cameras after FOX 35 investigation

Palm Bay is removing all of its school zone speed cameras following a FOX 35 investigation that revealed many were improperly installed and had issued questionable citations.

Vulcan to launch United States Space Force Mission
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The United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set to launch its Vulcan rocket for the first time with a national security payload on Tuesday night from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The mission, designated USSF-106, will launch a multi-manifest payload into geosynchronous orbit for the U.S. Space Force.