Brevard deputy accused of abusing 10-year-old son, causing concussion
Richard Thompson, 40, was booked into the Volusia County Jail on Saturday on child abuse charges.
Richard Thompson, 40, was booked into the Volusia County Jail on Saturday on child abuse charges.
CDC: Over 100 people ill with norovirus on Port Canaveral bound cruise ship
The Centers for Disease Control is reporting an outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess Cruise ship, which is due to arrive at Port Canaveral on Monday.
The Centers for Disease Control is reporting an outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess Cruise ship, which is due to arrive at Port Canaveral on Monday.
Cocoa Beach chooses Rotary Club to lead lifesaving drowning prevention on the beach
The City of Cocoa Beach is officially moving in a new direction to restore life-saving equipment to its shores.
The City of Cocoa Beach is officially moving in a new direction to restore life-saving equipment to its shores.
Restoration of life-saving rings along Cocoa Beach drags on amid legal battle, recent drownings
City leaders in Cocoa Beach met this week to discuss beach safety concerns following the removal of life-saving rings from local beaches because of an ongoing lawsuit.
City leaders in Cocoa Beach met this week to discuss beach safety concerns following the removal of life-saving rings from local beaches because of an ongoing lawsuit.
Florida puppy survives near-deadly rattlesnake attack in Brevard County
A two-month-old Dachshund puppy, Keely, is lucky to be alive after being bit by a rattlesnake below her eyes. Now, vets give tips on protecting your pets.
A two-month-old Dachshund puppy, Keely, is lucky to be alive after being bit by a rattlesnake below her eyes. Now, vets give tips on protecting your pets.
Florida road project behind after contractor failed to finish the work. Here's what Brevard County is doing
Traffic headaches in Melbourne at Pineda and Wickham will continue after contractors fail to follow through. Brevard County has terminated the contract with the paving company after several months of insufficient work.
Traffic headaches in Melbourne at Pineda and Wickham will continue after contractors fail to follow through. Brevard County has terminated the contract with the paving company after several months of insufficient work.
Melbourne road remains unfinished after contractor stopped working
The project, known as the Wickham Road at Pineda Causeway Intersection Improvements, was designed to extend turn lanes and improve drainage to ease heavy congestion in the booming Melbourne area. However, despite being nearly a year behind schedule, the site remained a "halfway finished" mess. On February 13, 2026, the County issued a formal "Notice of Failure to Perform Work," stating the contractor was not carrying out the work in an acceptable manner.
The project, known as the Wickham Road at Pineda Causeway Intersection Improvements, was designed to extend turn lanes and improve drainage to ease heavy congestion in the booming Melbourne area. However, despite being nearly a year behind schedule, the site remained a "halfway finished" mess. On February 13, 2026, the County issued a formal "Notice of Failure to Perform Work," stating the contractor was not carrying out the work in an acceptable manner.
Artemis II tourism: Over 340K visitors came to Florida's Space Coast for historic crewed launch
The Space Coast saw record-breaking tourism during the week of the historic Artemis II launch, as approximately 346,000 visitors generated more than $41 million in local spending while witnessing the first crewed moon mission in over 50 years.
The Space Coast saw record-breaking tourism during the week of the historic Artemis II launch, as approximately 346,000 visitors generated more than $41 million in local spending while witnessing the first crewed moon mission in over 50 years.
Frustrated Brevard parents demand solution to string of students' bike thefts
Parents at Bayside High School are demanding a solution to multiple bike thefts that occurred on campus during school hours.
Parents at Bayside High School are demanding a solution to multiple bike thefts that occurred on campus during school hours.
Missing bikes at Palm Bay school: What's being done?
After multiple students' bikes were stolen from school property at Bayside High School in Palm Bay, parents now want a solution. Parents say they've spent hundreds of dollars on new bikes and want the school to solve the problem.
After multiple students' bikes were stolen from school property at Bayside High School in Palm Bay, parents now want a solution. Parents say they've spent hundreds of dollars on new bikes and want the school to solve the problem.
Artemis II launch brought over $41M in tourism dollars to Space Coast
After thousands of locals and visitors flocked to the Space Coast to watch the historic Artemis II launch in person, the numbers are in. Florida's Space Coast Office of Tourism reported over 350,000 people traveled to Brevard County during the week of the launch – boosting tourism to businesses in the area.
After thousands of locals and visitors flocked to the Space Coast to watch the historic Artemis II launch in person, the numbers are in. Florida's Space Coast Office of Tourism reported over 350,000 people traveled to Brevard County during the week of the launch – boosting tourism to businesses in the area.
Cocoa Beach pushes for more water safety warnings after 3 dead
Cocoa Beach asks vacation rental managers to post informational flyers about beach safety. This initiative comes after three tourists died in the waters.
Cocoa Beach asks vacation rental managers to post informational flyers about beach safety. This initiative comes after three tourists died in the waters.
Cocoa Beach pushes for informational flyers for beach safety
Cocoa Beach asks vacation rental managers to post informational flyers about beach safety. This initiative comes after three tourists died in the waters.
Cocoa Beach asks vacation rental managers to post informational flyers about beach safety. This initiative comes after three tourists died in the waters.
More beach time for pups? Satellite Beach debates extending dog hours
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.
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.
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.