Florida’s coast sees unusual wildlife activity as marine animals migrate south during winter

While recent freezing temperatures have unsettled humans across Florida, the waters remain relatively warm for migrating whales, drawing more of the marine mammals to the region, wildlife experts say.

SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX launched an advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday night.

11-year-old boy hurt in shooting not the intended target, deputies say

An 11-year-old boy was taken to the hospital Friday afternoon after being shot, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

Palm Bay man charged after child reports days of alleged confinement and abuse, police say

A Palm Bay man has been charged with aggravated child abuse after police say a child was beaten, locked in a room for days and forced to use a bucket as a bathroom, allegations that came to light after the child attempted suicide at school.

Parents raise safety concerns about crowded Brevard County school buses

Parents in Brevard County say overcrowding on school buses has reached a breaking point after new images showed students sitting on the floor of moving buses, months after earlier complaints about packed conditions.

Man drowns after kayak capsizes in Palm Bay, officials say

Officials with Brevard County Fire Rescue, Palm Bay Police Department, FWC and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office all assisted with the search.

NASA honors fallen astronauts at annual Day of Remembrance

NASA observed its annual Day of Remembrance Thursday to commemorate the astronauts killed in the Apollo 1 and space shuttle Challenger and space shuttle Columbia accidents.

Portuguese man o’ war spotted along Space Coast beaches

Beachgoers along Florida’s Space Coast are being urged to use caution after Portuguese man o’ war and blue jellyfish were spotted washing ashore in recent days.

Former principal accused of hosting underage party may avoid jail time

A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal accused of hosting a large underage drinking party at her home may avoid jail time as her criminal case nears a resolution, prosecutors said.

Friends grieve 10-year-old boy, grandmother who died in Palm Bay house fire: 'A blessing to know him'

The tragic fire happened on Jan. 12 around 2:19 a.m. Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews responded to a home on Janus Road NE after multiple 911 calls came in about a house fire with people possibly trapped inside.

Titusville police arrest woman accused of graffiti spree after tagging businesses

Police in Titusville arrested a woman accused of vandalizing multiple downtown businesses after investigators said she left her own social media handle on the buildings she allegedly defaced.