Melbourne mom thanking Good Samaritan strangers who helped her son during scooter accident

A 12-year-old boy suffered a concussion after he was thrown from his scooter while riding home from school, prompting his mother to urge parents to make sure their children wear helmets while riding bikes and scooters.

Mystery on the Space Coast: What are these clear ‘jumping sticks’ on the beach?

A beach day on the Space Coast turned into an unusual discovery when one-inch, translucent creatures were spotted jumping along the shore, leaving beachgoers and marine experts alike taking a second look.

SpaceX launches Starlink mission as Trump pushes for 1,000 annual launches

SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites from Florida's Space Coast on Friday, a day after a last-second scrub, as the Trump administration pushes to dramatically increase the number of launches and reentries across the United States.

Brevard County crossing guard relearns to walk, talk after being hit by SUV

A longtime Brevard County crossing guard is walking and talking again more than six months after she was hit by an SUV while directing traffic outside an elementary school, an injury that left her facing weeks of intensive rehabilitation.

Strong storms damage homes, topple trees in Brevard County

Strong storms damaged homes, split trees and knocked down power lines in parts of Brevard County on Thursday, leaving residents to clean up debris scattered across their neighborhood.

Woman accused of setting artwork on fire behind Cape Canaveral strip mall: 'Bad decision'

A woman is behind bars in Brevard County after allegedly setting a notebook on fire behind a local strip mall and fleeing the scene, putting several small businesses in immediate danger.

Police execute search warrant in Melbourne neighborhood

Authorities executed a search warrant in connection with an active investigation in a Melbourne neighborhood Thursday morning.

SpaceX scrubs Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral; set for Aug 21

After issuing a countdown hold seconds before a scheduled Starlink launch, SpaceX scrubbed the launch – now aiming for a Friday retry. 

Cape Canaveral study measures noise, vibrations from rocket launches

A new study commissioned by Cape Canaveral is providing data on the noise and vibrations residents experience during rocket launches as the number and size of vehicles lifting off from Florida’s Space Coast continue to grow.

Police presence increased at West Melbourne youth football games after fight

Police officers will now attend youth football games at Max K. Rodes Park in West Melbourne following a weekend fight involving adults associated with a visiting team.

Hero pups save family from overnight house fire in Palm Bay: 'Just very thankful'

A local couple dedicated to saving rescue dogs on the Space Coast had the tables turned on them when their four-legged friends woke them up to escape a dangerous house fire.

String of hit-and-run crashes target cars parked in driveways of a Palm Bay neighborhood: 'Insanely crazy'

A stolen car turned hit-and-run investigation is underway in Palm Bay after a chaotic weekend crash left multiple parked vehicles heavily damaged on a quiet residential street—and the driver remains on the run.

Search for Palm Bay neighborhood multiple hit-and-run suspect
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A string of hit and runs damaged multiple cars parked in people’s driveways over the weekend.  Palm Bay police are investigating the case as a stolen car, turned hit-and-runs in a neighborhood.  Victims are demanding accountability and have been left dealing with thousands of dollars in damages.

Hero pups save family from overnight house fire in Palm Bay
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family’s dogs saved them from a housefire in Palm Bay.  The dogs woke them up before smoke started filling the home and the fire spread.  The save is special because the family runs the Space Coast Frenchie and saves dogs every day. The dogs paid back the favor when it mattered most.

Abandoned fishing gear leads to deaths of 2 loggerhead sea turtles at Brevard Zoo, officials say

Two loggerhead sea turtles were humanely euthanized at Brevard Zoo after suffering severe injuries from abandoned fishing gear, while a third is recovering from a flipper amputation. Zoo officials are now calling on the public to help protect marine life by properly disposing of fishing line and trash.

Youth football team vows accountability after fight breaks out at West Melbourne game

Police responded to a fight following a Saturday youth football game in West Melbourne, after which the visiting team, the Melbourne Chargers, vowed to hold those who "compromise the positive environment" accountable while prioritizing players' safety.