2 arrested on charge of attempted murder after 17-year-old boy shot in the head, police say

A 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested on charges of attempted murder after allegedly shooting another 17-year-old boy in the head, according to the Cocoa Police Department.

Brevard Zoo welcomes 'Khan' the jaguar as newest animal resident in effort to conserve species

The Brevard Zoo has welcomed a new member to its animal habitat family — an 11-year-old male jaguar named "Khan" — as part of the organization's efforts to conserve the species.

Palm Bay residents raise alarms over dangerous driving in neighborhoods

A speeding car narrowly missed hitting a Palm Bay home this week, leaving behind skid marks and shaken neighbors who say reckless driving in their neighborhood has gone too far.

Florida man's murder charge dropped after more than 20 years in prison

A Florida man is getting used to life on the outside after spending more than two decades in prison for a murder he didn’t commit.

Florida man's murder charge dropped after more than 20 years in prison
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State Attorney William Scheiner dropped a second-degree murder charge against Jeffrey C. Abramowski after new DNA evidence and the loss of key witnesses made a retrial impossible. Abramowski was originally convicted in 2006 for the killing of Cortney Crandall and had been serving a life sentence. Abramowski spoke Wednesday afternoon alongside his daughter and attorney.

Brevard Zoo welcomes 'Khan' the jaguar
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The Brevard County Zoo has welcomed a new members to its family. "Khan" the jaguar comes from the Birmingham Zoo in Alabama and will be paired with another jaguar soon.

Big upgrades coming to Port Canaveral
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Some big upgrades are planned for Port Canaveral in Brevard County. Port Canaveral CEO John Murray joins Good Day Orlando to talk about a $69 million expansion to expand the terminals, and well as upgrades in security and baggage handling.

Florida boy, 3, accidentally shot by teen who was moving gun to secure spot, deputies say

The 3‑year‑old boy that was accidentally shot on Monday in Mims is in stable condition and expected to recover, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office (BCSO).

Cocoa Beach ditching fireworks for drone show
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The first-ever drone show is taking place tonight in Brevard County. The show is part of the city's Fourth of July celebration, which is taking place over the ocean in Cocoa Beach. However, some cities in the area have eliminated their drone shows after a tragic incident last year in Orlando.

Florida restaurant owners accused of scamming the elderly across country

A Florida couple who own a sushi restaurant in Rockledge are accused of scamming seniors out of thousands of dollars across multiple states, according to police in Wisconsin who have been investigating the case since 2023.

Palm Bay murder suspect captured in Puerto Rico after 16 years on the run

A man wanted for more than a decade in connection with a fatal 2009 shooting in Palm Bay has been captured in Puerto Rico, authorities said Thursday.

Object crashes through windshield, nearly hits driver in freak accident on I-95

A Florida woman says she’s lucky to be alive after a piece of metal came crashing through her windshield while driving on Interstate 95, narrowly missing her in what authorities are calling a freak accident.

Beach crossovers, stairs placing sea turtles in peril on the Space Coast

The Sea Turtle Preservation Society put out a plea on social media asking beachgoers to look for turtles that may be stuck under beach ramps and dune crossovers on the Space Coast.

Stranger’s generosity helps Florida landscaper replace stolen trailer

A Central Florida landscaper is back on his feet after a stranger donated a brand-new trailer to replace the one stolen from his home — all thanks to a local news report that sparked an unexpected act of kindness.

Artemis booster explosion: NASA, Northrop Grumman investigate unexpected results during rocket test

Officials are investigating an unexpected explosion that occurred during a solid rocket booster test in Utah last week, raising questions about a key component of the Artemis moon missions.