Evacuations lifted after third consecutive brush fire at The Compound
Palm Bay residents are bearing their frustrations after asked to leave their homes on April 30 out of caution when a brush fire threatened nearby homes. The fire comes after the area caught fire twice earlier in the week.
Palm Bay residents are bearing their frustrations after asked to leave their homes on April 30 out of caution when a brush fire threatened nearby homes. The fire comes after the area caught fire twice earlier in the week.
Several homes evacuated as brush fire ignites at Palm Bay's The Compound in third consecutive day
For the third consecutive day, fire crews returned to "The Compound" in Palm Bay on April 30 to battle a five-acre brush fire as several homes are evacuated.
For the third consecutive day, fire crews returned to "The Compound" in Palm Bay on April 30 to battle a five-acre brush fire as several homes are evacuated.
Palm Bay mayor has new plans for The Compound after 10 fires
Palm Bay's mayor says developing The Compound, a 200-mile undeveloped area, could prevent the crime on the land. This comes after 10 brush fires occurred in two days.
Palm Bay's mayor says developing The Compound, a 200-mile undeveloped area, could prevent the crime on the land. This comes after 10 brush fires occurred in two days.
Police search for possible arson suspects after The Compound fires
Concern is growing after 10 fires affect The Compound in Palm Bay in two days. Fire crews quickly put out the fires, but officials are suspicious about how the fires started.
Concern is growing after 10 fires affect The Compound in Palm Bay in two days. Fire crews quickly put out the fires, but officials are suspicious about how the fires started.
Possible arsonist in Palm Bay? 10 fires burn in The Compound in 2 days
Fire crews are addressing a brush fire at Palm Bay's The Compound after nine brush fires were put out the night before.
Fire crews are addressing a brush fire at Palm Bay's The Compound after nine brush fires were put out the night before.
Palm Bay's The Compound fire reaches 100% containment
Following an hours long attempt to put out nine brush fires at The Compound in Palm Bay, fire crews reached 100% containment just before 11 p.m. on April 28. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Following an hours long attempt to put out nine brush fires at The Compound in Palm Bay, fire crews reached 100% containment just before 11 p.m. on April 28. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Former Brevard County math teacher fired after accused of sexual relationship with student
A former Brevard County teacher was fired from the school district after allegations of a sexual relationship with a student came to light.
A former Brevard County teacher was fired from the school district after allegations of a sexual relationship with a student came to light.
Health First’s medical choppers see 30% spike in calls as e-bike concerns grow
New data from Health First reveals e-bike-related trauma calls have nearly doubled in just one year, prompting medical flight crews to ramp up their emergency responses. Traumatic E-bike accidents in 2024 were 55. In 2025, they hit 90.
New data from Health First reveals e-bike-related trauma calls have nearly doubled in just one year, prompting medical flight crews to ramp up their emergency responses. Traumatic E-bike accidents in 2024 were 55. In 2025, they hit 90.
Nine brush fires raging at Palm Bay's The Compound
Nine separate fires burned in West Palm Bay, at The Compound on April 28, in what officials are calling "suspicious." While the cause of the fire is under investigation, police say they believe the fires were intentionally set.
Nine separate fires burned in West Palm Bay, at The Compound on April 28, in what officials are calling "suspicious." While the cause of the fire is under investigation, police say they believe the fires were intentionally set.
No injuries, home damaged in 160-acre fire at Palm Bay's The Compound
Despite fire hotspots at The Compound on April 28, Palm Bay's mayor said the fire is pushing toward the marshes and away from homes. Though the cause of the fires are under investigation, authorities believe they were possibly set on purpose.
Despite fire hotspots at The Compound on April 28, Palm Bay's mayor said the fire is pushing toward the marshes and away from homes. Though the cause of the fires are under investigation, authorities believe they were possibly set on purpose.
Multiple brush fires burn at Palm Bay's The Compound: 130-acres, 100% contained
Fire crews from Palm Bay Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service are currently battling multiple brush fires across 75 acres in the undeveloped area known as "The Compound".
Fire crews from Palm Bay Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service are currently battling multiple brush fires across 75 acres in the undeveloped area known as "The Compound".
Brevard County teacher faces termination after alleged relationship with student
A Brevard County teacher is facing termination after she's accused of having sexual relationship with one of her students. Kirsten Rose, a math teacher at Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, is on administrative leave.
A Brevard County teacher is facing termination after she's accused of having sexual relationship with one of her students. Kirsten Rose, a math teacher at Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, is on administrative leave.
Brevard Zoo bear, Rickie, returns after being released into the wild
Rickie is back home at the Brevard Zoo. This comes after she stayed almost 10 months at the zoo, was released and humans fed her in the wild. Now, Rickie is back, and to stay.
Rickie is back home at the Brevard Zoo. This comes after she stayed almost 10 months at the zoo, was released and humans fed her in the wild. Now, Rickie is back, and to stay.
Bear cub, Rickie, returns to Brevard Zoo months after release
An orphaned Florida black bear cub that was released back into the wild after being rehabilitated has returned to the Brevard Zoo after becoming "overly friendly" toward people.
An orphaned Florida black bear cub that was released back into the wild after being rehabilitated has returned to the Brevard Zoo after becoming "overly friendly" toward people.
Man, 81, dies in crash involving tractor-trailer on I-95 in Melbourne, FHP says
A driver died in a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
A driver died in a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
FBI investigates missing truck driver: Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez
The FBI is investigating the suspicious disappearance of Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez, 41, after he was last seen on April 17 at a truck stop in Brevard County. Gonzalez became unreachable and the truck was reported missing. The truck was found in Georgia the next day, but Gonzalez was missing.
The FBI is investigating the suspicious disappearance of Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez, 41, after he was last seen on April 17 at a truck stop in Brevard County. Gonzalez became unreachable and the truck was reported missing. The truck was found in Georgia the next day, but Gonzalez was missing.
FBI investigates missing truck driver: Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez
The FBI is investigating the suspicious disappearance of Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez, 41, after he was last seen on April 17 at a truck stop in Brevard County. Gonzalez became unreachable and the truck was reported missing. The truck was found in Georgia the next day, but Gonzalez was missing.
The FBI is investigating the suspicious disappearance of Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez, 41, after he was last seen on April 17 at a truck stop in Brevard County. Gonzalez became unreachable and the truck was reported missing. The truck was found in Georgia the next day, but Gonzalez was missing.
Florida mom accused of abandoning child for days in home full of feces, aggressive dogs
A Merritt Island woman is accused of abandoning her child in a home filled with aggressive dogs and animal waste.
A Merritt Island woman is accused of abandoning her child in a home filled with aggressive dogs and animal waste.
Central Florida Weather Forecast, Mon 4/27/2026 - Meteorologist Brooks Garner
Heat builds this week, with a chance for strong to severe storms by early next week. Late April and early May are classic transition season in Florida, and we will feel that change in the days ahead. Meteorologist Brooks Garner breaks down the heat, humidity, and the potential impacts from a complex storm system moving toward our region.
Heat builds this week, with a chance for strong to severe storms by early next week. Late April and early May are classic transition season in Florida, and we will feel that change in the days ahead. Meteorologist Brooks Garner breaks down the heat, humidity, and the potential impacts from a complex storm system moving toward our region.
SpaceX to launch ViaSat satellite on Falcon Heavy rocket
SpaceX planned to launch a Falcon Heavy rocket from the Space Coast on Monday, but the launch was scrubbed due to "unfavorable weather."
SpaceX planned to launch a Falcon Heavy rocket from the Space Coast on Monday, but the launch was scrubbed due to "unfavorable weather."