Brightline train crash: 1 dead after car tried to beat train, officials say

One person has died after a car and a Brightline train collided Friday afternoon in Brevard County, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.

Mistrial declared in case of Florida mother accused of murdering 3-year-old son

A mistrial has been declared by a judge on Tuesday in the case of Erica Dotson, the Florida mother accused of murdering her 3-year-old son. The mistrial was declared after the judge said prosecutors withheld key evidence and testimony from the defense.

Palm Bay residents said EF-0 tornado struck without warning

Palm Bay residents said they were completely caught off guard when a brief tornado touched down in their neighborhood on Sunday, causing minor damage to homes and downing a few trees.

VIDEO: Weak tornado briefly touched down in Palm Bay on Sunday, NWS says

The National Weather Service (NWS) said a weak tornado touched down Sunday afternoon in Palm Bay and uprooted a tree, as well as caused some damage to a home.

Weak tornado briefly touches down in Palm Bay
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The National Weather Service (NWS) said a weak tornado touched down Sunday afternoon in Palm Bay and uprooted a tree, as well as caused some damage to a home. Citing radar and the damage reports, NWS has given it a preliminary EF-0 rating on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. This video, taken by viewer Tim Barton, shows the tornado in the sky.

2 pedestrians dead following Brevard County crash, FHP says

Two pedestrians are dead following a crash that took place on Sunday night in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

SpaceX gets green light to more than double rocket launches from Florida

The Federal Aviation Administration has finalized part of an environmental assessment that will allow SpaceX to more than double the number of Falcon 9 launches from Florida’s Space Coast.

Florida boy, 10, survives dengue fever, has warning for others

Health officials say Brevard County has the highest number of locally acquired dengue fever cases in the state, with 14 confirmed infections as of Aug. 30.

Brevard County seeks to modernize flood warning system with real-time alerts

Brevard County officials are working to upgrade the area’s outdated flood warning system, aiming to provide residents with real-time alerts that could give them hours of extra preparation before waters rise.

Palm Bay couple arrested after children found locked in unsanitary home, police say

Laura and Nathan Forczyk were arrested Tuesday after Palm Bay police said they found children locked in bedrooms without food, water or access to restrooms inside a deteriorated home.

Volusia County man shoots at woman who went to wrong house, faces attempted murder charge, police say

A 41-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he attacked a woman who accidentally walked up his driveway and then opened fire on her and another person as they fled in a vehicle, according to Palm Bay Police.

Brevard County motorcyclist dies in wrong way collision on U.S. 1, FHP

A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday after traveling the wrong way on U.S. Highway 1 and colliding head-on with another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Palm Bay neighbors call for safety changes after second hit-and-run crash in 2 months

A hit-and-run crash in southeast Palm Bay has neighbors renewing calls for safety improvements on their streets after a parked car was severely damaged overnight Sunday into Monday.

$5K reward offered in shooting death of Melbourne toddler

A 2-year-old girl was fatally shot, and two adults wounded Friday night inside a Melbourne home, leaving police searching for a suspect and a motive.