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.

Palm Bay man accused of secretly filming, assaulting women at Turkey Creek Sanctuary

A 30-year-old man is facing multiple charges after Palm Bay Police say he secretly recorded and physically assaulted women in Turkey Creek Sanctuary, a popular nature trail in Brevard County.

SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 rocket with 27 Starlink satellites from Florida

SpaceX is planning to launch a Falcon 9 rocket with 27 Starlink satellites in the early hours of Saturday morning from Florida's Space Coast.

Sea turtles struggling to nest on Brevard County beaches due to beach toys, deep holes

As sea turtle nesting season moves into full swing along Florida’s Space Coast, conservationists are raising alarms about a growing number of hazards caused by human activity, putting the species at increased risk during their most vulnerable time of year.

Bicyclist killed by train in Brevard County, troopers say

A bicyclist was killed after being hit by a train on Thursday morning in Brevard County, troopers say.

Port Canaveral unveils $69M expansion plan for Terminal 5 amid cruise boom

Port Canaveral is set to expand Terminal 5 with a $69 million renovation aimed at accommodating larger cruise ships and growing passenger volumes, officials announced this week.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from Florida
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SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites on Wednesday afternoon from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.