20-acre fire off of I-95 in Mims prompts resident evacuation
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Brush fires have sparked in Brevard County, with active blazes reported in Melbourne near Wickham Road and Holy Trinity Drive, and in Mims near Blounts Ridge Road and Rose Marie Place, where evacuations are underway.

FOX 35 honors Thomas Cole with Care Force Award
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Thomas Cole was honored with the FOX 35 Care Force award on Wednesday morning for his lifelong commitment to Cocoa's children and families. Cole was born and raised in Florida, and graduated from FAMU. Among a list of achievements, one is the founding of the Emma Jewel Charter Academy in the former Monroe High School building. FOX 35's Marley Capper presented the award to Cole this morning. 

Cocoa shooting suspect arrested, tied to two South Florida homicides all on same day

A man arrested in a shooting in Cocoa is believed to be connected to two earlier fatal shootings in South Florida, according to the Miami Gardens Police Department.

FOX 35 investigation sparks criminal investigation into alleged fence fraud on the Space Coast

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office has launched a criminal investigation into a local fence contractor following reports of unfinished projects and unreturned deposits across Florida’s Space Coast.

Georgia runner hit, killed by vehicle during Florida Half Marathon race

A 74-year-old man who was hit by a car while running in the Florida Half Marathon on Feb. 8 has died, officials said. Friends and fellow runners remembered AJ Swann as an avid runner, golfer, and a business man. 

Artemis II rollback: NASA moves rocket off launch pad to fix helium flow issue

NASA is preparing to roll its Artemis II rocket off the launch pad and back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center to fix a helium flow issue.

Florida mom faces another child abuse charge in second arrest in 5 months: Records

A Florida mom under suspicion of criminal child abuse has been arrested again after one of her children nearly drowned in their backyard pool, according to a recent arrest affidavit, prompting questions about how she gained unsupervised access to her children again.

Trimming taxes for homeowners: How will that affect small towns?
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Under a proposed legislation, Florida residents with homesteaded properties would no longer be required to pay property taxes. However, leaders in smaller municipalities, such as Indialantic, fear that the loss of property tax revenue would be devastating. Indialantic Mayor Mark McDermott warns that the town might not be able to fund its own police and fire departments if the bill becomes law.

Child nearly drowns during unsupervised visit with mom
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A Brevard County mother is back behind bars after a near-fatal drowning involving her toddler. The incident raises questions about how she was granted unsupervised access to her children while still facing felony charges for a previous child abuse case. A judge, DCF and case manager all agreed the mother could have unsupervised access with her children.

NASA: Artemis II launch delayed over new issue

NASA troubleshooting issue that has pushed the March launch window out of consideration, officials say.

Artemis II: NASA moon mission cleared for March launch after successful test

All systems are “go” for Artemis II, with liftoff targeted for March 6 from Cape Canaveral following what officials described as a “very successful” second wet dress rehearsal.

Melbourne explores solutions to persistent noise near water plant after FOX 35 investigation

Residents living near a municipal water pump station in Melbourne say a high-pitched hum from the facility has become a constant and debilitating presence in their neighborhood.

Piercing sound problems from Melbourne building affecting residents: 'I'm in pain. I'm suffering'

Residents living near the Wallace Avenue booster pump station in Indian Harbour Beach say persistent noise from the facility has disrupted their lives and, in some cases, affected their health.

Car crash survivor reunited with dog lost during accident

A dog that ran off after a serious car crash along the Indian River County and Brevard County line has been found and reunited with her owner after days of searching by volunteers.

Artemis II: Second wet dress rehearsal completed at Kennedy Space Center

NASA completed a second crucial test on Thursday night as it prepares to launch the historic Artemis II mission that will send astronauts on a trip around the moon.