Oyster reefs are growing again in the Indian River Lagoon

Oyster reefs in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon are showing signs of recovery after decades of damage from overharvesting, pollution, and boat activity, which wiped out more than half of the habitat.

Florida family frustrated after man convicted in teen's death receives 4-year sentence as 'youthful offender'

The family of Joseph Cardella, a teen who was shot and killed in 2024 when attempting to sell THC vape pens, is speaking out, warning that the four-year sentencing of John Govea sets a "dangerous precedent" for violent crime in Florida.

Woman killed after pickup truck strikes pedestrians, crashes into building in Cocoa, police say

Traffic homicide investigators are trying to determine the cause of a deadly midday crash in Cocoa Village that left one pedestrian dead and temporarily shut down a stretch of Brevard Avenue.

Busy launch year ahead for Space Coast as Artemis II, SpaceX missions loom

The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.

Avian flu concerns spread to the Space Coast as more birds are dying: 'Very disheartening'

Beachgoers in Brevard County are noticing more dead birds on the beach. Rehabilitators at the Florida Wildlife Hospital are closely monitoring the situation and sending off samples of dead birds to test for avian flu.

New Christmas traditions: Titusville family's home under repair after flash flooding

After a Titusville family's home was destroyed by a flash flood in October, the holidays are looking a little different this year. The Blinson family is currently working on repairs while making Christmas special for their family this year.

Cocoa man arrested for shooting cat he claims was messing with his car

After being shot in the leg – leading to the amputation of that leg – a cat, named Liam by his new owners, has recovered as the suspected shooter faces jail time. 

Inside 'House of Horrors,' rat nightmares as condemned home conditions worsen, neighbors say

After an Indialantic home was condemned earlier this month – with county officials trying to get to the bottom of this "nuisance property" – neighbors are saying the state of the home is giving them nightmares. 

Traffic worker killed in I-95 semi truck crash: FHP

A traffic worker was killed early Monday morning on Interstate 95 after their vehicle was hit by a semi truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida turtles stuffed in socks recovered in illegal animal trafficking case

Federal authorities intercepted hundreds of box turtles smuggled out of the United States after discovering the animals hidden inside socks and falsely labeled as plastic toys in New York, officials said.