FBI seeks man in possible connection to Brevard County car hauler hijacking

FBI officials are seeking tips from anyone who may have been at the rest stop in Brevard County on April 17 from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m., with a focus on the southern portion of the rest area near the ramp that enters I-95 South.

Anna Kepner death: Attorneys for stepbrother Timothy Hudson argue he should remain free on bond

Update (April 21, 2026): Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old charged with the murder of his 16-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of aggravated sexual abuse and first-degree murder, according to court records.

Blue Origin targets Sunday launch from Florida for next New Glenn mission

Blue Origin is targeting no earlier than Sunday, April 19, 2026, for the third launch of its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, the company said.

Palm Bay opens mobile firehouse to keep up with demand in booming region

A temporary fire station has opened in a rapidly growing area of Palm Bay, part of a broader effort by city officials to maintain emergency response times amid a surge in development.

Former Florida deputy faces upgraded second-degree murder in shooting of colleague

A former Brevard County sheriff’s deputy is now facing a second-degree murder charge in the 2022 death of his roommate and fellow deputy, as prosecutors escalate the case following a rejected plea agreement.

Palm Bay officials step up crackdown on illegal dumping amid resident complaints

Illegal dumping is drawing renewed concern in Palm Bay, Florida, where city leaders say trash piles have become a growing problem in several neighborhoods.

Cocoa officials give beach safety tips after 2 drown in rip current
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Cocoa Beach officials shared several tips to beach safety ahead of summer after two people drowned at the beach when saving a child in a rip current. The fire chief cautioned to not panic, rather stay calm by waving your hand to notify people that you are caught in a rip current. 

2 dead in Florida beach rip current: Active search for lifeguards underway

Brevard County officials are addressing a lifeguard shortage after two people died in an attempt to save a child caught in a rip current in Cocoa Beach.

Cocoa Beach update on 2 drownings | Full
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In an April 15 press conference, Brevard County officials updated the public on two people who drowned in Cocoa Beach while saving a child caught in a rip current. Officials said the people who died were from out of town. It's not confirmed if they're related to the child. 

Beach safety: 4 tips to spotting a rip current along Central Florida coast

As dangerous rip current take hold along the Central Florida coast, officials remind swimmers to stay safe by teaching how to spot a rip current and what to do if you're caught in one.

Anna Kepner's stepbrother charged with 1st degree murder
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A Florida teen is facing first-degree murder charges following the death of Anna Kepner, a Titusville teen who died while aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Texas-based attorney Lauren Cadilas appeared on Florida Live to discuss the case.

Who is Anna Kepner? Florida teen, 18, found dead onboard Carnival cruise ship

The short life of a once bubbly teen girl who enjoyed makeup and creating TikTok videos came to an end when she was killed while on vacation with her family.