Florida Space Coast sets new record for number of rocket launches this year
SpaceX launched more of its internet-providing satellites into space on Saturday – and helped set a new record for the number of rocket launches off Florida's Space Coast this year.
Man accidentally drowns in Indian River, deputies say
The drowning happened in the area near of State Road 528 around mile marker 47.
19-year-old struck, killed in Brevard County crash: FHP
The crash remains under investigation.
Teen arrested after gun found near Brevard County school, sheriff says
A 13-year-old has been arrested for allegedly hiding a gun in a backpack near an elementary school.
Orlando Health expands, acquires 3 hospitals in $439 million deal
Orlando Health is expanding its reach beyond Orlando, taking over two hospitals in Brevard County and one in Indian River County.
Florida man shot, killed his dog because he had no power after Hurricane Milton hit the state: sheriff
A Florida man furious that he had no power days after Hurricane Milton hit the state allegedly fired his gun recklessly inside his house and shot his dog – which later died, according to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Work to resume on Margaritaville Resort in Melbourne after months-long pause
Plans for the long-awaited Margaritaville Resort in Melbourne are back on track, with construction set to resume soon after months of delays.
Man allegedly shot his dog, frustrated over losing power from Hurricane Milton, sheriff says
A Brevard County man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges for allegedly shooting and killing his dog during Hurricane Milton.
Passengers react after woman falls overboard while traveling on Allure of the Seas: 'Heavy feeling'
A woman is missing, and cruise ships changed course to try and find the passenger who went overboard on a Florida-based cruise ship.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 carrying another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit
SpaceX launched another Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Florida on Wednesday.
Gun found in abandoned parking lot near elementary school, Brevard County Sheriff's Office investigating
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident where a firearm was found in a backpack in an abandoned parking lot near Suntree Elementary.
Brevard County tables controversial proposal for resort's exclusive use of Cocoa Beach park
The Brevard County Commission voted Tuesday to table a proposal from a new hotel seeking exclusive use of portions of Lori Wilson Park for private events.
Paid parking could be coming to downtown Melbourne
The City of Melbourne is considering a new proposal to introduce paid parking in certain areas of downtown.
Canaveral National Seashore faces severe erosion, loses 800 sea turtle nests from Milton
Canaveral National Seashore is still recovering from Hurricane Milton.
Space Coast on track to break record for number of rocket launches in a year
The Space Coast is on track to break the record for the number of rocket launches this year, and experts predict that trend will continue.
Pushback grows over Cocoa Beach resort's plan to rent public park for up to 100 days a year
A new $400 million-plus hotel in Cocoa Beach is facing opposition to its plans to rent a nearby public park for up to 100 days a year.
Broken elevators strand elderly residents at Merritt Island apartment complex: Fire officials
More than twenty elderly residents had to be carried back up to their apartment unit after an elevator malfunction, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.
Palm Bay police officers round up rams on the run in Port Malabar area
Police had a busy afternoon in Brevard County, rounding up a herd of rams on the loose.
Brevard County commissioners seek 70% pay raise through charter amendment
Brevard County commissioners are seeking a substantial pay raise — nearly 70 percent — but it will be up to voters to decide. Currently, commissioners earn an annual salary of $60,000.
SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell capabilities from Florida
SpaceX on Friday launched a Falcon 9 from Florida carrying 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 equipped with Direct to Cell capabilities.