Watch again: SpaceX launches Thuraya 4 mission from Florida

SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket Friday night, carrying the Thuraya 4 satellite to a geosynchronous transfer orbit.

Missing Florida woman's remains, submerged minivan found a decade after her disappearance

The vehicle of a Melbourne woman missing since 2014 has been discovered in a retention pond just over a mile from her home, with her remains found inside, authorities confirmed.

Palm Bay homeowner fires back in shootout after suspected thieves break into cars

Two men were caught on camera, accused of rifling through cars on a Palm Bay street early Wednesday morning, but their alleged crime spree ended when one of the suspects engaged in a shootout with a homeowner.

Jimmy Carter's complex legacy in space exploration includes Voyager missions, space shuttle challenges

By many accounts of those who served at NASA during Jimmy Carter's administration, he was viewed as the least supportive of U.S. human space efforts of any president. However, he is also recognized for his interest in planetary exploration and using space to help advance the quality of life on Earth.

'Who We Play For': Nonprofit raises money to prevent sudden cardiac death in young athletes

Soon after Rafe Maccarone’s death, his friends and former teammates started the “Who We Play For” nonprofit organization. Their goal is to eliminate preventable sudden cardiac death in young athletes through affordable heart screenings.

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A group in Brevard County is raising awareness about sudden cardiac arrest in an effort to protect student athletes from being hurt while playing the sports they love.

Brevard County rallies around officer caught in house fire

Community members are showing support for a Melbourne police officer badly burned last week as he rescued his dog from a house fire.

Lost Florida cat 'Flounder' found in surprising spot after weekend search

Flounder the cat proved his knack for adventure — and hiding — when he vanished over the weekend, only to be discovered in an unexpected place.

Concerns growing about space industry straining wastewater facilities in Brevard County

The massive development called "Project Hinton" was just approved during a special Space Florida Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday. With the rapid growth comes new concerns about where all the rocket waste is going to go.