Speeding tickets wrongly issued to Florida drivers to due speed zone camera mix-up

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office sent out 200+ tickets to drivers in Brevard County for $100 school speed zone violations. The sheriff’s office and camera contractor, RedSpeed USA, are now voiding all the tickets, which means people don’t have to pay the fine.

Palm Bay’s 'Compound' brush fire contained by crews amid burn ban

Palm Bay Fire Rescue quickly contained a 5-acre brush fire in The Compound with help from the Florida Division of Forestry.

Brevard County deputy shoots, kills knife-wielding man: officials
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A man was shot and killed after approaching a Brevard County deputy with a knife during an early morning disturbance, authorities said. The deputy involved in the shooting will be placed on paid leave as the incident is being investigated, which is standard protocol in officer-involved shootings.

Fighting algae blooms: Researchers investigating whether sounds can stop toxic blooms

Underwater soundwaves could be a new tool to save the Indian River Lagoon. Environmental officials on the Space Coast are testing a pilot project to see if sound can stop algae blooms from destroying the ecosystem with harmful fish kills, starving manatees and stifling seagrass growth.

Parents concerned over lack of barriers at Palm Bay park
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The City of Palm Bay just completed a $500,000 renovation of its playground to make it inclusive for children with disabilities. However, some parents are raising a red flag, saying parts of the park are unsafe. Abby MacDonald, a mother of two children who are non-verbal and have autism, joins FOX 35 to talk about her concerns as a parent in the area.

Vets helping disabled Frenchie pup walk for first time with surgery, therapy

A disabled French bulldog named Lt. Dan is undergoing surgeries and therapy in Central Florida after suffering severe leg deformities from backyard breeding.

Amazon’s Project Kuiper launches first full batch of satellites from Florida

Amazon’s Project Kuiper launched its first full batch of satellites from Florida using a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. The rokcet lifted off just after 7 p.m., from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral.

Central Florida wildfires spark crackdown on homeless camps

Local law enforcement agencies are going to homeless camps to make sure they are not setting fires, either accidentally or on purpose.

Florida surfer releases first book 'On a Rising Swell'
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Dan Reiter a life-long Floridian and surfer, has released his first book called "On a Rising Swell." In the two dozen essays, Reiter chronicles the passionate Space Coast community of surfers who are determined to surf the less-than-perfect sandbars in the small wave capital of the world. FOX 35's Brooks Garner speaks with Reiter about his journey and new book.

Photos: Manatee with fishing lure caught in mouth rescued on Florida beach

A manatee is back in the water after a team of rescuers worked on Earth Day to remove a fishing lure caught in its mouth on a Florida beach.

Multiple brush fires break out in Palm Bay, prompting precautionary evacuations

Multiple brush fires broke out in Palm Bay on Wednesday, briefly prompting evacuations. Two of the fires were fully contained by 4 p.m. while other small fires continued to burn in the southwestern part of the city.

Palm Bay brush fire: 12 homes evacuated, officials say
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Two fires have sparked in the area of Palm Bay. One is fully contained, the second is smaller and not contained. About a dozen homes were evacuated as a precaution, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.

Florida postal worker arrested after drinking on the job
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A Florida postal worker was arrested after she allegedly drank vodka on the job, drove the wrong way into traffic and threw red Solo cups out of the vehicle. An arrest report shows the woman told officers she was invited to a party on her mailing route and drank two shots of vodka. Katelyne Dye, a 33-year-old postal worker in Melbourne, has since been released on a misdemeanor DUI charge.

Sen. Moody honors volunteer Brevard County 911 operator
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Senator Ashley Moody presented her first Florida's Finest Award on Wednesday. The award is aimed at recognizing Floridians from all walks of life who take courageous action to save lives and better their communities. The first recipient, Brevard County's Ashley Willis, is a member of the Indialantic Police Department?s 911 dispatch team who is credited with potentially saving the life of a pregnant woman who was assaulted.