Florida murder suspect freed after more than 20 years in prison
A man who has been behind bars for 23 years is now free. He bonded out of jail after a judge overturned his murder conviction, and he will now get a new trial. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay talks about how the case came down to DNA evidence.
A man who has been behind bars for 23 years is now free. He bonded out of jail after a judge overturned his murder conviction, and he will now get a new trial. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay talks about how the case came down to DNA evidence.
Palm Bay discusses plans to transform problem 'compound'
The City of Palm Bay is meeting tonight to discuss a plan to turn an area of abandoned property, known as "The Compound," into a positive development for the community. FOX 35's Esther Bower breaks down what's on the table for the area of concern.
The City of Palm Bay is meeting tonight to discuss a plan to turn an area of abandoned property, known as "The Compound," into a positive development for the community. FOX 35's Esther Bower breaks down what's on the table for the area of concern.
Florida murder conviction overturned after more than 19 years
A Florida man sentenced to life in prison for a murder charge will get a new trial. He's accused of a brutal murder in 2002 in Brevard County and has been behind bars since then. Now, his lawyer says that new DNA evidence does not place his client at the crime scene.
A Florida man sentenced to life in prison for a murder charge will get a new trial. He's accused of a brutal murder in 2002 in Brevard County and has been behind bars since then. Now, his lawyer says that new DNA evidence does not place his client at the crime scene.
Florida mail carrier accused of drinking on job
A Brevard County mail carrier is accused of drinking alcohol out of a red Solo cup while driving a mail truck. Police say Katelyne Dye was swerving in and out of lanes and even driving into oncoming traffic. She has now been arrested and is facing DUI charges.
A Brevard County mail carrier is accused of drinking alcohol out of a red Solo cup while driving a mail truck. Police say Katelyne Dye was swerving in and out of lanes and even driving into oncoming traffic. She has now been arrested and is facing DUI charges.
Florida man kills 3 in I-95 crash after taunting state trooper, slamming into tow truck: officials
A Florida man has been indicted for murder after a high-speed chase that ended in a deadly crash on an Interstate 95 off-ramp. Officials say the man taunted state troopers before then slamming into a tow truck and killing three people, as well as seriously injuring another.
A Florida man has been indicted for murder after a high-speed chase that ended in a deadly crash on an Interstate 95 off-ramp. Officials say the man taunted state troopers before then slamming into a tow truck and killing three people, as well as seriously injuring another.
Viera High School teacher arrested on strangulation charge, deputies say
Brevard County teacher, Samuel Davison, 33, was arrested on a charge of domestic battery by strangulation, according to an arrest affidavit.
Brevard County teacher, Samuel Davison, 33, was arrested on a charge of domestic battery by strangulation, according to an arrest affidavit.
Deputies investigating alleged arson attack in Merritt Island, leaving victim with half her body burned
A woman is recovering after her home was set on fire, and family says 50% of her body was burned in the blaze.
A woman is recovering after her home was set on fire, and family says 50% of her body was burned in the blaze.
Melbourne brush fire updates: Fire grows to 30 acres
A small wildfire that sparked Wednesday in Brevard County is nearly fully contained, officials said. It's one of a number of wildfires that have sparked across Florida recently amid warm and dry temperatures.
A small wildfire that sparked Wednesday in Brevard County is nearly fully contained, officials said. It's one of a number of wildfires that have sparked across Florida recently amid warm and dry temperatures.
New Cocoa Beach Catamaran Sailing Cruises on Banana River
Today, FOX 35's David Martin heads over to check out the new Cocoa Beach Catamaran Sailing Cruises on the Banana River. All of the organization's sails can be reserved as private events for up to 38 guests, and the trips are fully customizable up to four hours.
Today, FOX 35's David Martin heads over to check out the new Cocoa Beach Catamaran Sailing Cruises on the Banana River. All of the organization's sails can be reserved as private events for up to 38 guests, and the trips are fully customizable up to four hours.
Brevard School Board member speaks on misbehaving teachers
Brevard Public Schools District 4 School Board Member Matt Susin joins FOX 35 to talk about several teachers and administrators in the area not behaving appropriately. This comes after Karly Anderson, the teacher arrested after being intoxicated at a high school party in January, returned to the classroom. She returned to the classroom on Monday. However, on the same day new bodycam footage was released. The Brevard County School District then removed her from the classroom.
Brevard Public Schools District 4 School Board Member Matt Susin joins FOX 35 to talk about several teachers and administrators in the area not behaving appropriately. This comes after Karly Anderson, the teacher arrested after being intoxicated at a high school party in January, returned to the classroom. She returned to the classroom on Monday. However, on the same day new bodycam footage was released. The Brevard County School District then removed her from the classroom.
Titusville Firefighters respond to house fire on Dixon Avenue
Firefighters in Titusville responded to a house fire Tuesday evening that caused significant damage to a home but resulted in no injuries, officials said.
Firefighters in Titusville responded to a house fire Tuesday evening that caused significant damage to a home but resulted in no injuries, officials said.
Murder suspect captured in Palm Bay, caught by license plate reader
A man wanted for murder was taken into custody Saturday evening after Palm Bay Police were alerted by their FLOCK license plate reader system that his vehicle was in the area.
A man wanted for murder was taken into custody Saturday evening after Palm Bay Police were alerted by their FLOCK license plate reader system that his vehicle was in the area.
Brevard County teacher pulled from classroom over drunken house party investigations
Two days after being reassigned to a new school, a Florida teacher has been placed on administrative leave pending multiple investigations into her apparent attendance at a large house party in Cocoa Beach, where some 200 underage kids also attended and some were drinking, officials said.
Two days after being reassigned to a new school, a Florida teacher has been placed on administrative leave pending multiple investigations into her apparent attendance at a large house party in Cocoa Beach, where some 200 underage kids also attended and some were drinking, officials said.
Florida teacher arrested for allegedly partying with students teaching again at Saturn Elementary: 'Livid'
A Florida teacher accused of attending a house party at her principal's house where some 200 underage kids also attended – and some were drinking – has been reassigned to another school.
A Florida teacher accused of attending a house party at her principal's house where some 200 underage kids also attended – and some were drinking – has been reassigned to another school.
12-year-old boy airlifted from Cocoa Beach, officials say
A 12-year-old boy was airlifted to a nearby hospital on Sunday afternoon after he was cut by the fin of a surfboard, according to a spokesperson for Brevard County Fire Rescue.
A 12-year-old boy was airlifted to a nearby hospital on Sunday afternoon after he was cut by the fin of a surfboard, according to a spokesperson for Brevard County Fire Rescue.
SpaceX Starlink launch scrubbed again
SpaceX has pushed back its Starlink launch again. Liftoff was rescheduled for 1 a.m., but it got scrubbed. The company will now launch the Falcon 9 rocket tonight, with the window opening at 8:53 p.m. Another batch of Starlink satellites is also expected to launch Sunday night.
SpaceX has pushed back its Starlink launch again. Liftoff was rescheduled for 1 a.m., but it got scrubbed. The company will now launch the Falcon 9 rocket tonight, with the window opening at 8:53 p.m. Another batch of Starlink satellites is also expected to launch Sunday night.
Florida teacher’s dismissal over use of student’s preferred name, sparks protests
A Brevard County teacher's contract wasn’t renewed after using a student’s preferred name without parental consent, citing state law.
A Brevard County teacher's contract wasn’t renewed after using a student’s preferred name without parental consent, citing state law.
Brevard County sheriff creates music video on highway safety
The Brevard County sheriff is taking a creative approach to highway safety. He recently made a farm-inspired video that herd's drivers toward safer choices. He says the video may be "udderly ridiculous," but its message is important.
The Brevard County sheriff is taking a creative approach to highway safety. He recently made a farm-inspired video that herd's drivers toward safer choices. He says the video may be "udderly ridiculous," but its message is important.
School district sticks by decision after teacher loses job
The Brevard County School District says it's sticking by Florida law and not renewing a teacher's contract after she called a student by their preferred name without parental approval. The decision has sparked protests by students, but the district says there are consequences for actions.
The Brevard County School District says it's sticking by Florida law and not renewing a teacher's contract after she called a student by their preferred name without parental approval. The decision has sparked protests by students, but the district says there are consequences for actions.
Florida teacher to lose job for calling student by 'preferred' name: Latest updates
A Florida high school teacher is set to lose her job after allegedly addressing a student by a name other than their legal one, according to Brevard Public Schools.
A Florida high school teacher is set to lose her job after allegedly addressing a student by a name other than their legal one, according to Brevard Public Schools.