Road collapse isolates senior community in Palm Bay after heavy rains
A road collapse in a Palm Bay senior community left about 120 residents temporarily isolated Wednesday after heavy rain caused a failing underground pipe to give way, officials and residents said.
A road collapse in a Palm Bay senior community left about 120 residents temporarily isolated Wednesday after heavy rain caused a failing underground pipe to give way, officials and residents said.
Port Canaveral plans new basin for growing space operations
Port Canaveral is working on plans for a new basin dedicated to space operations as companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin and smaller startups compete for limited space along Florida’s Space Coast.
Port Canaveral is working on plans for a new basin dedicated to space operations as companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin and smaller startups compete for limited space along Florida’s Space Coast.
Road collapse strands 120 homeowners in Palm Bay
Construction crews are on site at a senior neighborhood on Turkey Creek Drive in Palm Bay, where part of the roadway has begun to crumble. Officials told FOX 35's Esther Bower that a pipe beneath the roadway was failing and that a metal cover was placed over the road. However, holes began to form early Wednesday following days of heavy rains.
Construction crews are on site at a senior neighborhood on Turkey Creek Drive in Palm Bay, where part of the roadway has begun to crumble. Officials told FOX 35's Esther Bower that a pipe beneath the roadway was failing and that a metal cover was placed over the road. However, holes began to form early Wednesday following days of heavy rains.
New Rotary Club rescue tubes spark concern, confusion for beachgoers: 'Makes no sense'
Newly installed ocean rescue devices are sparking confusion and safety concerns along the Space Coast.
Newly installed ocean rescue devices are sparking confusion and safety concerns along the Space Coast.
Defense: FBI doesn't have DNA evidence linking stepbrother to Anna Kepner's murder, asphyxiation
Federal prosecutors may be facing a significant evidentiary challenge in the murder case against Timothy Hudson, the teenager accused of raping and killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a family cruise ship.
Federal prosecutors may be facing a significant evidentiary challenge in the murder case against Timothy Hudson, the teenager accused of raping and killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a family cruise ship.
Boaters pulled to safety by Good Samaritan when boat sinks in Indian River Lagoon: 'Grateful...we all made it'
What began as a Memorial Day boating trip on the Indian River turned into a frightening rescue after seven young men were left stranded in the water when their boat sank.
What began as a Memorial Day boating trip on the Indian River turned into a frightening rescue after seven young men were left stranded in the water when their boat sank.
New developments in disturbed Cocoa Beach sea turtle nests
Over Memorial Day weekend 2026, Cocoa Beach authorities noticed several sea turtle nests disturbed. Four nests stakes were pulled out, which mark nests. Pulling out the stakes is illegal, authorities say. One week later, eight new nests and the first green sea turtle of the season was reported.
Over Memorial Day weekend 2026, Cocoa Beach authorities noticed several sea turtle nests disturbed. Four nests stakes were pulled out, which mark nests. Pulling out the stakes is illegal, authorities say. One week later, eight new nests and the first green sea turtle of the season was reported.
Blue Origin explosion: Debris may wash ashore in Florida; here's what to do
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced an "anomaly" during a static fire test on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, erupting into a massive fireball that illuminated the sky in an orange hue.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced an "anomaly" during a static fire test on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, erupting into a massive fireball that illuminated the sky in an orange hue.
ULA Atlas V launches 29 Amazon Kuiper satellites from Cape Canaveral
United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched an Atlas V rocket Friday evening carrying 29 satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper internet constellation.
United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched an Atlas V rocket Friday evening carrying 29 satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper internet constellation.
Fire damages popular Cocoa Beach restaurant; no injuries reported
A fire heavily damaged a popular Cocoa Beach restaurant Friday evening, but no injuries were reported, authorities said.
A fire heavily damaged a popular Cocoa Beach restaurant Friday evening, but no injuries were reported, authorities said.
Active fire rips through downtown Cocoa Beach restaurant
A major structural fire broke out at The Tiny Turtle restaurant in downtown Cocoa Beach on Friday afternoon, drawing a large emergency response from local fire and police units. Cocoa Beach City Manager Wes Mullins confirmed that the restaurant's outdoor tiki hut area was completely engulfed in flames around 4:30 p.m., sending thick plumes of black smoke over the area.
A major structural fire broke out at The Tiny Turtle restaurant in downtown Cocoa Beach on Friday afternoon, drawing a large emergency response from local fire and police units. Cocoa Beach City Manager Wes Mullins confirmed that the restaurant's outdoor tiki hut area was completely engulfed in flames around 4:30 p.m., sending thick plumes of black smoke over the area.
Anna Kepner update: Stepbrother 'kept squeezing' stepsister's neck for minutes until death, prosecutor says
A federal prosecutor called Timothy Hudson's alleged actions "barbaric," "intentional," and a "thoughtful act," claiming it was a calculated decision to kill her.
A federal prosecutor called Timothy Hudson's alleged actions "barbaric," "intentional," and a "thoughtful act," claiming it was a calculated decision to kill her.
SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Florida's Cape Canaveral
SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket with 29 Starlink satellites from Florida's Space Coast on Friday.
SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket with 29 Starlink satellites from Florida's Space Coast on Friday.
Florida man allegedly hurled brick through multiple church windows
Palm Bay Police were called to The House Church on Sunday night, May 24, after a nearby worker reported seeing a man – identified as Michael Williams, 53 – taking bricks from a walkway and hurling them through the church's windows and doors. In total, 11 windows and one door were shattered.
Palm Bay Police were called to The House Church on Sunday night, May 24, after a nearby worker reported seeing a man – identified as Michael Williams, 53 – taking bricks from a walkway and hurling them through the church's windows and doors. In total, 11 windows and one door were shattered.
Florida church vandalized by man they tried to help, officials say
A Palm Bay church is picking up the pieces after a man they repeatedly tried to help allegedly attacked their house of worship.
A Palm Bay church is picking up the pieces after a man they repeatedly tried to help allegedly attacked their house of worship.
Anna Kepner update: Timothy Hudson was Baker Acted after teen girl's death, court transcript reveals
An unsealed federal court transcript reveals that Timothy Hudson, 16, was committed under the Baker Act after returning to PortMiami, where FBI case agents noted he was crying uncontrollably but showed no visible physical injuries.
An unsealed federal court transcript reveals that Timothy Hudson, 16, was committed under the Baker Act after returning to PortMiami, where FBI case agents noted he was crying uncontrollably but showed no visible physical injuries.
Deadly Cocoa dog attack: Arrest made in neighbor's mauling death
A Florida woman has been arrested on a manslaughter charge after authorities said her dogs escaped repeatedly from her yard before fatally mauling a neighbor earlier this month.
A Florida woman has been arrested on a manslaughter charge after authorities said her dogs escaped repeatedly from her yard before fatally mauling a neighbor earlier this month.
Anna Kepner update: Teen charged with killing stepsister remains with family before trial
Timothy Hudson, the teen charged in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship, is allowed to remain in the custody of his family before his jury trial.
Timothy Hudson, the teen charged in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship, is allowed to remain in the custody of his family before his jury trial.
Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey steps in to secure Palm Bay schools after city council's SRO price hike
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey says there is no way on “God's green earth” he's going to let one school go uncovered.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey says there is no way on “God's green earth” he's going to let one school go uncovered.
Several sea turtle nests disturbed on the Space Coast over holiday weekend
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a report from the Sea Turtle Preservation Society after multiple stakes were moved from turtle nests over the weekend.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a report from the Sea Turtle Preservation Society after multiple stakes were moved from turtle nests over the weekend.