Massive waterspout caught on camera off Sebastian coast as lightning storms trigger fires inland
A restless storm system rolling out of the Gulf hammered Central Florida on Friday, triggering a day of wild weather contrasts that left coastal communities staring at a massive waterspout while emergency crews inland rushed to contain dangerous lightning hazards.
A restless storm system rolling out of the Gulf hammered Central Florida on Friday, triggering a day of wild weather contrasts that left coastal communities staring at a massive waterspout while emergency crews inland rushed to contain dangerous lightning hazards.
Woman fights off attacker in Palm Bay neighborhood; suspect arrested
A woman fought off a man who attacked her while she was searching for her missing cat in a Palm Bay neighborhood, police said.
A woman fought off a man who attacked her while she was searching for her missing cat in a Palm Bay neighborhood, police said.
Kitten thrown from moving car into traffic in Melbourne
A helpless kitten is lucky to be alive after being thrown from a moving vehicle into oncoming traffic on the Space Coast.
A helpless kitten is lucky to be alive after being thrown from a moving vehicle into oncoming traffic on the Space Coast.
Brevard Zoo new calves: Another giraffe is expecting!
The Brevard Zoo announced a double celebration for its herd as two Masai giraffes, three-year-old Tisa and 12-year-old Kumi, are both expecting. Tisa is healthy and due later this fall, while Kumi has officially entered her summer birthing window after a year-long pregnancy.
The Brevard Zoo announced a double celebration for its herd as two Masai giraffes, three-year-old Tisa and 12-year-old Kumi, are both expecting. Tisa is healthy and due later this fall, while Kumi has officially entered her summer birthing window after a year-long pregnancy.
Good Samaritan helps rescue trapped sea turtle on Brevard County beach
A morning run at Bonsteel Beach Park turned into a wildlife rescue after a Brevard County woman discovered a nesting sea turtle trapped beneath a beach crossover and unable to return to the ocean.
A morning run at Bonsteel Beach Park turned into a wildlife rescue after a Brevard County woman discovered a nesting sea turtle trapped beneath a beach crossover and unable to return to the ocean.
Titusville residents desperate for help cleaning up abandoned lot full of dangerous debris
Neighbors in a Brevard County community say an abandoned property left covered in demolition debris has become a safety hazard as hurricane season continues, and they want county officials to force the owner to clean it up.
Neighbors in a Brevard County community say an abandoned property left covered in demolition debris has become a safety hazard as hurricane season continues, and they want county officials to force the owner to clean it up.
Driver charged months after airborne DUI crash in West Melbourne
A West Melbourne woman is facing DUI and other charges months after investigators say she caused a violent crash that sent her pickup truck airborne before it slammed into several vehicles stopped at a red light, seriously injuring multiple people.
A West Melbourne woman is facing DUI and other charges months after investigators say she caused a violent crash that sent her pickup truck airborne before it slammed into several vehicles stopped at a red light, seriously injuring multiple people.
Family threatens lawsuit after mistaken police takedown injures teen
A Melbourne police officer has resigned after body camera video showed officers tackling a 15-year-old boy they mistakenly believed was a missing juvenile, leaving the teen with a fractured elbow.
A Melbourne police officer has resigned after body camera video showed officers tackling a 15-year-old boy they mistakenly believed was a missing juvenile, leaving the teen with a fractured elbow.
Melbourne officer resigns after mistaken arrest of teen; records reveal prior discipline
A Melbourne police officer has resigned after being involved in the mistaken arrest of a 15-year-old boy whose elbow was fractured during a takedown, while newly released personnel records show the officer had a history of disciplinary issues before the incident.
A Melbourne police officer has resigned after being involved in the mistaken arrest of a 15-year-old boy whose elbow was fractured during a takedown, while newly released personnel records show the officer had a history of disciplinary issues before the incident.
Port Canaveral expanding with new updated cruise terminal, largest parking garage in Brevard County
Port Canaveral is getting a massive face-lift to keep up with the booming Central Florida cruise market, unveiling plans for a larger terminal and a towering new parking garage.
Port Canaveral is getting a massive face-lift to keep up with the booming Central Florida cruise market, unveiling plans for a larger terminal and a towering new parking garage.
Titusville City Council moves forward with potential 100% stormwater fee hike
The Titusville City Council voted unanimously to advance a potential 100% stormwater fee hike, which could double local homeowners' bills to $320 a year.
The Titusville City Council voted unanimously to advance a potential 100% stormwater fee hike, which could double local homeowners' bills to $320 a year.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket from Florida for Starlink mission
SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites into space early Tuesday.
SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites into space early Tuesday.
Crash shuts down stretch of I-95 south in Brevard County, FHP says
An early morning crash has shut down a section of Interstate 95 southbound in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An early morning crash has shut down a section of Interstate 95 southbound in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Storm drives sailboat into power lines near Eau Gallie Causeway
A sailboat became entangled in overhead power lines during severe storms in Brevard County on Sunday after its owner tried to ride out the weather aboard the vessel, authorities and the boat owner said.
A sailboat became entangled in overhead power lines during severe storms in Brevard County on Sunday after its owner tried to ride out the weather aboard the vessel, authorities and the boat owner said.
Youth safety campaign launches in honor of Viera teen, 15, hit and killed on scooter
The Viera community gathered on Saturday at Lifepoint Church to say a final goodbye to a 15-year-old boy killed in a tragic Father’s Day hit-and-run, turning their immense grief into a lasting mission to protect other young people.
The Viera community gathered on Saturday at Lifepoint Church to say a final goodbye to a 15-year-old boy killed in a tragic Father’s Day hit-and-run, turning their immense grief into a lasting mission to protect other young people.
Family of teen killed in crash advocates for IDs
Isaiah Irizarry was riding a scooter home and was less than a mile from safety when a vehicle struck two teens and fled the scene. Because of how quickly law enforcement was able to locate his guardian, Isaiah's family is now turning his choice into a message for parents everywhere – Isaiah’s IDea.
Isaiah Irizarry was riding a scooter home and was less than a mile from safety when a vehicle struck two teens and fled the scene. Because of how quickly law enforcement was able to locate his guardian, Isaiah's family is now turning his choice into a message for parents everywhere – Isaiah’s IDea.
Florida dog, 'Teddy,' rescued after vest left on for 9 months grows into his skin: Sheriff
Two Brevard County men face aggravated animal cruelty charges after a dog they adopted was left wearing a vest for months, causing the fabric to grow directly into its skin.
Two Brevard County men face aggravated animal cruelty charges after a dog they adopted was left wearing a vest for months, causing the fabric to grow directly into its skin.
1 boy dead, 1 injured after dirt bike crash with car near Florida trail: FHP
An 11-year-old boy is dead and a second 11-year-old passenger is hospitalized after their dirt bike collided with a car at a Mims trail intersection.
An 11-year-old boy is dead and a second 11-year-old passenger is hospitalized after their dirt bike collided with a car at a Mims trail intersection.
Mistaken identity? Florida mom wants accountability after son tackled by officer in missing kid search
A Florida mother is demanding police training overhaul after bodycam shows wrongful takedown of her 15-year-old son who was mistaken for a missing child.
A Florida mother is demanding police training overhaul after bodycam shows wrongful takedown of her 15-year-old son who was mistaken for a missing child.
Mom demands accountability after son tackled by police
A 15-year-old is recovering after his elbow was fractured during a police encounter. Melbourne Police officers were looking for a missing child when the incident unfolded. The department is reviewing the case and officer’s response.
A 15-year-old is recovering after his elbow was fractured during a police encounter. Melbourne Police officers were looking for a missing child when the incident unfolded. The department is reviewing the case and officer’s response.