Deadly crash shuts down parts of I-95 in Brevard County: FHP

A woman was killed in a crash that shut down parts of Interstate 95 in Brevard County on Wednesday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Why demolition of a Cocoa Beach hotel is drawing attention amid hurricane season

The historically early hurricane season has Brevard County residents on high alert. In Cocoa Beach, some are calling a demolished hotel a serious hazard that needs to be cleaned up immediately.

79-year-old man killed on I-95 in Brevard County after tire ruptures: FHP

A 79-year-old man was ejected and killed from his pickup truck after a tire ruptured along Interstate 95 in Brevard County on Tuesday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida dog beaten with chain leash adopted by new family: 'She’s definitely scared'

A Florida dog who was allegedly attacked and beaten by a man with a chain at a Deltona gas station in February has a new family – and is healing and getting stronger each day, according to her new family.

Man found dead after going overboard airboat on Brevard County lake, FWC says

The body of a man who went overboard on an airboat on a Brevard County lake over the weekend has been recovered, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Melbourne residents clean-up after tornado rips through neighborhood

The National Weather Service said an EF-0 tornado damaged homes up and down a Melbourne street. The NWS said the tornado had a maximum speed of 75-mph.

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The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in Melbourne on Thursday evening. Residents whose homes were hit are cleaning up.

Gov. DeSantis vetoes vacation rental regulation bill over 'bureaucratic red tape'

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vetoed a measure aimed at regulating vacation rentals, saying the proposal would create “bureaucratic red tape” for local officials.

Melbourne 'active shooter' suspect identified by police

The suspect involved in the “active shooter" situation that unfolded at a Melbourne apartment complex on Wednesday morning has been identified.

Flying umbrellas can pose beach safety risks: 'Not worth somebody’s life'

While water safety is a primary concern at the shore, beachgoers and workers alike must also be vigilant about other risks. A recent incident at Cocoa Beach highlighted the danger posed by beach umbrellas. An 80-year-old woman experienced this firsthand while enjoying a day on the sand. The wind picked up a beach umbrella, and its stake impaled her leg.

Man accused of robbing Melbourne gas station at gunpoint

A 34-year-old Melbourne man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly robbed a gas station at gunpoint over the weekend.