These Central Florida counties are now under burn bans: June 2024

A burn ban is used to help prevent wildfires when the county is experiencing dry weather and no rain is expected in the near future. Currently, a handful of Central Florida counties have burn bans in effect.

Florida teen accused of babysitting 2 kids with enough fentanyl to kill 126,000 people: 'Wanna-be gangbanger'

A 19-year-old from Melbourne has found himself behind bars after he allegedly had enough fentanyl in his possession to kill over 126,000 people while he was babysitting two children.

'Unsheltered homelessness' spikes 105% in Central Florida: Report

A new report from the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida shows the number of people without a steady place to sleep has more than doubled over the past year.

Boeing Starliner experiencing helium leaks after 2 astronauts launched to space station from Florida

Nearly 12 hours after Boeing successfully launched two astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) from Florida aboard its Starliner spacecraft, NASA said its teams had identified three helium leaks on the spacecraft.

Threatened shorebirds return to nest on Brevard County beach after decade-long absence

It’s not just sea turtles nesting on Brevard County beaches right now. A threatened shorebird, known as the least tern, is also trying to re-populate by laying eggs on the beach.

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 carrying 20 Starlink satellites

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday evening, carrying 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 equipped with Direct to Cell capabilities, into low-Earth orbit.

Relocated nuisance crocodile swims nearly 100 miles to return to Brevard County

A crocodile relocated by the FWC traveled nearly 100 miles back to Brevard County. A homeowner recently spotted it on the Malibu Canal in Indialantic.

Man on scooter shot, killed in Melbourne, police say

Police said a man on a gas-powered scooter has died after he was apparently shot overnight in Melbourne.

Massive entertainment complex coming to Cocoa Beach: Food hall, brewery, rooftop bar & more

Cocoa Beach Mercado will soon be home to 12 restaurants, a private event space, a covered courtyard, a brewery and rooftop bar. It's set to break ground this fall, with completion expected in fall 2025.

Florida man accused of whacking officer with Stanley cup after breaking into church

A Florida man has found himself behind bars after he allegedly broke into a church and subsequently tried to smash a police officer in the head with a Stanley cup.

Boeing Starliner rocket launch scrubbed, moved to Wednesday

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are scheduled to fly to the International Space Station on Wednesday, part of the Crew Flight Test of the highly-anticipated Boeing Starliner.

Florida Crime Files: Car riddled with bullets in road rage shooting

An SUV was riddled with bullets in Brevard County during a road rage shooting, a man is accused of abandoning kids on an island in Satellite Beach, and a Florida dad is accused of driving having fentanyl on him while driving 128 mph with kids in his car: Here is FOX 35's Florida Crime Files.

Brevard County opens new EOC
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Brevard County's emergency management director says their operations center is the most activated in Florida. Saturday, the public got a chance to tour the county?s brand-new emergency operations headquarters in Rockledge.

Melbourne man arrested for DUI crash that injured couple, infant: FHP

A Melbourne man is facing several charges after he allegedly crashed into a car containing a couple and a baby, according to Florida Highway Patrol.