Missing Brevard County teen found safe, officials say

A missing child alert for a 16-year-old boy from was canceled Friday after the teen was found safe.

Pooch rescued from dogfighting operation as 'bait dog' ready for new home on the Space Coast

When rescuers first found Teddy, his injuries told a story before anyone said a word. Large patches of fur were missing, replaced by wounds, bites and cuts covering much of his body.

SpaceX set for late-night Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX plans to send another batch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station into low Earth orbit.

Challenger disaster remembered 40 years later as NASA prepares for new lunar mission

The Artemis II mission, which will send four astronauts around the moon, is currently on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center. Like Challenger four decades ago, the rocket is facing freezing temperatures, though officials say modern safeguards are in place to help prevent another tragedy.

Emaciated dog finally gaining weight after months of malnutrition

A dog found severely malnourished after being adopted from a shelter is showing signs of recovery, as the people accused of abusing her face criminal charges, authorities said.

Florida’s coast sees unusual wildlife activity as marine animals migrate south during winter

While recent freezing temperatures have unsettled humans across Florida, the waters remain relatively warm for migrating whales, drawing more of the marine mammals to the region, wildlife experts say.

SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX launched an advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday night.

11-year-old boy hurt in shooting not the intended target, deputies say

An 11-year-old boy was taken to the hospital Friday afternoon after being shot, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

Palm Bay man charged after child reports days of alleged confinement and abuse, police say

A Palm Bay man has been charged with aggravated child abuse after police say a child was beaten, locked in a room for days and forced to use a bucket as a bathroom, allegations that came to light after the child attempted suicide at school.

Parents raise safety concerns about crowded Brevard County school buses

Parents in Brevard County say overcrowding on school buses has reached a breaking point after new images showed students sitting on the floor of moving buses, months after earlier complaints about packed conditions.

Man drowns after kayak capsizes in Palm Bay, officials say

Officials with Brevard County Fire Rescue, Palm Bay Police Department, FWC and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office all assisted with the search.

Portuguese man o’ war spotted along Space Coast beaches

Beachgoers along Florida’s Space Coast are being urged to use caution after Portuguese man o’ war and blue jellyfish were spotted washing ashore in recent days.

Former principal accused of hosting underage party may avoid jail time

A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal accused of hosting a large underage drinking party at her home may avoid jail time as her criminal case nears a resolution, prosecutors said.