1 dead, 1 hurt in Mims trail dirt bike crash
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One boy is dead and a second is in critical condition after being hit by a car while on a trail. The boys were traveling on dirt bikes and rode into the car's path, officials report. 

Photos: SpaceX launch stuns with 'space jellyfish' in Florida sky

A "space jellyfish" developed across the morning sky in Florida after a SpaceX rocket launch. Here are some of the best photos shared with FOX 35.

Baby kittens abandoned, trapped in sealed container outside Florida animal rescue

A local rescue is trying to save baby kittens that were found unresponsive and suffering from heat exhaustion after being placed outside the shelter's door.

Florida shelter warns against leaving animals unattended in heat
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Multiple kittens were left defenseless, suffering from heat exhaustion in the dangerous Florida sun outside a local animal shelter. The security footage outside H.A.L.O. No-Kill Rescue on U.S. 1 in Sebastian captured two critically hazardous situations unfolding within mere seconds of each other. Now, the rescue is working around the clock to save the vulnerable baby cats.

Artemis II astronauts visit Kennedy Space Center after historic moon mission
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More than three months after embarking on a historic voyage around the Moon, the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission returned to the Space Coast on Wednesday, July 8 to visit the site where their journey began. It marks the first time astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen and Christina Koch have returned to NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) since their 10-day lunar test flight lifted off back in April 2026.

Titusville stormwater system overwhelmed: Residents left pumping out floodwaters

Storms on Monday night dumped more than three inches of rain in just two and a half hours, completely overwhelming Titusville's aging drainage infrastructure.

Rest in peace, Blossum: Florida Wildlife Hospital opossum ambassador dies

Blossum, the first-ever Virginia opossum educational ambassador at the Florida Wildlife Hospital, was humanely euthanized after having several age-related complications, the hospital said.

Ongoing Titusville flooding: How infrastructure updates could impact taxes
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The city of Titusville’s stormwater system struggled to move water when three inches of rain fell in a few hours. Across town, residents reported flooding issues on July 6. Infrastructure updates could mean a tax hike for residents.

911 calls released in ex-Titusville Police Chief crash: 'I don't know what happened'

Moments after former Titusville Police Chief John Lau rolled his unmarked city-owned vehicle in Brevard County last month, a couple of people called 911 to report the crash.

Palm Bay considers buying former golf course for park and stormwater projects

Palm Bay officials are considering purchasing a long-abandoned golf course in the Bayside Lakes area, a move that could preserve the more than 130-acre property for public use instead of future residential development.

Florida mom safely escapes van fire with 4 children after mechanical failure

A Brevard County mother and her four children escaped without injury after their van caught fire while they were driving on U.S. 1, officials said.

ULA launches Amazon Leo satellites from Florida

Another batch of Amazon's Leo broadband satellites were sent to space in an early Thursday launch from Florida's Space Coast.

AI helps labs along the Space Coast speed up results, experts say
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Artificial Intelligence is transforming routine lab work analysis for patients. Labs along the Space Coast are able to expedite the processing of more than nine million vials a year by using AI as a tool in the clinical laboratory. 

Titusville council member questions $600,000 beautification project after plants fail

A Titusville city council member is criticizing a $600,000 beautification project after many of the plants installed along major roadways failed within months.

Proposed Brevard County USL soccer stadium would anchor new mixed-use development

Plans for a new professional soccer stadium in Melbourne call for an 8,000-seat venue, restaurants, retail space and year-round community events as part of a proposed mixed-use development in Brevard County.

Blue Origin targets return to flight by year's end after New Glenn launch pad explosion

Blue Origin says it plans to return its New Glenn rocket to flight before the end of 2026 after an explosion during a launch pad test destroyed key ground equipment but spared critical infrastructure needed to rebuild.

NASA Swift space mission delayed over weather

NASA is attempting a daring rescue mission to save a failing satellite falling back down to earth. The Swift telescope has been in orbit for about 20 years but is currently plummeting down to earth.