Hurricane Helene school closures: Is your school open or closed on Friday?

Will Florida schools, colleges, and universities open on Friday, Sept. 27, after Hurricane Helene? Here is the latest on school openings and closures.

Brevard County Commission approves new lifeguard funding plan

In a decision aimed at keeping swimmers safe, the Brevard County Commission voted Tuesday on how to fund lifeguard services for the upcoming fiscal year.

Hurricane Helene: Brevard County updates & information

As Hurricane Helene, the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, makes its way towards Florida, here is what people in Brevard County need to know about evacuations, school closings, shelters, and sandbag locations.

Port Canaveral could see delays or possible closure due to strong winds from Helene

Central Florida's Atlantic Coast will feel some impacts from Helene as the storm approaches the state's Big Bend region. Strong winds from the incoming storm could lead to a shutdown of Port Canaveral.

1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting at Melbourne park, police say
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A shooting Saturday night at Eddie Lee Taylor Park in Melbourne left one man dead and another man in critical condition, according to the police. At 7:24 p.m., gunshots were heard near the entrance of the park, which sent both crowds running in all directions, police said. Two adult men had been shot, police said. One man was transported to the hospital via car. That man was last listed in critical condition. Police said a second person was found shot in the parking lot. He was transported to the hospital, where he died. His name was not released.

Stolen dog reunited with Florida family after 2 year search: 'A miracle'

A pup was reunited with his family after its owners say it was stolen on the Space Coast and found safe in Georgia almost two years later.

Central Florida mom arrested after daughter misses over 200 days of school

A Central Florida mother has been arrested for allegedly allowing her daughter to miss hundreds of days of school over the past three years.

Tons of trash removed from West Melbourne property after almost a year

Huge piles of garbage were finally removed for neighbors in West Melbourne who had been living next to trash for almost a year.