Titusville mayor expresses confidence in acting police chief after dismissal of previous chief following crash

The Mayor of Titusville is trying to ensure a smooth transition within leadership at TPD after the now fired chief was let go for refusing a drug test following a rollover car crash. The mayor says if the community has concerns, they need to reach out to FHP since they lead the investigation into the alleged incident.

No criminal charges, DUI investigation for fired Titusville Police Chief after crash, FHP says

Questions are being raised after the Florida Highway Patrol revealed it would not file criminal charges against now-fired Titusville Police Chief John Lau after he crashed – and rolled – his city-owned vehicle earlier this week. 

Cape Canaveral seniors push for flooding fix as hurricane season begins

Senior residents at a Cape Canaveral mobile home park say they are worried about repeated flooding as hurricane season gets underway.

Blue Origin explosion: Launch pad debris cleared as CEO targets New Glenn rocket launch later this year

Following the May 28th New Glenn rocket explosion, Blue Origin has officially cleared its Cape Canaveral launch pad of debris and begun reconstruction. Despite the damage, CEO Dave Limp confirmed the commercial space company still plans to resume its New Glenn launch pace sometime this year.

Ex-Titusville Police Chief fired for refusing drug test after crash: termination letter

Titusville Police Chief John Lau was fired Wednesday for refusing to submit to a drug test, after he was involved in a rollover crash in an unmarked police vehicle the day before in Brevard County, according to his termination letter.

Kennedy Space Center celebrates America's 250th with summer events

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is marking America's 250th anniversary with a monthlong series of events celebrating the nation's achievements in space exploration and aviation.

Palm Bay neighbors frustrated after chemical release prompts evacuations, shelter-in-place order

A chemical release at a Palm Bay facility prompted evacuations and a brief shelter-in-place order Tuesday, alarming neighbors who say it is not the first time they have had concerns about the site.

Family seeks answers after 15-year-old killed in Father's Day hit-and-run in Viera

The family of a 15-year-old Brevard County boy who was killed in a hit-and-run crash while riding his scooter on Father's Day is pleading for the public's help in identifying the driver responsible.

Thieves targeting Florida boats, stealing expensive navigation systems

A crime spree is targeting boat owners in Brevard County, Florida. Thieves are stealing high-end Garmin navigation systems straight out of boat dashboards, leaving victims with thousands of dollars in damages. Multiple local law enforcement agencies, are actively investigating the serial thefts across the Space Coast. Anyone with information or surveillance footage is urged to contact authorities or Central Florida Crimeline.

SpaceX tests Starfall cargo return capsule with launch from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX launched its Starfall Demo mission Tuesday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, testing a new spacecraft designed to return cargo from low-Earth orbit.

Teen charged with murder ruled incompetent to stand trial in Cocoa shooting

A legal case has come to a sudden halt after a Brevard County judge ruled that a 13-year-old boy indicted as an adult for first-degree felony murder is currently not competent to stand trial.

Cocoa Beach hours-long standoff ends, man in custody, police say
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An armed man in "distress" was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff at a Cocoa Beach business that began early Monday morning, police said.  The Cocoa Beach Police Department first responded to reports of a subject armed with a firearm in distress around midnight, June 22, before locating the man in his business in the area of 625 North Atlantic Avenue hours later. 

Florida man sentenced to 60 years for death of girlfriend's 3-year-old son

A Florida man was sentenced to 60 years in prison for the 2021 death of a 3-year-old boy after agreeing to a plea agreement, according to the State Attorney's Office.

Deputies respond to I-95 incident involving paragliders in Titusville

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office responded to an incident involving paragliders on Interstate 95 in Titusville early Sunday morning.

Titusville explores retention ponds to reduce flooding, to be financed through tax liens

Flooding fixes could be coming to Titusville. City leaders want to add more retention ponds in historic, flood-prone areas. Officials are trying to prevent a repeat of the extreme flooding that left some residents stranded in 2025.