Man found dead after going overboard airboat on Brevard County lake, FWC says

The body of a man who went overboard on an airboat on a Brevard County lake over the weekend has been recovered, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Melbourne residents clean-up after tornado rips through neighborhood

The National Weather Service said an EF-0 tornado damaged homes up and down a Melbourne street. The NWS said the tornado had a maximum speed of 75-mph.

Residents clean up after tornado touches down
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The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in Melbourne on Thursday evening. Residents whose homes were hit are cleaning up.

Gov. DeSantis vetoes vacation rental regulation bill over 'bureaucratic red tape'

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vetoed a measure aimed at regulating vacation rentals, saying the proposal would create “bureaucratic red tape” for local officials.

Melbourne 'active shooter' suspect identified by police

The suspect involved in the “active shooter" situation that unfolded at a Melbourne apartment complex on Wednesday morning has been identified.

Flying umbrellas can pose beach safety risks: 'Not worth somebody’s life'

While water safety is a primary concern at the shore, beachgoers and workers alike must also be vigilant about other risks. A recent incident at Cocoa Beach highlighted the danger posed by beach umbrellas. An 80-year-old woman experienced this firsthand while enjoying a day on the sand. The wind picked up a beach umbrella, and its stake impaled her leg.

Man accused of robbing Melbourne gas station at gunpoint

A 34-year-old Melbourne man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly robbed a gas station at gunpoint over the weekend.

Melbourne mayor: 'We take public safety seriously'
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[11 a.m. update] Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey spoke with FOX 35's Esther Bower after an "active shooter" situation that unfolded on Wednesday morning.

Melbourne shooting suspect shot, police chief says
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[10:30 a.m. update] Melbourne Police Chief David Gillespie has confirmed that the suspect involved in the "active shooter" situation in Melbourne on Wednesday morning has been shot. His condition is unknown at this time, but the "threat has been neutralized," Chief Gillespie said.

SKYFOX: 'Active shooter' situation unfolding in Melbourne
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[10:30 a.m. update] SKYFOX flew over the area of Babcock Street and Strawbridge Avenue on Wednesday morning where an "active shooter" situation is unfolding.

'Active shooter' in Melbourne: What we know so far
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[10 a.m. update] FOX 35's Esther Bower provides a rundown of what we know so far about the "active shooter" situation unfolding in Melbourne on Wednesday morning.

Melbourne police chief on 'active shooter' situation
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[9:45 a.m. update] Melbourne Police Chief David Gillespie spoke with FOX 35's Esther Bower on Wednesday morning about the "active shooter" situation unfolding in the area of Babcock Street and Strawbridge Avenue.

Melbourne 'active shooter' update from police
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[9:20 a.m. update] Sgt. Ben Slover with the Melbourne Police Department shared an update Wednesday morning about the "active shooter" situation in the area of Babcock Street and Strawbridge Avenue. He confirmed that a person is holed up in an apartment. When officers arrived on a call, the suspect allegedly started to shoot at them. Stay tuned to FOX 35 for more updates.