Port Canaveral plans new basin for growing space operations
Port Canaveral is working on plans for a new basin dedicated to space operations as companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, and smaller startups compete for limited space along Florida’s Space Coast.
Port Canaveral is working on plans for a new basin dedicated to space operations as companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, and smaller startups compete for limited space along Florida’s Space Coast.
Woman charged in deadly Daytona Beach Shores toll booth crash
A woman accused of driving drunk and crashing into a Daytona Beach Shores toll booth, killing the worker inside, was booked into the Volusia County Jail on Wednesday after authorities spent days securing evidence and locating her following a mental health hold.
A woman accused of driving drunk and crashing into a Daytona Beach Shores toll booth, killing the worker inside, was booked into the Volusia County Jail on Wednesday after authorities spent days securing evidence and locating her following a mental health hold.
Port Canaveral running out of space for cruise and space operations
Port Canaveral is running out of room for both cruise and space operations. And as more companies look to move in, officials are exploring ways to ease congestion.
Port Canaveral is running out of room for both cruise and space operations. And as more companies look to move in, officials are exploring ways to ease congestion.
Woman accused in deadly Daytona Beach Shores toll booth crash arrested
Deanna Harrell, the woman accused of driving a pickup truck into a Daytona Beach Shores toll booth and killing the worker inside, has been arrested.
Deanna Harrell, the woman accused of driving a pickup truck into a Daytona Beach Shores toll booth and killing the worker inside, has been arrested.
Woman armed with knife shot, killed by deputies, sheriff says
A woman died after three Orange County sheriff’s deputies shot her during a confrontation outside her home Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
A woman died after three Orange County sheriff’s deputies shot her during a confrontation outside her home Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
Road collapse isolates senior community in Palm Bay
A road collapse in a Palm Bay senior community left about 120 residents temporarily isolated Wednesday after heavy rain caused a failing underground pipe to give way, officials and residents said.
A road collapse in a Palm Bay senior community left about 120 residents temporarily isolated Wednesday after heavy rain caused a failing underground pipe to give way, officials and residents said.
Teens accused of shooting gun beads at random strangers
Two Florida teenagers – aged 16 and 18 – allegedly drove through Seminole County and fired gel beads at random people, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office and the Winter Springs Police Department. Both teens have been arrested and are now facing potential criminal charges.
Two Florida teenagers – aged 16 and 18 – allegedly drove through Seminole County and fired gel beads at random people, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office and the Winter Springs Police Department. Both teens have been arrested and are now facing potential criminal charges.
Warrant issued in deadly Volusia County beach toll booth crash
A vehicular homicide warrant has been issued for Deanna Harrell after a pickup truck crashed into a Daytona Beach Shores toll booth, killing attendant Tammie Jo Baker.
A vehicular homicide warrant has been issued for Deanna Harrell after a pickup truck crashed into a Daytona Beach Shores toll booth, killing attendant Tammie Jo Baker.
Man accused of kidnapping woman from Winter Park gas station
A man is being held without bond after authorities say he kidnapped a woman from a busy Winter Park gas station before witnesses helped police track him down.
A man is being held without bond after authorities say he kidnapped a woman from a busy Winter Park gas station before witnesses helped police track him down.
Daycare teacher accused of child abuse after alleged incidents caught on video
A daycare teacher has been fired and charged with multiple counts of child abuse after investigators said surveillance video showed her striking several young children at a West Melbourne preschool.
A daycare teacher has been fired and charged with multiple counts of child abuse after investigators said surveillance video showed her striking several young children at a West Melbourne preschool.
Woman speaks out after charges dropped in deadly hit-and-run
A woman who spent nearly two weeks in jail after being wrongly accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash is speaking publicly for the first time, saying the ordeal upended her life and left lasting emotional scars.
A woman who spent nearly two weeks in jail after being wrongly accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash is speaking publicly for the first time, saying the ordeal upended her life and left lasting emotional scars.
Orlando unveils preserved Pulse artifacts ahead of anniversary
As Orlando approaches the 10th anniversary of the Pulse nightclub massacre, city officials are offering the public a first look at artifacts preserved from the historic site and the global response that followed the tragedy.
As Orlando approaches the 10th anniversary of the Pulse nightclub massacre, city officials are offering the public a first look at artifacts preserved from the historic site and the global response that followed the tragedy.
New rescue tubes in Cocoa Beach raise safety concerns
New ocean rescue tubes installed along Cocoa Beach are raising concerns among some beachgoers, who say the devices could confuse emergencies.
New ocean rescue tubes installed along Cocoa Beach are raising concerns among some beachgoers, who say the devices could confuse emergencies.
Florida voters to decide property tax proposal on November ballot
Florida voters will decide in November whether to approve a sweeping property tax relief proposal that supporters say would lower costs for homeowners while reducing local government revenue by billions of dollars annually.
Florida voters will decide in November whether to approve a sweeping property tax relief proposal that supporters say would lower costs for homeowners while reducing local government revenue by billions of dollars annually.
Space Force details response to Blue Origin rocket explosion
Officials at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station provided new details Tuesday about the response to last week's explosion involving Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, saying the incident sparked wildfires and caused damage beyond the launch complex but spared critical launch infrastructure.
Officials at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station provided new details Tuesday about the response to last week's explosion involving Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, saying the incident sparked wildfires and caused damage beyond the launch complex but spared critical launch infrastructure.
Authorities seek vehicular homicide charges in toll booth crash
Investigators say a driver had been drinking before crashing into a beach toll booth and killing a 63-year-old attendant in Daytona Beach Shores, as authorities continue pursuing potential vehicular homicide charges.
Investigators say a driver had been drinking before crashing into a beach toll booth and killing a 63-year-old attendant in Daytona Beach Shores, as authorities continue pursuing potential vehicular homicide charges.
Project aims to curb dengue by releasing millions of mosquitoes
Google-backed researchers are taking an unusual approach to fighting mosquito-borne diseases: releasing more mosquitoes. The effort, known as Debug, is designed to reduce populations of mosquitoes that spread illnesses such as dengue fever by using specially bred male mosquitoes that cannot produce viable offspring.
Google-backed researchers are taking an unusual approach to fighting mosquito-borne diseases: releasing more mosquitoes. The effort, known as Debug, is designed to reduce populations of mosquitoes that spread illnesses such as dengue fever by using specially bred male mosquitoes that cannot produce viable offspring.
Good Samaritans recount rescuing toddler found in hot car
A 3-year-old girl is expected to recover after Good Samaritans rushed to save her when she was found unresponsive inside a hot car outside a DeLand plasma donation center. The bystanders who helped rescue the child say the frightening scene is something they will never forget.
A 3-year-old girl is expected to recover after Good Samaritans rushed to save her when she was found unresponsive inside a hot car outside a DeLand plasma donation center. The bystanders who helped rescue the child say the frightening scene is something they will never forget.
Florida couple finds stranger making coffee inside their home, deputies say
A Lake County couple’s quiet afternoon by the pool turned frightening when they discovered a stranger inside their home, making coffee and moving items around, authorities said. The incident is prompting renewed reminders from law enforcement to keep doors locked, even when residents are home.
A Lake County couple’s quiet afternoon by the pool turned frightening when they discovered a stranger inside their home, making coffee and moving items around, authorities said. The incident is prompting renewed reminders from law enforcement to keep doors locked, even when residents are home.
Hurricane season revives painful memories for some residents
The start of hurricane season is bringing renewed anxiety for some Central Florida residents still recovering emotionally and financially from past storms. Families hit hard by Hurricane Ian say recent mitigation work offers some reassurance, but memories of flooded homes and emergency rescues remain difficult to shake.
The start of hurricane season is bringing renewed anxiety for some Central Florida residents still recovering emotionally and financially from past storms. Families hit hard by Hurricane Ian say recent mitigation work offers some reassurance, but memories of flooded homes and emergency rescues remain difficult to shake.