2 Central Florida schools begin extended academic year
Two Central Florida schools are evaluating the pros and cons of an extended school year.
1 teen dead, 3 critically injured after rollover I-95 crash in Brevard County: FHP
An 18-year-old died and three others were injured after a rollover crash in Brevard County shut down the southbound lanes of I-95 Sunday, FHP said.
Florida Missing Child Alert issued for Atraya Berardi, 16, of Rockledge
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for Atraya Berardi, 16, who was last seen in the 900 block of Ocaso Lane in Rockledge.
Westgate Resorts clears another hurdle for new hotel in Cocoa Beach
A new resort is on its way to Florida's Space Coast. Cocoa Beach city commissioners gave Orlando-based Westgate Resorts the initial green light Thursday by approving the first reading of a development agreement.
Palm Bay considering new property tax hike to fund police, fire as city falls behind
Palm Bay is falling behind in public safety, so city leaders are considering a new property tax hike for homeowners.
911 call from murder of Palm Bay mother and her boyfriend released; daughter could be tried as adult
The 911 call a teenager made after she allegedly murdered her mother and her boyfriend inside a Palm Bay home, according to detectives, has been released.
Brevard Co. rescues trying to adopt animals quickly as deputies seize more dogs from alleged puppy mill
More animal control officers were investigating and removing dogs on Wednesday at an alleged puppy mill in Brevard County on Mustang Lane.
50 puppies rescued from alleged puppy mill
Sheriff Wayne Ivey said the discovery of the alleged Brevard County puppy mill is now a nationwide investigation.
New drinking fountains coming to Satellite Beach schools after contamination concerns
New drinking fountains are on the way to schools in Satellite Beach. The upgrade comes as leaders continue to address contaminated water concerns.
Florida man accused of shooting, killing man in Melbourne found dead after police chase, officials say
A 39-year-old man died Sunday after he was found shot in a parking lot, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
20 people treated after 'bug bomb' mishap at Florida Publix, officials say
Twenty people received treatment after being exposed to a chemical smell inside a Publix store in Palm Bay on Monday morning, officials said.
Brevard Zoo helping 3 orphaned black bear cubs return to the wild
The Brevard Zoo is helping orphaned black bears make it back to the wild and are rehabbing several cubs this summer.
Brevard County testing year-round school calendar
Challenger 7 Elementary School in Cocoa is starting a new year-round school calendar on July 22, 2024. They are the first in the county to test out the schedule. Brevard County school board member Megan Wright explains.
Troopers respond to deadly crash on State Road 528 in Merritt Island
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 5:54 p.m. on Friday along the eastbound lanes of State Road 528.
Brevard sheriff expands alleged puppy mill investigation across state lines
One dog rescued from an alleged puppy mill in Brevard County died on Friday as the Brevard Sheriff expands investigation across state lines.
Melbourne city worker arrested for sexual battery on a child, police say
A Melbourne communications officer is in the process of being fired after he was accused of sexual battery on a child.
Palm Bay teen admits to staging 911 call for help after killing mother and her boyfriend: Police
The teen told 911 operators that a man broke into the house, but police later found bloody footprints matching the teen's shoes inside the home, police said.
World's second-largest cruise ship, ‘Utopia of the Seas,’ calls Central Florida home
The "Utopia of the Seas," one of the largest cruise ships in the world and the second largest ship overall, has docked at Port Canaveral, bringing a floating city to Central Florida.
Woman accused of running puppy mill expected to be released from jail
Elisabeth Cleveland, arrested on Wednesday, is expected to be released from jail after deputies found dozens of dogs on three properties across the county, allegedly connected to a puppy mill operation.
Palm Bay arson suspect accused of tossing Molotov cocktail into car shop
Florida officials are seeking information on an alleged arson incident involving an unidentified suspect throwing a Molotov cocktail into an auto body shop in Palm Bay last month.