Residents speak against Blue Origin waste water dump permit
Many fired up Brevard County residents attended the Dec. 2 county commissioner's meeting to speak out against the permit allowing aerospace company Blue Origin from dumping waste water into the Indian River Lagoon. Ultimately, the decision is not up to the commissioners, but the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Mohammed Ibrahim: Florida teen release from Israeli detention after 9 months, family says
A Palm Bay teenager is back in Florida after spending nearly nine months in an Israeli jail, where advocates say he was physically and psychologically abused.
Anna Kepner’s family seek answers, while Carnival passengers recall chaotic night of teen's death
Investigators still have not announced any arrests three weeks after Titusville teen Anna Kepner died aboard a cruise ship. Her family says they are desperate for answers, while passengers recall a chaotic night with little information.
Anna Kepner case: Judge’s ruling could reveal new details in cruise ship death of teen
A newly issued ruling is poised to open a window into the final hours of 18-year-old Anna Kepner’s life.
‘Super speeders’ arrested in Brevard, Polk counties after topping 110 mph, deputies say
Two drivers are facing charges in separate incidents in Brevard and Polk counties after deputies say they were caught traveling well over 100 mph during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Florida man arrested, accused of attacking teen fishing in his backyard: Affidavit
A Florida man angry that a teenager was fishing in a pond near his home allegedly grabbed the boy around his neck and hit his knee, causing the teen to fall to the ground, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.
Invasive armored catfish taking over waterways on Florida's Space Coast
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft won’t carry astronauts on next mission
NASA and Boeing also agreed to reduce the number of Starliner flights to the International Space Station.
Anna Kepner: Court hearing reveals new details on Kepner Family's Carnival cruise vacation
Anna Kepner's stepmom and ex-husband appeared virtually in Brevard County court on Thursday regarding an unrelated custody dispute. However, as part of that hearing, new details and allegations about the Kepner Family's vacation aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship were discussed.
Terri Mashkow: What we know about Indian River County deputy killed in duty
An Indian River County deputy gave the ultimate sacrifice, officials said, when she died in the line of duty on Friday morning.
Anna Kepner remembered by family, friends weeks after cruise ship death: 'Heartbreaking'
Family and friends filled a Titusville church Thursday evening to honor the life of 18-year-old Anna Kepner.
Space Coast hits 100th launch of 2025 as pace accelerates
The Space Coast is on track for a record-setting year, with Thursday night’s SpaceX mission marking the 100th launch from Florida in 2025.
Off-duty paramedic killed trying to help man after accident on I-95
A paramedic from Gaston County, North Carolina was killed trying to help others after a series of crashes on Interstate 91 in Florida on Saturday.
Anna Kepner update: Stepbrother may face charges in Florida teen's death on Carnival cruise: Filing
The FBI could be launching a criminal investigation related to the death of Anna Kepner, the Titusville high school student who mysteriously died aboard a Carnival cruise ship.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 carrying Starlink satellites into orbit: Watch again
SpaceX's launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station into low-Earth orbit on Tuesday evening.
Bond denied for Florida man accused of shooting, killing girlfriend
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting Sunday that left a woman dead.
Anna Kepner death: Few answers for family of Titusville teen found dead on cruise ship
One week after 17-year-old Anna Kepner of Titusville died aboard the Carnival Horizon, the FBI investigation into her death continues with few answers for her family.
FAA requiring overnight launches for commercial companies
The federal government is back open, but rocket launches on the Space Coast remain restricted. A new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order that shifts most commercial liftoffs to overnight hours.
Ex-marine executed in 1979 abduction, murder of child
Bryan Jennings, 66, was declared dead shortly after 6:20 p.m at the Florida State Prison. Jennings died by lethal injection. Jenning's execution marks the 16th execution in Florida this year. He was sentenced to death in 1979 for the abduction, rape, and brutal killing of 6-year-old Rebecca "Becky" Kunash in Brevard County.
Florida ex-Marine executed nearly 50 years after kidnapping, rape, murder of 6-year-old Merritt Island girl
A Florida man convicted of kidnapping a 6-year-old girl from her bedroom and drowning her in a canal more than 40 years ago was put to death on Thursday night.