Palm Bay man charged after child reports days of alleged confinement and abuse, police say
A Palm Bay man has been charged with aggravated child abuse after police say a child was beaten, locked in a room for days and forced to use a bucket as a bathroom, allegations that came to light after the child attempted suicide at school.
A Palm Bay man has been charged with aggravated child abuse after police say a child was beaten, locked in a room for days and forced to use a bucket as a bathroom, allegations that came to light after the child attempted suicide at school.
Over a dozen baby raccoons nurtured back to health after abandoned in Brevard
More than a dozen orphans are being rehabbed after their moms were re-located or the babies were left behind.
More than a dozen orphans are being rehabbed after their moms were re-located or the babies were left behind.
Portuguese man o’ war spotted along Space Coast beaches
Beachgoers along Florida’s Space Coast are being urged to use caution after Portuguese man o’ war and blue jellyfish were spotted washing ashore in recent days.
Beachgoers along Florida’s Space Coast are being urged to use caution after Portuguese man o’ war and blue jellyfish were spotted washing ashore in recent days.
Former principal accused of hosting underage party may avoid jail time
A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal accused of hosting a large underage drinking party at her home may avoid jail time as her criminal case nears a resolution, prosecutors said.
A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal accused of hosting a large underage drinking party at her home may avoid jail time as her criminal case nears a resolution, prosecutors said.
Central Florida man wrongfully convicted of murder could receive $1M
Jeffrey Abramowski’s conviction was overturned after he spent 23 years in prison.
Jeffrey Abramowski’s conviction was overturned after he spent 23 years in prison.
Friends grieve 10-year-old boy, grandmother who died in Palm Bay house fire: 'A blessing to know him'
The tragic fire happened on Jan. 12 around 2:19 a.m. Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews responded to a home on Janus Road NE after multiple 911 calls came in about a house fire with people possibly trapped inside.
The tragic fire happened on Jan. 12 around 2:19 a.m. Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews responded to a home on Janus Road NE after multiple 911 calls came in about a house fire with people possibly trapped inside.
A rare sighting: Fisherman see Humpback whales off the coast of Port Canaveral
Local fisherman captured a rare sighting of Humpback whales on camera about 20 miles of the coast of Port Canaveral. Here's what we know
Local fisherman captured a rare sighting of Humpback whales on camera about 20 miles of the coast of Port Canaveral. Here's what we know
Disney Adventure cruise ship arrives at Port Canaveral on its way to Singapore
The newest Disney Cruise Line ship’s inaugural voyage is set for March 10.
The newest Disney Cruise Line ship’s inaugural voyage is set for March 10.
Great blue heron rescued after being tangled in fishing line, hanging from tree
A great blue heron became entangled in fishing line and was left hanging in trees in Brevard County until a passerby stepped in to help.
A great blue heron became entangled in fishing line and was left hanging in trees in Brevard County until a passerby stepped in to help.
Good Samaritan rescues toddlers who wandered onto A1A in Cocoa Beach
A Good Samaritan saved two toddlers who wandered onto a busy stretch of A1A over the weekend.
A Good Samaritan saved two toddlers who wandered onto a busy stretch of A1A over the weekend.
Brevard Zoo releases nearly 20 rehabilitated black bears after record year
Brevard Zoo is preparing to return nearly 20 rehabilitated black bears to the wild following a record-breaking year that brought more orphaned cubs to the facility than ever before.
Brevard Zoo is preparing to return nearly 20 rehabilitated black bears to the wild following a record-breaking year that brought more orphaned cubs to the facility than ever before.
Florida grandson, grandma killed in Palm Bay house fire, officials say
A Florida grandmother, 75, and her 10-year-old grandson were killed early Monday morning in a devastating house fire in Palm Bay, according to Palm Bay Assistant Fire Chief John Ringleb.
A Florida grandmother, 75, and her 10-year-old grandson were killed early Monday morning in a devastating house fire in Palm Bay, according to Palm Bay Assistant Fire Chief John Ringleb.
Boy, elderly woman killed in Palm Bay house fire: Full
A 10-year-old boy and an elderly woman were killed Monday in a house fire in Palm Bay, officials said. The fire was reportedly around 2 a.m. and firefighters found the house fully engulfed in flames when they arrived. Nearly all of the home was destroyed in the fire, officials said. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
A 10-year-old boy and an elderly woman were killed Monday in a house fire in Palm Bay, officials said. The fire was reportedly around 2 a.m. and firefighters found the house fully engulfed in flames when they arrived. Nearly all of the home was destroyed in the fire, officials said. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Why is there smoke in the air? Haze blankets parts of Central Florida from these prescribed burns
Smoke drifted across parts of Central Florida on Friday night as crews carried out prescribed burns in multiple conservation areas, creating dark plumes visible for miles.
Smoke drifted across parts of Central Florida on Friday night as crews carried out prescribed burns in multiple conservation areas, creating dark plumes visible for miles.
Man accused of sexually assaulting woman at knifepoint in Merritt Island had 30 priors before latest attack
A man accused of violently raping a woman by knifepoint was not given a bond during his first appearance.
A man accused of violently raping a woman by knifepoint was not given a bond during his first appearance.
New experiment proves grass clippings are a leading threat to Indian River Lagoon health
Grass clippings are polluting the Indian River Lagoon. ORCA research shows they fuel algae blooms that destroy seagrass habitats. Here's what the research showed
Grass clippings are polluting the Indian River Lagoon. ORCA research shows they fuel algae blooms that destroy seagrass habitats. Here's what the research showed
Oyster reefs are growing again in the Indian River Lagoon
Oyster reefs in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon are showing signs of recovery after decades of damage from overharvesting, pollution, and boat activity, which wiped out more than half of the habitat.
Oyster reefs in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon are showing signs of recovery after decades of damage from overharvesting, pollution, and boat activity, which wiped out more than half of the habitat.
Families frustrated with short sentences for suspects in murders of 2 teens in vape pen robbery
Brevard County families in a 2024 vape robbery and murder said justice wasn’t served for their lost loved ones.
Brevard County families in a 2024 vape robbery and murder said justice wasn’t served for their lost loved ones.
Busy launch year ahead for Space Coast as Artemis II, SpaceX missions loom
The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.
The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.
Whales near extinction spotted along the Space Coast: 'A marvel'
North Atlantic right whales were spotted off the coast of Brevard near Canova Park on Wednesday.
North Atlantic right whales were spotted off the coast of Brevard near Canova Park on Wednesday.