Florida man's murder charge dropped after more than 20 years in prison
A Florida man is getting used to life on the outside after spending more than two decades in prison for a murder he didn’t commit.
A Florida man is getting used to life on the outside after spending more than two decades in prison for a murder he didn’t commit.
Florida mom outraged after son's murder suspect remains free on bond despite upgraded charges
The mother of a 19-year-old man killed in a Mother’s Day shooting is expressing frustration with Florida’s legal process after the man accused of murdering her son remains free on bond, even after prosecutors upgraded the charges to second-degree murder.
The mother of a 19-year-old man killed in a Mother’s Day shooting is expressing frustration with Florida’s legal process after the man accused of murdering her son remains free on bond, even after prosecutors upgraded the charges to second-degree murder.
Woman accused in deadly 2023 hit-and-run crash in Melbourne appears in court
A woman accused of fatally striking a pedestrian on Christmas night in 2023 and fleeing the scene appeared before a judge Wednesday in Brevard County after spending 18 months evading law enforcement.
A woman accused of fatally striking a pedestrian on Christmas night in 2023 and fleeing the scene appeared before a judge Wednesday in Brevard County after spending 18 months evading law enforcement.
Arrest made in 2023 Christmas Day hit and run that killed man in Melbourne
More than a year after a deadly hit-and-run on Christmas Day, police have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a 23-year-old pedestrian.
More than a year after a deadly hit-and-run on Christmas Day, police have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a 23-year-old pedestrian.
Teen's prized possession returned with community help
A Melbourne teen?s bicycle, which belonged to his late father, was recently stolen. The teen's mother took to Facebook to get help locating the bike, and they were able to track it down. The family is grateful to the Melbourne community and the police department that helped them get the bicycle back.
A Melbourne teen?s bicycle, which belonged to his late father, was recently stolen. The teen's mother took to Facebook to get help locating the bike, and they were able to track it down. The family is grateful to the Melbourne community and the police department that helped them get the bicycle back.
2 people, 1 dog survive small plane crash into Indian River in Melbourne Beach, officials say
Authorities are currently investigating after a small plane crashed into the Indian River on Wednesday afternoon in Melbourne Beach.
Authorities are currently investigating after a small plane crashed into the Indian River on Wednesday afternoon in Melbourne Beach.
Freight train slams into semi-truck stalled on tracks in Florida
A cargo train collided with a semi-truck stuck on the tracks early Wednesday morning in Brevard County, pushing the truck approximately 50 yards down the rails, authorities said. Remarkably, no one was injured in the crash.
A cargo train collided with a semi-truck stuck on the tracks early Wednesday morning in Brevard County, pushing the truck approximately 50 yards down the rails, authorities said. Remarkably, no one was injured in the crash.
Florida man turns $20 into $1 million after buying winning lottery ticket
Douglas Marby, 63, purchased a $20 Gold Rush Legacy scratch-off ticket during a trip to a Circle K along N. Wickham Road in Melbourne, and won a prize of $1 million, according to the Florida Lottery.
Douglas Marby, 63, purchased a $20 Gold Rush Legacy scratch-off ticket during a trip to a Circle K along N. Wickham Road in Melbourne, and won a prize of $1 million, according to the Florida Lottery.
Melbourne city leaders to discuss shooting
Melbourne city leaders are meeting today to discuss a deadly shooting that took place over the weekend. A 19-year-old man was killed in the shooting, which took place early Sunday morning in downtown Melbourne. The victim, Nathaniel Bernard Jennings, was attending the University of Northwestern - St. Paul, a Christian university located in Minnesota, and was home in Palm Bay for summer break. He was a defensive lineman on the school's football team.
Melbourne city leaders are meeting today to discuss a deadly shooting that took place over the weekend. A 19-year-old man was killed in the shooting, which took place early Sunday morning in downtown Melbourne. The victim, Nathaniel Bernard Jennings, was attending the University of Northwestern - St. Paul, a Christian university located in Minnesota, and was home in Palm Bay for summer break. He was a defensive lineman on the school's football team.
Vets helping disabled Frenchie pup walk for first time with surgery, therapy
A disabled French bulldog named Lt. Dan is undergoing surgeries and therapy in Central Florida after suffering severe leg deformities from backyard breeding.
A disabled French bulldog named Lt. Dan is undergoing surgeries and therapy in Central Florida after suffering severe leg deformities from backyard breeding.
Central Florida wildfires spark crackdown on homeless camps
Local law enforcement agencies are going to homeless camps to make sure they are not setting fires, either accidentally or on purpose.
Local law enforcement agencies are going to homeless camps to make sure they are not setting fires, either accidentally or on purpose.
Florida postal worker arrested after drinking on the job
A Florida postal worker was arrested after she allegedly drank vodka on the job, drove the wrong way into traffic and threw red Solo cups out of the vehicle. An arrest report shows the woman told officers she was invited to a party on her mailing route and drank two shots of vodka. Katelyne Dye, a 33-year-old postal worker in Melbourne, has since been released on a misdemeanor DUI charge.
A Florida postal worker was arrested after she allegedly drank vodka on the job, drove the wrong way into traffic and threw red Solo cups out of the vehicle. An arrest report shows the woman told officers she was invited to a party on her mailing route and drank two shots of vodka. Katelyne Dye, a 33-year-old postal worker in Melbourne, has since been released on a misdemeanor DUI charge.
Florida postal worker drank vodka on the job, drove wrong way into traffic: police
A Florida postal worker was arrested after she allegedly drank vodka on the job, drove the wrong way into traffic and threw red Solo cups out of the vehicle.
A Florida postal worker was arrested after she allegedly drank vodka on the job, drove the wrong way into traffic and threw red Solo cups out of the vehicle.
Flight aborted for 350 passengers at Melbourne-Orlando Airport
More than 300 passengers were affected after a flight was aborted due to a mechanical error on Friday night at the Melbourne-Orlando International Airport. Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the plane veered off a taxiway after exiting the runway, and its right main landing gear collapsed. The flight was set to take off around 11:10 p.m. and was headed to Birmingham, England. No one was injured during the incident.
More than 300 passengers were affected after a flight was aborted due to a mechanical error on Friday night at the Melbourne-Orlando International Airport. Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the plane veered off a taxiway after exiting the runway, and its right main landing gear collapsed. The flight was set to take off around 11:10 p.m. and was headed to Birmingham, England. No one was injured during the incident.
Florida mail carrier accused of drinking on job
A Brevard County mail carrier is accused of drinking alcohol out of a red Solo cup while driving a mail truck. Police say Katelyne Dye was swerving in and out of lanes and even driving into oncoming traffic. She has now been arrested and is facing DUI charges.
A Brevard County mail carrier is accused of drinking alcohol out of a red Solo cup while driving a mail truck. Police say Katelyne Dye was swerving in and out of lanes and even driving into oncoming traffic. She has now been arrested and is facing DUI charges.
Florida woman holds 2 boys at gunpoint for fishing near her backyard: deputies
A Florida woman is facing charges of aggravated assault and false imprisonment for holding two boys at gunpoint as they tried to fish in a pond near her backyard, authorities said.
A Florida woman is facing charges of aggravated assault and false imprisonment for holding two boys at gunpoint as they tried to fish in a pond near her backyard, authorities said.
Florida child hit by 2 cars on Melbourne road survives, neighbors call for safety improvements
Melbourne Police are investigating after a child was hit twice by two different cars running across a street in Melbourne.
Melbourne Police are investigating after a child was hit twice by two different cars running across a street in Melbourne.
Florida nurse hailed as hero for saving motorcyclist after crash in Brevard County
A Health First nurse is being hailed a hero after rushing in to save a motorcyclist before first responders arrived.
A Health First nurse is being hailed a hero after rushing in to save a motorcyclist before first responders arrived.
2 Melbourne women injured in Bahamas shark attack
Two young women from Central Florida are lucky to be alive after they were attacked by bull sharks while on vacation. The two girls, Summer Layman and Rileigh Decker, are from Melbourne.
Two young women from Central Florida are lucky to be alive after they were attacked by bull sharks while on vacation. The two girls, Summer Layman and Rileigh Decker, are from Melbourne.
Florida child who contracted RSV fighting for his life, family says
A Melbourne mom is spreading awareness about the dangers of RSV as her son fights for his life in the ICU.
A Melbourne mom is spreading awareness about the dangers of RSV as her son fights for his life in the ICU.