Brevard County child with autism found dead in pond after reported missing, deputies say
A 4-year-old boy with autism was found dead in a pond Friday morning after being reported missing less than an hour earlier, deputies say.
Brevard County teacher found guilty related to house party with alleged underage drinking
Karly Anderson, a Brevard County teacher, was found guilty Tuesday of disorderly intoxication and resisting an officer without violence after attending an underage house party in January.
Jessie Kirk murder: Death penalty sought against suspect
The State of Florida intends to seek the death penalty against David Barber, the man accused of killing 72-year-old Jessie Kirk in March, officials said.
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites into space from Florida
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday night from Florida carrying 28 new Starlink satellites.
Fighting algae blooms: Researchers investigating whether sounds can stop toxic blooms
Underwater soundwaves could be a new tool to save the Indian River Lagoon. Environmental officials on the Space Coast are testing a pilot project to see if sound can stop algae blooms from destroying the ecosystem with harmful fish kills, starving manatees and stifling seagrass growth.
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.
Amazon’s Project Kuiper launches first full batch of satellites from Florida
Amazon’s Project Kuiper launched its first full batch of satellites from Florida using a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. The rokcet lifted off just after 7 p.m., from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral.
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.
Central Florida vulnerable to wildfires as drought conditions fuel risk
Drought conditions and dry weather have fueled at least five recent fires, prompting a region-wide burn ban.