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.

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.

Satellite Beach considers smoking ban
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The Satellite Beach City Council is considering an ordinance that would prohibit smoking and vaping in public parks and on public beaches. FOX 35's Marley Capper shares details about the ordinance and what it would mean for the community.

Brevard County manatee deaths spiking
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Brevard County is leading the state in manatee deaths in 2025, according to the FWC. Patrick Rose, executive director of the Save the Manatee Club, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about why this might be happening and what can be done to change the troubling trend.

ICE raids ramp up on Florida's Space Coast with construction workers, landscapers detained

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday that deputies assisted federal immigration authorities in Cocoa this week, sparking concern among residents and drawing new calls for transparency in immigration 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.

Volusia father arrested for infant’s 2021 murder in Merritt Island

A Volusia County father has been arrested in connection with the 2021 death of his two-month-old son, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

Palm Bay mayor speaks on 'No Kings Day' protests
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No Kings Day protests are being held across America to oppose President Donald Trump's policies. Demonstrators are expected to rally in almost 2,000 cities, with several protests being held in Central Florida. Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina joins FOX 35 to discuss.

'No Kings' protest taking place in Cocoa Beach
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"No Kings Day" protests are being held nationwide this weekend to protest President Donald Trump’s policies. FOX 35's Esther Bower is on scene at the "No Kings" protest in Cocoa Beach, which just kicked off at 11 a.m. The protest is taking place at the intersection of US-1 and S.R. 520, where thousands of people have gathered.

Proposed budget cuts could ground NASA's momentum amid global space race

NASA could see its largest funding cut in more than half a century under a new federal budget proposal, raising alarm among scientists, lawmakers, and space advocates as global competition in space intensifies.

Florida’s Space Coast is clear choice for NASA HQ, Sen. Moody says in letter to Trump

Sen. Ashley Moody and every member of Florida’s delegation have sent a letter to President Donald Trump encouraging his administration to consider relocating NASA’s headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Florida’s Space Coast.

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket from Florida
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SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket with 23 Starlink satellites on Friday morning from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the "A Shortfall of Gravitas" droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

Push to merge NASA and the U.S. Space Force
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As Florida leaders call for moving the nation?s space-agency headquarters to Brevard County, Space Florida is launching a study about how NASA and U.S. Space Force operations could be merged at Cape Canaveral. Winston Scott, retired U.S. Navy captain, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the possible merge and what it would mean for space exploration.

Man with pipe bomb causes road closure
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A suspect has been taken into custody in Brevard County after deputies say he attempted to bomb a state radio tower. Officials say the incident was isolated and not an act of terrorism. Authorities are asking locals to avoid the area of Deering Parkway Road and use alternative routes while they investigate. FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte brings us the latest updates.

Teen's prized possession returned with community help
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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.

Man arrested after trying to bomb state radio tower
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A suspect has been taken into custody in Brevard County after deputies say he attempted to bomb a state radio tower. Officials say the incident was isolated and not an act of terrorism. The investigation is active and ongoing.

Unusual surge of 9-armed sea stars reported along Florida’s Space Coast

An unusual and rare sighting is sparking excitement along Florida’s Space Coast, where beachgoers are reporting a surge in appearances of nine-armed sea stars washed ashore.