Florida man's murder charge dropped after more than 20 years in prison
State Attorney William Scheiner dropped a second-degree murder charge against Jeffrey C. Abramowski after new DNA evidence and the loss of key witnesses made a retrial impossible. Abramowski was originally convicted in 2006 for the killing of Cortney Crandall and had been serving a life sentence. Abramowski spoke Wednesday afternoon alongside his daughter and attorney.
State Attorney William Scheiner dropped a second-degree murder charge against Jeffrey C. Abramowski after new DNA evidence and the loss of key witnesses made a retrial impossible. Abramowski was originally convicted in 2006 for the killing of Cortney Crandall and had been serving a life sentence. Abramowski spoke Wednesday afternoon alongside his daughter and attorney.
Brevard Zoo welcomes 'Khan' the jaguar
The Brevard County Zoo has welcomed a new members to its family. "Khan" the jaguar comes from the Birmingham Zoo in Alabama and will be paired with another jaguar soon.
The Brevard County Zoo has welcomed a new members to its family. "Khan" the jaguar comes from the Birmingham Zoo in Alabama and will be paired with another jaguar soon.
Big upgrades coming to Port Canaveral
Some big upgrades are planned for Port Canaveral in Brevard County. Port Canaveral CEO John Murray joins Good Day Orlando to talk about a $69 million expansion to expand the terminals, and well as upgrades in security and baggage handling.
Some big upgrades are planned for Port Canaveral in Brevard County. Port Canaveral CEO John Murray joins Good Day Orlando to talk about a $69 million expansion to expand the terminals, and well as upgrades in security and baggage handling.
3-year-old boy shot in the arm, flown to hospital, sheriff's office says
A 3‑year‑old boy was airlifted with life‑threatening injuries after a midday shooting Monday in North Mims.
A 3‑year‑old boy was airlifted with life‑threatening injuries after a midday shooting Monday in North Mims.
Cocoa Beach ditching fireworks for drone show
The first-ever drone show is taking place tonight in Brevard County. The show is part of the city's Fourth of July celebration, which is taking place over the ocean in Cocoa Beach. However, some cities in the area have eliminated their drone shows after a tragic incident last year in Orlando.
The first-ever drone show is taking place tonight in Brevard County. The show is part of the city's Fourth of July celebration, which is taking place over the ocean in Cocoa Beach. However, some cities in the area have eliminated their drone shows after a tragic incident last year in Orlando.
Florida pharmacist arrested for DUI after allegedly hitting 3 pedestrians, 1 that might lose leg
A Florida pharmacist has been arrested after he allegedly drove under the influence and crashed into several people, one of whom may need to have his leg amputated.
A Florida pharmacist has been arrested after he allegedly drove under the influence and crashed into several people, one of whom may need to have his leg amputated.
Florida restaurant owners accused of scamming the elderly across country
A Florida couple who own a sushi restaurant in Rockledge are accused of scamming seniors out of thousands of dollars across multiple states, according to police in Wisconsin who have been investigating the case since 2023.
A Florida couple who own a sushi restaurant in Rockledge are accused of scamming seniors out of thousands of dollars across multiple states, according to police in Wisconsin who have been investigating the case since 2023.
Object crashes through windshield, nearly hits driver in freak accident on I-95
A Florida woman says she’s lucky to be alive after a piece of metal came crashing through her windshield while driving on Interstate 95, narrowly missing her in what authorities are calling a freak accident.
A Florida woman says she’s lucky to be alive after a piece of metal came crashing through her windshield while driving on Interstate 95, narrowly missing her in what authorities are calling a freak accident.
Stranger’s generosity helps Florida landscaper replace stolen trailer
A Central Florida landscaper is back on his feet after a stranger donated a brand-new trailer to replace the one stolen from his home — all thanks to a local news report that sparked an unexpected act of kindness.
A Central Florida landscaper is back on his feet after a stranger donated a brand-new trailer to replace the one stolen from his home — all thanks to a local news report that sparked an unexpected act of kindness.
Artemis booster explosion: NASA, Northrop Grumman investigate unexpected results during rocket test
Officials are investigating an unexpected explosion that occurred during a solid rocket booster test in Utah last week, raising questions about a key component of the Artemis moon missions.
Officials are investigating an unexpected explosion that occurred during a solid rocket booster test in Utah last week, raising questions about a key component of the Artemis moon missions.
SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 rocket with 27 Starlink satellites from Florida
SpaceX is planning to launch a Falcon 9 rocket with 27 Starlink satellites in the early hours of Saturday morning from Florida's Space Coast.
SpaceX is planning to launch a Falcon 9 rocket with 27 Starlink satellites in the early hours of Saturday morning from Florida's Space Coast.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from Florida
SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites on Wednesday afternoon from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites on Wednesday afternoon from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
NASA, Axiom, SpaceX target new launch date for fourth private ISS mission
NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX are targeting 2:31 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 25, for the launch of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4).
NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX are targeting 2:31 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 25, for the launch of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4).
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.
Satellite Beach considers smoking ban
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brevard sheriff blasts Lizzo over claim deputies threatened to 'kill' peaceful protesters
'Lizzo who?' the Sheriff asked, slamming Lizzo's statement as totally 'inaccurate'
'Lizzo who?' the Sheriff asked, slamming Lizzo's statement as totally 'inaccurate'