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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Falcon 9 rocket launch from 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).
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
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.
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.
Brevard sheriff blasts Lizzo over claim deputies threatened to 'kill' peaceful protesters
'Lizzo who?' the Sheriff asked, slamming Lizzo's statement as totally 'inaccurate'
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
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
"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.