More problems for Pineda and Wickham road project: How much will it cost?
Construction issues at Pineda and Wickham Road in Melbourne persist after Brevard County is now redoing the work laid down. County officials said there's major problems when it comes to curb and drainage. Residents are happy with the timeline and costs.
Construction issues at Pineda and Wickham Road in Melbourne persist after Brevard County is now redoing the work laid down. County officials said there's major problems when it comes to curb and drainage. Residents are happy with the timeline and costs.
'Thank You, Jesus': Survivor recounts moments after plane crashed off Florida coast into ocean
When Olympia Outten heard the sounds of the U.S. Space Force plane and a rescue helicopter, she said she jumped for joy in the middle of her life raft, while waiving an emergency flag.
When Olympia Outten heard the sounds of the U.S. Space Force plane and a rescue helicopter, she said she jumped for joy in the middle of her life raft, while waiving an emergency flag.
Seagrass rebounds in Indian River Lagoon, signaling environmental recovery
Seagrass is making a significant comeback along Florida’s Space Coast, with researchers reporting a sharp increase in growth in the Indian River Lagoon.
Seagrass is making a significant comeback along Florida’s Space Coast, with researchers reporting a sharp increase in growth in the Indian River Lagoon.
Anna Kepner update: September jury trial date for stepbrother accused of killing teen girl
A trial date for a Florida teen accused of killing his stepsister while on family vacation has been moved to September.
A trial date for a Florida teen accused of killing his stepsister while on family vacation has been moved to September.
U.S. airmen conduct water rescue of 11 people stranded in Florida plane crash
The 920th Rescue Wing with Air Force Reserve Command was alerted to a plane crash including several victims on Tuesday afternoon, about 80 miles from Melbourne. The crew located all the 11 crash victims were on a single raft and worked to extract them to safety.
The 920th Rescue Wing with Air Force Reserve Command was alerted to a plane crash including several victims on Tuesday afternoon, about 80 miles from Melbourne. The crew located all the 11 crash victims were on a single raft and worked to extract them to safety.
U.S. Pararescuemen rescue 11 in plane crash off Florida cost near Melbourne | FULL
After receiving information about a possible downed aircraft, U.S. airmen conducted a rescue mission off the coast, near Melbourne. Eleven patients were rescue and transported to care.
After receiving information about a possible downed aircraft, U.S. airmen conducted a rescue mission off the coast, near Melbourne. Eleven patients were rescue and transported to care.
11 survive small plane crash off Florida coast, near Melbourne: U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday assisted in the rescue of passengers after a small plane crashed about 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida.
The U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday assisted in the rescue of passengers after a small plane crashed about 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida.
Cruise ship with more than 100 sick passengers docks at Port Canaveral
A cruise ship carrying more than 100 people sick with norovirus docked at Port Canaveral early Monday, prompting a federal health investigation.
A cruise ship carrying more than 100 people sick with norovirus docked at Port Canaveral early Monday, prompting a federal health investigation.
SpaceX Florida 'Starship Factory' taking shape as NASA bets big on lunar return
The race to the moon is heating up on the Space Coast as SpaceX races to complete a massive "Starship Factory" near Kennedy Space Center.
The race to the moon is heating up on the Space Coast as SpaceX races to complete a massive "Starship Factory" near Kennedy Space Center.
Florida puppy survives near-deadly rattlesnake attack in Brevard County
A two-month-old Dachshund puppy, Keely, is lucky to be alive after being bit by a rattlesnake below her eyes. Now, vets give tips on protecting your pets.
A two-month-old Dachshund puppy, Keely, is lucky to be alive after being bit by a rattlesnake below her eyes. Now, vets give tips on protecting your pets.
Melbourne road remains unfinished after contractor stopped working
The project, known as the Wickham Road at Pineda Causeway Intersection Improvements, was designed to extend turn lanes and improve drainage to ease heavy congestion in the booming Melbourne area. However, despite being nearly a year behind schedule, the site remained a "halfway finished" mess. On February 13, 2026, the County issued a formal "Notice of Failure to Perform Work," stating the contractor was not carrying out the work in an acceptable manner.
The project, known as the Wickham Road at Pineda Causeway Intersection Improvements, was designed to extend turn lanes and improve drainage to ease heavy congestion in the booming Melbourne area. However, despite being nearly a year behind schedule, the site remained a "halfway finished" mess. On February 13, 2026, the County issued a formal "Notice of Failure to Perform Work," stating the contractor was not carrying out the work in an acceptable manner.
Missing bikes at Palm Bay school: What's being done?
After multiple students' bikes were stolen from school property at Bayside High School in Palm Bay, parents now want a solution. Parents say they've spent hundreds of dollars on new bikes and want the school to solve the problem.
After multiple students' bikes were stolen from school property at Bayside High School in Palm Bay, parents now want a solution. Parents say they've spent hundreds of dollars on new bikes and want the school to solve the problem.
Artemis II launch brought over $41M in tourism dollars to Space Coast
After thousands of locals and visitors flocked to the Space Coast to watch the historic Artemis II launch in person, the numbers are in. Florida's Space Coast Office of Tourism reported over 350,000 people traveled to Brevard County during the week of the launch – boosting tourism to businesses in the area.
After thousands of locals and visitors flocked to the Space Coast to watch the historic Artemis II launch in person, the numbers are in. Florida's Space Coast Office of Tourism reported over 350,000 people traveled to Brevard County during the week of the launch – boosting tourism to businesses in the area.
Cocoa Beach pushes for informational flyers for beach safety
Cocoa Beach asks vacation rental managers to post informational flyers about beach safety. This initiative comes after three tourists died in the waters.
Cocoa Beach asks vacation rental managers to post informational flyers about beach safety. This initiative comes after three tourists died in the waters.
Is a pilot dog beach program staying in Satellite Beach? Turtle advocates stand against
A heated debate is surfacing on the Space Coast as Satellite Beach officials prepare to vote on whether to make dog-friendly beaches a permanent fixture. While pet owners are pushing for more coastal freedom, environmental advocates warn that the expansion could be a recipe for disaster for Florida’s rarest sea turtles.
A heated debate is surfacing on the Space Coast as Satellite Beach officials prepare to vote on whether to make dog-friendly beaches a permanent fixture. While pet owners are pushing for more coastal freedom, environmental advocates warn that the expansion could be a recipe for disaster for Florida’s rarest sea turtles.
Beach safety battle underway over lifesaving rings
A courtroom battle is now underway regarding lifesaving beach rings after two people drowned in Cocoa Beach. The flotation devices are at center of a heated ownership dispute between the Rotary Club of Cocoa Beach and company "Drown Zero."
A courtroom battle is now underway regarding lifesaving beach rings after two people drowned in Cocoa Beach. The flotation devices are at center of a heated ownership dispute between the Rotary Club of Cocoa Beach and company "Drown Zero."
Rebuilding Brevard County's shoreline: Could this increase rip currents?
Crews are working to rebuild Brevard County's shoreline in a beach renourishment project. However, some research points to shifts in the surf’s natural flow when new sand is put in. Project sponsors of renourishment argue there are other factors at play, and they don’t see a direct link.
Crews are working to rebuild Brevard County's shoreline in a beach renourishment project. However, some research points to shifts in the surf’s natural flow when new sand is put in. Project sponsors of renourishment argue there are other factors at play, and they don’t see a direct link.
Evacuations lifted after third consecutive brush fire at The Compound
Palm Bay residents are bearing their frustrations after asked to leave their homes on April 30 out of caution when a brush fire threatened nearby homes. The fire comes after the area caught fire twice earlier in the week.
Palm Bay residents are bearing their frustrations after asked to leave their homes on April 30 out of caution when a brush fire threatened nearby homes. The fire comes after the area caught fire twice earlier in the week.
Palm Bay mayor has new plans for The Compound after 10 fires
Palm Bay's mayor says developing The Compound, a 200-mile undeveloped area, could prevent the crime on the land. This comes after 10 brush fires occurred in two days.
Palm Bay's mayor says developing The Compound, a 200-mile undeveloped area, could prevent the crime on the land. This comes after 10 brush fires occurred in two days.
Police search for possible arson suspects after The Compound fires
Concern is growing after 10 fires affect The Compound in Palm Bay in two days. Fire crews quickly put out the fires, but officials are suspicious about how the fires started.
Concern is growing after 10 fires affect The Compound in Palm Bay in two days. Fire crews quickly put out the fires, but officials are suspicious about how the fires started.