Palm Bay city leaders express growing pushback against Flock license plate readers
Palm Bay's city council is also starting to see enough public pushback against the system to take a second look. At least three sitting members of council told FOX 35 they have growing reservations surrounding the controversial cameras.
Palm Bay's city council is also starting to see enough public pushback against the system to take a second look. At least three sitting members of council told FOX 35 they have growing reservations surrounding the controversial cameras.
Palm Bay police searching for truck driver who hit teen riding scooter to school
Palm Bay police are searching for a driver who reportedly hit a teenage boy riding his scooter in a crosswalk on his way to school and fled the scene. The victim, identified as D’Shavion Taylor, suffered a fractured arm during the hit-and-run near the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Clearmont Street.
Palm Bay police are searching for a driver who reportedly hit a teenage boy riding his scooter in a crosswalk on his way to school and fled the scene. The victim, identified as D’Shavion Taylor, suffered a fractured arm during the hit-and-run near the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Clearmont Street.
SpaceX ends Falcon 9 Starlink launches from Florida as Starship era begins
SpaceX marked the end of an era on Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday, launching its final dedicated Starlink mission aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from the state as the company prepares to shift future East Coast Starlink flights to Starship.
SpaceX marked the end of an era on Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday, launching its final dedicated Starlink mission aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from the state as the company prepares to shift future East Coast Starlink flights to Starship.
Home impaled by flying logs after massive lightning strike
A Rockledge man says he is thankful to be alive after a powerful weekend storm launched massive logs through his home's window, destroying the exact spot where he usually sits to watch bad weather roll through. On Saturday, lightning struck a 70-foot pine tree outside Curtis Romohr's home on Condado Drive. The lightning strike was so intense it shattered the tree into huge pieces, sending wood shards piercing through multiple windows.
A Rockledge man says he is thankful to be alive after a powerful weekend storm launched massive logs through his home's window, destroying the exact spot where he usually sits to watch bad weather roll through. On Saturday, lightning struck a 70-foot pine tree outside Curtis Romohr's home on Condado Drive. The lightning strike was so intense it shattered the tree into huge pieces, sending wood shards piercing through multiple windows.
Mystery on the Space Coast: What are these clear ‘jumping sticks’ on the beach?
A beach day on the Space Coast turned into an unusual discovery when one-inch, translucent creatures were spotted jumping along the shore, leaving beachgoers and marine experts alike taking a second look.
A beach day on the Space Coast turned into an unusual discovery when one-inch, translucent creatures were spotted jumping along the shore, leaving beachgoers and marine experts alike taking a second look.
SpaceX launches Starlink mission as Trump pushes for 1,000 annual launches
SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites from Florida's Space Coast on Friday, a day after a last-second scrub, as the Trump administration pushes to dramatically increase the number of launches and reentries across the United States.
SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites from Florida's Space Coast on Friday, a day after a last-second scrub, as the Trump administration pushes to dramatically increase the number of launches and reentries across the United States.
Cape Canaveral study measures noise, vibrations from rocket launches
A new study commissioned by Cape Canaveral is providing data on the noise and vibrations residents experience during rocket launches as the number and size of vehicles lifting off from Florida’s Space Coast continue to grow.
A new study commissioned by Cape Canaveral is providing data on the noise and vibrations residents experience during rocket launches as the number and size of vehicles lifting off from Florida’s Space Coast continue to grow.
Search for Palm Bay neighborhood multiple hit-and-run suspect
A string of hit and runs damaged multiple cars parked in people’s driveways over the weekend. Palm Bay police are investigating the case as a stolen car, turned hit-and-runs in a neighborhood. Victims are demanding accountability and have been left dealing with thousands of dollars in damages.
A string of hit and runs damaged multiple cars parked in people’s driveways over the weekend. Palm Bay police are investigating the case as a stolen car, turned hit-and-runs in a neighborhood. Victims are demanding accountability and have been left dealing with thousands of dollars in damages.
Hero pups save family from overnight house fire in Palm Bay
family’s dogs saved them from a housefire in Palm Bay. The dogs woke them up before smoke started filling the home and the fire spread. The save is special because the family runs the Space Coast Frenchie and saves dogs every day. The dogs paid back the favor when it mattered most.
family’s dogs saved them from a housefire in Palm Bay. The dogs woke them up before smoke started filling the home and the fire spread. The save is special because the family runs the Space Coast Frenchie and saves dogs every day. The dogs paid back the favor when it mattered most.
Abandoned fishing gear leads to deaths of 2 loggerhead sea turtles at Brevard Zoo, officials say
Two loggerhead sea turtles were humanely euthanized at Brevard Zoo after suffering severe injuries from abandoned fishing gear, while a third is recovering from a flipper amputation. Zoo officials are now calling on the public to help protect marine life by properly disposing of fishing line and trash.
Two loggerhead sea turtles were humanely euthanized at Brevard Zoo after suffering severe injuries from abandoned fishing gear, while a third is recovering from a flipper amputation. Zoo officials are now calling on the public to help protect marine life by properly disposing of fishing line and trash.
Amazon facility in Cocoa evacuated as hazmat crews respond, spokesperson says
An Amazon facility in Cocoa was evacuated Saturday after hazmat crews responded to an emergency situation, a company spokesperson said.
An Amazon facility in Cocoa was evacuated Saturday after hazmat crews responded to an emergency situation, a company spokesperson said.
Florida man caught speeding claimed he was rushing to Buc-ee's bathroom, deputies say
Omar Soliman, 30, was arrested in Cocoa after a Brevard County deputy clocked his Audi driving 117 mph in a 70 mph zone along I-95.
Omar Soliman, 30, was arrested in Cocoa after a Brevard County deputy clocked his Audi driving 117 mph in a 70 mph zone along I-95.
NASA reveals MAX POWER airshow at Kennedy Space Center: What to know
NASA will host a two-day aerospace exposition and air show at Kennedy Space Center as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.
NASA will host a two-day aerospace exposition and air show at Kennedy Space Center as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Project Ignition: SpaceX Starship testing site on Florida’s Space Coast detailed in permit filing
SpaceX has filed permits for a new Starship testing site on Florida’s Space Coast as the company prepares to eventually launch its massive rocket from Central Florida.
SpaceX has filed permits for a new Starship testing site on Florida’s Space Coast as the company prepares to eventually launch its massive rocket from Central Florida.
Blue Origin doubling launch pads at LC 36 following New Glenn Explosion: 'Picking up the speed'
Just months after a massive explosion rocked Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, new details reveal Blue Origin isn't just fixing the damaged launch site—it’s actually doubling the size of its footprint at Launch Complex 36.
Just months after a massive explosion rocked Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, new details reveal Blue Origin isn't just fixing the damaged launch site—it’s actually doubling the size of its footprint at Launch Complex 36.
Crosley Green denied immediate parole, eligibility date moved up 5 years
A state panel on Wednesday denied immediate parole for a former death row inmate who has spent more than 35 years behind bars for a 1989 Brevard County murder he maintains he did not commit.
A state panel on Wednesday denied immediate parole for a former death row inmate who has spent more than 35 years behind bars for a 1989 Brevard County murder he maintains he did not commit.
Former cop who pushed for Palm Bay's Flock cameras calls for shutdown
A former police officer who signed the contract to bring Flock license plate readers to Palm Bay in 2021 now says the surveillance system has gone too far and should be shut down. While the city recently suspended the automated license plate reader (ALPR) program, officials cited improper permitting—not privacy concerns—as the official reason for turning off the cameras.
A former police officer who signed the contract to bring Flock license plate readers to Palm Bay in 2021 now says the surveillance system has gone too far and should be shut down. While the city recently suspended the automated license plate reader (ALPR) program, officials cited improper permitting—not privacy concerns—as the official reason for turning off the cameras.
Flock cameras: Former cop pushes for Palm Bay license plate reader shutdown
A former police officer who once supported Flock license plate readers is calling for the program to be shut down. The program is currently suspended in Palm Bay due to installation and permitting concerns.
A former police officer who once supported Flock license plate readers is calling for the program to be shut down. The program is currently suspended in Palm Bay due to installation and permitting concerns.
Brevard County woman arrested after stabbing, whipping horse in front of child, sheriff says
A Brevard County woman is behind bars after allegedly stabbing and violently beating a horse in front of a child, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
A Brevard County woman is behind bars after allegedly stabbing and violently beating a horse in front of a child, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Palm Bay covers Flock cameras after suspension due to permits
As Flock cameras are suspended in Palm Bay due to permit issues, some residents tell FOX 35 they want the cameras permanently taken down. The cameras cost the city $42,000 to install 17 cameras across the city. It's not known if tax dollars will be on line due to the suspension.
As Flock cameras are suspended in Palm Bay due to permit issues, some residents tell FOX 35 they want the cameras permanently taken down. The cameras cost the city $42,000 to install 17 cameras across the city. It's not known if tax dollars will be on line due to the suspension.