NASA delays Artemis II rollback due to weather; launch date still unknown
NASA has delayed a rollback of its Artemis II rocket from a launch pad at Kennedy Space Center due to cold weather in Florida.
NASA has delayed a rollback of its Artemis II rocket from a launch pad at Kennedy Space Center due to cold weather in Florida.
Trimming taxes for homeowners: How will that affect small towns?
Under a proposed legislation, Florida residents with homesteaded properties would no longer be required to pay property taxes. However, leaders in smaller municipalities, such as Indialantic, fear that the loss of property tax revenue would be devastating. Indialantic Mayor Mark McDermott warns that the town might not be able to fund its own police and fire departments if the bill becomes law.
Under a proposed legislation, Florida residents with homesteaded properties would no longer be required to pay property taxes. However, leaders in smaller municipalities, such as Indialantic, fear that the loss of property tax revenue would be devastating. Indialantic Mayor Mark McDermott warns that the town might not be able to fund its own police and fire departments if the bill becomes law.
Child nearly drowns during unsupervised visit with mom
A Brevard County mother is back behind bars after a near-fatal drowning involving her toddler. The incident raises questions about how she was granted unsupervised access to her children while still facing felony charges for a previous child abuse case. A judge, DCF and case manager all agreed the mother could have unsupervised access with her children.
A Brevard County mother is back behind bars after a near-fatal drowning involving her toddler. The incident raises questions about how she was granted unsupervised access to her children while still facing felony charges for a previous child abuse case. A judge, DCF and case manager all agreed the mother could have unsupervised access with her children.
Artemis II: NASA moon mission cleared for March launch after successful test
All systems are “go” for Artemis II, with liftoff targeted for March 6 from Cape Canaveral following what officials described as a “very successful” second wet dress rehearsal.
All systems are “go” for Artemis II, with liftoff targeted for March 6 from Cape Canaveral following what officials described as a “very successful” second wet dress rehearsal.
Car crash survivor reunited with dog lost during accident
A dog that ran off after a serious car crash along the Indian River County and Brevard County line has been found and reunited with her owner after days of searching by volunteers.
A dog that ran off after a serious car crash along the Indian River County and Brevard County line has been found and reunited with her owner after days of searching by volunteers.
Artemis II: Second wet dress rehearsal completed at Kennedy Space Center
NASA completed a second crucial test on Thursday night as it prepares to launch the historic Artemis II mission that will send astronauts on a trip around the moon.
NASA completed a second crucial test on Thursday night as it prepares to launch the historic Artemis II mission that will send astronauts on a trip around the moon.
Woman injured in crash pleads for help finding missing dog: 'She’s my whole world'
A woman recovering in the hospital after a car crash is pleading for help finding her dog, which ran off during the accident.
A woman recovering in the hospital after a car crash is pleading for help finding her dog, which ran off during the accident.
Victims in alleged Merritt Island ax attack pushing for justice, charges not to be dropped
A chaotic scene unfolded late last month in a quiet Brevard County neighborhood, where deputies say Charles Knight III went on a violent rampage. Deputies eventually caught up with Knight and booked him into jail on several charges. Since the initial arrest, he’s bonded out of jail.
A chaotic scene unfolded late last month in a quiet Brevard County neighborhood, where deputies say Charles Knight III went on a violent rampage. Deputies eventually caught up with Knight and booked him into jail on several charges. Since the initial arrest, he’s bonded out of jail.
Florida man, 18, accused of holding teenage party with alcohol, drugs, police say
A Florida teen is accused of contributing to the delinquency of teenagers after police say he hosted a party with alcohol and drugs.
A Florida teen is accused of contributing to the delinquency of teenagers after police say he hosted a party with alcohol and drugs.
Florida ranks no. 1 in workforce education, DeSantis says
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to hold a news conference at Titusville High School on Tuesday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to hold a news conference at Titusville High School on Tuesday.
Pregnant woman rescued from sinking car delivers 'miracle' baby hours later: 'God is alive'
A pregnant woman who was rescued from a sinking car off Interstate 95 in Martin County gave birth to a premature baby girl just hours after crashing into a retention pond.
A pregnant woman who was rescued from a sinking car off Interstate 95 in Martin County gave birth to a premature baby girl just hours after crashing into a retention pond.
Artemis II: NASA targets Feb. 19 for second moon mission fueling rehearsal
NASA is preparing for a critical fueling test this week as it moves closer to launching its Artemis II mission around the moon.
NASA is preparing for a critical fueling test this week as it moves closer to launching its Artemis II mission around the moon.
Melbourne manhunt: Police tracked 'girlfriend' to escapee's location in Palm Bay
A man who escaped from police custody on Feb. 11 was found hiding between a wall and a bed in a Palm Bay home, around 12 miles from where the hospital where he ran from police.
A man who escaped from police custody on Feb. 11 was found hiding between a wall and a bed in a Palm Bay home, around 12 miles from where the hospital where he ran from police.
Melbourne PD: Man who escaped police custody found in Palm Bay home
Eric Jordon Jerry, 24, was found hiding and attempting to conceal himself at a home in northwest Palm Bay. Police said officers identified Jerry's alleged girlfriend and followed her car to the Palm Bay area. It's not known how Jerry got to Palm Bay.
Eric Jordon Jerry, 24, was found hiding and attempting to conceal himself at a home in northwest Palm Bay. Police said officers identified Jerry's alleged girlfriend and followed her car to the Palm Bay area. It's not known how Jerry got to Palm Bay.
Hate your ex? Brevard Zoo offers to name a leech, and other pests, after them for Valentine's Day
This Valentine's Day, the Brevard Zoo invites the public to name a leech, barnacle or rhino poop after an ex.
This Valentine's Day, the Brevard Zoo invites the public to name a leech, barnacle or rhino poop after an ex.
Manatee rescued from storm drain recovers at SeaWorld Orlando: Could this have been prevented?
A manatee rescued from a storm drain in Melbourne Beach is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando, where veterinarians say the animal is showing signs of improvement after spending days trapped underground.
A manatee rescued from a storm drain in Melbourne Beach is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando, where veterinarians say the animal is showing signs of improvement after spending days trapped underground.
Crew-12 launch delayed again amid weather concerns
After moving the launch to Thursday because of weather concerns, officials have pushed it back one more day to Friday.
After moving the launch to Thursday because of weather concerns, officials have pushed it back one more day to Friday.
Manatee rescued after being trapped inside storm drain under road in Melbourne Beach
An adult manatee that became stuck inside a storm drain under a Melbourne Beach roadway has been rescued following an hours-long operation, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
An adult manatee that became stuck inside a storm drain under a Melbourne Beach roadway has been rescued following an hours-long operation, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Support grows for Rockledge crossing guard hit while directing traffic
A crossing guard at Golfview Elementary in Brevard County is in critical condition after she was hit while directing school traffic on Feb. 5.Joyce Scarborough, who's affectionately known as the "Crazy Sock Lady," is a staple of the school community. Police confirmed that the driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and spoke with investigators.
A crossing guard at Golfview Elementary in Brevard County is in critical condition after she was hit while directing school traffic on Feb. 5.Joyce Scarborough, who's affectionately known as the "Crazy Sock Lady," is a staple of the school community. Police confirmed that the driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and spoke with investigators.
Prime suspect in teen's death, stepbrother of Anna Kepner, in Federal Court
The stepbrother of a Titusville teen girl who died on a Carnival cruise ship in November – who is being investigated as a suspect in her death – was in federal court in Miami on Feb. 6. Anna Kepner, 18, was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship on November, 7, 2025. This week marks three months since the Titusville teen left on a vacation with her family and never came home.
The stepbrother of a Titusville teen girl who died on a Carnival cruise ship in November – who is being investigated as a suspect in her death – was in federal court in Miami on Feb. 6. Anna Kepner, 18, was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship on November, 7, 2025. This week marks three months since the Titusville teen left on a vacation with her family and never came home.