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
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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
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"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.

Florida’s Space Coast is clear choice for NASA HQ, Sen. Moody says in letter to Trump

Sen. Ashley Moody and every member of Florida’s delegation have sent a letter to President Donald Trump encouraging his administration to consider relocating NASA’s headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Florida’s Space Coast.

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket from Florida
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SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket with 23 Starlink satellites on Friday morning from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the "A Shortfall of Gravitas" droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

Push to merge NASA and the U.S. Space Force
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As Florida leaders call for moving the nation?s space-agency headquarters to Brevard County, Space Florida is launching a study about how NASA and U.S. Space Force operations could be merged at Cape Canaveral. Winston Scott, retired U.S. Navy captain, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the possible merge and what it would mean for space exploration.

Man with pipe bomb causes road closure
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A suspect has been taken into custody in Brevard County after deputies say he attempted to bomb a state radio tower. Officials say the incident was isolated and not an act of terrorism. Authorities are asking locals to avoid the area of Deering Parkway Road and use alternative routes while they investigate. FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte brings us the latest updates.

Teen's prized possession returned with community help
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A Melbourne teen?s bicycle, which belonged to his late father, was recently stolen. The teen's mother took to Facebook to get help locating the bike, and they were able to track it down. The family is grateful to the Melbourne community and the police department that helped them get the bicycle back.

Man arrested after trying to bomb state radio tower
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A suspect has been taken into custody in Brevard County after deputies say he attempted to bomb a state radio tower. Officials say the incident was isolated and not an act of terrorism. The investigation is active and ongoing.

Unusual surge of 9-armed sea stars reported along Florida’s Space Coast

An unusual and rare sighting is sparking excitement along Florida’s Space Coast, where beachgoers are reporting a surge in appearances of nine-armed sea stars washed ashore.

Florida shrimpers say they are catching space junk
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Florida shrimpers claim they're catching rocket debris in their nets more often. Space experts say space companies do use the ocean to discard space debris, but they can't fully verify what they're catching is from rockets. Some experts are worried people will see more space debris when Starship starts to launch in Florida.

Freight train slams into semi-truck stalled on tracks in Florida

A cargo train collided with a semi-truck stuck on the tracks early Wednesday morning in Brevard County, pushing the truck approximately 50 yards down the rails, authorities said. Remarkably, no one was injured in the crash.

I-95 crash: Florida mom killed, her 3 kids injured when another driver suffers tire blowout

Olivia Maggs, a Florida mother of three, was killed Monday when a pickup truck, following a tire blowout, crashed into the van she was traveling in with her children on Interstate 95 in Brevard County.

Dolphin freed from fishing line in Florida's Indian River Lagoon

A dolphin once tangled in fishing line in the Indian River Lagoon is now swimming free, according to wildlife experts, bringing a wave of relief to the community and researchers who had been searching for weeks.

Driver faces suspension after disputing unpaid school zone ticket in Palm Bay

Autumn Faleris was recently issued a notice from the the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) that her driver’s license was in jeopardy of suspension because of an unpaid and unsettled traffic ticket.