Man charged with animal cruelty after video surfaces in Brevard County

A Brevard County man is facing felony animal cruelty charges after a home security camera allegedly captured him choking and hitting his dog in a disturbing incident from March.

Parent claims Florida teacher 'groomed' child to become gay, internal investigation says

Brevard Public Schools (BPS) conducted a weeks-long investigation and released a 128-page report that details the steps officials took before deciding not to renew a Satellite High School teacher's contract.

Viv's 4th annual lemonade stand returns this weekend
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Vivian, 10, is holding her fourth annual lemonade stand tomorrow in Rockledge. She is battling a rare and aggressive brain tumor. The event is to raise awareness for childhood cancer.

Betta fish stolen from Satellite Beach restaurant is returned
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A beloved pet fish was recently stolen from a restaurant in Satellite Beach. However, it was returned after the community got involved to help. The owners are crediting social media and locals support for bringing the betta back home.

Florida mother sentenced to 20 years in prison for death of baby
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A mother will spend the next two decades in prison for the death of one of her twin 3-month-old babies. The incident took place in 2023 in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Cocoa Beach continuing e-bike crackdown
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The City of Cocoa Beach is continuing its e-bike crackdown. The police chief says he's worried about safety, and he's working to get other commissioners involved before anyone gets hurt. FOX 35's Esther Bower brings us the latest details.

Florida officers save 2 teens from drowning
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Two Florida officers with the National Park Service law enforcement recently rescued two teens from drowning at Canaveral National Seashore. The incident occurred on April 27, when the two officers received a 911 call about a 17-year-old boy drowning in the ocean. The officers were then notified of a second drowning victim at the same location, as someone had swum out to try to rescue the teenager.

Drive-by shooting in West Cocoa injures toddler; suspects at large

A shootout erupted Tuesday afternoon in a crowded Cocoa grocery store parking lot, leaving a 2-year-old girl wounded after she was caught in the crossfire.

Florida man turns $20 into $1 million after buying winning lottery ticket

Douglas Marby, 63, purchased a $20 Gold Rush Legacy scratch-off ticket during a trip to a Circle K along N. Wickham Road in Melbourne, and won a prize of $1 million, according to the Florida Lottery.

Melbourne city leaders to discuss shooting
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Melbourne city leaders are meeting today to discuss a deadly shooting that took place over the weekend. A 19-year-old man was killed in the shooting, which took place early Sunday morning in downtown Melbourne. The victim, Nathaniel Bernard Jennings, was attending the University of Northwestern - St. Paul, a Christian university located in Minnesota, and was home in Palm Bay for summer break. He was a defensive lineman on the school's football team.

Palm Bay substitute teacher used Instagram to message underage student, police say

A Palm Bay substitute teacher has been arrested after he allegedly shared an inappropriate photo of himself with a female student. Ajani McPherson, 27, used “vanish mode” on Instagram to send a nude picture to an underage student, police said.

Palm Bay suspends speed camera program
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Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the suspension of speed zone cameras in school zones following issues with incorrect ticketing.

Titusville man arrested for attempted murder in overnight shooting
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One person was injured following an early morning shooting Saturday in the Titusville area. The suspect in the shooting, 33-year-old Calvin L. Woodson, has been arrested. Woodson is facing multiple charges and is being held with no bond.

Karly Anderson verdict & sentencing | FULL
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Karly Anderson, a former Brevard County teacher, was found guilty of two misdemeanors related to a drunken house party in Coach Beach attended by underage kids. Anderson was found guilty of disorderly conduct and resisting an officer without violence.

Brevard County teacher found guilty related to house party with alleged underage drinking

Karly Anderson, a Brevard County teacher, was found guilty Tuesday of disorderly intoxication and resisting an officer without violence after attending an underage house party in January.

Jessie Kirk murder: Death penalty sought against suspect

The State of Florida intends to seek the death penalty against David Barber, the man accused of killing 72-year-old Jessie Kirk in March, officials said.

Melbourne ranked #9 safest place to live in U.S.: study
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A new study is highlighting the safest places to live across the United States. U.S. News & World Report analyzed FBI crime data, focusing on murder and property crime rates per 100,000 people, to determine the safest cities. Melbourne, Florida, ranked No. 9 on the list. We speak with Chief David Gillespie, the Melbourne Police Chief, and Mayor Paul Alfrey, the Mayor of Melbourne, about the new study,