Palm Bay's The Compound fire reaches 100% containment
Following an hours long attempt to put out nine brush fires at The Compound in Palm Bay, fire crews reached 100% containment just before 11 p.m. on April 28. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Following an hours long attempt to put out nine brush fires at The Compound in Palm Bay, fire crews reached 100% containment just before 11 p.m. on April 28. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Nine brush fires raging at Palm Bay's The Compound
Nine separate fires burned in West Palm Bay, at The Compound on April 28, in what officials are calling "suspicious." While the cause of the fire is under investigation, police say they believe the fires were intentionally set.
Nine separate fires burned in West Palm Bay, at The Compound on April 28, in what officials are calling "suspicious." While the cause of the fire is under investigation, police say they believe the fires were intentionally set.
No injuries, home damaged in 160-acre fire at Palm Bay's The Compound
Despite fire hotspots at The Compound on April 28, Palm Bay's mayor said the fire is pushing toward the marshes and away from homes. Though the cause of the fires are under investigation, authorities believe they were possibly set on purpose.
Despite fire hotspots at The Compound on April 28, Palm Bay's mayor said the fire is pushing toward the marshes and away from homes. Though the cause of the fires are under investigation, authorities believe they were possibly set on purpose.
Brevard County teacher faces termination after alleged relationship with student
A Brevard County teacher is facing termination after she's accused of having sexual relationship with one of her students. Kirsten Rose, a math teacher at Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, is on administrative leave.
A Brevard County teacher is facing termination after she's accused of having sexual relationship with one of her students. Kirsten Rose, a math teacher at Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, is on administrative leave.
Brevard Zoo bear, Rickie, returns after being released into the wild
Rickie is back home at the Brevard Zoo. This comes after she stayed almost 10 months at the zoo, was released and humans fed her in the wild. Now, Rickie is back, and to stay.
Rickie is back home at the Brevard Zoo. This comes after she stayed almost 10 months at the zoo, was released and humans fed her in the wild. Now, Rickie is back, and to stay.
FBI investigates missing truck driver: Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez
The FBI is investigating the suspicious disappearance of Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez, 41, after he was last seen on April 17 at a truck stop in Brevard County. Gonzalez became unreachable and the truck was reported missing. The truck was found in Georgia the next day, but Gonzalez was missing.
The FBI is investigating the suspicious disappearance of Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez, 41, after he was last seen on April 17 at a truck stop in Brevard County. Gonzalez became unreachable and the truck was reported missing. The truck was found in Georgia the next day, but Gonzalez was missing.
FBI investigates missing truck driver: Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez
The FBI is investigating the suspicious disappearance of Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez, 41, after he was last seen on April 17 at a truck stop in Brevard County. Gonzalez became unreachable and the truck was reported missing. The truck was found in Georgia the next day, but Gonzalez was missing.
The FBI is investigating the suspicious disappearance of Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez, 41, after he was last seen on April 17 at a truck stop in Brevard County. Gonzalez became unreachable and the truck was reported missing. The truck was found in Georgia the next day, but Gonzalez was missing.
Central Florida Weather Forecast, Mon 4/27/2026 - Meteorologist Brooks Garner
Heat builds this week, with a chance for strong to severe storms by early next week. Late April and early May are classic transition season in Florida, and we will feel that change in the days ahead. Meteorologist Brooks Garner breaks down the heat, humidity, and the potential impacts from a complex storm system moving toward our region.
Heat builds this week, with a chance for strong to severe storms by early next week. Late April and early May are classic transition season in Florida, and we will feel that change in the days ahead. Meteorologist Brooks Garner breaks down the heat, humidity, and the potential impacts from a complex storm system moving toward our region.
Drowning awareness, rescue stations abruptly pulled from Cocoa Beach. What we know.
In between staffed lifeguard towers along Cocoa Beach – some a mile apart – are unstaffed posts with drowning prevention tips and a flotation device.
In between staffed lifeguard towers along Cocoa Beach – some a mile apart – are unstaffed posts with drowning prevention tips and a flotation device.
Anna Kepner death: Attorneys for stepbrother Timothy Hudson argue he should remain free on bond
Update (April 21, 2026): Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old charged with the murder of his 16-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of aggravated sexual abuse and first-degree murder, according to court records.
Update (April 21, 2026): Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old charged with the murder of his 16-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of aggravated sexual abuse and first-degree murder, according to court records.
FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket after satellite placed in wrong orbit, resulting in lost payload
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a failed satellite deployment following a Blue Origin New Glenn launch from Florida’s Space Coast.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a failed satellite deployment following a Blue Origin New Glenn launch from Florida’s Space Coast.
Blue Origin targets Sunday launch from Florida for next New Glenn mission
Blue Origin is targeting no earlier than Sunday, April 19, 2026, for the third launch of its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, the company said.
Blue Origin is targeting no earlier than Sunday, April 19, 2026, for the third launch of its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, the company said.
Former Florida deputy faces upgraded second-degree murder in shooting of colleague
A former Brevard County sheriff’s deputy is now facing a second-degree murder charge in the 2022 death of his roommate and fellow deputy, as prosecutors escalate the case following a rejected plea agreement.
A former Brevard County sheriff’s deputy is now facing a second-degree murder charge in the 2022 death of his roommate and fellow deputy, as prosecutors escalate the case following a rejected plea agreement.
Cocoa officials give beach safety tips after 2 drown in rip current
Cocoa Beach officials shared several tips to beach safety ahead of summer after two people drowned at the beach when saving a child in a rip current. The fire chief cautioned to not panic, rather stay calm by waving your hand to notify people that you are caught in a rip current.
Cocoa Beach officials shared several tips to beach safety ahead of summer after two people drowned at the beach when saving a child in a rip current. The fire chief cautioned to not panic, rather stay calm by waving your hand to notify people that you are caught in a rip current.
Cocoa Beach update on 2 drownings | Full
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In an April 15 press conference, Brevard County officials updated the public on two people who drowned in Cocoa Beach while saving a child caught in a rip current. Officials said the people who died were from out of town. It's not confirmed if they're related to the child.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In an April 15 press conference, Brevard County officials updated the public on two people who drowned in Cocoa Beach while saving a child caught in a rip current. Officials said the people who died were from out of town. It's not confirmed if they're related to the child.
2 drown while trying to rescue child at Cocoa Beach, officials say
Two people drowned Tuesday while trying to rescue a child caught in a rip current off Cocoa Beach, authorities said.
Two people drowned Tuesday while trying to rescue a child caught in a rip current off Cocoa Beach, authorities said.
Anna Kepner's stepbrother charged with 1st degree murder
A Florida teen is facing first-degree murder charges following the death of Anna Kepner, a Titusville teen who died while aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Texas-based attorney Lauren Cadilas appeared on Florida Live to discuss the case.
A Florida teen is facing first-degree murder charges following the death of Anna Kepner, a Titusville teen who died while aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Texas-based attorney Lauren Cadilas appeared on Florida Live to discuss the case.
Man accused of beating Chihuahua arrested in Brevard County
A man in Brevard County is accused of severely beating a Chihuahua after the dog urinated on a bed, authorities said.
A man in Brevard County is accused of severely beating a Chihuahua after the dog urinated on a bed, authorities said.
Blue Angels return to Space Coast for Cocoa Beach Air Show
The U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels are set to headline the Cocoa Beach Air Show this weekend, marking their first performance over Florida’s Space Coast since 2008.
The U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels are set to headline the Cocoa Beach Air Show this weekend, marking their first performance over Florida’s Space Coast since 2008.
Cocoa Beach air show returns this weekend with high-flying Blue Angels
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will headline this year's Cocoa Beach air show, which returns to the Space Coast this weekend.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will headline this year's Cocoa Beach air show, which returns to the Space Coast this weekend.