World's second-largest cruise ship, ‘Utopia of the Seas,’ calls Central Florida home

The "Utopia of the Seas," one of the largest cruise ships in the world and the second largest ship overall, has docked at Port Canaveral, bringing a floating city to Central Florida.

Woman charged with 38 counts of animal cruelty in alleged puppy mill 

A woman faces 38 counts of animal cruelty after authorities said they discovered an alleged puppy mill in Merritt Island. Many of the dogs found were severely ill, according to deputies.

300 lb. loggerhead sea turtle hit, killed by car in Brevard County

Several agencies are looking into the death of a loggerhead sea turtle after it was found to have been hit and killed by a car on Wednesday morning.

What’s next for NOAA’s weather satellites now that final GOES has been placed in orbit?

NOAA’s final GOES satellite entered its operational orbit this week, and the agency is considering the future of weather-observing satellites to accommodate a warming planet and weather extremes.

Iconic Space Coast beach boardwalk damaged by alleged drunk drivers multiple times, police say

An iconic beach boardwalk on the Space Coast has been demolished by alleged drunk drivers. The latest crash happened over the weekend, and Indialantic police are still investigating after the driver fled the scene.

Heavy damage left behind after car break-ins
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Burglars left behind major damage on several cars in the same neighborhood in Melbourne on the Fourth of July.

Lifeguards jobs at stake in Brevard County
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Dozens of lifeguards could be on the chopping block because the cities and counties in Brevard County cannot agree on who should foot the bill for funding.

Flooding fix coming to West Melbourne
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A flooding fix is months in the making for a West Melbourne neighborhood that is constantly underwater.

Woman shot by Brevard deputy
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A woman was shot by a deputy in Brevard County during an officer-involved shooting, deputies said.

Residents clean up after tornado touches down
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The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in Melbourne on Thursday evening. Residents whose homes were hit are cleaning up.

Melbourne 'active shooter' suspect identified by police

The suspect involved in the “active shooter" situation that unfolded at a Melbourne apartment complex on Wednesday morning has been identified.

Flying umbrellas can pose beach safety risks: 'Not worth somebody’s life'

While water safety is a primary concern at the shore, beachgoers and workers alike must also be vigilant about other risks. A recent incident at Cocoa Beach highlighted the danger posed by beach umbrellas. An 80-year-old woman experienced this firsthand while enjoying a day on the sand. The wind picked up a beach umbrella, and its stake impaled her leg.

Melbourne mayor: 'We take public safety seriously'
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[11 a.m. update] Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey spoke with FOX 35's Esther Bower after an "active shooter" situation that unfolded on Wednesday morning.