Parents, students upset over hazing claims
Parents, students, and district officials seem to agree that serious punishment is needed after allegations -- and video -- of alleged hazing among the football team at Viera High School surfaced last week. But, there is disagreement about whether or not the entire football season should be canceled. Some feel that measure unfairly impacts the team, marching band, and cheerleaders who were not part of the hazing incident.
Parents, students, and district officials seem to agree that serious punishment is needed after allegations -- and video -- of alleged hazing among the football team at Viera High School surfaced last week. But, there is disagreement about whether or not the entire football season should be canceled. Some feel that measure unfairly impacts the team, marching band, and cheerleaders who were not part of the hazing incident.
Football team suspended over hazing claims
The head football coach at Viera High School in Florida has been relieved of duty, several students suspended, and the entire football program suspended until further notice after an alleged hazing incident happened in the players' locker room and was recorded on video, Brevard Public Schools said in a statement Sunday.
The head football coach at Viera High School in Florida has been relieved of duty, several students suspended, and the entire football program suspended until further notice after an alleged hazing incident happened in the players' locker room and was recorded on video, Brevard Public Schools said in a statement Sunday.
Driver arrested in death of 2 women
A man who struck two women, killing them with his car in Melbourne was charged with DUI manslaughter and other charges nearly a year after the tragic incident happened
A man who struck two women, killing them with his car in Melbourne was charged with DUI manslaughter and other charges nearly a year after the tragic incident happened
Art organizations losing thousands in grants
Numerous arts and cultural organizations in Brevard County are looking for new funding after $530,000 in grants were cut by County Commissioners.
Numerous arts and cultural organizations in Brevard County are looking for new funding after $530,000 in grants were cut by County Commissioners.
Jog Pup: Florida mobile dog gym
David Martin shows you what your dogs can expect at Jog Pup, a mobile dog gym, in Brevard County.
David Martin shows you what your dogs can expect at Jog Pup, a mobile dog gym, in Brevard County.
Woman hit, killed by crime scene van
A woman walking was struck and killed by a Brevard County Sheriff's Office van Saturday morning
A woman walking was struck and killed by a Brevard County Sheriff's Office van Saturday morning
Soccer coach accused of sex with child
A JV soccer coach at Titusville High School is accused of having sex with a child he was coaching.
A JV soccer coach at Titusville High School is accused of having sex with a child he was coaching.
Massive boat removal in Brevard County
A massive cleanup is underway to help the Indian River Lagoon by removing broken-down boats. Some have been there since the last hurricane season, and it?s a constant concern for the county.
A massive cleanup is underway to help the Indian River Lagoon by removing broken-down boats. Some have been there since the last hurricane season, and it?s a constant concern for the county.
What killed fish in Florida lagoon?
Researchers are racing to figure out what killed hundreds of fish in the Indian River Lagoon. FOX 35 first reported on the fish kill that happened on Wednesday. Experts want to know how far it spread, and some are convinced ? this is just the beginning.
Researchers are racing to figure out what killed hundreds of fish in the Indian River Lagoon. FOX 35 first reported on the fish kill that happened on Wednesday. Experts want to know how far it spread, and some are convinced ? this is just the beginning.
Classes at Eau Gallie High School canceled
Classes a Brevard County school had to be canceled because of a power outage
Classes a Brevard County school had to be canceled because of a power outage
Homeowners want crocodile gone
A Brevard County community wants a crocodile that's been spotted in their neighborhood to be removed. It's been spotted numerous times hiding under docks and behind some resident's backyards.
A Brevard County community wants a crocodile that's been spotted in their neighborhood to be removed. It's been spotted numerous times hiding under docks and behind some resident's backyards.
Massive piles of trash piling up in Brevard
Residents are frustrated as trash piles up along 528 Causeway in Brevard County
Residents are frustrated as trash piles up along 528 Causeway in Brevard County
More people needing rescue at Florida beaches
A new study is looking into the increase of drownings, near-drownings, and rescues at Florida's beaches, which is putting more demand on the lifeguards that watch over them. FOX 35 looks at a study that's looking at how more people are expected to visit Florida's beaches over the next decade, which will require more lifeguards. Are local officials properly staffed or ready?
A new study is looking into the increase of drownings, near-drownings, and rescues at Florida's beaches, which is putting more demand on the lifeguards that watch over them. FOX 35 looks at a study that's looking at how more people are expected to visit Florida's beaches over the next decade, which will require more lifeguards. Are local officials properly staffed or ready?
New tool helping to keep firefighters safe
The Brevard County Fire Department is investing $20,000 in 20 new heat-seeking cameras across the department. It's important to have an extra "set of eyes" when a firefighter goes into a smoke-filled room because can?t see their hands or really anything in front of their faces, but thermal-imaging cameras can.
The Brevard County Fire Department is investing $20,000 in 20 new heat-seeking cameras across the department. It's important to have an extra "set of eyes" when a firefighter goes into a smoke-filled room because can?t see their hands or really anything in front of their faces, but thermal-imaging cameras can.
Titusville shooting adds to crime concerns
Two men were killed in a double homicide at a Titusville apartment complex on Monday afternoon.
Two men were killed in a double homicide at a Titusville apartment complex on Monday afternoon.
2 killed in Titusville double shooting
A double shooting outside an apartment complex in Titusville left two men dead Monday afternoon, police said. One man was found outside a vehicle while another was found inside a vehicle. Police said the alleged suspects, who have not been identified this time, left the area before police arrived.
A double shooting outside an apartment complex in Titusville left two men dead Monday afternoon, police said. One man was found outside a vehicle while another was found inside a vehicle. Police said the alleged suspects, who have not been identified this time, left the area before police arrived.
2 killed at Titusville apartment complex
Two men were killed in a shooting outside a Titusville apartment complex Monday afternoon. The suspect is still on the loose.
Two men were killed in a shooting outside a Titusville apartment complex Monday afternoon. The suspect is still on the loose.
Home burns after reportedly hit by lightning
A family in Brevard County is glad to be alive after, they say, their home was struck by lightning during the recent thunderstorms and sparked a fire that ravaged the home. Michael Walker said the fire started on the right side of his house and quickly spread as the winds picked up. Video he shared with FOX 35 shows the entire inside of the house burned and destroyed by the fire. FOX 35's Esther Bower gives us a look inside and shares Michael's story.
A family in Brevard County is glad to be alive after, they say, their home was struck by lightning during the recent thunderstorms and sparked a fire that ravaged the home. Michael Walker said the fire started on the right side of his house and quickly spread as the winds picked up. Video he shared with FOX 35 shows the entire inside of the house burned and destroyed by the fire. FOX 35's Esther Bower gives us a look inside and shares Michael's story.
License-less Florida teen arrested for speeding 115 mph in packed car
A teenager in Florida was arrested after speeding 115 mph on SR 50 in Brevard County. There were seven people inside the five-seater with no one wearing seatbelts.
A teenager in Florida was arrested after speeding 115 mph on SR 50 in Brevard County. There were seven people inside the five-seater with no one wearing seatbelts.
Metal poles popping up along Florida beaches are conducting research
The metal poles are hidden in the dunes and easy to miss along the beach walk at Hightower Park. Dr. Steven Lazarus is a Florida Tech meteorology professor and is the one leading the way on the new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) project.
The metal poles are hidden in the dunes and easy to miss along the beach walk at Hightower Park. Dr. Steven Lazarus is a Florida Tech meteorology professor and is the one leading the way on the new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) project.