Florida mom could face death penalty in trial over 3-year-old son’s death
A Brevard County mother went on trial this week, facing the possibility of the death penalty if convicted of killing her 3-year-old son, who police say endured weeks of abuse before he died in 2021.
SpaceX launches X-37B military space plane atop Falcon 9 rocket from Florida
SpaceX launched an X-37B military space plane on a Falcon 9 rocket late Thursday night from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Florida woman accused of running over husband in chaotic SR-520 incident
A woman in Brevard County was arrested Tuesday after police said she ran over her husband during a violent confrontation on State Road 520, leaving him critically injured.
Woman charged with attempted murder after man run over on SR-520, deputies say
A woman is facing attempted murder and other charges after deputies say she struck and ran over her significant other during a reckless drive on State Road 520 Tuesday morning.
Florida woman urges caution around mosquitos after surviving dengue fever
Dengue fever cases are surfacing in Brevard County, and one Melbourne woman says her recent bout with the mosquito-borne illness was the most painful experience of her life.
Merrit Island crane collapse: Family’ credits their rescue dog for keeping them from harm's way
A construction crane fell onto a Merritt Island home Thursday, crushing the roof but leaving the longtime residents unharmed. Amanda Crane said she had just left with their pet dog she recently rescued to take it to the veterinarian when the crane came down on the house.
Crane collapses on Florida home, officials say
A crane collapsed onto a home in Merritt Island on Wednesday, according to the company that owns the equipment.
'Star of the Seas' docks in Port Canaveral
The world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s "Star of the Seas," arrived at Port Canaveral, Florida, for the very first time on Saturday morning. The vessel is the world’s largest cruise ship, weighing 248,663 tons and holding more than 5,000 passengers.