Victims in alleged Merritt Island ax attack pushing for justice, charges not to be dropped
A chaotic scene unfolded late last month in a quiet Brevard County neighborhood, where deputies say Charles Knight III went on a violent rampage. Deputies eventually caught up with Knight and booked him into jail on several charges. Since the initial arrest, he’s bonded out of jail.
A chaotic scene unfolded late last month in a quiet Brevard County neighborhood, where deputies say Charles Knight III went on a violent rampage. Deputies eventually caught up with Knight and booked him into jail on several charges. Since the initial arrest, he’s bonded out of jail.
Florida man, 18, accused of holding teenage party with alcohol, drugs, police say
A Florida teen is accused of contributing to the delinquency of teenagers after police say he hosted a party with alcohol and drugs.
A Florida teen is accused of contributing to the delinquency of teenagers after police say he hosted a party with alcohol and drugs.
Florida ranks no. 1 in workforce education, DeSantis says
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to hold a news conference at Titusville High School on Tuesday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to hold a news conference at Titusville High School on Tuesday.
Pregnant woman rescued from sinking car delivers 'miracle' baby hours later: 'God is alive'
A pregnant woman who was rescued from a sinking car off Interstate 95 in Martin County gave birth to a premature baby girl just hours after crashing into a retention pond.
A pregnant woman who was rescued from a sinking car off Interstate 95 in Martin County gave birth to a premature baby girl just hours after crashing into a retention pond.
Artemis II: NASA targets Feb. 19 for second moon mission fueling rehearsal
NASA is preparing for a critical fueling test this week as it moves closer to launching its Artemis II mission around the moon.
NASA is preparing for a critical fueling test this week as it moves closer to launching its Artemis II mission around the moon.
Melbourne manhunt: Police tracked 'girlfriend' to escapee's location in Palm Bay
A man who escaped from police custody on Feb. 11 was found hiding between a wall and a bed in a Palm Bay home, around 12 miles from where the hospital where he ran from police.
A man who escaped from police custody on Feb. 11 was found hiding between a wall and a bed in a Palm Bay home, around 12 miles from where the hospital where he ran from police.
Melbourne PD: Man who escaped police custody found in Palm Bay home
Eric Jordon Jerry, 24, was found hiding and attempting to conceal himself at a home in northwest Palm Bay. Police said officers identified Jerry's alleged girlfriend and followed her car to the Palm Bay area. It's not known how Jerry got to Palm Bay.
Eric Jordon Jerry, 24, was found hiding and attempting to conceal himself at a home in northwest Palm Bay. Police said officers identified Jerry's alleged girlfriend and followed her car to the Palm Bay area. It's not known how Jerry got to Palm Bay.
Hate your ex? Brevard Zoo offers to name a leech, and other pests, after them for Valentine's Day
This Valentine's Day, the Brevard Zoo invites the public to name a leech, barnacle or rhino poop after an ex.
This Valentine's Day, the Brevard Zoo invites the public to name a leech, barnacle or rhino poop after an ex.
Manatee rescued from storm drain recovers at SeaWorld Orlando: Could this have been prevented?
A manatee rescued from a storm drain in Melbourne Beach is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando, where veterinarians say the animal is showing signs of improvement after spending days trapped underground.
A manatee rescued from a storm drain in Melbourne Beach is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando, where veterinarians say the animal is showing signs of improvement after spending days trapped underground.
Crew-12 launch delayed again amid weather concerns
After moving the launch to Thursday because of weather concerns, officials have pushed it back one more day to Friday.
After moving the launch to Thursday because of weather concerns, officials have pushed it back one more day to Friday.
Manatee rescued after being trapped inside storm drain under road in Melbourne Beach
An adult manatee that became stuck inside a storm drain under a Melbourne Beach roadway has been rescued following an hours-long operation, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
An adult manatee that became stuck inside a storm drain under a Melbourne Beach roadway has been rescued following an hours-long operation, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Support grows for Rockledge crossing guard hit while directing traffic
A crossing guard at Golfview Elementary in Brevard County is in critical condition after she was hit while directing school traffic on Feb. 5.Joyce Scarborough, who's affectionately known as the "Crazy Sock Lady," is a staple of the school community. Police confirmed that the driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and spoke with investigators.
A crossing guard at Golfview Elementary in Brevard County is in critical condition after she was hit while directing school traffic on Feb. 5.Joyce Scarborough, who's affectionately known as the "Crazy Sock Lady," is a staple of the school community. Police confirmed that the driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and spoke with investigators.
Prime suspect in teen's death, stepbrother of Anna Kepner, in Federal Court
The stepbrother of a Titusville teen girl who died on a Carnival cruise ship in November – who is being investigated as a suspect in her death – was in federal court in Miami on Feb. 6. Anna Kepner, 18, was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship on November, 7, 2025. This week marks three months since the Titusville teen left on a vacation with her family and never came home.
The stepbrother of a Titusville teen girl who died on a Carnival cruise ship in November – who is being investigated as a suspect in her death – was in federal court in Miami on Feb. 6. Anna Kepner, 18, was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship on November, 7, 2025. This week marks three months since the Titusville teen left on a vacation with her family and never came home.
Brevard Humane Society alleges fraud after contractor dispute
According to the Humane Society, they signed a contract with Secure Fence and Rail LLC in Oak Hill, Florida back in June. However, the project never started. The Humane Society says repeated calls to the company went unreturned, and the executive director soon realized something was wrong.
According to the Humane Society, they signed a contract with Secure Fence and Rail LLC in Oak Hill, Florida back in June. However, the project never started. The Humane Society says repeated calls to the company went unreturned, and the executive director soon realized something was wrong.
Debate over ICE walkouts escalates to threatening phone call, school board chair says
A planned student protest at three Brevard County high schools has prompted a sheriff’s investigation after the school board chairman reported receiving a threatening voicemail, authorities said.
A planned student protest at three Brevard County high schools has prompted a sheriff’s investigation after the school board chairman reported receiving a threatening voicemail, authorities said.
Sea turtle rescue underway as cold-stunned animals arrive at Brevard Zoo
As temperatures begin to rise after a recent freeze, the Brevard Zoo is working to rescue and treat dozens of cold-stunned sea turtles found along the Indian River Lagoon.
As temperatures begin to rise after a recent freeze, the Brevard Zoo is working to rescue and treat dozens of cold-stunned sea turtles found along the Indian River Lagoon.
Artemis II launch delayed to March after issues during wet dress rehearsal
The historic launch of the Artemis II mission has been pushed back after multiple issues were encountered during a crucial prelaunch test at Kennedy Space Center.
The historic launch of the Artemis II mission has been pushed back after multiple issues were encountered during a crucial prelaunch test at Kennedy Space Center.
Former principal avoids jail time, won't be re-hired by BPS for role in alleged underage house party
A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal was sentenced Monday to two years of probation after reaching a plea deal in a case involving an alleged underage drinking party at her home.
A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal was sentenced Monday to two years of probation after reaching a plea deal in a case involving an alleged underage drinking party at her home.
Judge rejects plea deal for former Florida deputy in deadly shooting of his friend
Former Brevard County sheriff's deputy Andrew Lawson left court Monday without a sentence after a judge rejected a plea deal in the fatal shooting of his best friend.
Former Brevard County sheriff's deputy Andrew Lawson left court Monday without a sentence after a judge rejected a plea deal in the fatal shooting of his best friend.
Florida family recovering after drive-by shooting floods home: 'Absolutely insane'
A Titusville family is speaking out after a drive-by shooting tore through their apartment, puncturing a water line and flooding their home.
A Titusville family is speaking out after a drive-by shooting tore through their apartment, puncturing a water line and flooding their home.